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Stargate SG-1

(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Amanda Tapping, Michael Shanks, Richard Dean Anderson, Where to watch: Syfy, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sci-fi drama has lots of potential. Tweens OK.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The Stargate project is run by the military, and the crew tends to follow orders. Disobedience is not unheard of -- for example, when a gutsy character decides to follow a hunch. Such choices make for dramatic cliffhangers and, because they almost invariably turn out to be correct, are usually praised by superiors. The evil aliens are rather one-dimensional in their desire to rule the galaxy and are easy to root against.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Rather mild combat scenes against aliens; few fights involve much visible bloodshed. The Goa'ulds' takeover process can be a bit scary to watch.
  • Sex:

    No explicit sexual scenes or nudity, though some alien cultures have relatively racy outfits.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Virtually none.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Stargate SG-1

Parents need to know that the series' main villains are a rather unsavory species called the Goa'uld, snake-like parasites that burrow into victims, take over their mind, and then use their body as an unwilling host. The process can be scary for young children to watch, and the concept of being taken over by a Goa'uld can be even more disturbing.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether they think there's life on other planets. In the Stargate universe, the galaxy is connected by a network of gates, and many planets have various types of intelligent life. Some are quite similar to humans and some quite different; some are friendly, some are indifferent, and a few are clearly hostile -- all of which might prompt parents and kids to wonder about humanity's role in the universe. Do you think we're alone out here? Do you think that an encounter with a hostile alien culture would convince us to put aside global bickering?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    great adventure prompts great questions

    Carefully treads theist issues. Many SciFi series are subtly- or overtly atheist, or condescending of theism at best.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0

    Be Warned

    In the pilot episode of season 1 there is full frontal nudity. That is the only episode where this occurs but parents should be made aware of this.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Sci-Fi at its best.

    A fun show. For the most part, the stories are fun and fast paced. The charactors drive the show. The main charactors are morally strong. A great show to watch (or rewatch).

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    fantastic!!!

    The show has it's moments where it might be scarey for younger children but I have watched it since I was nine and have been hooked ever since! I have many favorite shows but I would have to say that SG-1 and Atlantis are both at the very top of the list. This is the only show that I have ever liked that I actually got my mom hooked on for a while.

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