Stargate SG-1 Season 5(Thinpak)
starring: Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge, Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping
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It now seems clear that season 5 of Stargate SG-1 will be remembered as the one in which something went awry with Daniel Jackson. Lots of behind-the-scenes rumors fueled the idea of cast tension, but whatever the problem, his sudden departure from the show was obviously through a quickly contrived scenario. In retrospect, there must have been a problem for some while before the weird penultimate episode ("Meridian"). Michael Shanks looks frequently bored in his rare moments of individual screen time as he infiltrates a Goa'uld meeting and even when making friends with a creature everyone else wants dead. In fact, there's only one point when everyone really seems to be having fun, and that's in the spoof 100th episode "Wormhole X-treme!"
Most shows go through a run-around, skin-of-their-teeth period awaiting renewal, and it certainly seems to have affected storylines this year. For example, a next generation of younger SG teams is introduced. Replacements? The most unfortunate aspect of things, however, was that not a single episode managed to stand alone on its own merits. Every single story was dependent on a part of the greater interwoven warring-species threads. Some of the one-off tales were terrific in and of themselves, but it was as if the writers fell into the trap of having to refer to as much backstory as possible, perhaps to ensure loose ends could be easily wrapped up? Ultimately none of this mattered since the show went on for quite a while. --Paul Tonks
It now seems clear that season 5 of Stargate SG-1 will be remembered as the one in which something went awry with Daniel Jackson. Lots of behind-the-scenes rumors fueled the idea of cast tension, but whatever the problem, his sudden departure from the show was obviously through a quickly contrived scenario. In retrospect, there must have been a problem for some while before the weird penultimate episode ("Meridian"). Michael Shanks looks frequently bored in his rare moments of individual screen time as he infiltrates a Goa'uld meeting and even when making friends with a creature everyone else wants dead. In fact, there's only one point when everyone really seems to be having fun, and that's in the spoof 100th episode "Wormhole X-treme!"
Most shows go through a run-around, skin-of-their-teeth period awaiting renewal, and it certainly seems to have affected storylines this year. For example, a next generation of younger SG teams is introduced. Replacements? The most unfortunate aspect of things, however, was that not a single episode managed to stand alone on its own merits. Every single story was dependent on a part of the greater interwoven warring-species threads. Some of the one-off tales were terrific in and of themselves, but it was as if the writers fell into the trap of having to refer to as much backstory as possible, perhaps to ensure loose ends could be easily wrapped up? Ultimately none of this mattered since the show went on for quite a while. --Paul Tonks
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- Star Gate SG-5 Thinpak
The packaging is what I have come to expect from the previous seasons I have purchased. The one and only issue I have found is the "hic-ups" during several of the episodes. The screen will come to a complete stop for 1-2 seconds before resuming. I don't know if this is because of the production of the DVD because there are no scratches on them or cuts that my eye can see.
Love the series.
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- Stargate SG 1 Season 5
Arrived on time, well packed and in good condition.Just as advertised.Well Pleased, and would buy from this seller again.
Rating: - Stargate DVD
I ordered the Stargate Seaon 5 DVD for a gift and was very impressed with the professionalism of using Amazon.com.The DVD was of great quality and it was sent to me so fast.I will always use Amazon.com for anything I can.
Rating: - Great Season
Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Chris Judge & Michael Shanks makes this show what it is today. I think that every season is getting better & better, I hope that Stargate SG-1 stays on course for many more season's and more motion pictures on the big screen. Thanks to all the writers and directors
Rating: - Great Season!!!!
This series was "one of a kind" as long as Richard Dean Anderson is in it! This is the last season before Daniel (Michael Shanks) takes his "vacation". He reappears in season 7.
- Star Gate SG-5 ThinpakThe packaging is what I have come to expect from the previous seasons I have purchased. The one and only issue I have found is the "hic-ups" during several of the episodes. The screen will come to a complete stop for 1-2 seconds before resuming. I don't know if this is because of the production of the DVD because there are no scratches on them or cuts that my eye can see.
Love the series.
- Stargate SG 1 Season 5Arrived on time, well packed and in good condition.Just as advertised.Well Pleased, and would buy from this seller again.
- Stargate DVDI ordered the Stargate Seaon 5 DVD for a gift and was very impressed with the professionalism of using Amazon.com.The DVD was of great quality and it was sent to me so fast.I will always use Amazon.com for anything I can.
- Great SeasonRichard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Chris Judge & Michael Shanks makes this show what it is today. I think that every season is getting better & better, I hope that Stargate SG-1 stays on course for many more season's and more motion pictures on the big screen. Thanks to all the writers and directors
- Great Season!!!!This series was "one of a kind" as long as Richard Dean Anderson is in it! This is the last season before Daniel (Michael Shanks) takes his "vacation". He reappears in season 7.
