Battlestar Galactica...?

POSTED BY: Persephone736
UPDATED: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 13:05
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PERSEPHONE736

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:02 AM

I'm thinking about renting season one of Battlestar Galactica off of Netflix but don't really know much about it. For those who have seen it, what do you think? Is it worth my time? I'm in need of a new scifi series to get hooked on so let me know. Sorry if this has already been asked, but I'm lazy and don't feel like looking around:) I'd appreciate your opinions!

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GUENEVER

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:10 AM

I borrowed it from a friend. Really liking it so far; better then Star Trek, not as good as Firefly.

EMBERS

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:12 AM

don't rent the 1970s one...
you want this current (new) version

it isn't as funny or as involving as Firefly,
but it is a huge space opera with the drama and character development
(some really amazing characters)

I think you'll like it

PERSEPHONE736

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:18 AM

thanks!

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RAVENHAIR

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:31 AM

I just started watching it on my brother's recommendation. Start with the Miniseries. The first episode after the miniseries is "33" (just watched it last night - tension filled, really enjoyed it) but the disc numbers are confusing (if you are getting it from Netflix). I got Season 1, Disc 1 and I think it's labelled Disc 2 - season 1 disc 1 content. Confusing to say the least.

Enjoy!

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PROSERPINE

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:42 AM

I'm about to watch some season two (of the latest version) with my friends right now! We started with the miniseries at the very beginning of the semester and have been obsessed ever since. Even my friends who aren't really into scifi like it. Also, it gets better the more you watch. I definitely recommend it!

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CHINDI

Sunday, May 7, 2006 3:20 AM

I like it. It is dark, and there is a sense of hopelessness to it, and hope too. But I like it.

The original was campy this one is dead on serious.

Not as good as Firefly, but an ok substitute.

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ECGORDON

Sunday, May 7, 2006 3:34 AM

The marketing for the dvds has been confusing to say the least. The miniseries was released first on its own, then Best Buy offered an exclusive on the first season (13 episodes), but which did not include the miniseries. Then a later issue of the first season included the miniseries. Then the 2.0 release had just the first ten episodes of season two, with the second half of the season not released yet.

Whatever you do, watch the miniseries first, and be sure to watch the screen carefully early in the first part, as Mary McDonnell is in the doctor's office getting test results. You will see a familiar vehicle fly overhead.

I was never a fan of the original series, and have had arguments with people who were who feel this new version is almost as bad as what Lucas did with the Star Wars prequels. Personally, I think the new show is very good. Again, not as good as Firefly, but then again, what is?

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KEYOKE

Sunday, May 7, 2006 12:40 PM

Battlestar is amazing, my favourite sci-fi after Firefly. Its easily as well written as Firefly at times, and it just looks great. Never a dull moment and you do get very attatched to the characters.

If your expecting something like the originals though, you'll be dissapointed. Its very much more militaristic. Still. I enjoyed it loads.

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TAYEATRA

Sunday, May 7, 2006 12:53 PM

I did enjoy it but it wasn't something I could continually watch like Firefly. You definitely must watch the mini-series first it's basically just a film that leads up to the first episode. You'll spend the first five minutes thinking...'What the hell am I watching', but it gets better.
I like the premise with lots of characters and several story-arcs that tie together. Not sure I'd buy it but I suppose you might have more money than this poor student!

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