When Todd brings the Atlantis team to the table with a abundant variety of food and Todd tells them that he hopes the food is as delicious as the farmers who grew it 😂
Agree. MGM sitting on a gold mine but refuse to do anything with the franchise. Comes down to money I guess. They want something for nothing. Yeah, you have to invest the bucks in these type of scripted, effects driven shows. But it pays off. There just doesn't seem to be a desire to do it anymore...or maybe the talent pool has dried up and it's just not possible anymore...
@@Hal09i Calling MGM stupid doesn't cut it, they were balls to the wall retarded. Joe Flanigan (Sheppard) even tried to save / revitalize Stargate by buying/leasing the rights from MGM. He had investors and everything, Money wasn't a problem. The Plan ultimately failed because the Managment of MGM was retarded beyond belief, took too long to reach a decision and MGM ultimately went bancrupt. No wonder MGM went down the shitter when they were too dumb to reach a decision over wether or not to sell a Franchise they didn't do anything with anymore and had no plans with.
@@Sweetness71775 they were always natural enemies but knew each other to be honorable so they would use each other but that's about as far as it ever went
Todd was probably one of the best written scifi recurring villains of all time, and I loved the dynamic between him and Sheppard. Generally, I loved the dynamic between Sheppard and anyone, but still. Kolya, for example.
Would you truly classify Todd as a villain though. I believe his character was deeper than that. I agree, one of the best written scifi characters, and my favorite from SGA. I dont think he was either evil nor a villain, just a wraith. I can see the argument for it, but he was also an ally of Shepard as well at different points.
I would call Todd an anti hero. He just wants whats best for his hive and to keep living. If helping someone who is the enemy furthers that goal then its worth it.
@@Spinikar Not sure they're villains. Predators, yes but just bcz humans aren't at the top of the food chain in that neck of the universe.... of course it would come down to us or them.
He is not an Antihero, he is just a Wraith. From our perspective the Wraith are evil, but from theirs it is just their way of life. Their means of survival. Good and evil are abstracts made by an individuals sense of right and wrong. Doesn't mean its the same as everyone else's.
Do they not have their own names because how could they not have their own names because I don't care if they're a telepathic species they must have their own names because how do they because how do they not because how do they not because how do they know which is which.
Not to me. What is a "most devout worshipper"? Someone who would gladly offer his children, spouse, friends, parents as food? Someone who would offer himself? How would a "devout worshipper" or someone who feeds of you look? That would have to be someone who does NOT value his own or other people's lives. And as a reward for that he would be given back his life? Makes not really much sense.
The Fan Base never should have complained about “Stargate Universe” The writers wrote two seasons penned & sold. They never got a chance to shape the show to what the fans wanted, which was their plan. The outrage of the Fan Base was so severe the Studio cancelled the show. All that bitching got the fans what? Nothing! I read the writers said they were all going home; I think they got their feelings hurt. Can you blame them.
@@jjreal9910 yes and no the company was already struggling with the financial recession and lower dollar value and they were declaring bankruptcy at the time, the show was in danger either way.
@@jjreal9910 and btw they openly admitted to changing the writing style to better match the darker grittier tones set by battlestar galactica not sg1 so they also brought the hatred upon themselves on that one.
I never thought I'd like a Wraith. My daughters and I called him, "Grandpa" before he was dubbed, "Todd". One of our all-time favorite Atlantis characters.
@@heavymetalnicholas5340 I loved this episode as well. If I had to choose just ONE favorite episode from each series (Stargate SG1 and Atlantis), I believe I would go with "The Torment of Tantalus" and "Before I Sleep". However, there are many more that I'm almost as fond of.
And Ronon still interrupted Todd in healing John when he tossed him away from John. Save to say that Todd was about to give John much more life. Good guy Todd.
The actor who played Todd also played one of Tayla's people. Also the actress who played Dr. Becott's replacement played a Wraith. Atlantis liked reusing actors.
^^What Alex said. Christopher Heyerdahl played Todd in most scenes, but there were a few episodes where he was played by another actor (can't remem his name off top of my head) who portrayed other wraiths in the show as well. My understanding is is that in those episodes where it was another actor Heyerdahl still provided the voice for Todd.
