Cringy (over-)acting and a camera technique on potentially less than B-movie level, combined with a dull, simplistic story, poorly written dialogue and unmemorable audio/music. Approach this like Alien rather than Stargate: Kill it before it lays eggs.
432 Reviews
I want to like it
lstone-443-28139915 February 2018
So of course I'm a huge fan of the series because SG1 was freaking awesome. I saw the first 30 min intro tonight. Feels like armature and weird directing style. Just feels unnatural and fake (lol all TV is fake) but you know what I mean.
Hopefully it will get better but so far I'm bummed because Stargate is an awesome franchise and I hate to see it get buried for a few more years.
You'll know what I mean when you watch it... like it's as if a Youtuber made a fan film or something. Sorry to be harsh and it's not like I could do any better.
You know what I'm going to re watch all 10 Seasons of SG1 and wait for the next round.
Hopefully it will get better but so far I'm bummed because Stargate is an awesome franchise and I hate to see it get buried for a few more years.
You'll know what I mean when you watch it... like it's as if a Youtuber made a fan film or something. Sorry to be harsh and it's not like I could do any better.
You know what I'm going to re watch all 10 Seasons of SG1 and wait for the next round.
The Death of SG
Athanatos17315 February 2018
From what I understand, this series was made to show that people are still interested in a SG universe and to have a studio take notice and release a new show.
What they have done is pretty much put a nail in the coffin of said universe. They have blatantly done things to anger the fans who were actually waiting eagerly for a continuation of the universe, therefore greatly reducing the chances that a studio will take a chance on spending money to get a real show developed.
I could live with many things until the show and "actors" would find its feet, bad acting, bad dialogue, etc., but going against cannon makes me question if the people who put this together were ever really fans in the first place.
I will stick to rewatching the old series' and hope that some studio will achieve the potential of the SG universe, because this amateurly put together show certainly has not.
What they have done is pretty much put a nail in the coffin of said universe. They have blatantly done things to anger the fans who were actually waiting eagerly for a continuation of the universe, therefore greatly reducing the chances that a studio will take a chance on spending money to get a real show developed.
I could live with many things until the show and "actors" would find its feet, bad acting, bad dialogue, etc., but going against cannon makes me question if the people who put this together were ever really fans in the first place.
I will stick to rewatching the old series' and hope that some studio will achieve the potential of the SG universe, because this amateurly put together show certainly has not.
Disappointed
oskarh-1589919 February 2018
For the past 10 years or so I have not felt the urge to make an account here, what alone to make a comment about it.
I just finished watching the first 3 episodes and this is an disappointment to the Stargate franchice, the CGI is obviously all done by green screen but this obviously looks even worse then the first SG1 episode that came out.
Acting is terrible, the story is terrible and just everything about this is terrible..
I will of course watch the rest of the episodes no matter how bad they are just because it's Stargate but this is just bad, even what we learned from SG1 from what happened before means nothing here and it seems the storyline here will just go random from here on.
Sorry for being this salty but this is just bad..
I just finished watching the first 3 episodes and this is an disappointment to the Stargate franchice, the CGI is obviously all done by green screen but this obviously looks even worse then the first SG1 episode that came out.
Acting is terrible, the story is terrible and just everything about this is terrible..
I will of course watch the rest of the episodes no matter how bad they are just because it's Stargate but this is just bad, even what we learned from SG1 from what happened before means nothing here and it seems the storyline here will just go random from here on.
Sorry for being this salty but this is just bad..
Please don't judge the Stargage Franchise based on this
duckmcmann15 February 2018
Are you a true Stargate fan? DO not go further, stahp!
badmark17 February 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Acting: Awful would be a nice way of describing it
Special effects: Low budget? How about NO budget, could have done better with a SG workstation from the 90s
Time format: 10 minute episodes. Huh?
Bringing back Michael the wraith as Catherine's father... Wha wha what?!?!
If you want to retain those warm fuzzy memories of Stargate actually produced, acted, and performed the way it was meant, steer clear of this dreck!
Bringing back Michael the wraith as Catherine's father... Wha wha what?!?!
If you want to retain those warm fuzzy memories of Stargate actually produced, acted, and performed the way it was meant, steer clear of this dreck!
Beyond disappointed
jcgp15 February 2018
Since I heard about the project some time ago I have been waiting patiently for it's release. I am a massive fan of all things Stargate, having watched the original movie, SG 1, Atlantis, Universe and loved the lot of them. It's fair to day I was pretty disappointed when Universe was cancelled.
So the premise for this was already pretty well known, let's make a prequel and show what happened when they first found the Stargate.
