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I love Stargate and am saddened by your decision to remove Daniel Jackson's character. I have been watching the shows from the beginning & have bought the season 1 on DVD. I have also been eagerly awaiting the next seasons on DVD.

There is a definate difference and the fans are the ones to notice. Daniel Jackson made that difference and I hope someone decides to make some changes before the number of viewers drop any lower.

Melissa D
Oakland, CA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 11:10 PM

Please do not get rid of Daniel. He brings a "braininess/geekiness" to the ensemble of characters. Who will show the compassion and the cultural sensitivity that he does. I believe that you are making a mistake getting rid of him.

Frederick J. Lisiewicz Jr. <flisiewicz@hotmail.com>
Chicago, IL - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 3:09 PM

I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND DANIEL GONE. WE MISSED THE END OF THE SEASON SO WHEN IT STARTED UP IT'S LIKE WHERE IS DANIEL AND WHO IS THIS NEW GUY? DANIEL WAS THE NON-MILITARY AND THE CONSCIENCE OF THE GROUP. WE NEED HIM, THEY NEED HIM. PLUS IF THEY WRITE JACK OUT YOU MIGHT AS WELL CANCEL THE SHOW BECAUSE NO ONE WILL WATCH IT. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT WE HAD TO PROGRAM OUR VCR TO TAPE IT BECAUSE FOX NETWORK PUT STARGATE ON SAT. NIGHTS AT MIDNIGHT. AND IT WAS STILL POPULAR. WHAT DOES THAT SAY? THEY ARE A TEAM, KEEP THEM TOGETHER. THANKYOU. CG.

C. Green <k4green@charter.net>
WA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 2:31 AM

I loved Abyss. I can't say that about any of the other episodes. I watched Redemption I & II and missed Daniel, despised Jonas, and wanted the team interaction back desperately. I skipped the next two episodes, the first one I watched 15 minutes of and gave up and the second one I just hated the entire premise and skipped entirely.

You've ascended Daniel, like or hate - it's done. Now use it. I'd love to see Daniel back for the movie, for future episodes and for the spinoff.

I started watching SG1 because of the Stargate Movie & how much growth and care I saw between Daniel & Jack. I kept watching because I fell in love with the team. Season 1 - 3 was wonderful with few exceptions. For whatever reason, you decided to pull a 180 in season 4 and gave us only a few great episodes. The team interaction, caring, and the use of everyone's different perspectives and talents declined to an almost non-existant level in season 5.

Deliver more episodes like Abyss and you'll get me back as a viewer. Don't & I'll turn the channel.

Susan Harrop
Edinburg, TX, USA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 2:04 AM

Stargate SG1 is one of the greatest shows on tv! Since I didn't have the cable station that played it I first saw season 1 on DVD. Now the show is on SCI FI and I can see it regularly. UNFORTUNATELY Daniel Jackson is no longer a member of the team. The other actors are still great but there is a big big hole without Daniel. I just saw the episode last evening where he was making a "guest" appearance. The show was great. The old magic was there. Michael Shanks is a great actor not to mention great to look at. Please bring him back as a regular. The show and the fans need him. There sure must be some way an agreement or compromise can be reached.

Lori Minz
Grafton, WI, USA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 2:01 AM

Without Daniel Stargate is just another action show. We NEED him badly. You have the technology. You can bring him back. Stronger, faster, better.

Joe Vlajcic <Astrum_Presul@yahoo.com>
Brookfield, Illinois, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 10:24 PM

To the producers of SG-1:

I loved the movie Stargate. Although the ending turned into one of those standard Hollywood shootouts, it had a great premise, great writing, and great characters, not to mention two superb actors in James Spader and Kurt Russell.

When the SG-1 series was created I was wary, but it turned out well and the new actors made the characters their own. Richard Dean Anderson was cute as MacGyver, but Jack O'Neill has proven a better challenge for him. Michael Shanks was quite unknown before but has turned out beautifully. Jack and Daniel are my favorites, yet I have also become fond of Carter and Teal'c. The team dynamic was an integral part of my interest as a viewer.

So, for awhile there, you had a loyal fan. Using the Stargate to visit new worlds and encounter new adventures was equivalent to the best episodes of the X-files - investigating every freaky supernatural idea under the sun, moon or stars. Where the X-files failed for me was in the conspiracy story arc. Sheesh, what a bore. It was pretty demoralizing to see the same thing starting to take over SG-1.

But what made me stop watching was the loss of the best character and actor on the whole show. I can't bear to watch SG-1 any longer, although I did catch last night's "Abyss." Together, Daniel and Jack were great. On the other hand, who for the love of Pete likes that annoying Jonas character? Daniel is a unique and wonderful character of the kind rarely seen in movies or TV shows, and until he is back on the team, I won't be tuning in.

M

Montmorency <jmontmorency@yahoo.com>
Iowa - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 8:42 PM

Messrs: Wright, Cohen and Ms. Hammer:

I have been a faithful viewer of Stargate SG-1 from the beginning. What attracted me to the show was the relationship between the characters, especially Jack and Daniel.

I have tried to remain impartial about Mr. Shanks' questionable departure from the series. I've even tried to accept the 'replacement' character of Jonas. I, unlike many of my SG-1 friends, have watched the first five episodes of the sixth season in their entirety. I told myself that it was a new series and that the show I had adored ended after five seasons.

Last night, the series that I loved, returned in "Abyss". Mr. Wright's script captured the essence of what made the original team so special. The acting was terrific, especially the exchanges between Jack and Daniel. Both characters were perfect. It seemed like old times.

Thank you for doing what was needed to bring back the team that I've loved. I hope that there are more opportunities to see them again in the future.

I'll continue to watch the current Stargate, but without the chemistry between Jack and Daniel, it will not carry the excitement and anticipation that I felt last night or the previous five seasons.

Thank you for your time.

Terri D. Thomas, Esq.
Kansas City, MO, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 7:17 PM

Dear MGM-

In the half-century or so since the television became a part of our lives, only two programs have ever succeeded in surpassing its "parent's" appeal and popularity. The first one was MASH. And that program managed to last over 3 times as long as the Korean War itself. As the series evolved, so did the depth of the characters and the humanity of the writing. After 11 years, the final episode drew the largest viewing audience EVER for a single broadcast, a record which, to the best of my knowledge, stands today. The only other series to approach the thin air of this height has been Stargate SG1. How has this been done? By presenting elements we all recognize and identify with in our own lives as characters we can like, trust, and admire. This balance was NOT acheived in the original movie. While the concept and premise of the movie was fresh and intriguing, the character dynamics were skeletal at best. The series, however, has a treasurechest of personality contrasts, interactions, loyalties, and frictions, the kind people have to deal with every day. Consider:

Major Carter- as smart and logical as we all would like to be. Tough, yet vulnerable enough to need an arm around her shoulders once in a while.

T'Ulk- {don't know the spelling on that} No nonsense strength and devotion to duty. He's the soldier we'd all like next to us in a fight. And the friend we'd like to be seen as.

Jack O'Neal- Not necessarily the smartest or the strongest. He's a leader because he knows what he doesn't know- and isn't embarassed about it. He doesn't envy the strengths of others, he's grateful for them. He's the cynic with the sense of humor who keeps us smiling and the ball rolling.

Dr. Daniel Jackson- Here is the one character from the movie who has made a successful transition to the home screen. He kept his movie persona and added depth and breadth to his soul. He's the consience, the hopeful voice, the sense of wonder which keeps even the mundane a part of the adventure. He communicates with new peoples and trys to understand them in their own light. He reminds us how important is the difference between right and wrong. His are the civilized elements residing inside each of us. They bear the power to enrich the quality of life; our own, as well as those around us. And yes, we need to be reminded of that fact, too.

I don't believe any single facet outweighs the others. I believe it takes all of these qualities and perspectives to bring the substance and texture we have come to know as SG1. I don't know how you could present less than the balance described above and not find yourself looking for a wheelchair or a crutch or a seeing eye dog.

Please, don't create a handicap. Let SG1 resume a full and (viewer)rewarding life.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Lassiter Thompson
Huntington Beach, California, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:56 AM

RE: SG-1 Character Daniel Jackson

I am a 50 year old business executive. I enjoy SG-1 because of its history of offering more than guns and chases... Daniel Jackson's character is vital to the legacy of the show which provokes thoughtful consideration and comic relief.

