Rising (1)

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The discovery of an outpost, left behind by the Ancients in the most unlikely of places, leads a new Stargate team to the distant Pegasus galaxy. Once there, they discover a planet of humans being decimated by a terrible alien race know as the Wraith.
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    9.5
    "Superb"
    By TrueTvWatcher, Sep 23, 2010 Report Abuse
    Great start to a promising spin off series of Stargate SG-1. The integration of original cast crossing over in this episode lends credibility in establishing the new characters for the show. The premise of the show itself is brilliant and follows in the footsteps of its predecessor by using our own ancient mythology. If there is any seed of truth to it, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis both have believable, and somewhat (it is syfy after all) logical stories that explain our own history and possible reality. The writers and creators do a great job of tying our own historical and current experiences, myths, and legends into a universe I suspect is more like ours then we know. Great way of explaining mythology logically, its all about frame of reference. Stargate Atlantis, and SG-1, are the experience of what they discuss on History Channels Ancient Aliens Series.moreless

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  • The discovery of a very ancient site in Antarctica brings Stargate personnel to investigate the makers of the Stargate's and the lost city of Atlantis. Major John Sheppard and Dr. Elizabeth Weir lead a one way mission to the Pegasus galaxy and Atlantis.moreless

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    By jyarter, Aug 07, 2009 Report Abuse
    I saw this episode on SyFy Channel recently and it brought me to this series. What a wonderful mixture of Stargate and the lost city of Atlantis. The science and discovery is endless and brings a whole galaxy of possibilities.

    Major Sheppard's obvious connection to the technology of the ancients and his skills otherwise make him the perfect choice as the military liaison for this mission. Sheppard played by Joe Flanigan is the leading character in this story. Robert Patrick plays the Colonel Sumner the military leader and Weir is played by Torri Higginson. The opening hour deals with getting to Atlantis and the failure of the power systems of the city which have obviously been abandoned for centuries.

    We also see cameos from Richard Dean Anderson as General Jack O'Neill and Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson from the original Stargate SG-1.

    The trip to Atlantis is a one way trip as the power needed to produce the trip is not available readily on Atlantis at this point and the people realize they may be stuck there on arrival.

    Great opening episode and a wonderful story. I really enjoyed this. Thanks for reading...moreless

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    By bahaa3, Jun 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    The discovery of an outpost, left behind by the Ancients in the most unlikely of places, leads a new Stargate team to the distant Pegasus galaxy. Once there, they discover a planet of humans being decimated by a terrible alien race know as the Wraith .This was the best season finale on the WB this year, from the plot line, including the twists, down to the very background music. The actors make the whole show, and the sarcastic writing makes for a more subtle type of humor that, nevertheless, has me laughing out loud.I can't wait until next season 5.this was an ok episodemoreless

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  • There i finally watched it, was not disapointed

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    By jacobp76, Feb 27, 2008 Report Abuse
    Honestly, this show surprised me so much. I hadn't expected much from it, and especially not that it would be the only new WB show this year that will return for a new season in the fall! This was the best season finale on the WB this year, from the plot line, including the twists, down to the very background music. The actors make the whole show, and the sarcastic writing makes for a more subtle type of humor that, nevertheless, has me laughing out loud. I was really disappointed with some of my other favorite shows this year, but Supernatural came through with flying colors, especially with this ending. I can't wait until next season!moreless

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  • Stargate Atlantis is perfect for all Sci-Fi fans. I loved it from the begining. A great spin off from SG-1 and introduces some interesting new and old characters. Great episode to kick start a new show!!! :)moreless

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    By Cinderella1810, Jan 23, 2008 Report Abuse
    After discovering that Atlantis may not be on Earth as was believed, Daniel Jackson believes he may have found the gate address of the planet where the lost city. Dr Ezliabeth Wier heads the expedition who head to the pegasus galaxy. After arriving in the city and discovering the city's shield is colapsing a mission is underway to find a planet to vaccate to. While exploring planets Major John Sheppard comes accross Teyla Emmagan (the leader of her people known as the Athsoians) and a new enemy known as the Wraith. As this is happening the lost city rises from the depths of the ocean. When a culling takes place on Teyla's planet a resuce mission takes place to rescue the people who have been taken. Though they lose some people they return to atlantis ready to fight so that they can live in this galaxy.moreless