"Be all my sins remember'd" season 4 ep 11 Chris was busy with Sanctuay at the time and couldn't be there for the SGA episode. He did dub the other actor in post-prod
I always thought this scene set up a lot of potential between these two characters that was never explored. Todd said that they only give the Gift of Life to their worshippers or their brothers, suggesting that he thought of Sheppard as his brother. A lot of cool stuff they could've done with that. Instead of the trust we saw developed in this episode, we get mistrust and betrayal.
It felt like Todd cared about Sheppard and was genuinely willing to cooperate with Atlantis but it always ended up a mess. Wish we'd gotten another episode where it was just the two of them again and they could finally have a proper conversation.
Brothers in captivity. Mutual enemy. Enemy of my enemy is my friend. Bonds were formed. Understanding of Todd that not all humans are needed as cattle but can be useful allies. Todds wish to remove the need to feed on humans showed also that there doesnt have to be a one way reliance on both.
This guy deserves an oscar. Christopher Heyerdal is awesome! I hated him as "goody-two -shoes", but he hit it out of the park with Todd. That's the sign of a good actor, you can hate him in one role and love him in another.
Stargate Atlantis was MY FAVORITE SHOW OF ALL TIME. I Loved Tod, I loved all of them :/ Every time I think about how the canceled the show it makes me so sad/mad. Ended WAY before its time. I would do anything for this show to come back. Too bad now all the cast are so much older :( *Btw this episode was amazing. The history Sheppard and Tod had was so perfect.
It's funny how Todd says the Gift of Life is only reserved for worshippers and their brothers and we NEVER see a wraith save another wraith with the Gift of Life. It's like they just all want to kill each other.
I still wonder whatever happened to Todd after Atlantis arrived back on Earth. Do you think he helped them perfect the genetic research that they used to make Michael, thus allowing Todd to become fully human and join the SG Programme? Maybe he stayed a Wraith and worked in their labs to help them prepare in case more Wraith ever arrived at Earth. It's a shame we'll never find out.
There's a comic that continues the storyline and also a book series. I haven't read the comic myself but the book series has Todd as a reoccuring character, and you get to learn his real name, along with a bunch of new insight,and facts about the wraith.
Loved this episode because they keep the person Sheppard is talking to in the cells hidden until the end when you find out its the same Wraith who has been feeding on him.
Always wondered. What happened to Todd after Atlantis returned to Earth? I would hope that they figured a way to use the Ancients Life Force Device (used to make the SuperWarrior weapon) and/or maybe a captured sarcophagus of one of the System lords to allow him to feed without needing to feed off humans. And by that, Todd finally does become a leader of repute amongst the Wraith for delivering a way for them to remain as they are AND to live side by side with humanity in Pegasus.
The Stargate Atlantis Legacy book series covers that. Its the show's official continuation pretty much. Eventually, when Todd's hunger gets to be too much, he asks Sheppard to kill him rather than let him starve with Todd knowing that Sheppard would ultimately agree after seeing his state when they were trapped together. However, Keller came up with the alternative of putting Todd into stasis on Atlantis both to preserve his life and to keep Todd out of the hands of the IOA which Sheppard convinced Todd to accept. After Atlantis returns to Pegasus thanks to some shrewd political maneuvering by O'Neill, Carter and Woolsey, they discover that a new Wraith Queen has taken power in their absence, Queen Death. She took on the name of a legendary Wraith Queen who was actually the one killed by Sheppard and McKay beneath the ocean in season 3 but that's besides the point. Queen Death proves to be a tremendous threat and when Atlantis releases Todd from stasis to enlist his help, he escapes to return to his alliance which has since fallen apart due to Queen Death. The first 6 books of the 8 book Legacy series focus on the war with Queen Death who is able to capture McKay and transform him into a Wraith loyal to her. McKay does a lot of damage before his human personality (with the help of some nudges from Todd and an Ascended Elizabeth Weir) reasserts itself and he is rescued and returned to being human again. Teyla poses as Todd's Queen again to help gather a new force to fight Queen Death. Due to her training under Todd in season 5, Teyla's powers are far more advanced and powerful, comparable to a Wraith Queen since Teyla now knows how to use them properly and no longer fears them. The origins of the Wraith are explored (which turn out to not be a big surprise honestly given how so many things started the same way such as the Asurans) and Todd and Keller come up with a new retrovirus that allows the Wraith to feed on humans without killing them. There ends up being a massive final battle with Todd's faction, the George Hammond, an Ancient cruiser salvaged by the Genii and Atlantis itself versus Queen Death and her fleet. Ultimately, Teyla kills Queen Death in a final showdown and her remaining forces surrender. Thanks to Todd's new retrovirus, Atlantis and the Wraith are able to reach a peace treaty. During her final battle with Queen Death, Teyla discovers that the Queen was actually a pawn of her advisor Ashes who is the last remaining original Wraith and who even 10,000 years later still seeks retribution upon the long-gone Ancients. Though the Wraith offer to let Teyla take care of Ashes, she turns him over to the other Queens in the alliance as a way of bringing a permanent end to the old feud. Presumably they executed him for his crimes.
