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Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

2003
Drama, Sci-fi
TV Mini-Series
3h 3m
A re-imagining of the original series in which a "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of the last remnants of mankind flees pursuing robots while simultaneously searching for their true home, Earth. (imdb) Episode List

Directed by:

Michael Rymer

Screenwriter:

Ronald D. Moore, Glen A. Larson

Starring:

Edward James Olmos, James Callis, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, Tricia Helfer

Franchise:

Battlestar Galactica

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Battlestar Galactica

2003
Drama, Sci-fi
TV Mini-Series
3h 3m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 22 Jul 2024
100
97th
As a standalone miniseries, this doesn't work at all - but who would ever watch it as such? It's a super-sized pilot to one of the best sci-fi series of all time, and it's fantastic. So say we all.
Rated 22 Jul 2024
doctor7doctor7
Rated 27 Jun 2008
84
81st
One of the best TV show pilots I've ever seen, most certainly due to it being handled as a mini-series. Great special effects, a large and impressive cast combined with a very impressive re-imaging of the original TV show. This is how you do a remake.
Rated 27 Jun 2008
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 13 Mar 2015
83
81st
If Star Trek: Voyager had a spine. A glowing Cylon spine.
Rated 13 Mar 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 28 Dec 2009
88
94th
An epic start to one of the finest TV series ever created, and in my humble (and this case completely correct!) opinion, greatest TV sci-fi ever! Nice production values, well performed and very engaging. A cracking pre-cursor to the series, which would amazingly go on to improve on this excellent beginning. Perhaps my score is a little for the series as much as this pilot, but I dont care! Fraking awesome!
Rated 28 Dec 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 15 Mar 2008
82
79th
The show is off-the-hook awesome, and while this pilot mini is a very good introduction to the characters and situations, I can't shake the feeling that something is missing here, and that some things move just a little too quickly. Luckily, the series isn't bound by similar time constraints and can afford a more sprawling, epic feel. Gaius Baltar is one of the best characters in any medium right now. Honestly, what a great show.
Rated 15 Mar 2008
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Apr 2021
56
15th
Drab and overdrawn sci-fi epic no doubt plays better to fans of the show, and may itself work better as 4 x 40 minute episodes than as a complete feature, but is enjoyable enough if seen through the prism of 90s TV sci-fi tropes. Performers are adequate, ditto the fairly middling special effects; one would think this may have played as a decade too late relic even at the time of its release.
Rated 20 Apr 2021
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 16 Jul 2014
80
86th
Does exactly what a pilot should do. I was hugely impressed with this at the time and it left me wanting more. The amazing thing is that the show went on to exceed the pilot in so many ways. It fundamentally understands that sci-fi is an abstract way to tell human stories that relate to the here and now, and isn't all about funky aliens and pew-pew laser battles.
Rated 16 Jul 2014
kasperlKasperL
Rated 10 Nov 2013
60
50th
I don't really get the hype. Currently, I'm screening as many television pilots as humanly possible, as part of an epic "Pilot Project". You usually get a pretty clear idea about whether or not a show will be likely to work for you. Two of the deciding basic factors are characters and cast, and I was impressed by neither here. So while the execution is rather nice and some ideas had potential, I'd be more inclined to delve into Tricia Helfer's filmography than to queue up the rest of the series.
Rated 10 Nov 2013
overratedoverrated
Rated 30 Jan 2013
78
88th
This and the couple of episodes that follow are the best part of the series. Once it gets to the 'Final Five' it becomes ridiculous, and as stated in my review for the actual series, the ending is so terrible it's not worth investing the time in.
Rated 30 Jan 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 27 Oct 2012
84
77th
It's an interesting setting and does a very good job of balancing the big cast within a sprawling but coherent narrative. I'm not sure I see anything truly spectacular here, but there were few missteps and the series is now bumped up on my watchlist.
Rated 27 Oct 2012
djrossdjross
Rated 21 Jan 2012
55
53rd
Above-average miniseries, difficult to score on its own, as it is designed to set up a subsequent television series. Highlight: the commander eating noodles on the floor.
Rated 21 Jan 2012
kojilessKojiless
Rated 29 Oct 2011
84
88th
This is how it's done.
Rated 29 Oct 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 25 Jan 2010
85
88th
Best tv Sci-Fi ever. This balls-to-the-wall escape pilot set a standard so high it was almost impossible for the actual series to follow. The main concept of this ancient bulk of a starship, as the last hope of humanity, is magnificently well thought out and executed. It evokes the "what the fuck are we going to do? We're space truckers!"-feel, that did wonders for Alien. My mom always told me to end reviews with a slogan (no, not really) so here goes: It's a Must See if you're into TV! There.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 30 Dec 2009
