Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Syfy
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.2/10
Battlestar Galactica
Overview
When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
This production, originally released in 2004, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.2 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Edward James Olmos
Commander William Adama
Mary McDonnell
Laura Roslin
Jamie Bamber
Lee 'Apollo' Adama
Katee Sackhoff
Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace
James Callis
Gaius Baltar
Tricia Helfer
Number Six
Tahmoh Penikett
Karl 'Helo' Agathon
Grace Park
Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii
Seasons
Specials
47 Episodes • Aired 2006-08-13
Specials about the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2004-10-18
Season 1 picks up where the miniseries left off. After engaging in a losing battle against the Cylons, humanity's last remnants are forced to flee under the protection of their one remaining warship, the outdated Battlestar Galactica. Pursued by the Cylons-some of whom have now taken human form-Commander Adama and President Roslin lead these last remnants of humanity in search of a new home - a planet called Earth.
Season 2
20 Episodes • Aired 2005-07-15
Picking up where the first season left off, season 2 continues to chronicle the adventures of a ragtag fleet of humans, the sole survivors of a devastating nuclear attack by the robot Cylons. But it soon becomes clear that more threatens this fragile society than external forces. Massive fear, paranoia, and political ambition — all classic plagues to developing civilizations — wear away at the already-fatigued fleet.
Season 3
20 Episodes • Aired 2006-10-06
Season 3 picks up where last season's cliffhanger finale left off, the Galactica crew discovers a habitable planet, but things become even further complicated when the Cylons, led by Caprica Six and Sharon, find the planet and offer humanity a stunning proposal of peace.
Season 4
20 Episodes • Aired 2008-04-04
As season 4 begins, the last remnants of humanity continue their search for a new home. Galactica’s crew attempts to make sense of the inexplicable while four members of the fleet are still reeling from past revelations.
