John Smith
9/10The only problem this show ever had was that it ended. It's some of the best space-based sci-fi shows that has ever existed.
Reviewed on October 13, 2018

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When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
Battlestar Galactica (2004) is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series that premiered on October 18, 2004, spanning 4 seasons and 73 episodes. It stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber and Katee Sackhoff. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,843 ratings.
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Executive produced by Toni Graphia, Ronald D. Moore and David Eick.
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 1,843 ratings.
The only problem this show ever had was that it ended. It's some of the best space-based sci-fi shows that has ever existed.
Reviewed on October 13, 2018
Probably my all time favourite Sci-fi show and right up there with Breaking Bad and Sons of Anarchy with my top 3 of all time. The show is just perfect, the casting is realistic, the story-lines are immense with some great exciting moments. It is full on thoughtful science fiction with enough "Pew Pew" moments to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. The progression of the show and its characters over all the…
Reviewed on April 3, 2020
I can understand the initial backlash against Starbuck, it seemed like an unneeded change in a reboot that might be full of unneeded changes that could take away from the original in the same way that "V" would. Only the reboot turned out to be legendary and though I feel appropriately dirty saying it--for love of 1978--but 2004 Starbuck turned out to be so much better than the clean ladies man. She was tough and…
Reviewed on January 13, 2023
This would have been a far better show if I didn't have the original Battlestar Galactica movie in the back of my mind telling me there was so much wrong with this new telling. It's a great show. It looks fantastic. The characters are excellent. The intrigue and betrayal are gripping. But for me, there were just too many comparisons to what was being done differently this time around. So basically, the show is…
Reviewed on May 27, 2023
Battlestar Galactica (2004) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
Battlestar Galactica has 4 seasons and 73 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 18, 2004.
No. Battlestar Galactica is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 20, 2009.
Battlestar Galactica (2004) stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff and James Callis. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Battlestar Galactica (2004) is rated 8.2 out of 10 from 1,843 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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