8
79th
A fracking good pilot.
Rated 30 Dec 2009
martrynmartryn
Rated 10 May 2009
89
92nd
Amazing start to the series, though as a movie it doesn't work. As the start of a series, sci-fi or otherwise, you just can't get better than Battlestar Galactica. If you're not watching/haven't watched this series, and you claim to be a fan of anything resembling science fiction, then you're not really a fan of science fiction.
Rated 10 May 2009
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 19 Aug 2008
98
99th
Matrix in space. This film is the meeting of Modern Religion and Science.
Rated 19 Aug 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 29 May 2008
90
97th
was not a fan of the original series, but this opens up the world of battlestar galactica to a new audience.
Rated 29 May 2008
scottathonScottathon
Rated 02 Nov 2007
64
25th
This is a rather drab introduction to an exceptional series. Perhaps I am alone in this, but I found this a bit boring in comparison to what began in season one.
Rated 02 Nov 2007
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 22 Apr 2023
25
16th
What's all the fuss about? Perhaps great at the time but feels dated
Rated 22 Apr 2023
simhoopsimhoop
Rated 07 Mar 2023
85
89th
ep1: 90 // ep2: 80 Way better than it had any right to be. Watched in 2023 and the effects still looked pretty decent. Even the quick zoom-ins didn't annoy me. Fantastic acting, nuanced characters and really gripping story.
Rated 07 Mar 2023
deoradhDeoradh
Rated 13 Oct 2021
75
52nd
Great start to kick off another rewatch of the best Science fiction/fantasy TV show ever made (so far) and just one of the best shows ever made. The crew of the Colonial Fleet head off in search of the legendary planet Earth home of the 13th colony, as told of in ancient Kobol mythology. SO SAY WE ALL
Rated 13 Oct 2021
leemarvinsleemarvins
Rated 08 Jul 2021
72
51st
Neocons in space
Rated 08 Jul 2021
thesheriffTheSheriff
Rated 25 Jan 2020
100
87th
One of the best Pilots that there are. This really sets the tone for the show and brings up many moral decisions on what to do where there isn't really a right answer.
Rated 25 Jan 2020
daigoroDaigoro
Rated 10 Jan 2018
8
85th
It's like Star Wars for grown-ups.
Rated 10 Jan 2018
rosenritterrosenritter
Rated 16 Jul 2016
7
67th
An auspicious start. Excited to see where this goes.
Rated 16 Jul 2016
bowntvBownTV
Rated 11 Mar 2016
85
73rd
A bit OTT but still fantastic
Rated 11 Mar 2016
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 11 Mar 2016
85
91st
Amazing
Rated 11 Mar 2016
disconnecteddisconnected
Rated 03 Feb 2016
62
39th
This was reasonably interesting but the show doesn't really pick up until the series proper. To be fair, there's an enormous amount of exposition that needs to be communicated, and while it does a pretty good job of getting it all across, it's not quite as entertaining as you would ideally hope. Expect a review of the series soon, once I've seen enough episodes that I feel I can give an opinion on it.
Rated 03 Feb 2016
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 12 Jan 2016
75
89th
Great show.
Rated 12 Jan 2016
kylefilmskylefilms
Rated 12 Oct 2015
90
87th
Season 1: 100, Season 2: 90, Season 3: 85, Season 4: 95
Rated 12 Oct 2015
okayfrogokayfrog
Rated 10 Feb 2015
75
90th
While I wasn't a big fan of the first season (and most of the second), I found the mini-series to be a very strong start to the series.
Rated 10 Feb 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 01 Feb 2015
69
84th
An incredible premise and interpretation of the original series.
Rated 01 Feb 2015
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 23 Jul 2014
95
98th
In the first twenty minutes, humanity is exterminated across a dozen planets. Where do you go from there? The fiercest reimagining in history, and onward to 4 great seasons.
Rated 23 Jul 2014
segarionsegarion
Rated 09 Mar 2014
93
84th
This was a start to a whole new type of Science Fiction show. A greater focus is spent on the characters in their evolution, devolution, and how that can molded by the current state of their situation.
Rated 09 Mar 2014
bionicninjasBionicNinjas
Rated 22 Jan 2014
100
99th
Easily the best sci-fi show ever made.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
ljusbusLjusbus
Rated 05 Dec 2013
8
81st
Great sci fi-series overall. It creates an amazing world in all areas really, with a rich history that makes it highly interesting. The overall plot feels epic and engrossing. Fantastic performances, great soundtrack, cinematography and special effects. The problems are in the writing however, which became apparent upon re-watching. It's way too sensationalistic and sentimental; the characters too irrational, hypocritical. Add to that too much religious nonsense. A shame; but still a great show!
Rated 05 Dec 2013
hobbitninjaHobbitNinja
Rated 30 Aug 2013
100
96th
One of my all time favorite pieces of fiction, period. Ronald D. Moore and company have crafted such a fine story full of believable characters, tense situations, and relevant issues. I know it's hard for some to get past the changes made since the original series, but it is absolutely worth finding a way. It is definitely a "Must-Watch" series, but only if you can do it in the proper order, since it's very serial.
