Approaching the Possible

Stargate SG-1 has been a television hit for eight years (an almost unheard-of
run in science-fiction television), with a ninth in production, and boasts a
devoted and vocal online community. Based on the feature length movie, the
series SG-1 is Sci Fi Channel's highest rated show. It follows the flagship
team, designated SG-1, of a secret military base. Transported instantly by a
Stargate to distant planets, Colonel Jack O'Neill (MacGyver star Richard Dean
Anderson) and his team race to save the galaxy from ruthless enslaving aliens,
the Goa'uld. What is it about this show that has made it so popular? What
makes it different from other science fiction series on television today?
Approaching the Possible: The World of Stargate SG-1 answers these questions
and more. It serves as a comprehensive introduction for those who are just
starting to watch SG-1 with an episode guide to the series, examining SG-1
season by season. For the long-time viewer, author Jo Storm explores multi-
season storylines and character developments. Interesting facts for each
episode and numerous sidebars uncover the mythology and science not only of
the stories, but of the writing, directing, and special effects used to tell
the stories. Exclusive interviews with cast members such as Teryl Rothery,
Alex Zahara, writer Joseph Mallozzi, special effects supervisor James
Tichenor, and Gateworld's Darren Sumner, engage the Stargate universe from
multiple angles. Including chapters devoted to the franchise as well as the
'fanchise' element of the MGM original series, the book showcases the passion
this show inspires in its viewers - from real-life scientists to fan fiction
writers. Approaching the Possible offers insight into the multiple reasons for
the show's popularity while tackling everything from the mythology of Ancient
Egypt to the series' evolution as a CGI wunderkind. With no other episode
guide on the market that covers every season of the series, this book is a
must-have addition to any fan's library.