Let's Review Stargate SG-1 Thor's Hammer

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Sometimes Stargate SG-1 reminds us that not all gods are tyrants. After encountering advanced pacifists like the Nox, “Thor’s Hammer” introduces something different — a more hands-on potential ally in the fight against the Goa’uld. This is the episode where that idea truly takes root.

In this landmark Season 1 episode, SG-1 travels to a world protected by a mysterious device left behind by the Norse god Thor. What begins as a mission to investigate a planet greatly feared by the Goa’uld quickly becomes something larger: the first real suggestion that there may be powerful, benevolent forces in the galaxy — and that humanity might not be as alone as it fears.

In this review, we dig into why Thor’s Hammer is such a pivotal early episode for the franchise. We explore how the story expands Stargate’s mythology by ...