After fifteen years, one of television’s most popular science fiction sagas is stepping back through the gate. Prime Video has officially confirmed a new Stargate series, giving fans something many thought they’d never see again.
The original hit show Stargate SG-1 ran from 1997 to 2007, starring MacGyver’s Richard Dean Anderson as Air Force Colonel Jack O’Neill. The story followed a military team exploring alien worlds through an ancient portal called the Stargate. The team faced enemies, met allies, and occasionally saved Earth from annihilation—all in a day’s work.
Fans have kept the series alive online for years, calling it “one of the best sci-fi shows ever made, some serious stories, some comedy, some social commentary, all bound together with believable and interesting science and technology.” Another added, “Stargate may be my favorite sci-fi TV show of all time. There are objectively better ones, but there’s just something special about SG-1.”
Nick Pepper, Head of U.S. SVOD TV at Amazon MGM Studios, described the franchise as “an enduring, iconic series that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos.” The new production will see original showrunners Brad Wright and Joe Mallozzi return as consulting producers, a move sure to reassure fans wary of corporate reboots gone wrong.
Although Stargate became best known as a TV success, the story actually began as a 1994 feature film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader. The movie introduced Colonel Jack O’Neil and Dr. Daniel Jackson, roles later taken over for SG-1. Two actors, Alexis Cruz and Erick Avari, carried their film characters into the TV adaptation.
SG-1 launched two spin-offs: Stargate Atlantis (2004–2009) and Stargate Universe (2009–2011). The latter marked the end of the franchise’s run, until now.
The new series will be led by Martin Gero, who previously worked on *Stargate Atlantis*. In a statement, Gero said, “Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a story editor on *Stargate: Atlantis*. I spent five years at the franchise working across all three series. *Stargate* taught me everything about making television—it’s written into my DNA.”
He added, “For those who’ve kept the gate active through conventions, rewatches, and unwavering faith—this one’s for you. And for those that are new to our world, I promise you’re in for something extraordinary.”
Given Amazon’s misfired *Rings of Power* experiment, it’s at least encouraging to see the studio leaning on people who actually understand what made *Stargate* work. If they stick to what made the original series great—tight writing, smart military sci-fi, and characters fans care about—they might just earn some trust back.
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