Listen to your customers.... bring Daniel Jackson back.

Thank you,

Howard Flynn
Longmont, CO, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:21 AM

Daniel is there from the beginning. Daniel is my favorite character in Stargate. I think Stargate is not nice anymore when D. Jackson is away.

Ronnie Stougie
Alblasserdam, Netherlands - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 1:39 PM

Dear Sirs:

I think the loss of Dr. Daniel Jackson aka Michael Shanks from Stargate this current season is a really poor decision. Daniel is the heart and soul and al ot of the brains of SG-1. We miss him.

Thank you for the one episode coming up with Michael. However, I really would like to see him return full time.

Jack seems to be lacking something without Daniel.

Jonas is okay, but is not acceptable.

Pamela LaFountaine
Helena, Montana, USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 1:36 PM

Hi folks !

First of all, I miss Daniel too !!! A lot ! I know a lot of you don't want to hear this and beleave me if I say I would love to have Daniel back, but if Micheal wants to quit we should respect that. He gave us a lot of fun, heart and spirite. We should treasure this and thank him for the great time he was with us ! I will never forget him, thats for shure :) ! Just give the new guy a chance! He can't replace Daniel of course, but he could also become a treasurable member of the team. Time will tell.

Greetings Nadine from Germany

Nadine Johannes <EnidanSennahoj@gmx.de>
66798 Ihn, Germany - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 9:59 AM

Sooo... only four days til Abyss. Guess what? I'm back to counting the days.

I used to do that, you know, back when SG-1 was still SG-1 and not SG-0.75. I used to count the days till I could watch a new, undubbed ep on squinty asf (I don't get to watch the original episodes where I live). I used to haunt the local video stores and bug the shop assistants to be there first when the new episodes came out (where I live, they come out on video first, then they are aired on TV). And I used to haunt the stores to catch the very first delivery of DVDs.

But then Daniel ascended, I and stopped counting and haunting. The beginning of Season 6 came and went, and I did not even check the sites to see if there were asf-files of the new episodes for me to watch. The shop assistants in the video stores have forgotten my face. I stopped counting the days, and I stopped caring. I won't buy Season 6 DVDs. Thanks for saving me money, by the way, TPTB.

New spoilers of episodes left me cold when, back in the old days, I eagerly awaited each and every new tidbit of information. So Jack's a Tok'ra? I don't care. Daniel's not with the show anymore, what's it to me? And don't even get me started on JonASS. He's not Daniel. End of story.

But now, the old enthusiasm is back. Almost. I can't help being aware that, after I finally, finally watch the ep on squinty, I can go back to not caring. Daniel won't descend in Abyss, so whatever happens next doesn't interest me. I'll rent one video, and I'll buy one DVD. The rest can go rot for all I care.

That's the difference between SG-1 and SG-0.75 cum JonASS.

TPTB, are you getting it yet?

Erique <erique@erique.de>
Berlin, Germany - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 4:56 AM

Dear Mrs. Bonnie Hammer, Mr. Hank Cohen and Mr. Brad Wright,

Our family would like to see, that the caracter Dr. Daniel Jackson should be put back in the show in Stargate SG-1, maybe bring him back on flashbacks or reincarnate him or something.

We were very upset not seeing him in the series anymore. We are not as intrested in the series without him. The show lacks integrity whitout him. He looks to have that certain genius, and the right kind of humor, that was in balance with the other actors, like a close family.

The new charactor is alright, but lacks the scientific look of a computer guru. We never miss a show, we love the series, but we really do think the show now lacks that perfect balance, that it once had. We compare the show to the qualities of Star Trek. We think that your show, and Star Trek, have that magic that makes the dreams real. We would like to add our voice to those wishing to see Michael Shanks back on the show. Thank you for providing such excellent entertainment for us to enjoy, in the making of SG-1.

Sincerely, Cecilia, Samantha and Leigh

Cecilia M. Bold Pisner
Kensington, MD, USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 2:37 AM

I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed the first three years of Stargate. One reason was due to the character of Daniel Jackson. I believe he is the heart of this show not Col. Jack O'Neil.

I can't believe you have caused one of the most favorite characters of a show to leave. Actually yes I can. The last few years we were lucky to have any decent dialogue between the characters. I can't believe lines were wasted on Jack's lovely quips.

When I have heard that maybe a spin off show was in the works, I thought great Daniel Jackson will be getting his own show. I was shocked to hear that Michael Shanks was leaving the show. But only until I heard the reasons and agreed with them. I guess you really think the fans of the show would not notice the stupid plots and stories. After all it shouldn't matter to us, the fans, that the show would loss its uniqeness because the studio wanted more younger viewers who wouldn't care if there was any dialogue.

Bring back Daniel and your viewership will increase.

Regards

Lee Rajendram
Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 2:32 AM

HI I'M Mara. I'M VERY sad about Daniel leaving of show. Of course maybe I newer will see that episode because there in Latvia were only first and second seasons. But I liked Daniels in these seasons and I tasted Michael Shanks work. The SG-1 without Dr. Daniel Jackson is nothing. I will miss that scientist.

Mara fan of Stargate SG-1

Mara Kandele
Smiltene, Latvia - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 2:29 AM

My sons and I are avid science fiction fans and Stargate SG1 has become our favorite show. However, we are all very disappointed that Daniel is no longer part of SG1. We were shocked to find that he was not part of the new season. We like all of the characters, but we all felt that Daniel played a crucial part in the whole idea of exploring new cultures even from the movie. I personally feel he was the best person to voice the human perspective on each situation. Without him, I'm not sure that the show won't degrade to just another military action show and that would be very disappointing.

Apart from trying to analyze the particulars of each character's role, perhaps the reason that the show had become our favorite was that we felt that the characters had developed an immersive chemistry as a team, not just a group of individual. Taking out Daniel is kind of like killing off Luke Skywalker or Han Solo in StarWars, it just isn't the same. I hope you'll reconsider and bring Daniel Jackson back (and I mean Michael Shanks, bringing back someone else as Daniel Jackson, just wouldn't work at all.)

Thank you for considering the return of Daniel Jackson.

Mitchel Soltys <jsoltys@aol.com>
Cary, NC/USA - Monday, July 15, 2002, 11:02 PM

Attention Hank Cohen, Bonnie Hamme and Brad Wright,

I would like to express my great dissatisfaction in regards to the removal of the character 'Daniel Jackson' in the Stargate SG1 series. This loss presents itself as an unnecessary shame that has so negatively affected fans throughout my Australian community.

The removal of Michael Shanks and his character Daniel Jackson will permanently scar the feel of the show. The fact is, the foundation of the entire series rests upon the four characters that create the SG1 team - as it has been from square one.

Daniel's declining involvement in the episodes did not go unnoticed and it is easy to understand how this influenced Michael's initial ideas to leave the show. As an actor in such a successful series one can see how, in his own words "sitting on the bench" was simply un-gratifying. As a member of the management I am sure you can see that his decision was a direct result of your actions.

What I can't understand is why your team would bring this upon themselves when it could be so easily resolved. What is the benefit of losing such an important, key factor, of the shows ongoing success? It only seems a feasible course of action to remove a character from a very successful show when circumstances leave no other alternative. Both myself and fans of my community agree that you actually have no problem that can't be easily rectified, except for the one you are creating for yourselves.

Michael Shanks and his character Daniel Jackson ARE CRUCIAL to the ongoing success of the series. Unlike viewers of soapies etc, I can assure you that fans of a Sci-fi WILL NOT be persuaded in anyway, to accept such a negative change. The four characters, including Daniel are the strict foundation of the show and of its fans loyalty. Michael's character has just as much to offer the series as any other character; my mind goes wild as I start to imagine ideas. As part of the team responsible for the shows creation you should review your decision, return Daniel Jackson's character and use it to its fullest. This way, everybody wins.

Yours sincerely, Luke Harrington (a dedicated fan of SG1, for now anyway)

Luke Harrington
Ourimbah, NSW, Australia - Monday, July 15, 2002, 1:34 PM

Hi. I'm one of the fans that live in Spain. First of all, i must apologize because my english is not very good. What I wanted to say is that Daniel Jackson is the MOST important member of the SG-1. Why? Well, he was the one that discovered how the heck the thing worked, and he was the one responsible for avoiding the destruction of Avidos. He is too the only person in the team that can talk many languages (like when they travel to the past and he acts like a German soldier or so). Finally, is a total lack of respect for the actor and the character not considering them as a very important part of the team.

