Stargate: Atlantis Review

 Ah, Stargate: Atlantis—the sci-fi comfort food I didn’t know I needed until I met Ronon Dex and suddenly questioned every man I’d ever dated. Jason Momoa stomps into the series like a walking thirst trap with a tragic backstory, and honestly? It works. That was my first introduction to him too, and let’s just say I’ve never looked at dreadlocks the same way again.

This show is my go-to binge for a reason. It’s got everything: ancient alien tech, intergalactic politics, snarky scientists, and enough Wraith drama to fuel a thousand therapy sessions. The premise? A team of scientists and military personnel (because what could go wrong?) travel to the lost city of Atlantis, which—plot twist—is chilling in another galaxy. They promptly wake up a race of space vampires who feed on humans like they’re cosmic juice boxes. Good job, team.

Joe Flanigan plays John Sheppard, the charming flyboy with a devil-may-care attitude and a knack for Ancient tech. He’s basically Jack O’Neill’s spiritual successor, but with better hair. Then there’s Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett), the neurotic genius who somehow manages to be both insufferable and endearing. His banter with Sheppard is peak sci-fi bromance.

Teyla Emmagan (Rachel Luttrell) brings grace, strength, and a whole lot of “I’m too culturally aware for your nonsense” energy. And of course, Ronon—our brooding warrior with a heart of gold and a kill count that would make John Wick blush. Every time he grunts, a Wraith loses its wings.

The show really hits its stride when you start syncing it with SG-1 season ten. Watching both series in tandem is like unlocking a secret level of Stargate fandom. Crossovers, shared villains, and the occasional “Hey, I know that guy!” moment make it feel like one big dysfunctional family reunion in space.

Sure, some episodes are a little monster-of-the-week, and yes, the science occasionally makes your brain twitch—but that’s part of the charm. It’s smart without being smug, dramatic without being dreary, and funny in that “Rodney just insulted an alien diplomat again” kind of way.

So if you haven’t dived into Atlantis yet, what are you even doing? Grab a snack, cue up that wormhole, and prepare to fall in love—with the show and Ronon’s smolder. I give this series 5 out of 5 acorns.