The whole thing seems like a college project. The acting is amateur, the story is dull and corny. The effects aren't even that good.
To me this looks like one thing and that's a way for them to cash in on a popular franchise.
If your a fan you will watch this anyway and no doubt be disappointed but if your not and just planned watching it anyway then save your time. A real let down, the 2 stars is me being generous and I give it mainly for the music.
So the premise for this was already pretty well known, let's make a prequel and show what happened when they first found the Stargate.
The whole thing seems like a college project. The acting is amateur, the story is dull and corny. The effects aren't even that good.
To me this looks like one thing and that's a way for them to cash in on a popular franchise.
If your a fan you will watch this anyway and no doubt be disappointed but if your not and just planned watching it anyway then save your time. A real let down, the 2 stars is me being generous and I give it mainly for the music.
Blatant disregard for Stargate Continuity
benjamin-8251815 February 2018
In the 1994 Movie and In the Stargate SG-1 Tv Series Catherine Langford Never travelled through the Stargate until the Sg-1 Episode "The Torment of Tantalus.
She didn't even know what the Stargate was (beyond Speculation) until Daniel Jackson figured out how to activate the Stargate in the 1994 Movie.
This new series is a Blatant Disregard for the continuity of the Stargate Franchise.
Who ever came up with the idea for this series should be put in front of a firing squad.
She didn't even know what the Stargate was (beyond Speculation) until Daniel Jackson figured out how to activate the Stargate in the 1994 Movie.
This new series is a Blatant Disregard for the continuity of the Stargate Franchise.
Who ever came up with the idea for this series should be put in front of a firing squad.
Bring back stargate universe!
gamefreak54823 February 2018
Bit short, but ok.
luuk-170554 March 2018
Awfull!
candogancan17 February 2018
As a big fan of SG series, I expected a lot and what I found was a student work and 6 min. episodes!!! And all full of nonsense. Why somebody wanted to do a dirty joke for SG? Do not spend your 1 minute to watch this crap!
Be open minded - there's a lot of potential
Johnkyp3415 February 2018
So right, people were bound to be disappointed. Then again people like to complain so I guess it's always a matter of perspective. Personally I've found the first three episodes really enjoyable. I can understand why some people complained about the acting, budget as well as camera movement though.
I have to be honest, I truly did enjoy this. For older fans of the original SG1 and people who likes series from the 90s this will be a blast from the past as long as you go in not comparing the cast to the original SG1 cast. What I enjoyed the most is that the director managed to capture the spirit of the original along with all the silliness and lightheartedness that came with it.
New fans and especially younger viewers will probably find this silly too low budged and will most likely complain about the acting. This is not the series for people who grew up watching cgi series focused on "realistic" modern day depictions of science fiction.
I think that there's a lot of potential here and if you are a fan a higher rating would be beneficial as it would show producers that there is still interest in this type of series and franchise.
If you are fans of any Stargate Series I implore you to leave a positive rating even if you still want to bash the series in your review. I am sure we can all agree that there are really crappy series out there and this is far from being one of the worst. Not only that but it manages to capture the atmosphere of the originals which to me is already a difficult thing to do.
Enjoy!
I have to be honest, I truly did enjoy this. For older fans of the original SG1 and people who likes series from the 90s this will be a blast from the past as long as you go in not comparing the cast to the original SG1 cast. What I enjoyed the most is that the director managed to capture the spirit of the original along with all the silliness and lightheartedness that came with it.
New fans and especially younger viewers will probably find this silly too low budged and will most likely complain about the acting. This is not the series for people who grew up watching cgi series focused on "realistic" modern day depictions of science fiction.
I think that there's a lot of potential here and if you are a fan a higher rating would be beneficial as it would show producers that there is still interest in this type of series and franchise.
If you are fans of any Stargate Series I implore you to leave a positive rating even if you still want to bash the series in your review. I am sure we can all agree that there are really crappy series out there and this is far from being one of the worst. Not only that but it manages to capture the atmosphere of the originals which to me is already a difficult thing to do.
Enjoy!
It really isn't that bad, people.
imchillinday15 February 2018
Some of the acting and special effects may be a little cheesy, I'll give you that.
But to those of you going "HURR continuity" need to really think about what they are saying. Honestly, from what I have seen, they haven't really broken any continuity within the Stargate franchise. The very few things that I've seen that could be considered "retconning" can easily be explained in later episodes. It happened all the time in SG-1 and other shows, so why don't you go give SG-1 1-star reviews because of that?
Overall, the premise is good, acting eh, effects a little cheesy (No cheesier than SG-1....), but I'm still enjoying it through the eyes of the stargate fan.
