Most shows go through a run-around, skin-of-their-teeth period awaiting renewal and it certainly seems to have affected storylines this year. For example, a next generation of younger SG teams is introduced. Replacements? The most unfortunate aspect of things however was that not a single episode managed to stand alone on its own merits. Every single story was dependent on a part of the greater interwoven warring species threads. Some of the one-off tales were terrific in and of themselves, but it was as if the writers fell into the trap of having to refer to as much backstory as possible, perhaps to ensure loose ends could be easily wrapped up? Ultimately none of this mattered since the show went on for quite a while. --Paul Tonks

This is propably due to the off going problems at the time and with the shows future uncertain at the time did not help matters.

The special effects are good and there are some good action sequences throughout which are the seasons remdemming features.

The storylines are not as strong as season 3 and 4, but there are still some good episodes like the spoof episode, "Wormhole Extreme". Some endings leave a lot to be desired with a good build up of tension in "Last summit" and "stand" only for the storyline to end leaving you feeling short changed.

The same applies to season 6. But I have heard that season 7 was superb and the shows future secure for an 8 season and the spin off Atlantis, so the future looks bright. So hopefully seasons 5 and 6 will be the only bilps.

Good buy at an knock down price.


Not the Best of...   October 22, 2003
 13 out of 37 found this review helpful

Season 5 is where the franchise does indeed finally begin to show it's true colours. Episodes come together to form interlocking storylines, no longer standing alone. That's right, there are storylines running fom one episode to the next and different cast members have different storylines. In other words, Stargate SG-1 becomes a soap opera.

This is a shame, because the acting, characterisations and special effects are still superb - if they were not, a much lower rating would be appropriate. Offscreen cast conflicts may have been to blame for the necessity of writing separate and ongoing storylines. Perhaps the producers should have called it a day after season 4. It is unfortunate that commercial wants have overridden artistic needs.

Having said that, there are some fine moments. Perhaps the best of these is the 100th episode, with its mock TV show which manages to make some good points about extraterrestrial life as well as delightfully sending up the whole concept.

If you want to buy seasons of Stargate SG-1, make this the last you get. Get all the others first. That way you wont be disappointed.


Stargate, ratings the size of Dumbo on steroids   September 29, 2003
 7 out of 25 found this review helpful

Ok so the original enemy is dead now SG1 starts getting into new and funky story lines inc more lavish scenery and props and nice meaty story lines infact only 2 i thought were ok, the rest rocked, filled with features and great picture and sound
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