Thanks.

David. Barcelona/Spain

David <elcerebrodelabestia@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Monday, July 15, 2002, 10:33 AM

After watching the original movie, I was very cynical about the quality of the SG-1 series and did not even attempt to watch it until I caught a brief glimpse on UK Sky TV of a season finale. It was the episode where SG-1 were heading to Earth on the Go'ald Mothership. (oh correct the spelling!)

After that Sky proceeded to play every episode from the beginning @ 6pm every day and I was hooked!

James Spader was good, but Michael Shanks took the character a step further. His interaction with Richard, Christopher and Amanda cracks me up.

SG1 is a quartet. The new season in the UK will bomb without him.

(Average UK Viewer)

Kev

Kevin Stevenson <kevinstevenson@stevenson80.fsnet.co.uk>
UK, UK - Monday, July 15, 2002, 4:15 PM

Hi ! I'm one of the french fans of Stargate SG-1. I think (and I'm not the only one) Daniel mustn't leave SG-1. How can it be ? He's the one who discovered how to use the Stargate. He's the voice of the rights of the alien people they meet. I very very very want Daniel to come back to us quickly.

by FRIX

FRIX <none>
Lys-Lez-Lannoy, France - Monday, July 15, 2002, 8:29 AM

I had pretty much stopped watching Stargate, tired of the story lines, of everyone Sam loves dying. But I recently decided that I missed watching the show. That is when to my horror I discovered that Daniel Jackson had disappered. That charactor and the dynamics surrounding him were pretty much my whole reason for deciding to get back into the show. At this point I've written off the show as a waste of my time. There is no real point to watching it anymore. By the way I am 20 and my immediate family of 7 ranging from 16 to 47 agree with me.

Rebecca
Oregon - Monday, July 15, 2002, 4:20 AM

Dear MGM I loved Stargate the movie and have watched Stargate sg1 from the beginning .But without Daniel I will not watch anymore since you have removed my favourite character for no reason.

Michelle Walker <michelle.b.walker@talk21.com>
UK - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 4:40 PM

To MGM and Scifi,

I can't believe that you took Daniel Jackson out. Now me and my friends dont watch stargate anymore. so i would just like to say payce and im gonna go watch some wb11 stuff.

James
New York, NY, USA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 2:06 AM

Dear Sirs:

I just wanted to thank you for the episode Abyss. The inclusion of the character Daniel Jackson made this episode a true bright spot in the current season. The interaction between Daniel and Jack was marvellous, very reminiscent of seasons two and three. In many ways, it was like coming home after a long trip!

Please consider including Daniel Jackson in future episodes of Stargate -- without him, the show is constantly lacking something vital.

With much gratitude,

Beth Bowles
Harrison City, PA, USA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 2:02 AM

Producer vanity destroys yet another great show before its time. "We don't have to listen to this actor! You'd better learn your place: you can be replaced!" How many more times do we have to see this -- how many more times do producers have to see their arrogance transform tremendous successes in money-losing garbage overnight -- before actors' insight into the characters THEY PERFORM is given the respect it deserves?

Bravo to Michael Shanks for his convictions and courage.

Darryl Mazor <metalogics@yahoo.com>
Vancouver, Canada - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:22 PM

Just saw "Abyss" and loved it! Please bring back Michael Shanks as Daniel Jackson fulltime. I like Jonas, but he's no Daniel.

Nancy
Lawrenceville, GA - Sunday, July 21, 2002, 11:18 AM

Dear MR. Cohen, Ms. Hammer, Mr. Wright, et al.

Abyss was great. I had my doubts, but there was so much energy and, well, life in the dialogue and in the characters that I could almost forget that Daniel was dead. It was a joy to see Teal'c speak in whole sentences! It was also great to see Jack back to his sharp, sarcastic self instead of just bored and along for the ride as he has become lately. These were strong proactive characters not cowed by 'bureaucracy' and frustrated by 'treaties'. And we actually got to leave Earth. WOW. I want more of these episodes. Unfortunately, there is always a black cloud. It seems the writers have split Sam's character in half in order to give face time to Jonas. He just doesn't fit. That entire "duh" scene in which he postulates on why Jack ended up in Baal's fortress was way overplayed. You did everything but light a neon sign saying "bright idea". Come on! We saw that one coming a mile of pages away. It was also really grating when he said the paragraph that should have come from Sam! (It was the same with the whole get-rid-of-the-gate idea in this season's first episode. That whole thing should have come from Sam. And the restaurant scene last week - eeew.)

I really wanted to like Jonas because I liked Corin Nemec in Parker Lewis, and I wanted to give the guy a chance, but Jonas is a waste of screen. It is also highly infuriating that women are still being denigrated in order to aggrandize mediocre men. I really loved Stargate, and will tune in whenever Daniel comes back, because there is a chance I will see the TEAM back together, but I just can't stomach this Sam-can't think-without-Jonah-to-inspire-her thing week after week - even in order to see Teal'c speak or Hammond roar.

Sincerely,

Jeanie Martinez
Coconut Creek, Florida, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 7:20 PM

I'm one of those viewers who tried very hard to give Season 6 (aka 'the fresh, new' Stargate) a chance. And then realized I shouldn't have to *try* to like either a TV show or a character (in this case, Jonas Quinn). So I stopped watching halfway through the third episode. It was so memorable I don't even remember the title. Thanks to this web page I knew Michael Shanks would be returning in Abyss, so I tuned back in last night. Let me juse say: Bravo! What an excellent, well written, and well acted episode. This reminded me of the days when I looked forward to a new episode of Stargate on Friday nights. Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks haven't lost the magic; it was there from the moment they began sharing their first scene together. You can't manufacture that kind of chemistry; you either have it, or you don't. In my opinion, the character of Jonas Quinn has no chemistry with any other character on that show. In my opinion, this is the first chemistry I've seen in the Season 6 episodes that I watched.

So thank you, Mr. Wright, for writing this episode. The only downside to it was that it only hightlighted with a honkin' big flashing neon sign what we once had in Stargate and now have no longer.

I've searched in vain on this web site to find some information as to when Michael Shanks will return to Stargate. It seems there are no other scripts written with Daniel in them. It's our loss, but it's yours too, because I'm leaving as well, and I'm sure there will be many fans following me. I'll continue to come back here to see if there is any news about Michael Shanks returning; if he comes back, so will I as a viewer. But if not, there are plenty of other networks out there, and I won't be watching SciFi on Friday nights. But thanks for the memories.

Reagon Miller
Lancaster, PA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 12:49 PM

Well, I have not watched Stargate since Revelations so I cannot compare “Abyss” to the Season Six episodes that have aired so far. I CAN say that I REALLY enjoyed seeing Jack & Daniel back together. Their interactions were captivating, emotional and “real”. This is the Jack & Daniel that I remember from the early years of SG-1. I haven’t seen this relationship for a couple of years now (the spark was there in season 4 & 5 but the relationship was written painful and adversarial for most of the episodes)! The dialog between the two was the perfect balance of opposition and connection. I could feel the stress, the different mind sets but, just as clearly, I could feel the friendship and caring! Bravo Brad Wright, Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks! This is what Stargate SG-1 means to me. This is the dynamic that I enjoy. This is what kept me coming back for more from the first episode.

Added to this was the great story. I was interested from the moment that I tuned in. I was expecting to either FF to the Jack and Daniel scenes or suffer through the rest of the ep until the Jack and Daniel scenes. I was drawn in at the very beginning, just like I used to be, and I watched the entire episode.

My regrets about this episode: First, too much of the story went on off screen. I would have been a bit lost as to how O’Neill came to be snaked if I hadn’t been keeping up with the spoilers on-line (and I acknowledge that a lot DID go on in this episode so it would have been very difficult to add additional information). Jack being “Tokra’ed” after making it very clear over the past years how he felt about the Tokra would have made for an extremely intense, Jack centric episode all by itself. That could have lead up to Abyss and been an intense 2-parter! I would have loved to see that.

I regret that we didn’t get to see Daniel interact with Sam or Teal’C (except for the “possibility” that Daniel planted the rescue idea in their minds). If Daniel had been able to “visit” with the rest of his team I would truly have been in Stargate SG-1 heaven.

