Stargate Atlantis (2004)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,133 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
First aired: 2004-07-15
Seasons: 5 · 100 episodes
Where to watch Stargate Atlantis
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: YouTube, Pluto TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Stargate Atlantis parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Stargate Atlantis is a TV-PG sci-fi adventure series about an expedition team fighting alien enemies in a distant galaxy.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Sci-fi action against alien enemies (the Wraith), typical of TV-PG adventure programming.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Joe Flanigan as John Sheppard
- David Hewlett as Rodney McKay
- Rachel Luttrell as Teyla Emmagan
- Jewel Staite as Jennifer Keller
- Robert Picardo as Richard Woolsey
- Jason Momoa as Ronon Dex
Stargate Atlantis FAQ
Is Stargate Atlantis good?
Stargate Atlantis has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,133 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stargate Atlantis?
In the US you can stream Stargate Atlantis on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on YouTube and Pluto TV and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stargate Atlantis OK for kids?
Stargate Atlantis is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Stargate Atlantis is a TV-PG sci-fi adventure series about an expedition team fighting alien enemies in a distant galaxy.
What shows are like Stargate Atlantis?
If you liked Stargate Atlantis, try Farscape, Stargate SG-1, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.