I watch through Star Gate Atlantis one time but since it turned into "vampires in space" I haven't really wanted to re-watch it again. Star Gate SG1 is very re-watchable.
I did love this episode and it got me thinking that the Wraiths food is essentially just a transfer of energy from a human to themselves? In time i'm sure a substitute could be developed and like in the film Daybreakers the general population would be satisfied by this but those higher up would always apprieciate the 'real' thing and some humans would still be fed upon? Still better this than huge cullings? This way maybe Wraith and Human could even become allies one day?
If a enemy warrior acts with honour then it's only fair they are treated with the same honour they are still enemies but they understand eachother and their respective need to survive
If the Wraith could feed off of a cow or deer, would they basically be humans? To them the humans are the cattle, to us the cattle are the cattle and they all die to feed the other. Is it really that far fetched that the Wraith are just normal people doing what they have to do to survive?
I had the gift of life when I first reared my ugly head into the world. Your blessing's are false and deceptive. Your blessing's are ruled only by money. You know not the power's of hell I could unleash upon you...Star.
I've always thought that this part was kind of funny because your hair would not turn Gray instantly But I have the full collection every season of stargate Atlantis it is my favorite at least once a month I watch every one of them
John Sheppard has got it down for keeping a distance from Todd cause he still likes being near bad influences that can't be trusted and Rodney Just being the best pain in the Well you all know!!!; )
No he only fed on the right one, he was holding down the other. From what I understand of the wraith their right hand is the feeding arm, the left one is normal, so they only can feed on one person at a time. More than likely Todd was holding the second one down so he could feed directly afterwards.
Could do one of the last episode the conversation between Todd and Sheppard on the deadalus on there way to find the superhive and Todd says "why do you force me to wear this ridiculous outfit" please?
Do Wraith gift of life healing powers work the same as advanced human healing powers? I know it takes quite an effort and takes a toll on the user. But in this case it's consuming the food's life force and De aging the victim's life source. So is this damaging to Todd or it just works the opposite of life sucking. Does it take a concious effort?
Yes it's damaging to the wraith. They need a certain amount of life force in surplus to survive and give back life to another. Kinda like a battery I suppose. That's why he fed on the Genii before giving Sheppard his life force back. That and they were an immediate threat.
@@kierantaylor5715 so since he had extra surplus of life by feeding on two genii's he didn't look like he was going to pass out like jack when he healed brat'ac, in episode "lost city". I don't think jack's healing powers can make you younger though, just heals a wound. So if Todd had thousands of surplus food he could live on forever and give enough life to a person to make them younger? I don't think that theory is true but adult wraiths were once young like ellia in episode "instinct". Bottom line, human healing powers only heals a wound and the user takes a negative toll. Wraith powers though you can use the energy to regenerate yourself, make others younger and on top of that, if you had the surplus, it won't take a negative toll to do the latter. So wraith can't get younger by feeding but they can age for thousands of years, what if a wraith ascended and took a younger form? They will probably live forever physically that way surely? This can surely happen whether the wraith is good or bad. As seen on SG-1 episode "threads", Anubis ascended by tricking oma into helping him, by finding old research on ascension. So can an advanced human heal a wraith's wound and the wraith returns the favor by giving gift of life so he won't take a toll?
@@x18mania He did fight off 3-4, if not 5, so he took the life of 3-5, so he had a rsther decent surplus, I think. So not as harmful as you think. I mean, they're enemies. Why not feed on them all? We didn't see him feeding on them all, but it makes more sense if he did. Also, Todd is awesome.
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Always loved the way Todd would say "John Sheppard..."
I still hear him
I like his KISS eye tattoo. Like an alien metal head hehehe
Check out Hell on Wheels. There is a good scene when he speaks with Norwegian accent: "Make peace with your maker Mr....(forgot)" same actor.
