Introduction

The third season of Stargate Atlantis, an American-Canadian television series, began airing on 21 July 2006 on the US-American Sci Fi Channel.

The third season concluded after 20 episodes on 05 February 2007 on the Canadian The Movie Network.

The show itself is a spin off of its sister show, Stargate SG-1.

The series was developed by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, who also served as executive producers.

Season three regular cast members include Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Jason Momoa, Rachel Luttrell, Paul McGillion, and David Hewlett as Dr. Rodney McKay.

Outline (Season 03)

This season concentrates on more character driven stories.

Along with new insight on the characters, the expedition discovers a new threat, one that could be the precursor to the Replicators.

Some important characters leave the series in this season, and the fate of Atlantis once again is in the hands of the humans from Earth.

Outline (Episode)

After the Apollo arrives, they launch a pre-emptive strike against the Asurans when it is discovered that they are building a fleet of ships but later a weapons satellite appears above the city, firing a beam at Atlantis which leaves everyone trapped in the city and the Expedition unable to use their Stargate.

Ronon, Rodney and Teyla are left injured and Elizabeth fights for her life when the beam strikes the Control Room.

Atlantis is left floating helplessly in space due to the hyperdrive shutting down and has only 24 hours of power left before the shields fail and everyone dies.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Martin Wood.
• Writer(s): Martin Gero.
• Release Date: 22 June 2007.
• Running Time: 43-45 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.