Rated 30 Aug 2013
babamotsbabamots
Rated 19 Jun 2013
82
74th
The Baltar plot is nonsensical mysticism, but the rest is engaging with good to great performances. The movie's story is is aided by the anticipation of the series and learning more about these characters' world.
Rated 19 Jun 2013
mustunseeMustUnsee
Rated 27 Mar 2012
69
46th
great special effects
Rated 27 Mar 2012
the_ethe e
Rated 08 Aug 2011
85
55th
GOOD: Takes plot, roles seriously, good scripting, good plots, Most acting good to decent ; BAD: Silly religious overtones and story doesn't fit, Gaius is a terrible actor, way over-the-top, blonde in Gaius head overdone and got tiresome, Cylon clone plots got really tired, too repetitive, not enough space battles
Rated 08 Aug 2011
baggerBagger
Rated 02 Aug 2011
76
68th
A work of television for the age of Guantanamo and car bombs. Yet the subtext never comes to that awkward level where all the characters become thinly veiled avatars of current public figures. The universe is ours and yet it's own, and the first two seasons are easily two of the best in television history. Yet like many of the great 00 Television sagas it loses focus and steam towards it's conclusion, which thusly becomes something out of a half-hearted Gainax dream.
Rated 02 Aug 2011
peribokuperiboku
Rated 31 Jul 2011
75
49th
really cheesy ending.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 14 Jul 2011
77
33rd
Very well-made sci-fi. Gets a little cliche in places, but still entirely enjoyable.
Rated 14 Jul 2011
ceruleanblueceruleanblue
Rated 31 May 2011
10
94th
Of all the the TV shows I could get myself addicted to-- thank gods I chose this one from the start. Frak me, it's in the ship!
Rated 31 May 2011
paleavengerpaleAvenger
Rated 30 May 2011
98
98th
Killer robots and epic space battles abound in this fantastic series, all impressively convincing given its relatively low budget. But BSG is so much more. There are political issues (some reflecting upon current affairs), legal principles, and truly profound moral questions. The cast delivers amazing performances (particularly in the later seasons), making you believe in their desperation, loyalty, fear, friendship, and loss. One of the best shows ever aired.
Rated 30 May 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
73
88th
Amazing pilot sets the bar for production value and special effects for sci fi series. Olmos and McDonnell are fascinating.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
jserticjsertic
Rated 20 Sep 2010
86
63rd
Great beginning to a good series, which nevertheless becomes less and less gripping after the first season, before completely loosing track of what made it interesting in the first place. I really had to force myself through season 3 and haven't been able to finish season 4.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 09 Aug 2010
87
99th
#00s#, reviews, story
Rated 09 Aug 2010
mr_filmMr. Film
Rated 25 Jul 2010
88
67th
Nice way to start a fantastic series
Rated 25 Jul 2010
adamkaneadamkane
Rated 25 Jul 2010
100
84th
Amazing space battle between guns and spears. Unexpected ending.
Rated 25 Jul 2010
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 04 Jan 2010
93
54th
So-so.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
stanthecaddystanthecaddy
Rated 30 Dec 2009
90
88th
A great introduction to the Battlestar Galactica universe. I was worried when I first started to watch- I didn't think that it could live up to the hype, but it most definitely did. Great performances all around, and I have a difficult time picking a single standout from amongst the cast. The plot was great, and the settings generally managed to balance the high-tech with the low-tech to good effect. A great setup for the series.
Rated 30 Dec 2009
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 05 Dec 2009
52
9th
Cliche a minute with a cool soundtrack.
Rated 05 Dec 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 01 Dec 2009
81
75th
This pilot mini is more standard sci-fi and doesn't delve into the (brilliant) insanity the show delivers in its final seasons. But it is still awesome. Some of the best of modern television.
Rated 01 Dec 2009
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 30 Nov 2009
85
69th
Perhaps a tad slow, but it certainly got me intrigued about the series.
Rated 30 Nov 2009
woozybWoozyB
Rated 24 Nov 2009
70
32nd
I don't get the love for BSG. It redoes a lot of things that other shows have already done, and this mini-series was kind of drawn out and kind of boring.
Rated 24 Nov 2009
deathcrowDeathcrow
Rated 01 Sep 2009
83
86th
Although I firmly believe that the new BSG series is a bit overrated, this is still a very entertaining and thrilling experience. A must watch for any SciFi fan.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
stainStain
Rated 10 Aug 2009
80
68th
Parts of this are kind of silly (e.g., the final revelation), but by and large I am surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The series that followed has its moments, but it's ultimately much *more* silly, especially at its end (I'd give the series about a 60, if you care)
