Alright, Stargate fans, the moment we’ve been  waiting for is finally here. After an 18-month  
Alright, Stargate fans, the moment we’ve been  waiting for is finally here. After an 18-month  

hiatus, the Stargate franchise is finally back  on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.  
hiatus, the Stargate franchise is finally back  on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.  

Just a quick update here as we celebrate  the TV show’s return to Prime, and why if  
Just a quick update here as we celebrate  the TV show’s return to Prime, and why if  

you live in the United States and you  don't own the show on physical media,  
you live in the United States and you  don't own the show on physical media,  

this is absolutely, unquestionably  the best place to watch it.  
this is absolutely, unquestionably  the best place to watch it.  

Let’s get this out of the way first: Yes, if you  live in the U.K., or Canada, or parts of Europe,  
Let’s get this out of the way first: Yes, if you  live in the U.K., or Canada, or parts of Europe,  

or maybe some other places, you’ve  already had access to Stargate on  
or maybe some other places, you’ve  already had access to Stargate on  

Prime Video through the “MGM Channel” add-on.  That costs you a few extra bucks each month.  
Prime Video through the “MGM Channel” add-on.  That costs you a few extra bucks each month.  

In the U.S., though, we don’t have  that. Never have. So when Stargate SG-1,  
In the U.S., though, we don’t have  that. Never have. So when Stargate SG-1,  

Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe left  the streaming service back in February of 2021,  
Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe left  the streaming service back in February of 2021,  

that was it. You had to try and find inferior  copies on another service ... or just buy the  
that was it. You had to try and find inferior  copies on another service ... or just buy the  

DVDs and save yourself all this trouble. Actually it was just after Stargate left  
DVDs and save yourself all this trouble. Actually it was just after Stargate left  

Prime Video that Amazon announced it  was buying Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lock,  
Prime Video that Amazon announced it  was buying Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lock,  

stock, and barrel — including Stargate. I’m recording this in September of 2022,  
stock, and barrel — including Stargate. I’m recording this in September of 2022,  

so it’s been a whole 18 months without Stargate  on Prime. That was even after the Amazon-MGM  
so it’s been a whole 18 months without Stargate  on Prime. That was even after the Amazon-MGM  

deal closed back in March of this year. The  companies have been completely silent on  
deal closed back in March of this year. The  companies have been completely silent on  

what they’re going to do with the franchise. So Stargate has been off of Prime for so long  
what they’re going to do with the franchise. So Stargate has been off of Prime for so long  

that during this time Amazon announced it was  buying MGM for eight and a half billion dollars;  
that during this time Amazon announced it was  buying MGM for eight and a half billion dollars;  

they went through the entire regulatory oversight  process, and eventually finalized the deal.  
they went through the entire regulatory oversight  process, and eventually finalized the deal.  

Then there was another five months since  then that we’ve been twiddling our thumbs  
Then there was another five months since  then that we’ve been twiddling our thumbs  

waiting for some signal that Amazon  even knows that it owns Stargate.  
waiting for some signal that Amazon  even knows that it owns Stargate.  

So, what do we have here? As of today  it’s all ten seasons of Stargate SG-1,  
So, what do we have here? As of today  it’s all ten seasons of Stargate SG-1,  

five seasons of Atlantis, and two seasons of SGU. There is no sign of SG-1’s two movies, The Ark of  
five seasons of Atlantis, and two seasons of SGU. There is no sign of SG-1’s two movies, The Ark of  

Truth and Stargate: Continuum, on Prime Video just  yet — though they can be rented for $3.99 each.  
Truth and Stargate: Continuum, on Prime Video just  yet — though they can be rented for $3.99 each.  

That also goes for the movie-length cut  of the 2018 Web series Stargate Origins.  
That also goes for the movie-length cut  of the 2018 Web series Stargate Origins.  

You can still watch the animated series Stargate  Infinity on here with the “CONtv” channel add-on.  
You can still watch the animated series Stargate  Infinity on here with the “CONtv” channel add-on.  

But ... you’re not going to do that, are you? Stargate’s return to Prime Video is great news  
But ... you’re not going to do that, are you? Stargate’s return to Prime Video is great news  

for viewers in a lot of different ways. For  starters, Prime has a far superior copy of the  
for viewers in a lot of different ways. For  starters, Prime has a far superior copy of the  

episodes than other streamers. These are all 16:9  widescreen episodes, with a higher resolution.  
episodes than other streamers. These are all 16:9  widescreen episodes, with a higher resolution.  