Another regret of mine is Daniel being relegated to a peripheral role outside the team in Stargate SG-1. Daniel not being human and with the team is not my idea of the “Real” Stargate SG-1. The BEST dynamic has been Jack, Daniel, Sam and Teal’C together going on adventures through the gate and caring about each other. That is not possible with the current format.

Note to Brad Wright: You wrote this fantastic episode. You have written many wonderful, true Stargate SG-1 episodes in the past. I have no doubt that, with efforts made to resolve the issues that are hindering a full return of Michael Shanks to the show as Daniel, in human form and with the team, you can write Daniel back in easily. It certainly would not be a difficult task for a writer of your talent. It would be in the best interest of this show and its future!

There is real talent in Michael Shanks as well as Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping and Chris Judge and the supporting cast. With the palpable chemistry of the four original actors in place you would have no concern about the show’s success. I am, of course, speaking only for myself, my family and my friends who feel the same as I do. I suspect that there are many, many more people of like opinion out there.

Please consider opening your mind to what the fans are saying. We are the ones who made your show a success in the past and can do it again if you bring back the show that we loved! Growth and evolution of characters is appropriate and keeps an idea energized and moving forward. Scraping a major portion of the premise to substitute a completely different approach may be beneficial if you have a project that has failed or is failing. This was not the case with Stargate SG-1. You had a winner. Why did you need a “fresh new perspective”? More of an effort should have been made to keep Michael Shanks on and the team intact.

My final regret is that it could be a long time, if ever, before I have the opportunity to see any part of the fantastic “Team” (and I do mean “ORIGINAL TEAM”) dynamic or the Jack & Daniel friendship again.

Addressing the issue of Jonas Quinn.

Sam, Teal’C, Hammond, Frasier and all the rest of the cast had a fantastic dynamic once I don’t see that in the scenes with Sam, Teal’C and Jonas Quinn. This is the first time that I have watched Jonas as part of the cast. Since I didn’t like that character in Meridian I was expecting to have difficulty watching the “new team” parts of Abyss. I was afraid that I would feel hate, resentment, or, at least, considerable dislike for this character. I found that didn’t hate Jonas. It probably would have spoken better for the character if I had some kind of reaction to him even if it was negative. I felt nothing. All the reports that I have read about Jonas on the show coming across as “flat” appear to have been right. That is how I felt about the scenes with JQ. Flat. Even Sam and Teal’C could not liven up those scenes up for me.

I admit that I am one of those fans who did see the culpability of Jonas in the death of Daniel and how he was treated by Jonas and his people as he was dying. And, as in life, when a loved one is lost by the actions of another, I have been finding it hard to forget and forgive this character. I have been nurturing that negative emotion since May when I saw Meridian. I had all the ingredients in place to really HATE this character when I saw him again. I need not have worried. The character was so neutral and flat that I hardly had any reaction to him at all. I don’t see this as a good thing for Stargate SG-1.

And, may I ask whose idea it was to trash what looks this character had (He was not bad looking in Meridian)? This new look (I don’t know what to call it) is not attractive and does ABSOLUTELY nothing for me.

After seeing Abyss and finally watching Jonas Quinn on SG-1 in his 6th episode of the new season and his 7th appearance with the show, I can say, without any malice in my words, Jonas Quinn cannot fill Daniel’s shoes. He does not have the charisma or the right personality to blend with this team and bring that special “something” to the show the way that Daniel did. After 7 episodes there should have been some recognizable integration of this character into the fabric of the show. There are recurring characters and quest stars with more “punch” than Jonas. James Spader established a strong connection in two hours in the Stargate movie. Michael Shanks had me hooked on the “new Daniel” in two hours in the series premier. Jonas has had 7 hours to get it right. Enough said. In Conclusion: Thanks to Brad Wright for writing this wonderful episode and bringing Jack and Daniel back together for us. A Big thanks to Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks for recreating Jack and Daniel so skillfully and enjoyably. I will add this episode to my treasured collection and continue to hope that we will see the return of Daniel to the show so that we can have our beloved Stargate SG-1 team and show back again.

For now, I, my family and my friends will be signing off until we hear that Daniel has returned again.

Until then, Sharyn, family and friends.

Sharyn, Family & Friends <sharyn@shadowmyst.com>
Centereach, New York, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:26 AM

Ok producer,

Daniel is a great character that you can't flush! When I saw news that he's leaving the series, I was really disappointed! If you need ideas to continue his character, tell me, I have a hundred of ideas.

Please, talk to him and bring him BACK!!! Thanks!

Carl Richard
Richmond, Quebec, Canada - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:20 AM

The loss of Daniel Jackson from Stargate has certainly changed the center of the show. Daniel added a hunor sounding board across from Jack O'Neill, Teal'c and Sam. This show had become one of my favorite shows until the loss of Daniel Jackson. I have not enjoyed any of the current season with the exception of tonight's show - "The Abyss" when Michael Shanks appeared as Daniel. Please bring Daniel back!!

Kim Bowler
Milton, WA, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:19 AM

Alright! Abyss was wonderful...Well written with meaningful character interaction. Don't you understand that this is what we wanted all along? Not to destroy Stargate, but to hold it up to a higher standard because it's better than the rest. To reach this goal, however, you need Daniel. It just doesn't work without him. Please reconsider your decision to let Michael Shanks depart. This amazing character has slipped through your fingers and with him has gone one of the best sci-fi shows that was ever created. Thank you for allowing Daniel to save Jack even though in typical Daniel fashion he took none of the credit. For that I'll even forgive you the "Jonas is at least as smart as you" remark.

Sharon Hawkins
Acworth, Georgia, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:18 AM

To Whom it May Concern:

My wife and I have watched Stargate SG-1 since the first season and I definitely have to say that I am quite disappointed in the turn of events regarding the show's direction and loss of the best character the show had to offer.

"Daniel Jackson" was and is our favorite character on Stargate. He was the heart and soul of the SG1. He brought wisdom, faith, intelligence, and individuality into the SG1 family. With out this character we do not see a sense of direction or purpose of the show.

My wife actually only watched the show because of this great character. Not to mention the fact that he is considered a sex symbol to many of the female fans.

We sincerely hope that Michael Shanks is asked to return to the Stargate family and that there will be a bright future for Daniel Jackson. This new season just isn't what Stargate SG1 is all about.

Sincerely,

John and Christy Rhanor
Howell, MI, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:17 AM

I think that it was stupid to take away Michael Shanks from Stargate SG-1! Because *HE WAS THE HEART AND SOUL* of the show. It's just not the same without him. You just can't replace him with some guy that killed him practically even though he didn't do it physically! Why would they just say ok lets go ahead and let Junas join the team even though he let Daniel, but its ok! It's like letting some 12 yr old hold a nuke through an earthquake! Well thats all that I wanted to say i just hope you think about what everyone sends you.

Sincerely,

Mandy Dudley
Arizona City, Arizona, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:16 AM

MGM needs to bring Michael Shanks back to SG-1. He is the heart and soul of the show, without him it's not the same. I just watched the Abyss with some friends and we all agreed that the show isn't the same without him. I feel he is the missing link. Bring him back now.