My only complaint is that they use the stargate designs/wormholes from the Stargate movie, and not SG-1. Wasn't a fan of those designs.
But to those of you going "HURR continuity" need to really think about what they are saying. Honestly, from what I have seen, they haven't really broken any continuity within the Stargate franchise. The very few things that I've seen that could be considered "retconning" can easily be explained in later episodes. It happened all the time in SG-1 and other shows, so why don't you go give SG-1 1-star reviews because of that?
Overall, the premise is good, acting eh, effects a little cheesy (No cheesier than SG-1....), but I'm still enjoying it through the eyes of the stargate fan.
My only complaint is that they use the stargate designs/wormholes from the Stargate movie, and not SG-1. Wasn't a fan of those designs.
Does MGM hate Stargate?
jcobalt23 February 2018
I have rarely seen such a bad script, very bad dialogues, total lack of acting skills.
There are many high school plays that have much better characters, a real plot with some logic and just...a sense of fun.
Stargate is one of the most popular Science Fiction worlds there is, how can they let loyal fans down like this?
If you love Stargate...stay away from Origins, go and rewatch anything from the older series or movies.
The only purpose this can serve is as a horrible example how NOT to continue a popular series.
If you don´t have an interesting story to tell, don't know how to build relatable characters...
...if you can´t do it right...do nothing.
Nobody will invest money into expanding the franchise after this disaster. It is over.
There are many high school plays that have much better characters, a real plot with some logic and just...a sense of fun.
Stargate is one of the most popular Science Fiction worlds there is, how can they let loyal fans down like this?
If you love Stargate...stay away from Origins, go and rewatch anything from the older series or movies.
The only purpose this can serve is as a horrible example how NOT to continue a popular series.
If you don´t have an interesting story to tell, don't know how to build relatable characters...
...if you can´t do it right...do nothing.
Nobody will invest money into expanding the franchise after this disaster. It is over.
Goa'uld propaganda made to prove that humans are idiots and SG-1 never existed
zalessky18 February 2018
After seeing lots of failed and short-lived science fiction TV shows, and even fan-made shows, I can tell that this one is the worst. It may be funny, but only when the authors least intent to make you laugh. And it's definitely not Stargate. The whole thing is so completely unprofessional that I won't be surprised if people who were involved will want to erase it from their resumes.
Among all else, the special effects make you wanna tear your eyes out and feed them to a three-headed shark. The CGI looks shameful even by early '90s standards. Watch only if you want to see how Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda was a descent movie.
Among all else, the special effects make you wanna tear your eyes out and feed them to a three-headed shark. The CGI looks shameful even by early '90s standards. Watch only if you want to see how Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda was a descent movie.
What the...
GdiGdiGdi18 February 2018
This is just awful...
Do they have no respect for this franchise? Awful acting, awful script, awful costumes, awful shots and my broken heart.
If you are a fan of the Franchise do yourself an favor and dont watch this. Almost every actor is overacting like its his debut in elementary school. You dont care at all about the characters because the character building was finished in like 2 minutes (from the start). The charme SG-1, Atlantis and even Universe had is completely gone.
I agree with badmark this is Dreck.
Do they have no respect for this franchise? Awful acting, awful script, awful costumes, awful shots and my broken heart.
If you are a fan of the Franchise do yourself an favor and dont watch this. Almost every actor is overacting like its his debut in elementary school. You dont care at all about the characters because the character building was finished in like 2 minutes (from the start). The charme SG-1, Atlantis and even Universe had is completely gone.
I agree with badmark this is Dreck.
Highly dissapointing
nebulamask18 February 2018
I was really excited to see a new stargate series, however, unless you just HAVE to see everything stargate, I would skip this one.
Bad acting, poor special effects, several scenes are just unbelievable, the men are all evil or incompetent cowards (I enjoy strong women, but there is no reason to make all of the men so unlikable to have that), several small pointless inconsistencies with the original series. Feels like a very amateur attempt. They could have done SO much better.
Bad acting, poor special effects, several scenes are just unbelievable, the men are all evil or incompetent cowards (I enjoy strong women, but there is no reason to make all of the men so unlikable to have that), several small pointless inconsistencies with the original series. Feels like a very amateur attempt. They could have done SO much better.
Undeniably the worst of the worst cheap amateur fanfiction insult of a "movie"
peteperl20 December 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I am a huge Scifi and SG fan and thats why i really wanted to like it!
But that massive load of unprofessionalism unpararalleled in the lifetime of moviemaking just overwhelmed me.
