[s1e20] The Siege: Part 2 May 2026

This friction is worsened when the high-tech defenses fail. The Wraith cleverly use asteroids to trigger the nuclear mines at a distance, rendering them useless and blinding the city's sensors with radiation. Desperate Alliances and Sacrifices

"The Siege: Part 2" perfectly encapsulates the high stakes of Atlantis , leaving viewers wondering if the expedition's survival was even possible. [S1E20] The Siege: Part 2

The first season finale of Stargate Atlantis , " The Siege: Part 2 ", remains one of the most intense hours in the franchise's history. Just as the expedition prepares for their darkest hour —arming a self-destruct virus and preparing for a total evacuation—a literal light appears at the end of the tunnel: the Stargate activates with an incoming IDC from Earth. The Arrival of the Cavalry This friction is worsened when the high-tech defenses fail