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Battlestar Galactica

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  • 20032003
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  • 3h 3m
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Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol by the Cylons, a rag-tag fugitive fleet of the last remnants of mankind flees the pursuing Cylons while simultaneously searching for... Read allFollowing the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol by the Cylons, a rag-tag fugitive fleet of the last remnants of mankind flees the pursuing Cylons while simultaneously searching for their true home: Earth.Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol by the Cylons, a rag-tag fugitive fleet of the last remnants of mankind flees the pursuing Cylons while simultaneously searching for their true home: Earth.
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  • Stars
    • Edward James Olmos
    • Mary McDonnell
    • Katee Sackhoff
  • Stars
    • Edward James Olmos
    • Mary McDonnell
    • Katee Sackhoff
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    • 462User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #176
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys

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    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Commander Adama
    Mary McDonnell
    Mary McDonnell
    • President Laura Roslin
    Katee Sackhoff
    Katee Sackhoff
    • Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace
    Jamie Bamber
    Jamie Bamber
    • Lee 'Apollo' Adama
    James Callis
    James Callis
    • Gaius Baltar
    Tricia Helfer
    Tricia Helfer
    • Number Six
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Leoben Conoy
    Grace Park
    Grace Park
    • Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii
    Michael Hogan
    Michael Hogan
    • Col. Tigh
    Matthew Bennett
    Matthew Bennett
    • Doral
    Paul Campbell
    Paul Campbell
    • Billy
    Aaron Douglas
    Aaron Douglas
    • Crew Chief Tyrol
    Barclay Hope
    Barclay Hope
    • Transport Pilot
    Lorena Gale
    Lorena Gale
    • Elosha
    Kandyse McClure
    Kandyse McClure
    • Dualla
    Connor Widdows
    Connor Widdows
    • Boxey
    John Mann
    John Mann
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    • Trivia
      Commander Adama's final speech to his crew (including his repeated use of the phrase "So say we all!" to rally them to action) was largely improvised by Edward James Olmos.
    • Goofs
      When the Galactica is preparing to do its first FTL jump, the hangers are retracted into the ship. As the ship is jumping, however, the hangers are fully extended again.
    • Quotes

      [his decommissioning speech]

      Adama: The Cylon War is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The cost of wearing the uniform can be high, but...

      [very long pause]

      Adama: sometimes it's too high. You know, when we fought the Cylons, we did it to save ourselves from extinction. But we never answered the question "Why?" Why are we as a people worth saving? We still commit murder because of greed and spite, jealousy, and we still visit all of our sins upon our children. We refuse to accept the responsibility for anything that we've done, like we did with the Cylons. We decided to play God, create life. And when that life turned against us, we comforted ourselves in the knowledge that it really wasn't our fault, not really. You cannot play God then wash your hands of the things that you've created. Sooner or later, the day comes when you can't hide from the things that you've done anymore.

    • Crazy credits
      The stop-motion/cut-out animation R&D TV logo has Ronald D. Moore and David Eick taking turns to kill each other every week, with one partner making a proposal in gibberish and the other attacking him using items from a gorilla to a lance.
    • Connections
      Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Countdown: Part 2 (2009)

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    TV doesn't get better than this
    To think that I heard of a remake of BSG and thought 'pfft, probably rubbish'. Dear God I was wrong. This is possibly the best example of television I've ever seen. The sheer cold, clinical, detached storytelling style makes for an enrapturing viewing. The miniseries is what, 3 hours long?, and I didn't flinch once when I first viewed it.

    The characters were wonderous, especially I found Colonel Tigh to be a terrific re-imagining of the previous incarnation. Commander Adama and Captain Adama had an almost painful on screen chemistry. Oh, and Mary McDonnel? Inspired choice.

    The thing that I truly love, however, is that there is very little noise. No massive explosions. No screaming and shouting. Everything is detached, everything is calm, in a slightly sick way. Only one word can truly sum up this miniseries and what follows.

    *quiet*.
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    FAQ5

    • Is this a remake of the 1978 television show?
    • What is a "Battlestar"?
    • What are "Cylons"?

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2003 (United States)
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Sci-Fi Channel
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • R&D TV
      • Sky TV
      • USA Cable Entertainment
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    • 3 hours 3 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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