I live among a ton of comic and con inspired folks. So through out the years I use to hear them, and family talk about BSG. It took me years to give it a chance but when I did I was so blown away!!! The story is magnificent and the characters you grow to love, and the music itself is amazing!! I am so hoping for a reboot on the series one day!!The show is so addicting!! Me and my roommates (most already seen it) started the series up around 10pm and binge watched it till 2am and did this for weeks. Yeah we were all tired the next day at work, but you just can't wait to see what the next episode offers. I don't think I have meet anyone to date that has anything bad to say about the show.

The remake of Battlestar Galactica is a much deeper and more thoughtful show than the original show from the 70s. Edward Olmos is a huge presence, clearly in command in every scene. The cast is diverse and gels well together. There are multiple subplots that ask questions about love, trust, duty, and the nature of humanity.

Battlestar GalacticaI recently revisited Battlestar Galactica when it became available on Amazon Prime. A show from the early 2000's which ran for four seasons and spawned several offshoot TV movies. A reboot of the late 70's show of the same name. The reboot or reimagining to be more precise is a fantastic Science fiction series unlike the original which seemed more like a Star Wars rip-off designed to do no more than cash in on the success of George Lucas's space opera. Lucas himself even tried to sue the creators of the original as he accused them of this.A group of survivors span across the galaxy in search of the fabled 13th colony known as Earth. Caprica their home planet is destroyed by a race known as the Cylons. Machines created by mankind that have evolved into synthetic humanoids.The great thing about the reimagining of the show is that they've taken the history of the original and developed it much much further. Just like the Cylons themselves this show has evolved into something much more superior to its own origins. For a Science fiction TV show coming from the early 2000's the special effects are as good as they can be. The visuals do progress with each season but they pale in comparison to the quality of modern shows like GOT or any of the new Star-trek spin offs. However this can be forgiven as the creators vision for this show is something to be commended. Sound design in particular is excellent. Space battles have a muted tone. There are no loud explosions or sounds of thrusters. Little details like this give Battlestar Galactica a unique originality Camera work is also refreshing. Unsteady shots zoom in and out of focus but they never become nauseating. Set design is superb. Everything has a grimy worn sheen to it. Much as it did in Ridley Scott's Alien. The evolution of the robotic Cylons and their crafts known as Raiders look top notch. The Vipers from the original show make a return. Ok they may not be as iconic as the X Wing fighters from Star Wars but you can't help but get nostalgic when seeing the vipers execute the perfect space battle. The entire production has a level of love and affection and it is obvious that the creators wanted to try and do something fresh. This is no Star Wars rip-off. In fact The Last Jedi Director Rian Johnson has admitted that he took inspiration for his movie from this TV show. Funny how things turn around?Battlestar Galactica is also a fine looking show. Despite some effects being constrained by budget and the technology of the time it was made. This show looks wonderful in 1080p. Colours pop with over-saturation. Contrast blisters from the screen. I recommend that you don't watch this show with your modern day TV screen set to dynamic picture mode. Not unless you want to incinerate your own corneas!Performances by everyone are committed. Edward James Olmos in particular as Admiral Adama. He is every bit the hero and leader you would want in the crisis the human race finds themselves in. Katee Sackoff's new take on the role of ace pilot Starbuck is a fine addition and she is much more bad ass than the original interpretation of the character. James Callis puts a spin on the role of Gaius Baltar. In the 70's show Baltar was the leader of the Cylons. Here he is more of their puppet. In every scene he seems to excrete tears at an alarming rate. The man must have lost half his body weight in tears when filming this show. Other stand outs are Michael Hogan has Colonel Saul. A hard edged yet confused and conflicted character who loses his way a few times throughout the shows four season run. The beautiful Tricia Helfer steals many of the scenes she's in as Cylon number six. Even Xena the warrior princess (Lucy Lawless) shows up as yet another one of the Cylons dead set on ending the human race. I could go on listing everyone involved but all performances are great if sometimes tarnished by clunky dialogue. A good example being is the use of a modified version of the F word. This made up word, a replacement for the real expletive is jarring when used and detracts any realism from the drama on screen. It reminds me of when UK TV channels used to poorly dub movies to remove foul language so that they could show them before the watershed. I'm nitpicking now. Battlestar Galactica is somewhat of a cult show. Looking back I believe that it was better than the credit it was given when first aired. A show with a surprising amount of depth and one well worth checking out.

This is a struggle. The acting is so bad. Why can't i hear the dialogue? speak up! Tricia Helfer is sexy? Her implants are too big and too fake. Yeah it's mean but still true. Grace Park - Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valeri needs acting lessons. Wowza she is bad. Edward James Olmos stop mumbling this isn't Miami Vice. Lee 'Apollo' Adama is a whining cry baby. Needs to be smacked! The CGI was second rate at best. A disappointment.