(It looks like they’ve been upscaled to  something around 720p. These copies air  
(It looks like they’ve been upscaled to  something around 720p. These copies air  

on “HD” broadcast channels in some countries.) For SG-1’s early seasons Netflix only has the  
on “HD” broadcast channels in some countries.) For SG-1’s early seasons Netflix only has the  

4:3 version. And to make matters worse, they’re  still falsely listing all 214 episodes as rated  
4:3 version. And to make matters worse, they’re  still falsely listing all 214 episodes as rated  

TV-MA for nudity — almost two years later. This arguably does real harm to the show’s  
TV-MA for nudity — almost two years later. This arguably does real harm to the show’s  

discoverability by new viewers, especially  families who are looking for a sci-fi  
discoverability by new viewers, especially  families who are looking for a sci-fi  

adventure show they can enjoy together. In case you’re new to this, only the first  
adventure show they can enjoy together. In case you’re new to this, only the first  

episode of SG-1 has nudity. It was a concession  to Showtime back in 1997, which the producers  
episode of SG-1 has nudity. It was a concession  to Showtime back in 1997, which the producers  

immediately dropped in order to make the  family-friendly show they wanted to make.  
immediately dropped in order to make the  family-friendly show they wanted to make.  

Netflix doesn’t seem to care that every single  individual episode has its own rating — usually  
Netflix doesn’t seem to care that every single  individual episode has its own rating — usually  

TV-PG or TV-14. They just slapped “TV-MA” on  the whole show. Now I have to enter my parental  
TV-PG or TV-14. They just slapped “TV-MA” on  the whole show. Now I have to enter my parental  

controls PIN number every time I want to watch  “Wormhole X-Treme!” And Netflix tells me to watch  
controls PIN number every time I want to watch  “Wormhole X-Treme!” And Netflix tells me to watch  

out for all the nudity in “Urgo.” You don’t have to worry about  
out for all the nudity in “Urgo.” You don’t have to worry about  

any of that nonsense on Amazon. Even better: in 2009 series co-creator  
any of that nonsense on Amazon. Even better: in 2009 series co-creator  

Brad Wright went back and re-edited the pilot  episode, fixing things like the visual effects,  
Brad Wright went back and re-edited the pilot  episode, fixing things like the visual effects,  

the score, and some uneven dialogue. He also recut  Sha’re’s nude scene to earn that TV-14 rating.  
the score, and some uneven dialogue. He also recut  Sha’re’s nude scene to earn that TV-14 rating.  

(I know, I know ... Americans have all  kinds of hang-ups about nudity you don’t  
(I know, I know ... Americans have all  kinds of hang-ups about nudity you don’t  

have in Europe. Put in the comments ...  and remember, Brad Wright is Canadian!)  
have in Europe. Put in the comments ...  and remember, Brad Wright is Canadian!)  

Anyway, this is the version of “Children of the  Gods” that Prime Video has — the "Final Cut." And  
Anyway, this is the version of “Children of the  Gods” that Prime Video has — the "Final Cut." And  

it’s the one I much prefer, not so much because  of the nudity, but for all the other reasons.  
it’s the one I much prefer, not so much because  of the nudity, but for all the other reasons.  

Joel Goldsmith’s original composition has been  restored. (MGM originally made the producers  
Joel Goldsmith’s original composition has been  restored. (MGM originally made the producers  

stuff in a bunch of score from the movie,  because they had already paid for the rights.)  
stuff in a bunch of score from the movie,  because they had already paid for the rights.)  

In this cut Hammond is a little bit less  in-your-face, and closer to the wise and  
In this cut Hammond is a little bit less  in-your-face, and closer to the wise and  

fatherly General we’d come to know in the series. There’s a cargo ship at the end instead of  
fatherly General we’d come to know in the series. There’s a cargo ship at the end instead of  

that insanely large death glider that never  appeared again in any subsequent episode.  
that insanely large death glider that never  appeared again in any subsequent episode.  

