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[DragoonKain]

I'm in a Sci fi mood so I decided now's the time to finally jump in. People have referred to it as one of the GOAT TV shows, so it has a lot to live up to, although I'm not going in with any insane expectations, I'm just expecting it to be good.

I watched the mini series episodes and 2 episodes of season 1. So far I like it. My only complaint is some of the actors come off as really corny and I just can't buy them as their characters. The assistant to the president, I forget his name. He looks like a Supermarket cashier and Dr. Baltar. Dr. Baltar annoys the fucking shit out of me. I don't know if that's how he's written or his acting, but every seen it looks like he's trying to hold in diarrhea. There's a couple other characters I'm not buying, but I understand this isn't HBO so it's not like they have A list actors across the board to work with here.

My favorite characters so far are Starbuck and Commander Adama.

 

[haxan7]

I watched the mini series episodes and 2 episodes of season 1. So far I like it. My only complaint is some of the actors come off as really corny and I just can't buy them as their characters. The assistant to the president, I forget his name. He looks like a Supermarket cashier and Dr. Baltar. Dr. Baltar annoys the fucking shit out of me. I don't know if that's how he's written or his acting, but every seen it looks like he's trying to hold in diarrhea. There's a couple other characters I'm not buying, but I understand this isn't HBO so it's not like they have A list actors across the board to work with here.

 

[Vestal]

I'm in a Sci fi mood so I decided now's the time to finally jump in. People have referred to it as one of the GOAT TV shows, so it has a lot to live up to, although I'm not going in with any insane expectations, I'm just expecting it to be good.

I watched the mini series episodes and 2 episodes of season 1. So far I like it. My only complaint is some of the actors come off as really corny and I just can't buy them as their characters. The assistant to the president, I forget his name. He looks like a Supermarket cashier and Dr. Baltar. Dr. Baltar annoys the fucking shit out of me. I don't know if that's how he's written or his acting, but every seen it looks like he's trying to hold in diarrhea. There's a couple other characters I'm not buying, but I understand this isn't HBO so it's not like they have A list actors across the board to work with here.

My favorite characters so far are Starbuck and Commander Adama.

Umm.. This is not an HBO series original hehehe. Its a tv series from a long time ago. Not to mention that back then, SCi-FI tv series doesn't attract a lot of great actors, well except for a few specials roles.

Side note Baltar is consistently the same little shit you come to loathe at the start of the series. They do give him some range though. So after a whole season you come to accept him.. He also does inject some comic relief at times.

It truly is one of the best Sci-Fi series ever created. You get a primary conflict at the start of the series that endures every single episode till the last. Each episode felt as if there was some progress made. Not a lot of series can pull that off. Stick with it!!

 

[nush]

I'm in a Sci fi mood so I decided now's the time to finally jump in. People have referred to it as one of the GOAT TV shows, so it has a lot to live up to, although I'm not going in with any insane expectations, I'm just expecting it to be good.

I watched the mini series episodes and 2 episodes of season 1. So far I like it. My only complaint is some of the actors come off as really corny and I just can't buy them as their characters. The assistant to the president, I forget his name. He looks like a Supermarket cashier and Dr. Baltar. Dr. Baltar annoys the fucking shit out of me. I don't know if that's how he's written or his acting, but every seen it looks like he's trying to hold in diarrhea. There's a couple other characters I'm not buying, but I understand this isn't HBO so it's not like they have A list actors across the board to work with here.

My favorite characters so far are Starbuck and Commander Adama.

33 is one of the greatest episodes of all time. The mini series is exposition, character building and cliches. After that it's fine, maybe going back to back rather than with a wait between the mini series and the main series coming along has muddied your opinion.

 

[Goro Majima]

This show is fantastic and was basically the only prestige television for "nerds" until Game of Thrones came along.

 

[Tranquil]

My favorite tv show. Wish I could go back and watch it again for the first time.

 

[Gp1]

Along with the Shield, BSG has one of the best TV pilots of all times.

 

[jufonuk]

 

[Elpidio Valdés]

How dare you man! Gaius Baltar is one of the best characters ever put on the screen! If I ever have a kid I will name him after him. He spent 4 seasons banging Number 6 aka Tricia Helfer. He's my hero.