There was one real actor: Connor Trinneer - the rest of the cast seemed to be employed right from the street. The acting was so terrible and unbelievable, f.ex. that small girl pushing that full grown nazi man a little from behind and hes knocked out cold HAHHAHAHA wtf? i mean seriously ehhh..
Then some idiot came up with hey lets make 10min episodes so we dont need actual content..
I wonder how high those guys licensing the sg franchise were to let that legacy be trashed like that.
I was never ever more appalled and disappointed by a tv series in my whole life, expecting any moment those guys filming me with their hidden camera show appear "hey it was just a joke"
I'd Probably Give This Less If I Wasn't A Stargate Fan
espore15 February 2018
NOTE: This is a judgement of the three first episodes, so I can't judge if the story is good or not, however it seems like it has promise..
The Good:
Great cinematography, good music that sounds like the original and some of the effects were good..
The Bad:
Less than acceptable acting and cringey humor (some of it was funny though)
The Ugly:
There is a giant loophole! If Catherine was able to open the gate in Origins, she should have remembered that in the original movie!!
I don't understand the hate though.. 1 star? Really?
The Good:
Great cinematography, good music that sounds like the original and some of the effects were good..
The Bad:
Less than acceptable acting and cringey humor (some of it was funny though)
The Ugly:
There is a giant loophole! If Catherine was able to open the gate in Origins, she should have remembered that in the original movie!!
I don't understand the hate though.. 1 star? Really?
Seriously... WTH..
Nanodark24 February 2018
Interesting and stop hating it.
danielschillingerds24 February 2018
I was surprised that there even is a Mini Series.I'm currently at Ep. 5 so far and i enjoy it.
Is it low budget? Yes.
Does it have a 10 min format? Yes.
How about bad acting? Could be, I'm not an expert. But they don't really have a lot of time to develop their characters.
What can you expect ? A Mini Series in our beloved SG Universe that maybe brings back some nostalgic feelings ;).
Those die hard fans are destroying these lightle Lights of Hope to bring another Full Series back. So please, watch it. Let it sink in ;) I really hope it's part of something bigger.
And about destroying the canon, you know theres something called a Plot Twist? Maybe their Memories are neuralyzed in the end (like MIB).
And about destroying the canon, you know theres something called a Plot Twist? Maybe their Memories are neuralyzed in the end (like MIB).
From someone who has only ever seen the film Stargate.
tookieuk16 February 2018
I found this entertaining and on a similar feel to the 1994 film. I intend to watch SG1 and the other related series, but as of this moment have not any more Stargate 'experience' apart from the film and these webisodes. Similar feel/style/music. I think this may have me interested in watching SG1 now.
So bad...it hurts!!!
nicholson171716 February 2018
Worst series i have ever seen, complete garbage
neomade1816 February 2018
Either this is fan-made and everyone volunteered to make this series for free or they hired Asylum studios to produce it. The script has so many obvious mistakes while the plot is completely stupid and full of holes, not to mention that the acting is so awkward, it feels like it's all just a bunch of friends playing sharades. Oh and the CGI is just hillarious. The effects in the very first SG-1 episodes were 99x better than this trash; the wormhole itself looks like Winamp visualisations. Giant shark vs Megacrocosaurus makes this look like a cartoon.
This is the end of Stargate for good. After this failure, no other studio on the planet will ever entertain the idea to make another SG. And worst of it all, the episodes are 9 minutes long. 9. freaking. minutes. I watch youtube miniseries that are longer than that.
They took everything (the Goa'uld, the music, the canon, the initial storyline) and wiped their proverbial buttholes with it. Being a huge SG fan probably seen all the series and movies more than twice. I can't really imagine how any producer in his right mind tought something like "hey, you know what will make a great series? A 9 minute episode low budget Stargate spinoff". Whoever took part in making this should be ashamed of themselves.
If you are a true Stargate fan, you'll want to see this. I know you will, despite the bad reviews. I advise you not to, not if you want to remember Stargate as a good series.
This is the end of Stargate for good. After this failure, no other studio on the planet will ever entertain the idea to make another SG. And worst of it all, the episodes are 9 minutes long. 9. freaking. minutes. I watch youtube miniseries that are longer than that.
They took everything (the Goa'uld, the music, the canon, the initial storyline) and wiped their proverbial buttholes with it. Being a huge SG fan probably seen all the series and movies more than twice. I can't really imagine how any producer in his right mind tought something like "hey, you know what will make a great series? A 9 minute episode low budget Stargate spinoff". Whoever took part in making this should be ashamed of themselves.
If you are a true Stargate fan, you'll want to see this. I know you will, despite the bad reviews. I advise you not to, not if you want to remember Stargate as a good series.
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