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Second Spin-off of the Hit Sci-fi Series Stargate: SG-1 scheduled to debut October 2, 2009

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A Quick Tip by Trekscribbler

Dec 17, 2010

by Trekscribbler

SO SO SO SO SO bummed that Syfy just canceled this program. It's the only incarnation of the STARGATE universe of programs that I totally got into, and I'm saddened that I won't see where this journey was to end.

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review by Husher315. September 29, 2009

"Where Will Destiny Take You?" "SGU" is Fresh, Sexy and Exciting!

When I first heard about the premise of SGU, I wasn't thrilled. The idea of taking Stargate and making it edgier and more accessible didn't really sit right with me. Stargate fans had what they wanted with SG-1 and Atlantis already and with the promise of more movies, they pretty much were satisfied. I was actually under the impression for a while that I wasn't even going to give the show a chance. People were saying it was a rip off of Voyager with a 90210 twist. Then … more

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review by Dramaphile. October 03, 2009

Stargate:Universe, with a grain of salt

I really do understand why some fans of Stargate are choosing not to watch SGU because of their worries over it becoming Stargate:90210. It's been touted as bigger, better, and with a younger, sexier cast. Then, there were worries about the handling of a lesiban relationship onscreen, and whether bodyswap communication was really going to be a good idea. I appreciate their concerns over the various issues that have been brought up, but I felt that I needed to see it for myself … more

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review by JoeXoth. October 07, 2009

Stargate Universe 1.1, 1.2: I am your density!

STARGATE UNIVERSE is the third television series to spin off from the movie Stargate. It concerns a mismatched group of explorers, soldiers and civilians trapped aboard an Ancient vessel billions of light years away from Earth with no way of returning home. What sets this series apart is its darker tone, younger cast, and much more kinetic feel. The characters barely know each other let alone like each other, and spend a lot of time in the opening story hurling accusations and blame for their dire … more

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Quick Tip by Chrisheuer. November 20, 2009

A Quick Tip by Chrisheuer

interesting and plausible premise from the original show, but not loving it yet

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Quick Tip by Scotman. October 03, 2009

A Quick Tip by Scotman

I watched the majority of the premiere. Interesting premise, being stuck on an Ancient ship with a stargate - Not in love w/the stars yet!

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Stargate Universe which has also come to be know simply as SGU is the second spin-off series to spawn off of the success of Stargate: SG-1. Stargate Universe will debut on October 2nd 2009 on the Syfy Channel with the three part episode/movie entitled "Air".

SGU takes place aboard the Ancient ship, Destiny, a ship that was created by the ancients in order to follow another ship that was seeding stargates in different galaxies. In order to reach the ship, a gate address using all nine chevrons would have to be dialed, something that has never happened in the Stargate universe before. When a team of soldiers and scientists from the SGC is attacked at a secret base, they dial all nine chevrons of the gate, leading them to the Destiny. Now, with not enough food, air or water to survive and no way to change the ships course back home to Earth, the makeshift crew of the Destiny must find a way back home...and a way to stay alive in the process.

This new take on the Stargate franchise is aimed at both seasoned viewers as well as a new audience as well. While the show will rely on previous Stargate mythos, viewers will not really need to know about the franchise going in. Instead of plots on an episode to episode basis, the show will focus heavily on one main plot through out the course of that season while also focusing more on the characters than the adventure and exploration aspects. While the show takes on a more...

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