Nancy Berry
San Antonio, Texas, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:14 AM

Hi, I am 15 years old. I have been watching stargate since day one of the series. Not only is daniel jackson the person who in both movies was critical to the story line. Without him I believe that Stargate SG-1 will not be the same. No matter who fills his place without him the whole feel of the show and the chemestry between Michael Shanks and Richard Dean Andersen is lost. Yes it will be a great show but it won't be the same. Without him i don't know if i even want to watch the show anymore and that is also the opinion of some of my friends. Stargate is not the same. It reminds me of the ongoing star trek series more than a well put together premium cable series. I am serously worried about the future of the series. My opinion probably doesn't sway the opinion and the descision of the people behind SG1 and MGM however I am at least was a fan of stargate SG1 until the change. Now if there was a possibility of Daniel Jackson making guest appearances at least every 3 episodes then it is a possibility of it feeling the same as the "good old days". Please find some way to at least include Michael Shanks in the show. A simple request from a fan

Brandon Brin
St. Thomas, VI, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:13 AM

I enjoy Michael Shanks' character on Stargate and believe the show has lost some the orginal appeal. His character held an important postion in the story and SG1's general role and purpose. Other characters would not be able to fill that character's role . MGM's attempt to fill the gap will an entirely new character is a worthy attempt instead of the usual move of having a new character try to imitate the previous one. ALthough it is important and required that a show continuly develop and change I would like to see this done w/ the orginal cast in some way. This is my imput. I hope it has a positive effective. Further more I had hoped Stargate apearing on Scifi to be a good thing and hoped they would not butcher it like other shows also bought by SciFi. I enjoy StarGate and hope to continue enjoying it. Thank you S.S

Sara Smith
Chandler, Arizona, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:12 AM

To Whom It May Concern,

I am a devoted Sci Fi fan and have been watching SG-1 for several years now (and the movie). Since the demise of Daniel Jackson, I have not watched another episode. There was a chemistry that will be lost with the absence of his character and like so many other shows, Earth Final Conflict or X-Files for example, losing a main character causes the show to loose some of its original appeal. It is never recaptured and the show loses its audiance. The X-Files is a prime example as no one could step into Mulder's shoes. This is the same with Daniel Jackson. He knows things and comes across like none of the other characters. This over time will make the show less appealing and its ratings will decline and eventually be canceled. Hopefully this can be averted as there are very few good Sci Fi shows left to watch.

Sincerely,

Michael Beylor
Tucson, Arizona, USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 11:10 AM

I watched "Abyss" last night and thought Michael Shanks performance was excellent. The spark was back whenever RDA and MS were on the screen. Was nice to hear Teal'c say more than a few words too.

I still can't stand Jonass. But not just because of his role on Stargate. I would find him boring and unattractive no matter what program he would be on and I don't know what it is about his voice but I'd rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboard. Thank God for FF on my remote!

Now all TPTB need to do would be to remove Jonass, ascend Daniel, and keep writing good scripts. But since they are a little slow in understanding the differences between a good thing (with Daniel) and a bad thing (with Jonass) I don't have a lot of confidence that this will happen. Judging by thier past actions they will probably try to credit the high ratings for the show to RDA and Jonass instead of Michael Shanks. Even though RDA and Jonass could not generate high ratings up to this point.

Well I'm back to watching reruns until the next "Daniel" episode. And I want to thank the individuals who maintain this website for doing such a good job keeping the fans informed on Stargate developments.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 9:29 AM

I just found out this very moment that the Daniel Jackson character is being dropped from Star Gate. I have been a fan of this series since it started but due to illness in my family I have not seen the new season until now. I was confused as to what was going on. Who was this new guy and where was Dr. Jackson? I got on the web and found out the news. What huge mistake it is to drop his character. The relationship between him and Jack O'Neal are the heart of this show. It was in the original movie and even more so for the series. He needs to be brought back - and you know they can - this is scifi, anything is possible. I am afraid that if they don't we will loose a good series to to lack of interest in its fan base, which may include me. Rats, why do the writers do this?

E.A. Sonnenfelt
WY/USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 4:56 AM

Dear MGM and Ms. Bonnie Hammer:

Just wanted to drop a line and say, THANK YOU for a wonderful episode ("Abyss.") I have been looking forward to this one for a long time, since it would be guest starring Michael Shanks as Daniel Jackson--and the interactions between his character and Richard Dean Anderson'sO'Neill was dead-on, energized, humorous in some parts, and heartbreaking in others. In short, we finally got to see, after a LONG time, the initial deep friendship between these very two different men, the one that attracted so many of us in the beginning. Michael Shanks and RDA very clearly work well with and feed off one another--a very unique and amazing creative enterprise to watch.

Thank you for bringing back the "original" O'Neill as well--sarcastic, stubborn, yet intelligent, with a conscience. I've missed him. I've missed the WHOLE team.

I think the writers really tried to address a lot of viewer's concerns with this episode as well, by having the characters actually discussing the new situation (i.e., the death of Daniel, O'Neill's resentment of Daniel's choice to ascend, along with the pain of losing him--evident in RDA's line at the end, "Why don't you stick around for awhile?" Daniel even mentions Jonas, which must have been hard for Michael Shanks personally, since this character is the one who essentially "replaced" him--but as usual, he delivered the line with his usual aplomb and dignity.

I do hope you realize how thrilled original fans (meaning the demographic of older, professional, intellectual folks and NOT the young men cruising the channels to watch hot chicks with guns) were with this episode, and that you understand just how powerful and inspiring an actor Michael Shanks is. There is no doubt in my mind that Stargate SG1 can continue with many more seasons if Shanks is reinstated--with substantial storylines, along with the hard work and thoughtfulness of the writers, regarding the entire wonderful cast who has been under-utilized and dumbed down.

Thanks again for a memorable episode. BRING BACK MICHAEL SHANKS!!!

Sincerely, The Kallio Family

The Kallio Family <jlynn1972@hotmail.com>
Berkeley, IL USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 2:04 AM

Hey, I'm sorry i cant write this great story about why Jackson should be back on the show. The only thing i can say is that the chemistry between the charactors just isn't there any more. The show is really going down hill. Sorry, Ryan

Ryan Draper <madagain@hotmail.com>
Coos Bay, Oregon - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 1:54 AM

After watching tonight's episode, I am reminded of the Stargate SG-1 I have come to enjoy so much! I've just finished watching "Abyss" for the second time,and I have to say thank you to all involved for making this an incredibly awesome episode! Mr. Wright, thank you for such a well-written show. It had everything we have come to love about Stargate: all the characters were actively involved; the team worked together to help one of their own (even though they weren't physically together, they still were "together".);the energy level was high, and of course, the interaction between Michael Shanks and Richard Dean Anderson was absolutely fantastic!

This brings me to my next comments. PLEASE do WHATEVER it takes to make sure Michael Shanks comes back as Daniel for those final episodes with a meaty part just like tonight (and the movie, if there is to be one.). With "Abyss", it just goes to demonstrate how much he brings to this show.

I look forward to more high-quality, well written episodes and the return of a beloved character and a fine actor. Again, congratulations to all on such a fine effort with tonight's episode!

Karen Koslow <kkoslow@msn.com>
Tampa, FL - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 12:59 AM

Dear Powers That Be(and actor Executive Producers)

I just finished watching Abyss on the Scifi Channel(and I was even nice enought to watch the first 10 minutes of Farscape just to show Bonnie Hammer what having Daniel back could do for it's ratings:)

WOW!

OMG it was like someone turned on the lights, switched on the power and charged up the batteries and life and energy went rushing back into Stargate:SG1 again! It was the show I remember back in the begining when I couldn't wait to sit down every friday evening and watch it!

This episode rocked and it I have to admit it was mostly due to Richard Dean Anderson's stunning performance in this episode.

Now THAT was the Jack O'Neill I remember from seasons 1 thru 3 and few good moments in season 4. The one I couldn't wait to watch every friday as well. The Jack O'Neill that was an amazingly perfect mix of strength, feistiness and sarcasm. The one that I believed a team would follow to pergatory and back. It was so good to see him again..I thought he had gotten lost forever! The one the Asguard named a ship after not because they thought it was cool name LOL!

And no this had nothing to do with Michael Shanks being back..this had everything to do with RDA's conscience choice to breathe life back into Jack O'Neill to make him the incredibly complex and realistic character he started out as under RDA's talents and skills as an actor way back when. Thought I have a feeling that having a actor he trusts as much as he trusts Michael played a part in it. You could really see what RDA was talking about in his recent interview discussing Abyss.

And talk about breathing life back into something..Michael Shanks return as Daniel Jackson was like..well like energy flooding back into the show and charging it back up! The spark and chemistry between Michael and RDA as two talented actors who work well off of each other is undeniable. The Jack/Daniel friendship was at it's most compelling in this episode. Their scenes together were outstanding!

Thanks to Brad Wright for penning this script. Many of my favorite episodes of SG1 have been written by Brad and he certainly didn't let me down this time either. Even more thanks to RDA for turning in such a tour de force performance and for ..at least this one last time..bringing back the Jack O'Neill I love and alway found so amazing to watch.

