Stargate SG-1 - Season 1 Gift Set (DVD, 2009, 5-Disc Set, Repackaged)

Stargate is an interesting series that my husband and I used to watch on regular television (I think the SciFi channel). We sat down to watch it with our kids and lo and behold...nudity! The television went off immediately with a long discussion about science fiction and how people's imaginations work into this stuff (just as we do whenever we watch something really imaginative). This is the first time they've ever seen nudity in a movie, though, and it's not something age appropiate in this context, either (they are nine and ten).

Hello??? Where was the warning on the label??? When we used to watch it on SciFi, we never saw nudity. Not something we want our kids seeing either.

I have been a fan of the SciFi genre since Rod Serling's "Twilight Zone." Over the years, its incarnations on television have ranged from the excellent to the mediocre.The trouble is even the good ones don't get a decent break on the networks. Either you're an instant hit or you get moved around all over the schedule making it difficult for those who do watch to keep up; or you're canceled.
Enter SG-1. I enjoyed the movie but wondered if it was a good premise for a television series. Independently produced, which used to imply lower production values, the cast included a has been soap opera guy and a bunch of unknowns. How good could it be? I never got a chance to watch a full episode of the show when it originally aired a decade ago and only caught a few snippets of it while channel surfing.
I was doing an ebay search for SciFi material when I ran across an auction for SG-1's first season. The price seemed reasonable. So, I place a bid, won and wow. The movie plot line opened up unlimited possibilities for a team of talented and imaginative writers to explore. Thanks to upgraded technology, a high quality staff and MGM's apparent willingness to spend a little money, the production values come off as second to none.
And the actors? This soap opera guy, the unknowns, and their support cast have brought real life into their characters, the stories, and the show. The whole thing has been a pleasant surprise for me. I'm in love with Dr. Frasier and Nya. I think you'll love them too as well as the rest of the series.

Since I came a little late to the Stargate party, I've been slowly buying up collections of each season and viewing each episode. What an exciting series! This first season takes off where the movie ended but with different albeit excellent actors. As much as you enjoyed Richard Dean Anderson in "McGyver," you will enjoy his wry wit and resourcefulness here as Colonel Jack O'Neill, the leader of SG-1 whose explorations and exploits are the basis for the television series. The other main characters, Dr. Daniel Jackson (played by Michael Shanks), Captain Samantha "Sam" Carter (played by Amanda Tapping) and Teal'c (played by Christopher Judge) form a cohesive unit as they work to defend Earth against the Goa'uld, a parasitic race that uses human beings for "hosts." Each episode explores other worlds but also the bonds of friendship and loyalty between the team members and serves to allow the viewer to get to know them. Highly recommended!!

Stargate SG-1 takes up the story of Daniel Jackson and Jack O'Neil about a year after the movie Stargate "took place". The Alien race that Ra was a part of is alive and well throughout the universe. The SG-1 team is formed to explore the the countless stargates throughout the universe. They are trying to gain knowledge into ancient civilizations and gain military knowledge for use against these, and possibly other hostile aliens.
If you like science fiction with a touch of ancient history this TV Series is for you.

If you liked the movie you will love the series! This is the first season of the longest running Science Fiction series in history. SG1 was on the air for 10 seasons beginning on ShowTime and then going to the SIFI Channel. These stories are very well done with extremely high production values. The characters evolve and change with the seasons and the stories are very entertaining and exciting. The bad guys are really BAD and the good guys are suitably heroic. You will not be sorry you bought this series and will want to own the whole 10 years.