The outpouring of love enjoyed by the 10-season series "Stargate SG-1" is rooted in many factors. The allure of "SG-1" lies in its competent expansion of an existing foundation — namely, Roland Emmerich's "Stargate," which failed to expand into a sci-fi film trilogy. Moreover, "SG-1" is representative of long-form genre television associated with wondrous nostalgia, where nuanced character building goes hand in hand with its world-building elements.

So when Syfy and MGM announced a "SG-1" spin-off series, "Stargate Atlantis," the cast of this new show was understandably anxious about the kind of reception they would receive . Thankfully, "Atlantis" was received with enthusiastic warmth, as the show succeeds in staying true to the "Stargate" ethos while also bringing something novel to t

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