"The Siege: Part 3" was a critical and commercial success for the Sci-Fi Channel, achieving high Nielsen ratings during its initial run. It is often cited by fans as one of the strongest season openers in the franchise due to its mix of large-scale space battles and significant character shifts. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
: Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) and Mitch Pileggi (Colonel Steven Caldwell) join the recurring or main cast. [S2E1] The Siege: Part 3
: This episode marks the beginning of the departure arc for Rainbow Sun Francks (Aiden Ford) as a series regular. Reception and Impact "The Siege: Part 3" was a critical and
: Realizing they cannot win a direct confrontation, the team uses a Zero Point Module (ZPM) brought by the Daedalus to power the city's shield and then fakes the city's destruction by detonating a nuke above the shield while simultaneously engaging the cloak . The Wraith, believing the city destroyed, depart. Learn more : Paul McGillion (Dr
: Lieutenant Aiden Ford is found alive after falling into the ocean during a fight with a Wraith. However, he has suffered an overdose of Wraith enzyme, which grants him superhuman strength and aggression while making him unstable. Cast and Crew Director : Martin Wood Writer : Martin Gero