And thanks to Michael Shanks for knowing what Daniel should be and caring enough to make sure we always get a quality character out of him:)

This episode only proved that Stargate SG1 can be an awesome show again and that Daniel Jackson/Michael Shanks is an important element of that. It also proved that BW is still capable of being a driving creative writing force to be reckoned with and that RDA can still be a dynamic and talented actor(this one should get him back that Saturn Nomination/win)

Most of all, it proves it's not to late to make it happen..to bring Daniel Jackson back for good where he belongs..as part of SG1 on the physical plane of existance.

GateAngel
USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002, 12:14 AM

I just watched Abyss and wanted to say congratulations on a job well done. It was great to see Rick and Michael together again. There was a stark difference in quality between the previous episode, Nightwalkers, and this one. Of the many elements that were absent from Nightwalkers, perhaps the two that were most sorely missed were Daniel and Jack. I truly hope that there will be an opportunity to bring back Michael in additional episodes this season, and especially in the next feature film if that comes to fruition. It's clear what a difference he can make. I also hope Rick will hang in with us a little while longer to finish out the series with a strong performance for the final season before going into (lowercase) retirement. It has been a great ride, and I hope the future will be bright.

Aaron Oneal <aoneal@hotpop.com>
Tampa, FL - Friday, July 19, 2002, 11:24 PM

Why, why, **WHY** did you let that talented guy go?! That interaction, that... chemistry, that... that... SPARKAGE??!

Just saw Abyss. It. Kicked. ASS!!! Completely. What the HECK were you people thinking letting Michael Shanks walk?

Noticed the following:

1. I've discovered why Jonas is annoying -- he's there to repair Sam's tragic decent into "Exposition Grrl" Syndrome by becoming Exposition Boieee.

2. Always a pleasure to give the Tok'Ra a smackdown.

3. Daniel, Daniel, Daniel.

4. Banter. Jack and Daniel. I like it. More, please.

5. Hammond being Hammond.

6. Teal'c with LINES and stuff.

7. What's up with the opening credits? Damn thing looks like it's a shoot-em-up show, not the Stargate I remember and enjoy.

Jonas is still annoying, but if it helps Sam to be a cool character again, I guess I can deal -- except, oh wait, I forgot -- I won't be watching anymore of Season 6 till Michael as Daniel is back full time.

Peace, and well done with this episode. It's about freakin' time.

Heather Bungard Janney <heather@lapa.net (go ahead, I have a delete button)>
Lafayette, IN, USA - Friday, July 19, 2002, 10:14 PM

To whom it may concern,

You have already been addressed by both of my daughters, and now it is my turn. Needless to say what fans all over the world have expressed in so many ways. Your idea to basically kick Daniel/Michael off the show was a bad one. I understand that in the end the decision was his, but he was forced wasn't he? He didn't have much of a choice, did he? You don't find many actors so loyal to their characters as Shanks is.

I heard Anderson is retiring. So what will become of the SG-1 team? Don't tell me you are going to give Teal'c and Sam the boot too. Here's a suggestion. Have Daniel come back, in some form or another, and reunite with his team mates. Do a spin-off show or something. Have them back together doing what they have done incredibly well for the last 5 years (this 6th season I haven't watched and from what I heard, is not worth watching).

You signed Shanks on to do "Abyss". That is one show from the sixth season everyone is going to watch. Your view ratings will go up and then come right back down once there is Daniel no more. DO yourself and the show a favor. Put him back on for the rest of the season, and if you are going to continue the show without Anderson (because Anderson really isn't as much of the backbone as you and the writers {or some of them] make him out to be. The Stargate Project wouldn't have begun if not for Daniel), put Daniel back in.

Do yourself justice, the show justice and the fans. For it seems you have showed no interest for what the fans think or want, and that is crazy because we are the reasons why you have the money in your pocket. Be Wise, for once. You were in the first 5 seasons of Stargate.

Monica Dorsey
Philadelphia, PA, USA - Friday, July 19, 2002, 1:28 PM

What are you stupid or something??

As it has been brought to my attention, from the females in my life, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c are the two best looking males in the stargate series. It wouldn't only be a shame to loose a highly valuable member of the SGC as well as a large group of fond female followers in destroying the Stargate program.

SG1 wouldn't be complete without their linguist and anthropologist. Daniel Jackson is without a doubt the most important character in the Stargate series. He interprets, communicates and negotiates with other civilisations, no other member of the SG teams or few people in the world have his very unique skills and attributes. Removing him from the series, in my opinion as a loyal and dedicated fan, who has not and shall not miss an episode, believe it would be series suicide!!

For example, several other television series have removed irriplacible characters and have not lived to tell the tale... I, for one and millions of others, wouldn't like to see reruns of crappy shows in place of our favourite weekly time slot. I would be severly dissapointed to see one of my favourite members of SG1 slaughtered so violently off our screens!!! and just in case you choose to remove Daniel Jackson from the SGC, I believe it would be a greater loss and devistation than a foothold situation with the Goa'uld.

P.S. So if that is what you choose I would like to express my condolences to all of SG1.

Glenn K.
Perth, Australia - Friday, July 19, 2002, 12:34 PM

have the producers not thought of the consequences?? Daniel plays one of the (if not THE) most important part in the SG1 program.. He is the one that communicates to alien races, reads the inscriptions which are carved on walls and is the knowledge of the ancient civilisations that coincide with the Goa'uld (?) so i tell the rest of the world, for this television program to continue with its world wide fans that are devoted to Stargate, dont dismiss Daniel Jackson in this fashion. I hope against all hope the Michael will do more than just apperences in the future series.. And I would just like to add... MICHAEL I LOVE YOU AND THE WORK YOU DO, YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY ONE AND ALL!!(especially ME)..

Kimmy W. <minties101@hotmail.com>
Perth, Australia - Friday, July 19, 2002, 11:42 AM

I think that they (MGM) have made a big mistake in wrighting Daniel Jackson out of the Stargate SG1 show.

I am just wondering what was going threw there minds when this happened, were they all daydreaming or what. Daniel is one of the most important members of the team who was there from the original movie plot. It's not the same without Daniel on the show. I hope this will do some good for Daniel.

P.S. I have taled to some of may friends and family the are all shocked with the removal of Daniel and the lack of support that (MGM) and SciFi have shown for the fans of the show STARGATE SG1/DANIEL JACKSON PLEASE REINSTATE DANIEL JACKSON!!!!!!!!

Kenneth May <kenm713@earthlink.net>
Randelman, NC - Friday, July 19, 2002, 11:35 AM

Even if Machael's will was to leave the show, the producers have done a big mistake : why do they allowed him to leave SG-1 ? Was there no contract ? I don't wanna say Michael was the property of MGM, but... I don't know, it's hard, here in France, to get some informations.

Furthermore, I'm very disappointed. OK, I understand Michael wanna do something else (and I'm surely not the only one to think he's totally able to do it), but, if he really respected not only the show, but its/his fans, he would have continue SG-1 until its end. There was just one more season. That's why I'm disappointed.

And if this site says "let go" Mr "Col. Jack", we all say "don't". At the end of each season, I waited with a ibg impatience for the beginning of the next one. But now... I'm not angry with Michael's decision, I'm just disappointed.

I think I've been too hard with Jonas, but I still think he will NEVER replace Daniel. For now, I'm waiting for the 6th season. And even if I don't know what will happen, I just can say in advance : WE MISS YOU, DANIEL.

Frix
Lys-Lez-Lannoy, France - Friday, July 19, 2002, 3:33 AM

I am so much looking forward to seeing Daniel back on SG-1 this week. I've really missed him. I've tried watching this season without him, but it's just not the same. For many years I carried Showtime only because it was the only place to see the new episodes of SG-1. Now it's on Sci-Fi and the show has been ruined. However, I will watch this week's episode just to see Jack and Daniel back together. Jack was not even on last week episode! What is happening to this show! No Daniel and No Jack! Please bring Daniel back and keep Jack in all the episodes. They are STARGATE: SG-1!!!!!!!!!

Vicki Thornton <VickiThornton@msn.com>
Millbrook, Alabama - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 5:28 PM

You know, having just read the MGM newsletter, I think I'd advise Mr. Shanks to run as far and as fast as he can from the lot of you. What a bunch of clueless yutzes. You guys are the only ones saying he was fired. This site says 'let go' as in you didn't try to stop him leaving, when it was within your power to do so.

What's that old saying about protesting to much?

By the way, the way Jonas is packing it away "chunky" might be a better description for him.