When Todd brings the Atlantis team to the table with a abundant variety of food and Todd tells them that he hopes the food is as delicious as the farmers who grew it 😂
Yeah that was fucking hilarious.
Dont forget with the shaking hands, messing with mckay, and when he crashes his ship.
Todd is awesome and I love Rodney's reaction. We were robbed of Stargate Atlantis too soon.
I agree. Just rewatching Atlantis and its really good.
Agree. MGM sitting on a gold mine but refuse to do anything with the franchise. Comes down to money I guess. They want something for nothing. Yeah, you have to invest the bucks in these type of scripted, effects driven shows. But it pays off. There just doesn't seem to be a desire to do it anymore...or maybe the talent pool has dried up and it's just not possible anymore...
@@Hal09i
Calling MGM stupid doesn't cut it, they were balls to the wall retarded. Joe Flanigan (Sheppard) even tried to save / revitalize Stargate by buying/leasing the rights from MGM. He had investors and everything, Money wasn't a problem.
The Plan ultimately failed because the Managment of MGM was retarded beyond belief, took too long to reach a decision and MGM ultimately went bancrupt.
No wonder MGM went down the shitter when they were too dumb to reach a decision over wether or not to sell a Franchise they didn't do anything with anymore and had no plans with.
Sheppard actual tried to buy the right to the show to countiune it but could never strick a deal
@@buckylokiforever yup I seen that. And now he's wasted on daytime soap operas. 😢
This is awesome how they both honorably protect each other & value one another's lives.
I totally know what you mean. They had so much respect for eachother. Man I wish they didnt end the show so early.
Shepherd was really the only human Todd trusted and Shepherd only barely trusted Todd by the end.
@@Sweetness71775 they were always natural enemies but knew each other to be honorable so they would use each other but that's about as far as it ever went
"The gift of life is reserved for our most devout worshippers.... and our *brothers* ..."
Second best thing Todd ever said.
Todd is one of my favorite Stargate enemies.
Amanda H more like frenemies. I don't consider him a pure villain....
Mine too.
He is a Anti-hero.
Imagine a Ball inside Todd .
more of an anti-villain willing to work with and help the heroes but only if it benefits him.
and will still quite regularly screw them over.
Todd was probably one of the best written scifi recurring villains of all time, and I loved the dynamic between him and Sheppard.
Generally, I loved the dynamic between Sheppard and anyone, but still. Kolya, for example.
Would you truly classify Todd as a villain though. I believe his character was deeper than that. I agree, one of the best written scifi characters, and my favorite from SGA. I dont think he was either evil nor a villain, just a wraith. I can see the argument for it, but he was also an ally of Shepard as well at different points.
@@Spinikar He's definitely a villain, but not evil. Which is exactly what makes a good villain.
I would call Todd an anti hero. He just wants whats best for his hive and to keep living. If helping someone who is the enemy furthers that goal then its worth it.
@@Spinikar Not sure they're villains. Predators, yes but just bcz humans aren't at the top of the food chain in that neck of the universe.... of course it would come down to us or them.
Which one is Kolya again? The Franz Sanchez?
and what about Chief O'Brien? wasn't he also a member of the steampunk society in this series?
i like Todd alot. he is a cool antihero
plus i like his jokes
hes a humorus wraith :D
I like how he aims for the top, he's got drive.
One of the most messed up, he can only survive by causing human suffering, he's more like a friendly villain
He is not an Antihero, he is just a Wraith. From our perspective the Wraith are evil, but from theirs it is just their way of life. Their means of survival. Good and evil are abstracts made by an individuals sense of right and wrong. Doesn't mean its the same as everyone else's.
The wraith design and concept are just amazing, and they got style. Don't need no weird helmets and flashy clothes.
Well speak for yourself I love their clothing...Though 'm a little biased as I may or may not have dressed completely black as a teen.
Dave Vd
I was making an SG-1 reference, never was really into the whole golden look for the Gauld or the giant helmets.
I must've been drunk because I honestly have no fucking clue what the hell I wrote it makes no sense what so ever to your comment.
My apologies mate.
Shit happens when you are drunk ;)
So better then we've got gall we've got style
The recurring gag of Sheppard naming Wraith ordinary names is one of my favorites. Todd, Steve, Michael, Bob.
Wonder if they had 'em or if they could be pronounced by humans.
Good question. If ur race is telepathic would it even be a name u could vocalize.
you forgot Kenny.
