The Stargate SG-1 Spinoff That Season 5 Almost Spawned

by

The Stargate SG-1 Spinoff That Season 5 Almost Spawned

As a gamer who has spent countless hours navigating the vast cosmos of Stargate Command, I must say that the fifth season of Stargate SG-1 was a game-changer. The introduction of new characters like Lt. Elliot and Lt. Jennifer Hailey not only broadened the series’ horizons but also hinted at the possibility of a whole new spinoff.

As SYFY‘s original series Stargate SG-1 progressed through its ten–season journey, it started to broaden its horizons by introducing a multitude of science fiction characters that went beyond the initial team of Jack O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson), Sam Carter (Amanda Tapping), and other mainstays from Stargate Command who had been there since the show’s inception.

In the fifth season of SG-1, which premiered in summer 2001, fans were thrilled to encounter a fresh antagonist, Anubis (David Palffy), following the early-season defeat of recurring space menace Apophis (Peter Williams). Moreover, this season saw new recruits joining Stargate Command, hinting at a future where the organization could continue even beyond its original members. Remarkably, the fifth season almost sparked ideas for a brand new Stargate spinoff series.

The Stargate SG-1 Spinoff That Season 5 Almost Spawned

For more Stargate SG-1:

Here’s a fresh take on your sentences:

How Stargate SG-1 Season 5 almost led to a new spinoff

Was there something else about the new recruits of SG-1 during Season 5 besides just expanding the show’s scope? In a conversation with Dial the Gate, Courtenay J. Stevens, who portrayed Lt. Elliot (a highly enthusiastic rookie with an uncanny knack for irritating O’Neill), hinted that he and other fresh faces in Season 5 might have been intended to spearhead their own spin-off series, but creative decisions ultimately steered the storyline in a different path.

Stevens described his debut on Stargate SG-1 in Season 5, Episode 13, titled “Proving Ground,” as being like taking on the role of a pioneer within the series. This episode took the cadets’ training simulations to real alien confrontations and was broadcast two years before the start of the spinoff series Stargate Atlantis.

He clarified to Dial the Gate (through the GateWorld fan site) that this occurred before the existence of Atlantis. His understanding was they were trying to determine whether these four characters could form a new team, and if so, it would be a spin-off series. The title ‘Proving Ground’ seems to have been part of this exploration, although he’s unsure if that’s accurate or not; that’s what he recalls at the time.

Longtime fans of the franchise may remember that Lt. Elliot became more significant in two crucial episodes of Season 5 (“Summit” and “Last Stand”). Interestingly, the actor who played him, Stevens, reappeared in Season 1 of Stargate Atlantis, portraying a character named Keras – an honor-bound village elder this time around.

However, a spinoff featuring Lt. Elliot and other newcomers from Season 5 of SG-1, such as Lt. Jennifer Hailey (portrayed by Elisabeth Rosen), did not come to fruition. According to Stevens, this might be because the characters found a creative path that stayed within the realm of the SG-1 narrative universe. “I believe they altered their plans for where the pilot was headed, what Atlantis would become, and then they incorporated us into other storylines,” said Stevens.

What are the Stargate creators doing now?

about:blank

Thirty years after the debut of the 1994 Stargate movie that sparked it all, the essence of the legendary franchise continues in SYFY’s popular original series, The Ark. This series explores humanity’s quest for fresh starts in space following a catastrophic Earth event. The Ark is the brainchild of Dean Devlin, co-creator of the 1994 Stargate film, and Jonathan Glassner, who has worked on Stargate SG-1. Together with Brad Wright, they also co-created Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe.

Right now, “The Ark” Season 2 is airing! You can watch the latest episodes every Wednesday at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on SYFY. If you want to start from the beginning, simply tune in to Peacock, where every episode of Season 1 is available for streaming anytime.

Read More

2024-09-09 23:46