Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)

When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protects a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony of Earth.

Stars:

Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber

Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 24 wins & 59 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Edward James Olmos	...	Admiral William Adama (73 episodes, 2004-2009)
Mary McDonnell	...	President Laura Roslin (73 episodes, 2004-2009)
Jamie Bamber	...	Cpt. Lee 'Apollo' Adama (73 episodes, 2004-2009)
James Callis	...	Dr. Gaius Baltar (73 episodes, 2004-2009)
Tricia Helfer	...	Number Six (73 episodes, 2004-2009)
Grace Park	...	Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii (73 episodes, 2004-2009)
Katee Sackhoff	...	Captain Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace (71 episodes, 2004-2009)
Michael Hogan	...	Colonel Saul Tigh (69 episodes, 2004-2009)
Aaron Douglas	...	Chief Galen Tyrol (66 episodes, 2004-2009)
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon (64 episodes, 2004-2009)
Alessandro Juliani	...	Lt. Felix Gaeta (59 episodes, 2004-2009)
Kandyse McClure	...	Officer Anastasia Dualla (54 episodes, 2004-2009)
Donnelly Rhodes	...	Dr. Cottle (36 episodes, 2004-2009)
Nicki Clyne	...	Crewman Specialist Cally Henderson (36 episodes, 2004-2008)
Bodie Olmos	...	Lt. Brendan 'Hot Dog' Constanza (36 episodes, 2004-2009)
Michael Trucco	...	Samuel Anders (35 episodes, 2005-2009)
Leah Cairns	...	Racetrack (33 episodes, 2005-2009)
Rekha Sharma	...	Tory Foster (31 episodes, 2006-2009)

Storyline

The second war against the Cylons is over and The Twelve Colonies have been destroyed. Now Commander Adama of the Battlestar Galatica and President Laura Roslin lead a ragtag fleet of refugees in a supposed search for the fabled lost thirteenth colony, Earth. However, the dangers they face are many which compound an already difficult situation. In addition to the Cylons hunting and attacking the fleet in space, their infiltrator units carry out a more subtle plot even as their former unwitting pawn, Gaius Baltar, helps in the hunt for them while hiding both his own guilt and the strange presence that haunts his every thought. If that wasn't enough, the fleet also faces internal political conflict in which the rabble-rousing figure, Tom Zarek, is merely the loudest dissenting voice. In the midst of these trials however, clues begin to appear that suggest that Adama's simple bluff about Earth may be more truthful than anyone could have guessed.

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Plot Keywords:

Cylon | Refugee | Civilian Fleet | Guilt | Pursuit | 

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Taglines:

Destiny is not what it seems.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Sci-Fi Channel

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

BSG

Filming Locations:

British Columbia Railway, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), David Eick Productions, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (73 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The phrase "By Your Command" has only been said twice by the Cylons: at the end of the mini-series, uttered by the "skinjob" Cylons and in Battlestar Galactica: Razor, by Cylons from the original Cylon war. The latter appear in the same design as the Cylons of the original television series.

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Goofs

The colony called Sagittarion in the miniseries is called Sagittaron throughout the series.

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Quotes

Chief Petty Officer Tyrol: [Socinus has been mortally injured and Tyrol has to euthanize him with an overdose of morphine] Hey, buddy. It's the Chief. How you doing?
Crewman Specialist Socinus: [wheezing] What's going on Chief?
Chief Petty Officer Tyrol: Oh, you know... listening to the birds. I uh... I got a little something for the pain...
[injects Socinus with the morphine overdose]
Chief Petty Officer Tyrol: Good news, buddy. They got a rescue party here. Raptor's just landed. We're going to put you on it and take you back to Galactica, okay?
Crewman Specialist Socinus: We're going home?
Chief Petty Officer Tyrol: Yeah. Going home.
[...]

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Crazy Credits

The second half of the opening credits for the first season is a montage of quick teaser clips from the current week's episode. Ron D. Moore said he took the idea from "Space: 1999". This was removed at the beginning of the second season, but later reinstated.

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Connections

Followed by Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome (2012)

User Reviews

Some of the best TV ever

I was a fan of the original and a fan of science fiction, but more so I am a fan of great cinematic television. This show went beyond my wildest dreams. Some people have a hard time with certain dramatic and artistic choices made by the producers, but to me those choices only make the show stronger and gutsier. The new Battlestar Galactica concentrates on characters, drama, and the human condition and shies away from the fantasy, serial elements of the original and others of the genre. A first rate cast with real acting chops help ground the story and characters in a universe where the audience cares what happens to them. This is the antithesis of the original that relied on caricature villains and cartoon story lines. The new show tackles real life issues about human rights, religion, and the moral ambiguity of war. It's no wonder Battlestar Galactica has garnered glowing reviews from Time Magazine, Rolling Stone, TV Guide, and the American Film Institute.