Do they not have their own names because how could they not have their own names because I don't care if they're a telepathic species they must have their own names because how do they because how do they not because how do they not because how do they know which is which.
'As I told you, John Shepherd; there are many things about Wraith that you do not know.' Love that line and the delivery.
It shows us there's more to them than killing and good wraith can exist.
"Next time we meet, all bets are off."
"Then let us hope we do not meet again."
"The gift of life is reserved for our most Devout worshippers... And Our Brothers."
That speaks volumes.
Shepard is part wraith?
No, Todd simply sees John as an honorary brother, someone he could fight alongside with and have each other's backs.
Not to me. What is a "most devout worshipper"? Someone who would gladly offer his children, spouse, friends, parents as food? Someone who would offer himself? How would a "devout worshipper" or someone who feeds of you look? That would have to be someone who does NOT value his own or other people's lives. And as a reward for that he would be given back his life? Makes not really much sense.
Man, I miss this show. And SG-1.
I really miss all three!
Me too.
The Fan Base never should have complained about “Stargate Universe” The writers wrote two seasons penned & sold. They never got a chance to shape the show to what the fans wanted, which was their plan. The outrage of the Fan Base was so severe the Studio cancelled the show. All that bitching got the fans what? Nothing! I read the writers said they were all going home; I think they got their feelings hurt. Can you blame them.
@@jjreal9910 yes and no the company was already struggling with the financial recession and lower dollar value and they were declaring bankruptcy at the time, the show was in danger either way.
@@jjreal9910 and btw they openly admitted to changing the writing style to better match the darker grittier tones set by battlestar galactica not sg1 so they also brought the hatred upon themselves on that one.
One of the best Sci-Fi shows ever made.
This was my all time favorite show. I'm still crushed it ended so early.
I never thought I'd like a Wraith. My daughters and I called him, "Grandpa" before he was dubbed, "Todd". One of our all-time favorite Atlantis characters.
My girlfriend and I call him Sheppard but in the way he says it.
I called him the swedish death metal alien
One of the best scenes of Stargate Atlantis.
I agree
@@heavymetalnicholas5340 I loved this episode as well.
If I had to choose just ONE favorite episode from each series (Stargate SG1 and Atlantis), I believe I would go with "The Torment of Tantalus" and "Before I Sleep".
However, there are many more that I'm almost as fond of.
I'm partial to The Fifth Race and Thor's Chariot from SG-1 and Be All My Sins Remember'd from Atlantis. I love the Asgard and I love Todd.
McKay's just pissed that Shepard is even younger now.
LOL McKay is such a hater.
Lol, what a bastard. One of my favorite scenes in SG. Too funny
And Ronon still interrupted Todd in healing John when he tossed him away from John. Save to say that Todd was about to give John much more life. Good guy Todd.
@@JulioAvalos3000 Timmy torture sg Atlantis
@@martinnovak5929 haha would have been funny if John suddenly was a 25 year old actor. Then he's like nah add on a decade please
From all of Stargate i like this Episode the most. We learn so much about the Wraith and for once we have one of them on our side
And Kolya is the best SG villain.
I wouldn't say Todd is "on our side." But when there is common ground or a common enemy he is willing to cooperate.
@@Fresco272 Sheppard had really good villains.
Chris Heyerdahl sets in Ancient stone the definition of "wraith."
"And so, a beautiful friendship was formed.... The End"
You just can't hate Todd, he brought an entirely new perspective to the Wraith.
Christopher Heyerdahl is great in everything I have seen him in. He is truly an underrated actor.
@@markworden269 It takes a lot of talent to turn a stone faced, vicious alien into a comedian.
The actor that plays Todd also plays Halling ... what a dynamic actor and power in his delivery!!!!
guys got skill I'll give him that🤣🤣🤣
He also played Marcus in the twilight saga. And Sam front van helsing
The actor who played Todd also played one of Tayla's people. Also the actress who played Dr. Becott's replacement played a Wraith. Atlantis liked reusing actors.
RFS Korolev next time I will.
Star trek was the same story of you watch the TNG era of shows they reused many actors because budget reasons and other various real world problems
Todd was played by 2 people.
^^What Alex said. Christopher Heyerdahl played Todd in most scenes, but there were a few episodes where he was played by another actor (can't remem his name off top of my head) who portrayed other wraiths in the show as well. My understanding is is that in those episodes where it was another actor Heyerdahl still provided the voice for Todd.
