Stargate SG-1 (1997)
An elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.
The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.
How intense is Stargate SG-1?
Stargate SG-1 is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-PG.
What Stargate SG-1 feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Stargate SG-1
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Is Stargate SG-1 for you?
Is Stargate SG-1 scary?
Only a little. Stargate SG-1 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Stargate SG-1 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Stargate SG-1 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Stargate SG-1 OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Stargate SG-1?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream Stargate SG-1?
Stargate SG-1 is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, MGM+ and Fandango at Home (free).
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