I enjoy the Stargate franchise, though SG-1 more than Atlantis generally, and pre-sci fi channel syndicated SG-1 more than later sci-fi seasons. The sci fi channel has an editorial and political spin they sometimes put on their shows. And they have an aggressive management that may interfere with productions, at least they did a few years ago when I had some inside info.
How can you not like a show starring MacGuyver. There was an Atlantis episode that last season where they were traveling through dimensions and came across a nasty borg-like villain. They were creepy and I thought they wanted to do more with them.
I will give Universe a try. I hope it is good.