The “Stargate” franchise is a little bit of an advanced one, beginning with Roland Emmerich’s 1994 movie about historical portals (the titular “stargates”) that enable for journey between distant worlds. Simply three years later, premium cable community Showtime launched a tv sequence primarily based on the film, although star Kurt Russell didn’t reprise his position as commander Jack O’Neill, who was as an alternative portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson. Regardless of transferring from Showtime to the Sci-Fi channel (which turned SyFy), “Stargate SG-1” was relatively profitable and had a loyal fanbase that helped help not solely the sequence however further spin-offs like “Stargate Atlantis,” “Stargate Universe,” and “Stargate Origins.” The truth is, “Stargate SG-1” broke a Guinness world document for the longest consecutive operating science fiction sequence, taking on the spot from the hit Fox present “The X-Recordsdata.” That record-breaking virtually did not occur, nonetheless, because the workforce behind “Stargate SG-1” practically cancelled the present after the sequence’ eighth season to make room for one more “Stargate” sequence.
Whereas producers fortunately determined to proceed “SG-1” and incorporate their concepts for the brand new sequence into the flagship title, they did have some first rate causes for desirous to take issues in a brand new path — and the final two seasons of “Stargate SG-1” really feel fairly totally different consequently.
Stargate SG-1 was virtually axed to make room for Stargate Command
One of many most important causes behind wanting to finish “Stargate SG-1” with season 8 was that Anderson was achieved with taking part in Jack O’Neill full-time, as he wished to step away from the position to spend extra time together with his household. He would have restricted involvement with the sequence transferring ahead, and producers knew they have been going to should shift focus onto some new characters. Not solely that, however Amanda Tapping’s character Dr. Samantha Carter was additionally absent for a big chunk of season 8 attributable to maternity go away, that means “Stargate SG-1” actually needed to pivot a bit.
Whereas Ben Browders’ Colonel Cameron Mitchell and Beau Bridges’ Main Normal Hank Landry have been welcome additions to the “Stargate” universe, there can be a particular shift within the sequence’ tone that led executives to consider it is likely to be higher to create a brand new sequence known as “Stargate Command” as an alternative. In the long run, they determined to easily proceed “SG-1” with the understanding that the present can be a bit totally different in its later seasons. It will solely run for 2 extra seasons earlier than the sequence was canceled by SyFy, although the community stated it was a call made so the present would “exit on a excessive notice.” In the long run, “Stargate” followers bought a film, 4 TV exhibits, and a handful of TV movies all made about their favourite franchise, and that is actually not too unhealthy.