Battlestar Galactica
Let me say at the outright that I did not see ANY of the original series with Lorne Green. I understand that this 2007 series is based off that older show but how much it follows the original cast and story wise I am unsure of. I did see some footage of the original series in the bonus footage and I can see why I did not watch it as it's almost laughable.
This 2007 version was supposed to be a mini series but it did so well the network decided to turn it into a bona fide series and I can see why. It's very well done. :T
The first episode was painfully slow but I'm glad I stuck through it. What got me upon watching it was how 'old school' the tech side of it was (No phasers...transporters....tricorders!). Old looking phones with curly wires that look like phones from the 70's and the use of old fashion paper.....smoking......booze....fist fights etc!. After watching the whole first season and the bonus footage, I learned that they did this purposefully to keep it less hi tech and more human.
The Cylon robots and the devastating nuclear apocalypse they reap on mankind is very similar to the 'Terminator' series of movies, except less frightening. In this 1st series, they are basically running from the Cylon and trying to stay alive by' jumping' through wormholes to other areas of the galaxy.
Very strong characters and good writing make this series a keeper that I will watch to the last episode!
I'll keep you posted !
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