Stargate Universe: Air Parts 1 & 2

Stargate Universe is the third canon installment in the Stargate franchise. It follows a group of humans who board an ancient ship named the "Destiny" which is on the other side of the universe.

"I say canon due to the fact there was an animated series named Stargate Infinity and is not considered part of the regular Stargate story"


In keeping with the same format of its predecessors, this episode was 2 hours, but the change that I in a way didnt really care for too much. instead of following a straight timeline the show featured flashbacks. To note I do like flashback episodes, just not in a pilot.

SGU is very different from it two predecessors (SG-1 and Atlantis). SGU is darker. Not very dark but it is definitely darker than the other two, which helps set itself apart. The pilot is very serious about establishing who its characters are and their basic story very early. This can help move the story along quicker so we aren't completely drawn down by character backstories.

Moral debates are seeming to be very prevalent in the show. In the second half when the team is needing to conserve air everyone immediately jumps into a debate on who to sacrifice. While this show is seeming to take some of the "discussing moral issues" notes from its predecessors, SGU is taking a very different step in a "we can't avoid it" kind of way.

SGU is shaping up to be a very interesting series by keeping the Stargate story alive but adding a different look and feel to it.