Category Archives: Secrets of Stargate

A discussion of the hidden themes and deeper meanings found in the Stargate movies and shows, including SG-1, Atlantis, Universe, and whatever comes next.

Metamorphosis

SG-1 returns to form with a Goa'uld, her worshippers, a dastardly plan, convincing people she's not a god, and more. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa ... Read more

Paradise Lost

Lost utopia. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this castaway story featuring O'Neil and Maybourne, including the spooky ... Read more

A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest

We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the ... Read more

Smoke and Mirrors

Cloak and dagger! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of government intrigue that had unexpected twists and turns ... Read more

Sight Unseen

Maybe this episode should have been unseen? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story, which had no ... Read more

Unnatural Selection

Cylon vibes. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the evolved human-like Replicators and the morality of SG-1's solution to ... Read more

Prometheus

Prometheus! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the story involving a hijacked top secret USAF spaceship, ... Read more

Cure

A medical ethical dilemma! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this SG-1 story, involving the Tok'ra and a drug derived ... Read more

Allegiance

Echoes of Predator! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams have divided opinions on this episode, praising Tony ... Read more

The Other Guys

Felger and Coombs! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss The Other Guys, which is filled with comedic moments and Star Trek ... Read more

Shadow Play

In a story with lots of moral questions, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss issues of mental health, theft in diplomatic ... Read more

Abyss

Daniel returns! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this darker story of torture and helplessness, where even with his godlike ... Read more

Nightwalkers

In a story with a strong X-Files feel, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Earth-set adventure with a strong "stranger in ... Read more

Frozen

Ice queen? Not that Frozen. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Antarctic adventure with some Ancient lore; unearthing ... Read more

Descent

Underwater adventure! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of yet another Goa'uld mothership that SG1 can't seem to ... Read more

Redemption, Parts 1 and 2

Anubis takes his shot! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the two-part season 6 premiere as SG1 deals with family issues and ... Read more

Revelations

The Asgard! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the expanded mythos of the Asgard; a preview of what's to come ... Read more

Meridian

Goodbye Daniel. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the departure of a main character and addition of a new one; the cast's ... Read more

The Sentinel

What happens when humans meddle in other worlds for selfish reasons rather than altruistic ones? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, ... Read more

Menace

Replicator origin story! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss another story where Daniel's optimism wars with ... Read more