"Be all my sins remember'd" season 4 ep 11
Chris was busy with Sanctuay at the time and couldn't be there for the SGA episode. He did dub the other actor in post-prod
Literally, they always hide in trees. Always check for drop-wraiths.
Shepard Lost 60 years
But earn 80 years
Lol
F****** McKay was jealous man that Shepherd was zapped back to a teenage boy
Todd rules we love his character so much when we want to watch Atlantis one of us will say "shepperd" in Todd's voice 😁
Shepheerrrrd
I always thought this scene set up a lot of potential between these two characters that was never explored. Todd said that they only give the Gift of Life to their worshippers or their brothers, suggesting that he thought of Sheppard as his brother. A lot of cool stuff they could've done with that. Instead of the trust we saw developed in this episode, we get mistrust and betrayal.
Read the books. They do some cool stuff with Todd and Sheppard.
@@BadWolf739 I have. They missed a lot of potential with how they set them up here
It felt like Todd cared about Sheppard and was genuinely willing to cooperate with Atlantis but it always ended up a mess. Wish we'd gotten another episode where it was just the two of them again and they could finally have a proper conversation.
Brothers in captivity. Mutual enemy. Enemy of my enemy is my friend. Bonds were formed. Understanding of Todd that not all humans are needed as cattle but can be useful allies. Todds wish to remove the need to feed on humans showed also that there doesnt have to be a one way reliance on both.
Which made Todd the smartest wraith of all.
I always loved the way Todd says "John-n-n Shepard-uh"
This guy deserves an oscar. Christopher Heyerdal is awesome! I hated him as "goody-two -shoes", but he hit it out of the park with Todd. That's the sign of a good actor, you can hate him in one role and love him in another.
The cancellation of SGA did Todd The Wraith Dirty... ;_;
Best series I've ever watched, they should continue with this work.
2024
Stargate Atlantis was MY FAVORITE SHOW OF ALL TIME. I Loved Tod, I loved all of them :/
Every time I think about how the canceled the show it makes me so sad/mad. Ended WAY before its time. I would do anything for this show to come back. Too bad now all the cast are so much older :(
*Btw this episode was amazing. The history Sheppard and Tod had was so perfect.
you be groaning in pain if todd puked into your body to man
This was an excellent episode!!!😃👍💛💛💛💛💛
Miss this show
I loved this show and wished they would remake it .but I guess it wouldn’t be the same without the original cast.
Todd is my most favorite wraith of all time 🥰
Todd made the Wraith very interesting indeed ...
Todd probably one of the best side characters even if he's played by an actor who plays 2 roles with SGA
This was a really good episode.
I would watch tv series only about Shepp and Todd
Oh me too lol. I loved their chemistry
Reminds me of chief and arbiter.
He still is my favourite and I need more content of him
Great show. I just wish that it could have lasted much longer.
Todd is awesome.
Top three SG scene for me, 2024 and I’m still reliving it.
Aquaman is awesome Atlantis must be lit
I miss Todd.
And that was a beginning of a beautiful and unlikely allience.
It's funny how Todd says the Gift of Life is only reserved for worshippers and their brothers and we NEVER see a wraith save another wraith with the Gift of Life. It's like they just all want to kill each other.
I still wonder whatever happened to Todd after Atlantis arrived back on Earth.
Do you think he helped them perfect the genetic research that they used to make Michael, thus allowing Todd to become fully human and join the SG Programme? Maybe he stayed a Wraith and worked in their labs to help them prepare in case more Wraith ever arrived at Earth.
It's a shame we'll never find out.
BYERE there’s a Atlantis comic that continues the storyline I believe Todd is still alive in it .
So I've heard. I really should look it up lol
There's a comic that continues the storyline and also a book series. I haven't read the comic myself but the book series has Todd as a reoccuring character, and you get to learn his real name, along with a bunch of new insight,and facts about the wraith.
Loved this episode because they keep the person Sheppard is talking to in the cells hidden until the end when you find out its the same Wraith who has been feeding on him.
I'm sur Todd considers Sheppard, as his brother. That's why they have a good relationship.
I liked all three star gate. But Atlantis was by far my favorite,
Damn it MGM. We want more of SGA !
Todd face was way cooler later episodes.. better mask
Good episode. JUST finished it again for about the 4-5th time. Loved Alantis and SG1 before O'Neill left.
It's nice to see trip from star Trek every now a then
Jason Momoa was so adorable back then.