 

[BigBooper]

I liked it quite a bit until they removed it from Prime during the third season I think. I'm curious what you will think about it going into the second season and beyond. I felt cheated, then fine, then happy about the developments. Also, the cheese abides. It changes, but it was thoroughly cheesy to where I watched.

 

[Setzer]

You're in for a ride, DragoonKain , it's one of my top 5 favorite shows all-time. Season 3, episode 3 & 4 have some of the best sci-fi moments I've ever watched on TV. Would really love a 4K remaster of the complete series. Also, people will hate on how they ended the show but I liked it.

 

[bati]

Should've went with Babylon 5 or Farscape instead mate.

BSG is absolute shit after season 2.

 

[Kenpachii]

It's solid, but gets worse over time.

 

[ManaByte]

Show falls apart in Season 4 when they had to end it and didn't know how to get there.

Watch Babylon 5 in HBO Max instead.

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm in a Sci fi mood so I decided now's the time to finally jump in. People have referred to it as one of the GOAT TV shows, so it has a lot to live up to, although I'm not going in with any insane expectations, I'm just expecting it to be good.

I watched the mini series episodes and 2 episodes of season 1. So far I like it. My only complaint is some of the actors come off as really corny and I just can't buy them as their characters. The assistant to the president, I forget his name. He looks like a Supermarket cashier and Dr. Baltar. Dr. Baltar annoys the fucking shit out of me. I don't know if that's how he's written or his acting, but every seen it looks like he's trying to hold in diarrhea. There's a couple other characters I'm not buying, but I understand this isn't HBO so it's not like they have A list actors across the board to work with here.

My favorite characters so far are Starbuck and Commander Adama.

Adama delivers so hard. Stick with the show. It isn't flawless, but well worth the ride.

 

[Bladed Thesis]

Imagine watching this show and not loving Gaius Baltar.

Are you a fucking neanderthal?

 

[Pagusas]

Should've went with Babylon 5 or Farscape instead mate.

BSG is absolute shit after season 2.

except for that one moment in the early part of season 3... man that was a great moment.

 

[Illiterate Actual]

BSG is the GOAT.... And HBO squeezes out plenty of turds just sayin'.

 

[Woffls]

Awesome show - my favourite sci-fi series by far. Baltar is supposed to be a little shit, so you will have to get used to that one.

 

[Dazrael]

except for that one moment in the early part of season 3... man that was a great moment.

I'm pretty sure I know the moment you mean.

BSG was the ultimate realisation of the vision of the 70s show. It took the themes and ran with them, not being afraid to show the fallout of war that the original series skirted around. It was the show that I always wanted to be remade and they did an exceptional job. Now that's what I call a fraking show!

So say we all.

 

[quickwhips]

Really liked the show. Not a fan of the ending. Might rewatch it.

 

[Arkam]

Have fun! I watched the entire series over a span of (maybe) two weeks. What a ride! My only complaint was the "loop" it got into near the later seasons. Could tell they were just doing another lap each time it got renewed . (Like HIMYM)

 

[ipukespiders]

Any time anyone creates a thread about a show or movie they should let us know where they are streaming it (assuming not a physical version).

 

[Punished Miku]

Any time anyone creates a thread about a show or movie they should let us know where they are streaming it (assuming not a physical version).

I got the full series on blu-ray for very cheap.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

One of the best shows ever. Maybe the best.

 

[DragoonKain]

Any time anyone creates a thread about a show or movie they should let us know where they are streaming it (assuming not a physical version).

Bought the box set on amazon.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Gaius is awesome in my opinion. He has a great arc.

 

[DESTROYA]

I've only watched the early 80's version on late night reruns back in the day.
All I remember is silver armored dudes ( cyclones ? ) but not much else.

 

[nush]

I've only watched the early 80's version on late night reruns back in the day.
All I remember is silver armored dudes ( cyclones ? ) but not much else.

It's like that but a million times better.

 

[SlimySnake]

You learn to like him tbh. I disliked him because he's a peace of shit but he's such a loser It kinda makes him more sympathetic.

The show is fucking excellent for the first two seasons. GOAT moments like GOT sprinkled throughout its runtime. They fucked up season 4 but can't blame them because the damn writers strike killed all the momentum. I wouldn't be surprised if they lost a bunch of writers after they came back. It doesn't finish strong.