Col. Jack

Col. Jack <nunya>
Albany, Thursday, July 18, 2002, 5:08 PM

Hello my name is Shanda Taber and I am probably one of the biggest fans ofStargate Sg1. I watch every episode even all of the reruns. I got cable specifically to watch the show. I even watched the entire 5th season whenshowtime ran it a couple weeks ago.

I feel that it is a major mistake killing off Daniel Jackson. He broughtthe show to life. He really countered Jack's personality and had the right combination of humor and smarts. Without him I think that the show will lose ratings and will eventually be cancelled.

Jonus is a good character, but should be on there as frequently as Jacob.

There is room for charactor development with Daniel Jackson. I just wanted to express my opinion. I am sure that you are recieving simular opinions and if I were you I would listen to the fans because we are the one's who keep Stargate on the air.

Thank you

Shanda Taber
Fullerton, CA, USA - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 4:58 PM

Whatever you are paying the cast and crew of Stargate SG-1, it is not enough. I love Sci-Fi and when a great show comes along, you should keep it and keep it intact. So much of the Sci-Fi stuff on television these days is horror-thriller junk with too much graphic violence and it's not fit to be watched. I love Stargate SG-1 and all I can say is it would be a mistake to let any of the cast past or present go. Keep Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) and all the others as well. Great show, great work, keep it up.

L Spivey
Norfolk, VA, USA - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 4:56 PM

I'M AN SPANISH STARGATE FAN. I WAS TRYING TO FIND THE ORIGINAL STARGATE'S WEB WHEN I'VE DISCOVERED THAT DANIEL JACKSON HAS LEFT THE SG-1 ( AND MICHAEL SHANKS THE SHOW TOO, OF COURSE ). AS I CANNOT IMAGINE THE SG-1 TEAM WITHOUT THIS SINGLE CHARACTER, WICH HAS FASCINATED ALL OF US WITH HIS INTELLIGENCE, HIS WISH OF DISCOVERING NEW THINGS OR HIS FANTASTIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CIVILISATIONS, I WANT TO ASK TO MR COHEN TO RETURN MICHAEL SHANKS TO THE TV SHOW, AND TO REINCORPORATE DOCTOR DANIEL JACKSON TO THE SG-1 : NEAR SAMANTHA CARTER, JACK O'NEILL, TEAL'C, GENERAL HAMMOND AND THE REST OF THE TEAM.

WE HAVE TO REST ALL TOGETHER UNTIL THE END OF THE SHOW. PLEASE, DON'T MAKE FEEL ALL OF STARGATE'S FANS UNHAPPY AND EMPTY WITHOUT DR. JACKSON.

Fernando José González García
Barcelona, Cataluña , Spain - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 4:55 PM

Please bring Daniel Jackson back in Stargate-SG1. We're missing him. Michael is a great acter and he must be seen on tv.video.dvd.

With love a big Michael Shanks fan from holland

Claudia Martens
Almere, Holland - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 4:53 PM

What makes a television series successful? Is it extrordinary writing, directing, producing? Is it spectacular special effects, snappy dialogue, or good promotion? No. All those factors contribute to ensuring the continued success of a series but it is character appeal that makes a viewer become a fan. We have to CARE what happens to the people we're watching. Stargate SG-1 presented us with a team. Four characters that superbly blended antagonism with fierce loyalty and concern, wrapping them up in one neat little package in the minds of the viewers. (I can only assume that was the series intention, otherwise SG-1 would have consisted of a team of one who worked with three different guest stars each week.)

But as the seasons progressed that original premise seemed to unravel and the dynamics of our favorite team of explorers diminished. The viewers began to see less and less of our team working together - missions that required the abilities of all four members to get the job done enterwined with fabulous displays of their own unique personality quirks.

Did we stop watching? Of course not, we caught glimpses of that dynamics here and there and had faith that the detour would eventually return us to the series place of origin. Unfortunately, it did not.

Season Six is to be the final season of Stargate SG-1 and it would be a true shame to let it go out on such a sour note after its long, successful run. All that seems to be required is a return to the true flavor of the series and our team can be reunited.

If not, it has already become quite clear to this viewer that the series I fell in love ended months before SG-1 will take that final weekly walk through the Stargate.

Sincerely,

Barbara Pride
Fairmont, WA, USA - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 4:51 PM

I want to keep Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson) in serial.

With greetings, Marian.

Marian Culea
Pitesti, Arges, Romania - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 4:49 PM

Just want to say I agree with Gina a hundred percent. I *tried* to watch the 'new, improved' Stargate, but gave up after the first episode. There was just no spark left, nothing to interest me. I knew I was a 'team' fan all along (no, not some rabid Michael Shanks-worshipper), and to me the team was sadly missing, so I stopped watching. But I'll be back for Abyss, and I'll bet we see that special spark again. One brief, shining beacon in the dismal darkness that is Season 6. So I thank you in advance for Abyss, Mr. Wright, regardless of what your intent was when you wrote it. I will be grateful to recapture even an hour of the Stargate I once loved. Then I'll take my farewell again and return to my tapes and DVD's of Seasons one-three.

Cammie C.
Pikesville, MD - Thursday, July 18, 2002, 8:02 AM

Should we support Daniel Jackson? Heck yeah. Why shouldn't we? Is tuning in to see him some sort of sacrilege to the bold new face they've attempted to put on the show this season. Well, to that I can only say that new face has two sides and neither of them to date has been very complimentary to the intelligent entity the show once was.

Tune in to see Daniel doing his ascended best to help Jack? You bet I will. And do you know why? Because in that single hour, regardless of how much screen time the two of them get, I know I will see more of STARGATE than I have in the episodes of this season so far. And do you know why? Because these two actors together are Stargate, always have been always will be.

I get the feeling from reading spoilers and whatnot that someone intended this episode to be a last hurrah, goodbye, placatory offering up of Daniel in hopes we would all get with the program and learn to adore this new verson once and for all. I get an even stronger feeling things will not be going quite to plan. But, Mr. Wright, please believe I do thank you for it. Whatever happens in the episode, or in the future of this series, a visit to the true Stargate SG1 will be more than welcome.

Maybe the new direction suits those who never really liked Daniel in the first place, but you know what? That new direction will kill this show. Piece by painful piece it is dying, because someone somewhere for got one very important thing. You can't capture lightning in a bottle more than once. You had it, you blew it, and this pitiful attempt to recreate the experiment (Season 6) will only result in burned fingers and singed reputations. It's already happening, boys, take a good look around.

Gina (not a death threat by the way, just a warning such as one might give a child playing with fire - or lightning)

Gina Norman <getalife_notmine@yahoo.com>
NY, NY - Wednesday, July 17, 2002, 8:16 PM

Hi Everyone!

Well, I hope someone out there is listening...WE MISS DANIEL!!! While I adore each of the characters in the show, each one adds their unique part to the mix. The show isn't the same without one of its' primary cornerstones. Daniel was my favorite aspect to the group, adding the thrill of discovery to each episode, the innocence of being civilian and not military, and the hope of finding something wonderful out there. But he's right...Michael mentioned that his character's part was getting weaker and weaker. The original formula worked, and the writers should fix that and bring back Daniel and put his character back in the forefront of the series! I hope they're listening!!! :)

Deborah <TheDeba@aol.com>
Antioch, Ca - Wednesday, July 17, 2002, 5:16 PM

Glad that he'll be back. I'm looking forward to seeing the episode. I have not watched the show since he's been off.

Claudia Alick <claudiaalick@hotmail.com>
new york, ny - Wednesday, July 17, 2002, 1:04 PM

I Really am up set that Daniel haas been written out f the show. I have followes he series from day one and have noticed that they have been getting pretty weak during the end of the last season without him. I pay good money to keep my showtime beyond to keep up with the series, If nothing is done I will cancel my sub with showtime and catch the old shows on sci fi...

Ps Great Page

Joe Hargis <sox@neo.rr.com>
Canton, Ohio - Wednesday, July 17, 2002, 12:00 AM

Daniel Jackson to me represents the heart and soul of SG-1 and the SGC as a whole, Season Six I fear will take away from what I as a StarGate fan have loved for five years, a show with well written characters, that is about issues as well as Space, and aliens. I truely hope that MGM has the brains to reinstate the much loved character of Daniel Jackson to his rightful place in SG-1, before its too late, to fix the mistakes they made by allowing Michael to leave the show.

