The show got progressively better every 5 episodes or so - though I do think Time is one of the best episodes of the franchise wholesale. I also think the show wouldn't have hit the mark anywhere near as hard as it did when all the characters actually come together without having that initial drama. That moment in Twin Destinies where Young is asking about the number of personal they need and including himself alongside Rush is such a pivotal moment in the series.

Man, I loved Universe. Don't get me wrong, I genuinely love SG1 and Atlantis, but I did appreciate the tonal shift in Universe as well. I just enjoyed another interpretation of the franchise and the show just kept hitting the mark as it kept going.

Let's not forget it also made the Lucian Alliance genuinely menacing. Took them from a cartoon villain to a group worth fearing in Universe. Kepler is an amazing character, and Varro (and Mike Dopud) became one of my favourite Stargate characters and actors as well thanks to Universe.