Hi, I'm considering getting into Stargate. I only know it's based on a movie and the franchise consists of 3 tv shows. I don't know anything about the setting / plot.
I'm a massive Star Trek and Babylon 5 geek. I don't know if Stargate is for me, though and I don't want to invest many hours before I might find it's not for me.
Maybe you people here can provide some info about the plot, pros & cons of the franchise and explain to me what got you hooked.
Looking forward to your replies.
PS: I don't live under a rock, but
somehow I managed to dodge everything about the franchise.
PSS: would I start with the movie and then SG-1? Are there other critical things to know?
I’d suggest skipping the original movie entirely. Maybe watch it at the end for a laugh. It’s so utterly different to the rest of the series.
The first/pilot episode Children of the Gods is a 1 and a half hour movie of its own and serves as a better introduction to Star Gate.
As for the plot: