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Trinity

  • Episode aired Aug 19, 2005
  • TV-PG
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.1K
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Joe Flanigan in Stargate: Atlantis (2004)
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The team discover an Ancient project to create the ultimate power source. McKay thinks he can finish it. Ronon finds out he is not the only surviving Satedan.The team discover an Ancient project to create the ultimate power source. McKay thinks he can finish it. Ronon finds out he is not the only surviving Satedan.The team discover an Ancient project to create the ultimate power source. McKay thinks he can finish it. Ronon finds out he is not the only surviving Satedan.

  • Director
    • Martin Wood
  • Writers
    • Brad Wright
    • Robert C. Cooper
    • Damian Kindler
  • Stars
    • Joe Flanigan
    • Torri Higginson
    • Rachel Luttrell
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Wood
    • Writers
      • Brad Wright
      • Robert C. Cooper
      • Damian Kindler
    • Stars
      • Joe Flanigan
      • Torri Higginson
      • Rachel Luttrell
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joe Flanigan
    Joe Flanigan
    • Lt. Colonel John Sheppard
    Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson
    • Dr. Elizabeth Weir
    Rachel Luttrell
    Rachel Luttrell
    • Teyla Emmagan
    Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa
    • Ronon Dex
    Paul McGillion
    Paul McGillion
    • Dr. Carson Beckett
    David Hewlett
    David Hewlett
    • Dr. Rodney McKay
    David Nykl
    David Nykl
    • Dr. Radek Zelenka
    Sean Campbell
    Sean Campbell
    • Solen Sincha
    Mitch Pileggi
    Mitch Pileggi
    • Colonel Steven Caldwell
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Mattas
    • (as Christopher Gauthier)
    Barry Greene
    Barry Greene
    • Hendon
    Chuck Campbell
    Chuck Campbell
    • Chuck the Technician
    Terry Howson
    • Kell
    Mark Pawson
    • Collins
    Mark Hoeppner
    • Bartender
    Tony Baretta
    • Smitty
    • (uncredited)
    D. Harlan Cutshall
    D. Harlan Cutshall
    • Marine
    • (uncredited)
    Greig Thorlacius
    Greig Thorlacius
    • Satedan Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Martin Wood
    • Writers
      • Brad Wright
      • Robert C. Cooper
      • Damian Kindler
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    1koofasa

    Another extremely stupid episode showcasing the ever stupid Rodney McKay

    The ancients abandoned research on a power source due to the danger it could cause to the planet. So, of course the dumbest man in Atlantis thinks he knows better and the idiotic military says sure, go ahead and destroy the planet. How did this show stay on the air so long with this total jerk at the center of things? It's clearly a Canadian quirk that they would choose the most unlikable Canadian in their country to act in this role. This show is an embarrassment to the Stargate franchise.
    7mikesteffanos

    Not the best episode ever, but hardly unwatchable

    I agree with the negative reviewers that dividing this episode into two subplots didn't work. It was like watching two fragmented episodes in that way. Still, it had some interesting plot twists. By the way, for those who question the name of the episode, Google trinity. It was the first test of the atomic bomb in 1945. The use of that is the title is obvious once you understand that.

    I like the character of Rodney McKay and thought he helped carry the show. For those that really hated him, you're entitled to your opinion. But given the importance of the character, I personally would never have watched the show past the first few episodes if I felt the same. To each his own obviously.
    4sheila-85119

    Not good

    Ronin shows a brutal side. Don't know why the episode is called Trinity. McKay shows even more why he is the weak link in this series. I wish the producers could have chosen a different actor. He's always hyperactive. He talks so fast that you can't understand what he's saying. There is no way you could warm to him. Hope he gets Wraithed sooner than later. Does nothing for this franchise. All other actors/characters are great.

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    • Trivia
      The name of the episode, 'Trinity,' refers to the name given to the first nuclear test in history.
    • Goofs
      McKay might have intended this as a ploy, but, while he implies that Harry K. Daghlian's fatal criticality accident took place before the completion of the Manhattan project, it actually occurred on August 21, 1945 - seven weeks after the first nuclear test ('Trinity') and roughly two weeks after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Colonel John Sheppard: Best case scenario?

      Dr. Rodney McKay: I win a Nobel Prize.

      Lt. Colonel John Sheppard: Worst case scenario?

      Dr. Rodney McKay: We tear a hole in the fabric of the universe... which is much less likely to happen than the Nobel Prize. I mean, look, the risks are nothing compared to the potential benefits. Elizabeth will listen to you. I have never asked this of you before, but I think I've earned it. Trust me.

    • Connections
      Features Stargate: Atlantis: The Intruder (2005)
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      Composed by Joel Goldsmith

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Pegasus Productions (II)
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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