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    • It is obvious that the uniforms are color coded to the department in which a particular person works. Yellow is medical, Blue is sciences, Red is leadership, and, introduced later, Black is military. Edit
    • Goof: In the episode Dr. McKay brings up how one of the Ancients must have told the Greeks the story of Atlantis. But historically it was the Egyptians who learned of Atlantis, not the Greeks. This could be a case of ignorance on part of the character. Edit
    • McKay: "Zero-Point Module," General, the Ancient power source you recovered from Praclarush Taonas and that's now powering the outpost's defenses. McKay is referring to events in the Stargate SG-1 seventh season finale "Lost City, Part 2." Edit

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    • The lake on Athos appears to be the same one from the beginning of the Stargate SG-1 Season 2 episode "In the Line of Duty." Edit
    • David Hewlett will be receiving the "And" credit. Edit
    • Joe Flanigan does actually know how to fly the helo that Sheppard and O'Neill were in, but for both budgetary reasons and safety concerns Flanigan's shots inside the helo were all done in a studio or on location, and he was not permitted to try to fly. Edit

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    • (McKay leads Weir, Sumner and Sheppard into a room with a glowing hologram of a woman in a white robe.) Hologram: ... in the hope of spreading new life in a galaxy where there appeared to be none. Soon the new life grew, prospered. Here ... (As she continues speaking, Weir, Sumner and Sheppard walk over to Beckett, who is standing on a step behind a small podium.) Beckett: It's a hologram. The recording loops. This is my second time through. Sumner: What have we missed? Beckett: Not much. Hologram: ... exchange knowledge and friendship (above her head a three dimensional holographic map of the galaxy appears). In time, a thousand worlds bore the fruit of life in this form. Then, one day our people stepped foot upon a dark world where a terrible enemy slept. Never before had we encountered beings with powers that rivaled our own. In our over-confidence, we were unprepared and outnumbered. The enemy fed upon defenseless human worlds like a great scourge until finally only Atlantis remained. This city's great shield was powerful enough to withstand their terrible weapons, but here we were besieged for many years. In an effort to save the last of our kind, we submerged our great city into the ocean. The Atlantis Stargate was the one and only link back to Earth from this galaxy, and those who remained used it to return to that world that was once home. There, the last survivors of Atlantis lived out the remainder of their lives. This city was left to slumber, in the hope that our kind would one day return. (Beckett steps off the podium and the hologram disappears.) Edit
    • Sumner (over radio): Doctor Weir. Colonel Sumner. Can you come down and meet me, please? We're three levels down from you. Weir: (into radio) Right away. (Weir and Sheppard make their way down to meet with Sumner.) Sumner: We've only been able to secure a fraction of the place. It's huge. Weir: So it might really be the lost city of Atlantis? Sumner: I'd say that's a good bet. (Sumner leads them towards what he wants them to see. Weir stares in amazement.) Weir: Oh my God. (Sumner has brought them to a large window. The city lies under water.) Weir: We're under water. (They gaze out of the window.) Sumner: I'd say we're under several hundred feet of ocean. If we can't dial out, this could be a problem. McKay: Colonel. Doctor Weir. Sheppard: (to McKay) We're under water! McKay: (walking over to join them) Yes, I was just, uh, coming to tell you. Fortunately, there is some sort of a forcefield holding back the w...water. (stops and stares at the sight out of the window.) Oh, that is impressive, isn't it? Edit
    • Beckett: They think the gene was used as a sort of genetic key, if you will, so that only their kind could operate certain dangerous and powerful technologies. (Beckett turns away from the Chair. Behind him, Sheppard pokes at the arm control panels tentatively.) Sheppard: So some people have the same genes as these Ancients. (Sheppard walks around the Chair.) Beckett: The specific gene is very rare, but on the whole they look very much like we do. In fact they were first. We're the second evolution of this form, the Ancients having explored this galaxy for millions of years before ... Major, please don't. (Sheppard started to sit down in the Chair.) Sheppard: Come on, what are the odds of me having the same genes as these guys? (As Sheppard sits down, the Chair immediately lights up and reclines. Sheppard and Beckett stare in amazement.) Beckett: Quite slim, actually. (Shouting out) Doctor Weir! (looks at Sheppard) Don't move. (Beckett hurries off. Sheppard lies in the Chair, looking upwards nervously.) Edit

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    • Sheppard: We're from a galaxy far, far away. He was riffing on the opening scroll from the Star Wars movies. Edit

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