Stargate Origins - Season 01 -

The series is set in 1939, ten years after Professor Paul Langford excavated the Stargate in Giza. When Dr. Wilhelm Brücke, a Nazi occultist, arrives at their facility with knowledge of how to activate the ring using a Jeep engine, he takes the Professor through to the planet Abydos. Catherine, accompanied by British Captain James Beal and Egyptian soldier Wasif, follows them to staged a rescue mission. The narrative centers on:

To maintain consistency with the 1994 film—where Catherine does not appear to have traveled through the gate previously—the series concludes with a memory wipe performed by Aset. Critical and Fan Reception Stargate Origins - Season 01

Fans pointed out that the 1939 activation contradicts the 1994 movie, where the Stargate's activation is treated as a first-time event. The series is set in 1939, ten years

The use of a memory wipe as a plot device was seen as removing character agency and making the series feel "pointless". Historical and Industrial Context Catherine, accompanied by British Captain James Beal and

The team encounters the Goa'uld Aset, who is plotting a rebellion against Ra.

MGM launched the series to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Stargate SG-1 and to serve as the flagship title for its now-defunct "Stargate Command" streaming service. While some praised the performances of Ellie Gall (Catherine) and Connor Trineer (Professor Langford), the low budget—estimated around $300k to $500k—was frequently cited as its primary downfall compared to major franchise reboots like Star Trek: Discovery .