Arklaw tougher too and i loved it
He still is, and about four stones heavier too!
Always wondered.
What happened to Todd after Atlantis returned to Earth?
I would hope that they figured a way to use the Ancients Life Force Device (used to make the SuperWarrior weapon) and/or maybe a captured sarcophagus of one of the System lords to allow him to feed without needing to feed off humans.
And by that, Todd finally does become a leader of repute amongst the Wraith for delivering a way for them to remain as they are AND to live side by side with humanity in Pegasus.
The Stargate Atlantis Legacy book series covers that. Its the show's official continuation pretty much. Eventually, when Todd's hunger gets to be too much, he asks Sheppard to kill him rather than let him starve with Todd knowing that Sheppard would ultimately agree after seeing his state when they were trapped together. However, Keller came up with the alternative of putting Todd into stasis on Atlantis both to preserve his life and to keep Todd out of the hands of the IOA which Sheppard convinced Todd to accept. After Atlantis returns to Pegasus thanks to some shrewd political maneuvering by O'Neill, Carter and Woolsey, they discover that a new Wraith Queen has taken power in their absence, Queen Death. She took on the name of a legendary Wraith Queen who was actually the one killed by Sheppard and McKay beneath the ocean in season 3 but that's besides the point. Queen Death proves to be a tremendous threat and when Atlantis releases Todd from stasis to enlist his help, he escapes to return to his alliance which has since fallen apart due to Queen Death.
The first 6 books of the 8 book Legacy series focus on the war with Queen Death who is able to capture McKay and transform him into a Wraith loyal to her. McKay does a lot of damage before his human personality (with the help of some nudges from Todd and an Ascended Elizabeth Weir) reasserts itself and he is rescued and returned to being human again. Teyla poses as Todd's Queen again to help gather a new force to fight Queen Death. Due to her training under Todd in season 5, Teyla's powers are far more advanced and powerful, comparable to a Wraith Queen since Teyla now knows how to use them properly and no longer fears them. The origins of the Wraith are explored (which turn out to not be a big surprise honestly given how so many things started the same way such as the Asurans) and Todd and Keller come up with a new retrovirus that allows the Wraith to feed on humans without killing them. There ends up being a massive final battle with Todd's faction, the George Hammond, an Ancient cruiser salvaged by the Genii and Atlantis itself versus Queen Death and her fleet. Ultimately, Teyla kills Queen Death in a final showdown and her remaining forces surrender. Thanks to Todd's new retrovirus, Atlantis and the Wraith are able to reach a peace treaty. During her final battle with Queen Death, Teyla discovers that the Queen was actually a pawn of her advisor Ashes who is the last remaining original Wraith and who even 10,000 years later still seeks retribution upon the long-gone Ancients. Though the Wraith offer to let Teyla take care of Ashes, she turns him over to the other Queens in the alliance as a way of bringing a permanent end to the old feud. Presumably they executed him for his crimes.
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I watch through Star Gate Atlantis one time but since it turned into "vampires in space" I haven't really wanted to re-watch it again. Star Gate SG1 is very re-watchable.
Best villain in atlantis... love him... kinda like baal on sg1
and todd immediately was welcomed with a massive feast ;)
I MISSED TODD
Love Todd 🤘🏻💀👽👏🏻
I am loving that couple
This scene makes me rewatch the show lol
Ah yes, Ronon with his intergalactic ability to understand meters
I did love this episode and it got me thinking that the Wraiths food is essentially just a transfer of energy from a human to themselves? In time i'm sure a substitute could be developed and like in the film Daybreakers the general population would be satisfied by this but those higher up would always apprieciate the 'real' thing and some humans would still be fed upon? Still better this than huge cullings? This way maybe Wraith and Human could even become allies one day?
4:20 I guess Shep can cross "do a Batman vanish" off jis bucket list 😁
It is my favorit series. But i can find it anymore
Atlantis and sg1 are on amazon prime video
If a enemy warrior acts with honour then it's only fair they are treated with the same honour they are still enemies but they understand eachother and their respective need to survive
the wraith fight like #ChristianBale
If the Wraith could feed off of a cow or deer, would they basically be humans? To them the humans are the cattle, to us the cattle are the cattle and they all die to feed the other. Is it really that far fetched that the Wraith are just normal people doing what they have to do to survive?
Noz because that was the point. How do you deal with an enemy like that?
Bad ass show
All bets are truly off:)
He is Anti-Hero.