Rated 10 Aug 2009
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 25 Jul 2009
80
68th
The miniseries isn't great, but it gets bonus points for what follows in Season 1.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 03 Jul 2009
80
84th
An exciting space miniseries that doesn't get bogged down in techno-jargon. The drama is all centered on the characters, and the writing is excellent. Looking forward to watching the series.
Rated 03 Jul 2009
naurunauru
Rated 19 Apr 2009
75
84th
Solid start to the epic sci-fi series.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
kharaghkharagh
Rated 04 Apr 2009
70
69th
A promising begining for what could be a great adventure ahead.
Rated 04 Apr 2009
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 19 Feb 2009
85
75th
This is a great miniseries to kick off a wonderful reimagination of the Galactica mythos. Do not expect the original series. This one changes the history between the Humans and the Cylons and completely revamps the tone of the show. It also manages to re-create the face of SciFi forever.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
andaybandayb
Rated 14 Feb 2009
70
80th
excellent precursor to the series. the critics are right though, the miniseries somewhat rushes the story, where as regular seasons do a better job. still, taking the opera out of space opera is a huge accomplishment in itself.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
95
89th
One of the best things I've ever seen on TV.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
malcolmbgMalcolmBG
Rated 04 Jan 2009
70
52nd
Best sci-fi ever!
Rated 04 Jan 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 27 Oct 2008
95
96th
Amazing, and the TV series has been on par ever since.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 29 Sep 2008
80
84th
Much darker retelling of producer Larson's attempt to do a Sci fi version of the story of Mormons
Rated 29 Sep 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Jun 2008
74
85th
Great
Rated 27 Jun 2008
icromaholicxicromaholicx
Rated 22 Jun 2008
90
98th
One of the best shows on television.
Rated 22 Jun 2008
andertonanderton
Rated 10 Jun 2008
65
49th
number six totally kills a baby but i wasn't hooked until the pacing was pared down to 44 minute segments and also the dvd contains the worst transfer from a major studio i have seen since lost highway
Rated 10 Jun 2008
tiagogrungetiagogrunge
Rated 02 Jun 2008
85
35th
Needs more action on the beginning but its good.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
gresan604gresan604
Rated 27 May 2008
99
95th
This is amazing! I have never felt so much adrenaline from start to finish with any film. A must see.
Rated 27 May 2008
gizmosGizmoS
Rated 14 May 2008
92
70th
A solid launch pilot for what eventually became a groundbreaking series. The series episodes (for the mostpart) eventually become better than the pilot that launched it. Fans of the originally often fail to adjust to this new interpretation- it is truly their loss for the spirit is here (only grittier and smarter).
Rated 14 May 2008
mayaMaya
Rated 12 Apr 2008
100
99th
I love this show, and this miniseries is the opening to it. An absolutely fantastic show with great characters, awesome story, great dialog and scenery!
Rated 12 Apr 2008
jamesmJamesM
Rated 05 Apr 2008
80
81st
Great start to a great show.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 01 Mar 2008
100
99th
Right now the best show on television.
Rated 01 Mar 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 20 Feb 2008
94
85th
This was a terrific pilot which did a perfect job of introducing you to the characters, the setting, and for those who saw the original series of converting you to the re-imagined universe of Galactica. The series trailed off from here, eventually getting mired in planet-bound soap-opera-ish plotlines, but ignore that and enjoy all that was accomplished here at the outset.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 31 Dec 2007
95
97th
A great sci-fi show, reborn!
Rated 31 Dec 2007
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 31 Dec 2007
80
78th
Really good sci-fi.
Rated 31 Dec 2007
rp2dasearp2dasea
Rated 14 Nov 2007
90
81st
Despite many flaws with the plot and inconsistency in the characters, I really like this series alot, and find myself wanting to watch it. Commander Adama (played by Edward James Olmos) is one of the best characters in the series, and the storyline he and the crew find themselves in is compelling and intriguing. The character of Gaius Baltar, who is plagued by a beautiful apparation, is extremely comical and entertaining, and helps to make the show what it is as well.
Rated 14 Nov 2007
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 11 Nov 2007
70
64th
- highly recommended
Rated 11 Nov 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 05 Aug 2007
78
56th
Pretty interesting and entertaining.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 12 Mar 2007
95
99th
I freakin love this show
Rated 12 Mar 2007
silencersilencer
Rated 14 Feb 2007
86
72nd
And old good hardcore sci-fi.
Rated 14 Feb 2007
mucowmucow
Rated 28 Jan 2007
99
99th
Scored more for the series as a whole, I don't actually remember the original mini-series that well.
Rated 28 Jan 2007

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