It's definitely a cheap looking show. But they still pulled off some epic battles.

 

[finowns]

This is making me want to go watch it again.

 

[DragoonKain]

I'm not sure if this is just the blu ray or if they did this when the show aired live too, but what's up with the little preview montages before the episodes start? They're full of spoilers. Absolutely fucking pointless and I have to fast forward past them to avoid seeing spoilers. Makes no damn sense at all.

 

[The Hamburglar]

I stopped watching during or after season 4. The show was just going wired stupid places and it was definitely the definition of making shit up on an episode by episode bases. I wish I finished it though just to see how it ended.

 

[Dazrael]

I'm not sure if this is just the blu ray or if they did this when the show aired live too, but what's up with the little preview montages before the episodes start? They're full of spoilers. Absolutely fucking pointless and I have to fast forward past them to avoid seeing spoilers. Makes no damn sense at all.

Hah I feel your pain. It was shown that way when it aired too and I used to avert my eyes when that bit was on.

 

[Makoto-Yuki]

 

[Drew1440]

Was the spinoff Caprica worth watching?

 

[TaylorSwiftFan]

Enjoy it while it's still good. I forgot exactly which season it turns to shit.

 

[nush]

Was the spinoff Caprica worth watching?

No. I couldn't even finish watching the whole series.

 

[Ionian]

I tried after someone hounded me to watch it, think I got 3 seasons in before giving up. Just wasn't for me, found it boring.

 

[Hnjohngalt]

BSG just dragged on a too long. I appreciate how it ended. But the last season dragged.
I just started Babylon 5 since its on HBO/Max. Made it to season 4 in 2 weeks of watching. I really like the show. Much cheesier than BSG, yet it is very entertaining. Reminds me of Starcraft story wise.

 

[DragoonKain]

Baltar is starting to get better. I've accepted that some of the acting and actors are going to be cheesy in comparison to say HBO, AMC shows. That episode where Baltar's cylon chick appears on the Galactica with the video of him and then disappears was a fun episode. Still like Starbuck and Adama the best.

 

[Dazrael]

The characters do grow on you. I hated Tigh at the beginning but he became one of the best characters as time went on.

 

[Irobot82]

The characters do grow on you. I hated Tigh at the beginning but he became one of the best characters as time went on.

Well there's reasons.

 

[eot]

Baltar is starting to get better. I've accepted that some of the acting and actors are going to be cheesy in comparison to say HBO, AMC shows. That episode where Baltar's cylon chick appears on the Galactica with the video of him and then disappears was a fun episode. Still like Starbuck and Adama the best.

Baltar is a completely absurd character but he adds a lot to the show, it wouldn't be the same without him. Also took me a bit to warm up to him.

 

[dorkimoe]

Any time anyone creates a thread about a show or movie they should let us know where they are streaming it (assuming not a physical version).

There is an app called JustWatch. Type a show in, tells you every platform it's on

 

[fatmarco]

No. I couldn't even finish watching the whole series.

The first half of Caprica is weak, however the second half turns the show around and finale is great. Just a shame that a lot of the Cgi is a bit overly ambitious on its budget, although some shots look gorgeous still.

 

[Shubh_C63]

I was completely sucked in that show when I watched it years ago. It does gets boring in the middle of half an arc but damn that shows highs are really high. And they balance hard science really well.

Looking forward to OPs review really.

 

[Pallas]

Been kind of interested in that show, how does it compare to Star Trek(TNG, DS9, VOYAGER)?

 

[eot]

Been kind of interested in that show, how does it compare to Star Trek(TNG, DS9, VOYAGER)?

It's a completely different style of sci-fi, and it has a continuous story instead of stand-alone episodes, unlike most of Star Trek. In terms of atmosphere it's also very different, while it's not gory and "adult" in the HBO way, a lot of people die and some pretty bad stuff happens. It's a show about survival. Quality wise, it's easily one of the top sci-fi shows ever, even with its flaws.

If you want something more like Star Trek, check out Babylon 5, which is more of a slow burn than BSG, but very rewarding in the end. It's Star Trek without the idealism.

 

[Burger]

Like most sci-fi shows it descended into trite melodrama before long.