Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Fifth Season Review
I got frustrated with hunting for good quality episodes on the Internet, so I broke down and got the final box set to add to my collection. I fail to understand why the series was canceled after only five seasons. Atlantis could easily continue for two or three more. The writers left many questions unanswered. Will the Wraith be defeated or just rendered harmless? Will the lost tribe of Asgard reintegrate into the Pegasus galaxy and form a alliance with the humans? How many more bodiless Replicators are out there? Are there more runners scattered about the galaxy?
With a few exceptions ("The Seed"), Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis maintains the high quality story-telling and sheer unbearable suspense seen from day one of the series. The possible solution to the Wraith problem seems humane. The frequent appearances of "Todd" are not only a delight to watch, but also give you hope that Wraith and humans will be able to share the galaxy, but there is enough treason to make you lose that hope. The appearance of Asgard is an unexpected but pleasant surprise that rekindles your hope there will be a way to resolve the conflict. The revival of FRAN/Dr. Weir is long overdue, but does not close the matter completely. The homage to "CSI" in the penultimate episode is well done.
With Stargate Universe falling short of the first two series, I hope the writers will put some effort into a few DVD release movies to tie up some of the loose ends that are dangling before us devoted fans. In this action-packed fifth season sparks fly when Woolsey becomes the new leader of the Atlantis team. Meanwhile, McKay faces difficult personal challenges; Teyla must balance her roles as mother and warrior; Ronan’s past returns with a vengeance, and Keller finds peril, then help, from an unlikely source. A provisional relationship with the Wraith takes a shocking turn and new adversaries test the team’s courage and resolve like never before.
- Audio: English: 5.1 Dolby Surround/ Spanish & French: Mono
- Language: Dubbed & Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 1.78:1
- Forced at Startup for all regions Stargate Universe Trailer
- Ep# 501 - Search and Rescue
- Ep# 502 - The Seed
- Ep# 503 - Broken Ties
- Ep# 504 - The Daedalus Variations
- Commentary on Search and Rescue by Executive Producer Martin Gero and Director/Producer Andy Mikita
- Commentary on The Seed by Director William Waring
- Commentary on Broken Ties by Execuitve Producer Joseph Mallozzi and Actor Jason Momoa
- Commentary on The Daedalus Variations by Supervising Producer Alan McCullough and Director/Producer Andy Mikita
- Mission Directive: Search and Rescue with Andy Mikita & Martin
- Gero
- Showdown! Ronan v. Tyre
- Bringing The Seed to Life
- Photo Gallery 51 stills
- Production Design Gallery 11 stills
Disc 2: 202 Minutes
- Ep# 505 - Ghost in the Machine
- Ep# 506 - The Shrine
- Ep# 507 - Whispers
- Ep# 508 - The Queen
- Commentary on Whispers by Executive Producer Joseph Mallozzi and Director William Waring
- Commentary on The Queen by Supervising Producer Alan McCullough and Director Brenton Spencer
- Mission Directive: Whispers with Will Waring and Joseph Mallozzi
- Tricks of the Trade: Submerging the Stargate
- Joe Flanigan: A Conversation with the Colonel
- Photo Gallery 70 stills
- Production Design Gallery 13 stills
Disc 3: 205 Minutes
- Ep# 509 - Tracker
- Ep# 510 - First Contact
- Ep# 511 - The Lost Tribe
- Ep# 513 - Outsiders
- Commentary on Tracker by Executive Producer Carl Binder and Director William Waring
- Commentary on First Contact by Executive Producer Martin Gero and Director/Producer Andy Mikita
- Commentary on The Lost Tribe by Executive Producer Martin Gero and Director/Producer Andy Mikita
- Commentary on Outsiders by Supervising Producer Alan McCullough and Director William Waring
- Mission Directive: Tracker with Will Waring and Carl Binder
- Dr. Jackson Comes to Atlantis
- Building a Humanoid with James Robbins & Martin Gero
- Photo Gallery 46 stills
- Production Design Gallery 12 stills
Disc 4: 207 Minutes
- Ep# 512 - Inquisition
- Ep# 514 - The Prodigal
- Ep# 515 - Remnants
- Ep# 516 - Brain Storm
- Commentary on Inquisition by Director Brenton Spencer and Actor Tobias Slezak
- Commentary on The Prodigal by Executive Producer Carl Binder and Director/Producer Andy Mikita
- Commentary on Remnants by Executive Producer Joseph Mallozzi and Director William Waring
- Commentary on Brain Storm by Executive Producer/Director Martin Gero
- Mission Directive: Brain Storm with Martin Gero
- The Life and Death of Michael Kenmore
- Deleted Scenes (Part One)
- Photo Gallery 47 stills
- Production Design Gallery 7 stills
Disc 5: 216 Minutes
- Ep# 517 - Infection
- Ep# 518 - Indentity
- Ep# 519 Vegas (Extended Episode)
- Ep# 520 Enemy at the Gate (Extended Episode)
- Commentary on Vegas by Executive Producer Robert C. Cooper, Producer John G. Lenic and Director of Photography Michael Blundell
- Commentary on Enemy at the Gate by Executive Producer Paul Mullie and VFX Supervisor Mark Savela
- Stargate Atlantis Goes to Vegas
- Inside the Stargate Costume Department
- Deleted Scenes (Part Two)
- Photo Gallery 64 stills
- Production Design Gallery 5 stills
