Stargate SG-1 - Season 9 (DVD, 2009, 5-Disc Set)

GREAT Show!! TOP QUALITY PICTURE!!! AWESOME Sound EFFECTS!!!!!

Basic story line is:

General Hammond summons Colonel Jack O'Neill out of retirement to embark on a secret rescue mission. O'Neill confesses that he disobeyed orders to destroy the Stargate on Planet Abydos, and that scientist Daniel Jackson may still be alive. Arriving on Abydos with his team, O'Neill meets up once again with the scientist, who has discovered a giant elaborate cartouche in hieroglyphics. All signs point to the fact that this is a map of many Stargates that exist throughout the galaxy - a development that makes the dream of the SG-1 team to travel throughout the universe in time a reality.

When I first saw the movie "Stargate", I was captivated by the storyline: A portal that is connected to other worlds, allowing almost instantaneous transfer, is finally figured out by us lowly humans, so of course we go to investigate. So I was thrilled when it became a series, although I was only able to sporadically watch the shows at first (I have since filled in all my gaps with my DVD collection of the series). The cast choice was perfect to me, and I was happy that it stayed together as long as it did (I was extrememly happy when Michael Shanks rejoined the cast full-time). I thought it might go downhill with the departure (full-time) of Richard Dean Anderson. Thankfully, the cast and crew were able to make it through Season 8, and in Season 9, they successfully integrated new members into SG-1. Now, I'm also a huge fan of FARSCAPE, and even though I love it, I cringed when I heard that Ben Browder was going to be part of the team; I didn't think he would fit into this scenario. However, he proved me wrong; his sense of humor is what the team needs, and even though he'll never truly replace RDA, that's not what I wanted anyway. He's carved his own niche into the team, and what he's brought is fresh and funny (when it needs to be). I was unaware that Claudia Black (again from FARSCAPE) was going to be brought in, and I again cringed, thinking that they were going to try and pair her and Browder together. Thankfully, they kind-of-paired her character "Vala" up with "Daniel Jackson", and that has actually had me rolling on occasion. The new additions to the cast are welcome in Season 9, and even though we've all heard that Season 10 will be the last, I'm hoping it isn't. This series has continuously captured my imagination, has injected their techno-geek-speak with some honestly hilarious moments, and still has more life to live!!!

Although many people felt that Stargate SG-1 finished with the conclusion of season 8, what many people tend to forget is the beginning of a new chapter in Stargate lore with season 9. Out are some of the favorites(Don Davis, Richard Dean Anderson) but along comes Beau Bridges, and Farscape alums, Claudia Black and Ben Browder.
Season 9 introduces us to a whole new level of bad guy and leaves behind the Egyptian history tie-ins in brings in the myth of King Arthur and Merlin, along with the complete story(so we think) of the Ancients. The story telling for the final two seasons(9 & 10) is at an all-time high and the chance for the old characters to break out of their shells and be more than what they were the first 8 seasons is a welcomed breath of fresh air.
The bad guys are the Ori and they bring with them the power of the ancients. Coupled with the addition of the last great Gau'ould system lord Bal, Sg-1 is put up against near insurmountable odds from day one all the way to the final episode in season 10 and into the two made for DVD movies in "The Ark of Truth" and "Continuum". Die-hard fans may balk when talking about the final two seasons of Stargate SG-1, but I for one, now given the opportunity to watch each episode again from start to finish can surely say that without those seasons, I wouldn't be complete. For a taste of the old and a sweet addition of new, I recommend watching both season's 9 and 10 of Stargate SG-1.

I absolutely loved the Older Star Trek Shows, and Voyager, and was happy, at this late date to discover Stargate SG1. There is humor interlaced appropriately in it, and moral values that are most refreshing. The story lines are fascinating with many twists and turns. I bought the Season 9 and Season 10 at the same time from what I discovered was an excellent seller. I cannot believe I missed the entire series. No cable connection but now that is rectified by my possession of this show to watch and truely enjoy, show by show, and be amazed that really top quality writing, and characterizations are still being employed by the television media. So imaginative, special effects of this show are most delightfully wonderful to see. Get it and watch it slowly and carefully savor a great sci fi adventure!!!

My family loves the Stargate series, so we've been buying the DVD sets as they become available. I bought this one (season 9) because the price was right! This DVD set has a nice feature some of the earlier ones doesn't that I really like; I can play all episodes in the series on the dvd, instead of clicking on each episode individually as in the earlier DCD's. As in the previous dvd's there are special extras on the DVD's. If you like the Stargate series, I'd highly recommend this set!