Or at least, as good as Sci Fi Channel shows can do, anyway. Let’s face it: not a whole lot of people GET the Sci Fi Channel, much less get to watch the shows on them like Stargate SG1 and Stargate: Atlantis. But if you did get the Sci Fi Channel, chances are you were watching, because according to the Channel, the ratings for the two finales were pretty darn decent.
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In a press release from the SciFi Channel, “Unending” delivered a 1.7 household rating, translating to approximately 1.2 million viewers from 25-54 years of age and 1.1 million from 18-49. The episode achieved a total of 2.2 million viewers making it the highest rated episode since part one of “The Quest” last year.
The spin-off series “Stargate: Atlantis” also proved successful in its timeslot, bringing in a total of 2 million viewers. Like “SG-1,” this marks the largest turnout for the series since it’s mid-season finale before Christmas in 2006. “First Strike” performed particularly well with the 25-54 age demographic, receiving the highest rating since the third season launched.
In the finale for “Atlantis,” the lost city faced an onslaught by the Asuran Replicators, forcing the expedition to activate the cities engines and move the entire facility off world. Season four is currently in production with an expected air date for the fall and will launch with a two-part adventure that will introduce Col. Carter (Amanda Tapping) into the series as the new leader of the Atlantis team, simultaneously dealing with the departure of Dr. Weir (Torri Higginson).
I don’t plan to write a review for the Atlantis finale, but I have to admit, it was pretty good. I was a bit shocked that they decided to, literally, blow away Weir to replace her with Sam Carter from SG1. Seems like a shoddy way to kill off a character…
