Battlestar Galactica, perhaps the greatest television sci-fi drama
One of the television greatest sci-fi dramas returned to Sky One on January 9th. Battlestar Galactica has been praised for its engrossing story line, dynamic characters and the kind of production associated with big budget sci-fi yarns. Fans of the show also enjoy the mystery and suspense however it does sort out its unanswered questions regularly unlike some TV shows (I’m looking at you, LOST).
Series 3 continues four months after the events of series 2. The last remnants of humanity have settled on New Caprica only to be discovered by the Cylons, a robotic race built by humanity. The Cylons come in two forms, metal robotic looking and human looking members of the elite and they seek to eradicate the unworthy humans unless they worship their “one true God” (as opposed to the dozen or so that humanity worships) .
With the remaining military force of the Humans jetting away at the Cylons arrival, the struggling humans create a resistance movement that draws parallels on modern day conflicts.
The third series promises to provide the same drama and conflict that is associated with the previous series. What is notable is that much of the conflict lies within personal relationships and not in the perfectly constructed space battles that are interwoven through the storyline.
Most of the main characters enjoy a revamping as they become grittier under the strain of the occupation. The once unsure alcoholic Colonel Tigh becomes a badass resistance leader complete with eye patch and delivers many of the series’ most memorable performances.
Battlestar Galactica has won many awards and has been praised by countless publications such as RollingStone and Time which labelled it Best TV Show of 2005 (beating the likes of The Office and Prison Break). It is sure to impress even those with a phobia of the sci-fi genre.
Reference for this posting: http://www.time.com
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