Stargate Atlantis - Series 2 - Complete | 
 enlarge | Actors: Torri Higginson, Joe Flanigan, Paul Mcgillion, David Hewlett, Rachel Luttrell
Studio: MGM Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  7 reviews
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Format: Dubbed, Pal
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Greek (Dubbed), Dutch (Dubbed), Hindi (Dubbed)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 830
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
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Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.6 x 1
EAN: 5039036030113
ASIN: B000KGGP1W
Release Date: February 26, 2007
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If Stargate Atlantis isn't the coolest sci-fi series on television, this five-disc, 20-episode box set from the second season (2005-06) offers ample evidence that it's right up there. The writing is good; the stories are intriguing, and the science part of the equation is credible enough to justify our suspension of disbelief. The characters are for the most part well-defined, and the acting, while perhaps not Emmy-calibre, is just fine. The action is exciting, the effects work impressive, the costumes and sets first-rate. But what Atlantis really has going for it is the presence of some of the baddest bad guys in the cosmos: the Wraith. With their flowing white locks, cat-like eyes, pale, almost translucent skin, and shockingly bad teeth, the Wraith rock. They also have a constant need to feed--on humans, of course--and are a serious threat not only to Atlantis but to the entire known universe, including good ol' Earth. And although there are occasional diversions, the producers and writers have wisely kept the focus on these implacable antagonists; in fact, the newest member of the team, one Ronon Dex (played by the dreadlocked and hunky Jason Momoa), is a "runner" who escaped the Wraith's clutches, was a fugitive for years before being found by our heroes, and specialises in dispatching the villains with cold precision. In the course of the season, via single episodes and several multi-parters, the Stargate team, commanded by Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson in the show's least interesting role) and led by insouciant Major John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan), with genius-neurotic Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) handling the scientific intricacies and yet another doc, Carson Beckett (Paul McGillion, affecting a Scottish brogue), overseeing medical matters, deals with the enemy on many fronts. Lt. Ford (Rainbow Sun Francks) defects after assuming Wraith-like characteristics. The team experiments with a "retrovirus" designed to turn Wraiths into humans (the results are decidedly mixed). They encounter a human who raised a Wraith female from childhood and insists she's just like us (she's not). They're captured and imprisoned on a Wraith "hive" ship. And in the final episode, the humans and the Wraiths even form an alliance of supposedly mutual convenience (the episode is a cliffhanger that awaits resolution until Season Three, but anyone who thought this "partnership" was a good idea for our side clearly hasn't been paying attention).--Sam Graham
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Welcome back to Atlantis! February 7, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Last time we saw John Shappard, Elizabeth Weir, Teyla, Aiden Ford, and Rodney McKay, the lost city of the Ancients was under a severe attack from the Wraith armada, with very little hope in the promise of reinforcements being their only chance for survival. As an attempt to stave off the Hive ships, John goes for a suicide mission, armed with a nuke...but fortunately the cliffhanger is resolved in an action-packed 3rd parter, and sets up the basis for a whole new season that sets the groundwork for things to come.
The characters and the mythology behind the Pegasus galaxy are developed even further, especially in regards to the Wraith (Which makes things a little less black and white than it is in season 1). Some things even take a darker tone as the team committs actions which may be seen as foolish and immoral, and taking this fine line makes the situations far more dynamic and interesting.
The episodes range from great to outstanding to okay on most occassions, save 'The Tower' which is an ep you should watch only one, due to terrible writing the story falls flat in that one sadly, but is made up for incredibly quickly.
As for extras, the discs are chocked full of the damn stuff! No need to worry there. On the whole, buy, watch and enjoy another great sci-fi season.
Amazing Second Season! January 10, 2007
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
Back for more action Atlantis doesnt waste anytime with the story continuing from where it left off with the Sierge (Part 3). The Wraith are attacking Atlantis and Sheppard is on a suicide mission to stop them...or is he? Following the attack Atlantis goes on missions once again where Ford, who we last saw being attacked by Wraith leaves Atlantis and becomes an addict...youll have to watch to find out what to! The season truly is better than the first one and continues with great action sequences throughout and excellent special effects which include the new battleship called the Daedalus. A new character joins in the form of Ronan Dex, who has been on the run from the Wraith ever since they destroyed his planet. Prime episodes include the Siege Part 3, The Intruder, Runner, Aurora, The Hive, The Tower finishing with Allies. 2 Special Guests this season include SG-1's Amanda Tapping as Sam Carter, and Enterprise's Conner Trineer (Trip) as Michael, a Wraith turned Human!
Your sure to love the second season of Atlantis, I give it 5*'s!
The Adventure Continues February 12, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is 1 great season from start to finish the season kicks off with the resulution to last seasons cliffhanger in the seige part 3 where sheppard is on his way to destroy the wraith hive ship but just in the nick of time we see the arrival of the battleship deudalus to save him under the command of colonel Steven Caldwell played by Mitch(X-files)Piligi also we see the arrival of a new character a few episodes into the season Ronnen Dex who is on the run from the wraith after they destroyed his homeworld as the season continues we start to see crossover episodes with SG1 with General Landry, Jack O'Neill and Samantha Carter this has to be the best season out of the 2 so far
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Another great season June 16, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Stargate Atlantis is a fantastic spin-off of the much loved Stargate SG-1. Where SG-1 had to deal with the Go'auld Atlantis have their own terrifying and seemingly unstoppable force in the Wraith. While the Go'auld were evil they were teddy-bears compared to the Wraith - personally I'd rather have a contingent of Go'auld over for dinner than even one Wraith!
In Season 2 Weir, Sheppard, Teyla, McKay and Beckett continue on their quest to discover all they can about the ancient Atlantians while dealing with neighbours with agendas of their own. All the while they must keep the threat of the Wraith at the forefront and it leads to some great battles of wit and weaponry.
As a series the makers of Stargate Atlantis have managed to find a formula that makes Atlantis unique from SG-1 which will attract newbies but with a similar formula which will attract devout SG-1 fans. Atlantis is a darker sci-fi series but with some great one-liners which make it highly amusing also. Rodney manages to crack me up every episode without fail. The casting, stories and cinematography are excellent and I expect Atlantis to be around for several more seasons yet.
REALLY COOL!!!!! June 24, 2007
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
Im not really an sg-1 fan i love rhe original movie but never got in to the tv series i did try but a)it didnt really appeal to me or b)i never gave it enough time to grow on me.I came across atlantis by accident i caught an episode on sky and decided to watch it and i loved it, the first thing i noticed is how cool the characters are rodney was hilarious and kept making me laugh along with becket.So when my birthday came around my wife asked me what i wanted, i took a chance and got season 1 and 2. After watching both seasons this is one of my favourite shows in fact im starting to like this as much as deep space nine and i love that show.The characters in atlantis are funny and cool from rodney,sheperd,ronnan all of them there is great chemistry between them which i have not seen in a show since ds9, the episodes are mostly well writen and are never trully awfull, also i love the wraith and the effects are great.The dvds have 5.1 sound and a great picture, i have even started to watch more sg-1 so if it was the creators desire to try to introduce new people in to the stargate universe they have succeded i may never be a big sg-1 fan but i love atlantis and cant wait to see season 3.
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