Battlestar Galactica (SciFi). Post-apocalyptic drama that works brilliantly on so many levels I can't keep track of them all. I remind readers that all 23 episodes of the regular series aired in 2005, from 33 and Water all the way to Pegasus. The endlessly mysterious Cylons - with their strange monotheistic religion, their bizarre reproductive agenda, their fearlessness, their invulnerability, their unpredictability make for some of the most fascinating and complex villains ever engineered for any filmed entertainment, big-screen or small. Chief Tyrol and Sharon Boomer Valerii coming to terms with Sharons sleeper status made for one of the years most intriguing storylines. Introducing a second Sharon on Caprica was the definition of inspired. The evolving relationship shared by Bill Adama and Laura Roslin, the almost-retired military man and the schoolteacher suddenly charged with preserving whats left of the human race, is world-class. Saul Tighs wife is hilarious. Weve seen the first two episodes of 2006 (SciFi resumes colorcasting the series this Friday) and can tell you that there are a lot more surprises to come. Series mastermind Ron Moore, who served as a key player on Deep Space Nine, co-wrote Star Trek: First Contact and oversaw the first season of Carnivale, cements with this series his status as Grand Master Storyteller.
