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After SG-1 ended in 2007, two direct-to-DVD films ( The Ark of Truth , 2008; Continuum , 2009) wrapped the Ori arc and provided a definitive ending. The franchise continued with Stargate Atlantis (2004-2009) and Stargate Universe (2009-2011), the latter a darker, serialized reboot that polarized fans.

Debuting on July 27, 1997, the pilot "Children of the Gods" was revolutionary. It was feature-film quality, dark, and established a new status quo. Crucially, the show made the bold decision to cast Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O’Neill, replacing Kurt Russell. Anderson’s O’Neill was distinct—sarcastic, emotionally wounded, yet deeply human. He became the audience surrogate, grounding the high-concept sci-fi in relatable humor. Stargate Sg-1 -1997- 2021

Note: The title date "1997-2021" is interpreted as the original run plus the span of direct legacy content (comics, fan activity, and streaming revivals) through 2021. No new episodes were produced after 2007, though the franchise was announced for a reboot in 2021 (which, as of this writing, has not materialized). After SG-1 ended in 2007, two direct-to-DVD films