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Stargate Universe

2009 – 2011Show2 seasons40 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes70%74%

A tense, intriguing drama series about the future and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S2E20 "Gauntlet" 8.7

Episodes

7.5
7.8

Story

The Only Mission Is Survival

The adventures of a present-day, multinational exploration team traveling on the Ancient spaceship Destiny many billions of light years distant from the Milky Way Galaxy. They evacuated there and are now trying to figure out a way to return to Earth, while simultaneously trying to explore and to survive in their unknown area of the universe.

Feels like

  • Hard Sci-Fi Mystery
  • Survival Drama
  • Ancient Alien Lore
  • Character-Driven Ensemble
  • Cold War of Space
  • Psychological Isolation
  • Military Science Fiction
  • Unresolved Mysteries
  • Gritty Realism in Space

Cast

24 of 114 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andy Mikita, Peter DeLuise, Alex Chapple
Written by
Joseph Mallozzi, Brad Wright, Robert C. Cooper
Produced by
John G. Lenic

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Facts

October 2, 2009 · May 9, 2011 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2009
Last aired
May 9, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Dead Person Conversation, Adventures in Comaland, Hypocrite +9

  • Dead Person Conversation
  • Adventures in Comaland
  • Hypocrite
  • Evil Power Vacuum
  • Mind Screw
  • Hotter and Sexier
  • Cool Gate
  • Incredibly Obvious Tail
  • Brilliant, but Lazy
  • Eternal English
  • Everybody Has Lots of Sex
  • Previously on…

12 of 181 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Stargate Universe?"

Questions about Stargate Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stargate Universe?

Prime

In the United States, Stargate Universe streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Stargate Universe worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is Stargate Universe okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Stargate Universe?

30 h

About 30 hours: 40 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

What tropes does Stargate Universe use?

Dead Person ConversationAdventures in ComalandHypocriteEvil Power VacuumMind ScrewHotter and SexierCool GateIncredibly Obvious TailBrilliant, but LazyEternal EnglishEverybody Has Lots of SexPreviously on…and 169 more

TV Tropes lists 181 tropes for it, including Dead Person Conversation, Adventures in Comaland, and Hypocrite.