Stargate SG-1

Right now you can watch Stargate SG-1 in Australia on Netflix and MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video — and it goes further with its ideas than most genre entertainment bothers to. Every one of its 10 seasons holds up. 1,850 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ben Browder anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Stargate SG-1 is worth clearing space for. What makes Stargate SG-1 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori. The human element stays intact thanks to Ben Browder and Amanda Tapping, who anchor every scene. 10 seasons (1997–2007) gave the story room most shows never get. What separates Stargate SG-1 from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Stargate SG-1 fits the bill. Viewers who responded to Farscape will find a lot to like here too. The 10-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Ben Browder grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

Stargate SG-1 wrapped up in 2007, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner — and 10 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.