8.543 minSeason 5 • Episode 20
Latest"Todd" informs the Atlantis expedition that a rogue group of Wraith has acquired several Zero Point Modules to power a Super-hive, and wants it destroyed. However, after the Daedalus is disabled, they learn that the ship is heading straight for Earth, and they must stop it before it gets there.
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.
Acting
David Hewlett's gloriously unhinged McKay
Writing
Sheppard's deadpan one-liners under fire
Practical Effects
That gorgeous Atlantis set they actually flooded
Creators
Brad Wright, Robert C. Cooper
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jason Momoa was so broke when cast that he crashed on set couches before becoming Aquaman.
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