[WGH]

Battlestar Galactica still stands as one of the best space operas ever made. Not to be confused with the original 1970's Battlestar Galactica, this version is a gritty, deadly serious long running battle for the survival of the human species as we battle the Cylons.

The stellar cast includes Edward James Olmos as Commander William Adama, Mary McDonnell as Laura Roslin the President after the destruction of the Twelve Colonies and Katee Sackhoff as Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace

The 3 hour "Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries" sets the scene and starts the drama with a tragedy. The miniseries aired originally on Sci Fi in the United States starting on December 8, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Season 1 ratchets up the tension and drama with the first episode "33" because the remaining ships must execute a faster-than-light (FTL) jump every 33 minutes to escape the Cylons, who consistently arrive at the new jump coordinates approximately 33 minutes later. After over 130 hours and 237 jumps, the fleet's crew and passengers, particularly those aboard Galactica, have been operating without sleep while facing the strain of nearly constant military action. "33" won the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form. Both series creator Ronald D. Moore and star Jamie Bamber (Lee Adama) claim "33" as their favorite episode. Bamber described it as "...the perfect episode of Battlestar Galactica."

Battlestar Galactica can also be watched as a cautionary tale as A.I. gets closer to consciousness.

Battlestar Galactica started streaming on Paramount+ on May 1st.

[Letitroll98]

My favorite TV space opera before The Expanse came out.  The last time it was rebroadcast the beginning wasn't included which detracted from the series.  Although I know the story, I like watching the whole experience. 

[Rocket]

My favorite TV space opera before The Expanse came out.  The last time it was rebroadcast the beginning wasn't included which detracted from the series.  Although I know the story, I like watching the whole experience.

I totally agree!!

[gene9p]

I just finished reading an old book from back in the 50's about a nuclear war..Alas Babylon..seem BSG stole the idea that a low cabinet person, also a woman,  would be all that's left of the government and made President..hmm..plagiarism???....Still..love the series..had it on HD DVD and now Blu ray

[Theronbo]

Miniseries as well…

Believe they’re making this available as the studio is considering a new series … rumored to be another prequel.

But unlike Caprica it’d be during the first Cylon war when Battle Star Galactica was first commissioned.