Without this alliance, they did nothing.
I had the gift of life when I first reared my ugly head into the world.
Your blessing's are false and deceptive.
Your blessing's are ruled only by money. You know not the power's of hell I could unleash upon you...Star.
And our brothers
Imo the Wraith were to Stargate Atlantis what the Borg were to Star Trek: TNG. Totally elevated their respective universes. I really miss this show.
I've always thought that this part was kind of funny because your hair would not turn Gray instantly But I have the full collection every season of stargate Atlantis it is my favorite at least once a month I watch every one of them
John is like a mouse to him.
A guy that lived at least 10'000 years some puny human.
I still can't get over the fact that we call him Todd...
One of the very best episodes
man looks like a metal vocalist
haha I know right, they always looked like metalheads to me lol, long hair, goatee, coat
John Sheppard has got it down for keeping a distance from Todd cause he still likes being near bad influences that can't be trusted and Rodney Just being the best pain in the Well you all know!!!; )
Amazing these people didn’t build a structure around the stargate
I never asked to be born... ...
you can have back this horrible reality known as life
So gefällt Mir das! Die starken Race! An denen sollt ihr Menschen euch die Zähne ausbeissen!
Pegasus galaxy is the origin of Aquaman who just moved to the Earth with the Atlantis city and chose to call it his home.
Still a better love story than Twilight
macabre best bromance
When they met Kolya again, they should have had him somehow reunite with Todd.
Only wraith to feed on two people at once. So badass.
No he only fed on the right one, he was holding down the other. From what I understand of the wraith their right hand is the feeding arm, the left one is normal, so they only can feed on one person at a time. More than likely Todd was holding the second one down so he could feed directly afterwards.
@@aresthecrazy9335 ahhhh
@@aresthecrazy9335 was hoping he was double fisting, does make a badass scene.
Could do one of the last episode the conversation between Todd and Sheppard on the deadalus on there way to find the superhive and Todd says "why do you force me to wear this ridiculous outfit" please?
Do Wraith gift of life healing powers work the same as advanced human healing powers? I know it takes quite an effort and takes a toll on the user. But in this case it's consuming the food's life force and De aging the victim's life source. So is this damaging to Todd or it just works the opposite of life sucking. Does it take a concious effort?
Yes it's damaging to the wraith. They need a certain amount of life force in surplus to survive and give back life to another. Kinda like a battery I suppose. That's why he fed on the Genii before giving Sheppard his life force back. That and they were an immediate threat.
@@kierantaylor5715 so since he had extra surplus of life by feeding on two genii's he didn't look like he was going to pass out like jack when he healed brat'ac, in episode "lost city". I don't think jack's healing powers can make you younger though, just heals a wound.
So if Todd had thousands of surplus food he could live on forever and give enough life to a person to make them younger? I don't think that theory is true but adult wraiths were once young like ellia in episode "instinct". Bottom line, human healing powers only heals a wound and the user takes a negative toll.
Wraith powers though you can use the energy to regenerate yourself, make others younger and on top of that, if you had the surplus, it won't take a negative toll to do the latter.
So wraith can't get younger by feeding but they can age for thousands of years, what if a wraith ascended and took a younger form? They will probably live forever physically that way surely? This can surely happen whether the wraith is good or bad.
As seen on SG-1 episode "threads", Anubis ascended by tricking oma into helping him, by finding old research on ascension.
So can an advanced human heal a wraith's wound and the wraith returns the favor by giving gift of life so he won't take a toll?
@@x18mania He did fight off 3-4, if not 5, so he took the life of 3-5, so he had a rsther decent surplus, I think. So not as harmful as you think. I mean, they're enemies. Why not feed on them all? We didn't see him feeding on them all, but it makes more sense if he did.
Also, Todd is awesome.
@@karlthorsten9118 Yeah he just knocked them out, might have accidentally killed one maybe but it's likely the others survived. Nom nom.
1:15 this actress look and sound just like Jlo!
Is he like chaotic energy lolz!
Aquaman on Atlantis. So funny.
Not sure how you spell his name but Kolia is Walmart Tommy Lee Jones.
I'd have beers with Todd...
Always thought the Wraith could do with being introduced to a comb.... Or conditioner D;
Damn Ronon should’ve just let the wrath give Sheppard more life he would’ve been a teenager again🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Just came from infection and they use the same music at the end did they in this episode. And parting ways.