And Christopher Judge’s entire performance  has been redubbed, so Teal’c sounds more like  
And Christopher Judge’s entire performance  has been redubbed, so Teal’c sounds more like  

he does later in the series. (When they were  originally filming in Vancouver in February of  
he does later in the series. (When they were  originally filming in Vancouver in February of  

1997 Judge was so cold that his lips were blue  and his teeth were chattering in the dailies.)  
1997 Judge was so cold that his lips were blue  and his teeth were chattering in the dailies.)  

Amazon’s copy of Stargate Atlantis is  also better. Right now Atlantis is on  
Amazon’s copy of Stargate Atlantis is  also better. Right now Atlantis is on  

Hulu in the U.S., and they’re streaming the  version that is edited with hard act breaks  
Hulu in the U.S., and they’re streaming the  version that is edited with hard act breaks  

for commercials. This is when the screen and  the score completely fade to black. Here’s an  
for commercials. This is when the screen and  the score completely fade to black. Here’s an  

example of the difference. WEIR: Rodney, you have seven minutes. 
example of the difference. WEIR: Rodney, you have seven minutes. 

WEIR: Rodney, you have seven minutes.  
WEIR: Rodney, you have seven minutes.  

Isn’t that annoying? No, buy yourself  the discs or watch this show on Prime.  
Isn’t that annoying? No, buy yourself  the discs or watch this show on Prime.  

Nobody should have to put up with this in 2022. Last but not least, Stargate Universe hasn’t been  
Nobody should have to put up with this in 2022. Last but not least, Stargate Universe hasn’t been  

available to stream anywhere since Hulu’s license  expired last year — at least not without ads.  
available to stream anywhere since Hulu’s license  expired last year — at least not without ads.  

All three shows have been available with ads on  Pluto TV in the U.S. since April of 2022. But  
All three shows have been available with ads on  Pluto TV in the U.S. since April of 2022. But  

if you have a Prime subscription, again,  watch it there for the best experience.  
if you have a Prime subscription, again,  watch it there for the best experience.  

Now, the $64,000 question: How long is all  this going to last? You might be watching  
Now, the $64,000 question: How long is all  this going to last? You might be watching  

this video in the future (Hello, future!)  and saying to yourself, “This show isn’t  
this video in the future (Hello, future!)  and saying to yourself, “This show isn’t  

on Amazon! What is this guy talking about?” Well, the truth is that MGM licenses out Stargate  
on Amazon! What is this guy talking about?” Well, the truth is that MGM licenses out Stargate  

to all these different services under fixed and  finite terms. Those terms vary from streamer to  
to all these different services under fixed and  finite terms. Those terms vary from streamer to  

streamer (and from country to country). So there’s  really no telling how long the franchise will  
streamer (and from country to country). So there’s  really no telling how long the franchise will  

remain on Prime this time around. It could be six months, or a year,  
remain on Prime this time around. It could be six months, or a year,  

or a lot more. But the fact that Amazon  just bought all of MGM for its film and  
or a lot more. But the fact that Amazon  just bought all of MGM for its film and  

television library suggests — Bezos willing  — that it might stay for good this time.  
television library suggests — Bezos willing  — that it might stay for good this time.  

Over on Netflix, SG-1 is going to reach the 1-year  mark on its current license at the end of November  
Over on Netflix, SG-1 is going to reach the 1-year  mark on its current license at the end of November  

2022. We’ll find out then if Netflix will re-up,  or if the show will be leaving that service.  
2022. We’ll find out then if Netflix will re-up,  or if the show will be leaving that service.  

Meanwhile, this October Atlantis  will reach the 1-year mark since  
Meanwhile, this October Atlantis  will reach the 1-year mark since  

its most recent license renewal on Hulu. And if you are having trouble keeping up  
its most recent license renewal on Hulu. And if you are having trouble keeping up  

with all these changes to where Stargate is  streaming, we’ve got you covered. Just go to  
with all these changes to where Stargate is  streaming, we’ve got you covered. Just go to  

gateworld.net/wheretowatch ... even if you live  in the future! We'll keep this page updated with  
gateworld.net/wheretowatch ... even if you live  in the future! We'll keep this page updated with  

which shows are on which services in the U.S. Elsewhere, check your local listings —  
which shows are on which services in the U.S. Elsewhere, check your local listings —  

I'm just one guy and I can’t keep up  with what Sky and Stan are doing.  
I'm just one guy and I can’t keep up  with what Sky and Stan are doing.  

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