Search - Battlestar Galactica (2004/ Universal): The Complete Series (Blu-ray) on Blu-ray

Samuel K. (Solvanda)
Reviewed on 11/25/2018...

This is the defining television show of a generation. Considered the gold standard for science fiction and probably the darkest Scifi opera America has ever produced. Aired on the Syfy Channel 2003-2010. You'll see many reflections of human history here, both ancient and recent parallels. It bears only a tenuous bond with the show from the 70's. This is a completely different beast. And it is the type of show which completely transcends it's subject matter. So if you hate Scifi, give it a try.

The first couple seasons are rock solid white knuckle ride. I remember some of these episodes almost giving me panic attacks. Could hardly wait a week to see each one. Seasons three and four are still mostly good. There are some amazing revelations along the way. I think the writers were getting a little bored or worn down. In the end, some plot threads are left unresolved. Well worth the ride though.

There is a prequel show "Caprica" which I would recommend watching before this series (even though it aired after) and then another prequel movie "Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome" which portrays Commander William Adama's time in the first Cylon war. This packaging has cardboard sleeves, which can really scratch up Dvds. I recommend the Blu-ray version, as those are rather scratch resistant.