The brilliance of the first season lies in its . By sending an international team of scientists and soldiers to the Pegasus Galaxy with no immediate way home, the show heightened the tension. The discovery of the city of Atlantis itself provided a sense of wonder, while the introduction of the Wraith gave the series a darker, more predatory antagonist than the Goa'uld.

"Stargate Atlantis" is a science fiction television series that aired from 2004 to 2009. It was created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin-off of the original "Stargate SG-1" series. The show is set in the city of Atlantis, which is located in the Pegasus Galaxy.