Stargate SG-1

Plans to mine a planet populated by Coast Salish Indians are foiled by mysterious spirits. The sci‑fi drama, starring Richard Dean Anderson, depicts the struggle as corporate extraction attempts meet the spiritual guardians of the native community on the distant world.

Spirits is a television programme classified as an episode‑length sci‑fi drama. It falls within the broader genre of speculative fiction and presents its story in a format typical of a single instalment rather than a multi‑part series. The title suggests a focus on the supernatural, aligning with the show’s overall tone. The narrative centres on a corporate scheme to extract resources from a planet whose sole inhabitants are the Coast Salish Indians. As the mining operation gets underway, the plan is abruptly disrupted by the appearance of enigmatic spirits. These otherworldly forces intervene, preventing the exploitation of the planet and its native population. The episode features Richard Dean Anderson in a leading role, anchoring the drama with his performance. As a sci‑fi drama, the story blends futuristic industrial ambitions with traditional cultural elements, using the mysterious spirits as a catalyst that halts the colonising effort. The juxtaposition of modern technology against indigenous presence and supernatural interference forms the core of the episode’s conflict.