Is that new Battlestar Galactica show worth watching?

[WilliamPitt]

Seems like most of the SciFi Channel's original stuff is crap of the purest ray serene. 'Attack of the Swarming Rubber Fake-Ass Space Spiders' etc. But I'm a big fan of Edward James Olmos (Mr. Justice Mendoza), and seeing him in the cast made me wonder. Is it any good?

[Swede]

1. I would say it's the BEST show on tv right now.

I cannot think of another I like better.

[WilliamPitt]

2. Really?

What's your second-favorite show?

[Swede]

9. Law and Order and third would be Scrubs.

BSG has a very complex storyline, rich characters, both good and bad. You will have to catch it from the beginning to get the gist of the story. I remember the feeling of dread,knowing something bad was going to happen.

[Cannikin]

21. Excellent sci fi. Currently my favorite show.

[Ladyhawk]

30. Damn, I miss TV. n/t

[ProgressiveConn]

3. Yes very.

The season is over though. Scifi Friday is one of the better blocs of programming on TV. SG-1, Atlantis, Battlestar Galactica. These are first rate television programs not made for TV movies with no budgets. =)

[Wheaty]

4. Co Produced with the BBC

It is co produced with the BBC. Nice size budget so no Swarming Rubber Fake-Ass Space Spiders and great acting and story line. Best SciFi on today

[VelmaD]

5. Admit it, Will...

you're pining for the version from when we were kids. :P

[WilliamPitt]

8. Kinda

If they remake Buck Rogers, however, I'm going to freak out.

"Bee-dee-bee-dee-bee-dee, Hey Buck!"

[VelmaD]

11. I am the BEST dughter EVER...

'cause I bought my momma the entire Buck Rogers series on dvd last christmas. :)

I have to say, nearly every guy our age I know says that Erin Grey helped jump-start them into puberty. But it was an equal opportunity show - there were lots of guys in tight pants too. :)

P.S. You're a geek. But that's ok 'cause I am too. Somewhere in my momma's attic I probably still have old Battlestar Galactica action figures.

[Cush]

27. don't forget the Hawk dude!

[Telly Savalas]

31. Hawk dude-Feingold '08!

[hyphenate]

15. "when we were kids"?????????

Geez--you make me feel SO GD OLD..........

[VelmaD]

19. You're only as old as you act

Which means Will and I both probably haven't "aged" much since the original Battlestar Galactica was one. ;)

[hyphenate]

29. My body parts don't agree

with that, though. They're telling me I'm even older than I am. It sucks, but it's life. :grr:

[Deja Q]

6. It's full of good special effects but cardboard mannequins as characters.

It's up to you. Some like it, I could care less either way.

I'd rather see sci-fi air the new "Dr Who", but they think what they have is good enough. Whatever.

[Worst Username Ever]

7. Holy cow, Will.

Jesus, yes. But it sucks if you have missed the other episodes. If you rent the pilot miniseries from last year (you can do so at netflix, but I bet other rental stores have it) and watch that (I think it is 4 1-hour episodes), you will be hooked. It is outstanding.

[Dead_Parrot]

10. IMHO...

Utter crap. Get the original on DVD if you need a fix...

Amazon

Blonde Cylon? Gimme a break...

[Swede]

12. The new BSG is brilliant.

It will be a classic.

[Deja Q]

18. The new miniseries is better than old-sk00l pilot. Yet the opposite is

true for the actual tv series! The old one is better, makes better use of the charcaters and does a better job of mixing up future lingo with modern day vernacular (the new one just spits it out and it's aggrevating.)

Never mind the new Starbuck, who is an utter JOKE.

A pity; the new miniseries kicked arse compared to the 1978 movie that felt rather more like a tv pilot plus first week's episode melded.

[crispini]

13. Yep, it's muy bueno.

Very, very entertaining. Interesting storylines, interesting people, great FX and stuff like that.

[hyphenate]

14. I haven't really watched it

But some of the situations and casting have kinda negated it for me, so I can't really tell you. It's miles and miles away from the original series, I can say that much. Personally, I'd rather watch the two Stargates. I think it's pretty much up to the individual to make the decision on whether they like it or not.

In some ways, I think right now is kind of slowing down in original concepts, and a lot more of those fricking reality shows are making TV very difficult to watch. At first they were fun, but now they're just plain anti-climactic and ridiculous.

[MissB]

16. Big ole' duh

Have you not been reading the BSG threads here in the Lounge?

Best thing to come along in a long long time on SciFi.

[Orsino]

17. It's good.

I almost didn't tune in at all, but I caught the two-parter finale. This show is nothing like the original, and that's a very good thing, IMO.

[tigerbeat]

20. absolutely brilliant show....

...they're rerunning the series starting tonight. i'd totally get the miniseries first though. it's one of the few series where missing an ep really does leave you a bit in the dark.

great cast. GREAT writing. great special effects. best show on TV.

and starbuck is HOT.

[Dookus]

22. my bf loves it

It looks pretty good to me, but I'm not into that kind of show. But it does seem well-done and well-scripted.

[Pithlet]

23. Definitely

This is not the typical SciFi Channel fare of late. It is awesome. The season finale blew me away. If this show weren't based on a cheesy 70s show, I think it would be getting tons more viewership. I know I thought "They're redoing THAT show?" But, aside from the name and the basic premise, there are few similarities between the two.

[MrScorpio]

24. Best Sci Fi Show on television... BAR NONE!

Excellent character developement, plot twists and special effects.

Definitely for adults

[Technowitch]

Re the 'definitely for adults'

I have to agree there.

Particularly the one scene where Starbuck walked in on Baltar, while he was um, being indiscrete with his imaginary girlfriend...

:D

[Technowitch]

25. Extremely

It's literally the best SF I've ever seen on TV.

The long-term plot line is compelling. The characters are flawed, but believable. Taken as a whole, it's dark, yet hopeful.

Well worth the time.

[unsavedtrash]

26. no

[Bok_Tukalo]

28. Best show on television

Although that's a bit like saying you are the tallest midget.

[Mike Niendorff]

32. Surprisingly good, actually.

But I still miss Farscape ;)


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