Kerry Louise Eddlestone <keztrek@hotmail.com>
Antrim, Northren Ireland - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 7:24 PM

hi there...

i hope that daniel jackson will come back, because he's the main character in sg-1 ... and by the way, i like his way to treat with difficulties sg-1 is confronted with.

PLEASE ... DANIEL COME BACK ... !!!

SD <melanieschroeder@gmx.de>
Karlsruhe, Germany - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 5:25 PM

Stargate SG-1 just isn't the same without Daniel. So PLEASE let him be on future episodes again!!!! He belongs with the team, they need him

Greetz,

Erwin Stougie
Alblasserdam, Zuid Holland, Nederland - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 1:38 PM

To Whom It May Concern: I have watched Stargate from its inception. While I did not like the movie, I love the TV Series and I am not a SciFi fan. I tune in every week to watch the interplay between the four major characters and General Hammond. There is a unique chemistry between each one of them. Daniel Jackson is an important character. I literally cried when Daniel "died."

The series is not the same without Daniel. Jonas is just okay. I feel the series had a good formula with the original characters and actors. Why ruin perfection?? I, for one, will watch the Abyss episode, however, if Daniel does not come back, I will not be watching Stargate.

Also, the series was better on Showtime without the commercials. In addition, to put the series on SciFi without showing the five seasons prior does a disservice to the series.

Pat Keller
Norco, CA, USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 1:35 PM

Hi everyone ! First, scuse me in advance for my English. I just have read all that the fans have written. And I've understood that Daniel won't come back in the 6th season... HEY MISTERS THE PRODUCERS !!! What on hell R U doin' ?! R U drunk ?! What did you drink before killing Daniel ?! You've killed the best character, the soul of SG-1, and replaced him by a copy of Mr Spok ! R U crazy or what ?! I don't know this "JonASS" (and I read that he's not very popular), and I don't want to know him ! You can't continue the show without Daniel, it would be a fatal error, trust me. If Micheal Shanks doesn't go back, you will lose a lot of the viewers. So, please, Mr Glassner, Mr Wright and the others, make Daniel come back ! Or we will !

Daniel is a crucial character, he's one from the movie. You can't just replace him by an alien or a robot like this Jonath (or something).

I hope you will read all our messages and bring Daniel back.

Frix
Lys-Lez-Lannoy, France - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 8:32 AM

When Daniel Jackson was still around, the SGC was a bright, viberant,exciting place to be. But when he was killed off, the show went dull, boring, and unenthousiastic. The original group had more emotion, more excitment, more everthing. Without Daniel Jackson the show is nothing, the cast is nothing, the SGC is nothing. Daniel Jackson was what made Stargate SG-1 what it is today. Daniel Jackson was a hero to my little brother and for you to have just killed him off like that.......It just killed my little brother when Daniel died. He wouldn't eat for 3 days, he would cry for hours on end. Granted, he's only 7, he was still hurt deeply. I feel that as his Big Sister (12) I should stick up for him and do all I can to bring Daniel back.

In conclusion I would just like to say Thank You for your time, and if this letter dosen't get you to bring Daniel back I don't know what will. Please......Bring Dr. Daniel Jackson back. You don't even know how much it would mean to the whole family if you were to brimg Daniel Jackson back.

Thank You, Connie Dunlap

Connie Dunlap <misspv@hotmail.com>
Tacoma, Washington - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 3:14 AM

I would really like to see Michael Shanks return to SG-1. He has been a driving force to the show and the main reason why I watch. I do not get Showtime, so I am watching it through the re-runs on fox and the new shows on sci-fi channel. This has been nice to be a part of the show again. I really hope that he comes back, I am lost in the story lines without his character there to make sense of what is going on, wherever they travel to. The characters were a working team and this loss of Daniel Jackson has been a very big change that I am afraid will lose the show too many fans. I will continue to hope that he returns and will bring stability to the show again. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Sky Doring
Altus, OK, USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 2:33 AM

Save Daniel Jackson. I love Stargate SG-1 and have been a loyal viewer since day one. Sadly, the show's chemistry has drastically changed, and not for the positive. There is no chemistry in SG-1 anymore. Jonah has no connection with anyone, and half the enjoyment of the show was the camraderie between the 4.

Bring back Daniel - and help bring back the chemistry and magic of the real, the only SG-1

Elise Starr
Melville, NY, USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 2:30 AM

As a loyal Australian viewer of SG1 I am upset and appalled at the news of my beloved character Daniel Jackson being written out of the series. Without the complex character the dynamics within the team of SG1 will undoubtedly dissolve to poorer standards than that of something out of daytime television! I’m sure others world wide would strongly agree with me when I state that Jackson is the building block to the show that many of us have grown to love and respect. How anyone can rightfully justify taking Michael Shanks off our screens is far beyond rational thinking. Producers will soon come to realise their horrible mistake as a phenomenal decline in ratings will clearly speak for themselves. Without Jackson there is no SG1 team, without the original cast there will be no viewers and with no viewer there is NO STARGATE!!! DON'T LET STARGATE'S NICE GUY FINISH LAST!

L. Arrowsmith <chickywog18@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, Aus - Tuesday, July 16, 2002, 1:12 AM

Myself and my partner (30 and 36 respectively) started watching Stargate from the beginning of season one. We we so very excited that one of our favourite films was being made into a tv series, as we thought that the film had everything, drama, friendship, exploration, action, and we had high hopes that the series would deliver on all these accounts. Luckily we were right, the series ended up even surpassing all of those expectations.

We were dubious as ever, about the casting of new actors to play the familiar parts of Jack O'Neill and Daniel Jackson, however once we started watching the show we were overjoyed to see just how good (different, but good) Richard Dean Anderson was as Jack O'Neill, and we were completely amazed at how exactly like James Spader's version Michael Shanks was. Things were looking good.

As the years progressed the series became our most important view for each week. You know, the one program you do NOT miss whatever. The characters were simply wonderful (with Jack and Daniel being the best two), the stories were great (mostly), and the action, emotion and visual effects were astounding. At the core of this appeal to us was the friendship/ teasing relationship between Jack and Daniel. You could actually see the respect slowly growing within Jack for Daniel, considering how he always thought of him as 'a nerd'. It was very well portrayed and written.

The second most important part of the show, was the feeling of exploration, of going to (if you'll pardon the use of star trek language..) strange new worlds. Yes, the action was great, and yes the ongoing threat was always interesting, but it was always the discovery that excited us the most. Like in the movie, the discovery that ancient Egypt wasn't exactly how we had previously thought it to be... and then discovering something similar on a whole other world? Amazing.

Key to this sense of discovery was Daniel Jackson (it was he who was responsible to figuring out the original Stargate after all, and therefore 'his' film). Some of the best episodes were of Daniel 'communicating' with new species, or working to resolve whatever the problem of the week was. Removing this core character simply does not make sense.

Perhaps a more appropriate title for the series would be 'Daniel + Jack: The adventures of the Stargate'

Replacing Daniel with a new character, and therefore a cheaper actor will lose you viewers. Fact. We have already decided to make the final episode of the last series our true series end. We will not be watching any more.

Unless Daniel comes back.... that is.

Darren Carnall
Liverpool, England - Monday, July 15, 2002, 1:36 PM

SG-1 Producers, Please consider bringing back the character of Daniel Jackson. His character can evolve with creative writing which is a reasonable request from Shanks. Also consider that his character helps bring balance to a wonderful show. The chemistry that was their within the SG-1 team will be sorely missed. Just think to when Barney left Andy and Mayberry. We all know it just wasn't the same series without him. Please don't make the same mistake. Keep the chemistry! For better television,

Del Pittman
Whitney, Texas, USA - Monday, July 15, 2002, 1:32 PM

I just received a small piece of news that Daniel jackson will only be back for the abyss and maybe 1 other show. This is NOT GOOD ENOUGH. As a lot of other people have stated sg1 was and is a team Michael Shanks is a part of this team. I want mgm to put the pieces back the way they were and stay away from programs that work.I am not going to watch stargate sg1 the way it is now,it is sadly lacking in plot. My suggestion is everyone stop watching this program until Michael Shanks is back for good with the team. Thank you for your time and attention to this email

cheryl walsh <wfieldmouse@msn>
wilmington, mass - Monday, July 15, 2002, 4:41 PM

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