Battlestar Galactica (2003)

:

Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 14, 2005
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Stream On
Stream On

Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: John Ruch
    Aug 23, 2022
    100
    The Sci Fi Channel's brilliantly reinvented Battlestar Galactica - a terrific miniseries in 2003 - is now the full series it deserves to be. If it's given the room to grow that the 1978 original never got, it could end up being one of the best sci-fi television outings ever...An intelligent, attention-demanding, character-driven show, it marks a maturing of the sci-fi series genre. This series is to ``Star Trek'' what ``Hill Street Blues'' was to ``Dragnet.''
    All this publication's reviews
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Aug 23, 2022
    100
    Don't annihilate me, but I'm on the Cylons' side. We already have enough human dopes on this planet. [14 Jan 2005, p.119]
    All this critic's reviews
  3. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    Aug 23, 2022
    100
    The engrossing series is loaded with surprisingly strong stuff, including provocative takes on terrorism and the politics of genocide. The special effects are unexpectedly good. And the acting -- from the likes of Edward James Olmos as Commander Adama, Mary McDonnell as President Roslin and Katee Sackhoff as Starbuck -- is light-years better than in the original. [10 Jan 2005, p.2C]
    All this critic's reviews
  5. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    Aug 23, 2022
    100
    Battlestar Galactica is a worthy successor to Sci Fi's late and much lamented "Farscape." That's about as high as our praise gets. [9 Jan 2005, p.11]
    All this critic's reviews
  6. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Aug 23, 2022
    100
    Two things make this series a vast improvement over the miniseries: Show runner Ron Moore and his writing staff now feel free to dig deeper into the characters, and the show's pace and tone, though still sometimes slow and somber by conventional standards, has been opened up and made more accessible. Lighter moments have been added and the show's scope has grown more epic, the way a "Battlestar Galactica" story should be. [9 Jan 2005]
    All this critic's reviews
  7. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Aug 23, 2022
    90
    Perhaps the most refreshing thing about this re-imagined "Battlestar" is its darkness (and by that I don't just mean the show's dusky blue-and-brown visual palette). This new "Battlestar," which is creatively helmed by "Carnivale" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" veteran Ronald D. Moore, doesn't pretend that the aftermath of the mass destruction of most of humanity is anything but deeply scary. [14 Jan 2005, p.C3]
    All this critic's reviews
  8. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Crust
    Aug 23, 2022
    80
    The show could use a little more humor, and that may come as supporting players step into more prominent roles, but the first several episodes bode well for a series that should eventually win over fans, old and new. [14 Jan 2005, p.E33]
    All this publication's reviews
  9. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Aug 23, 2022
    80
    In terms of top-notch sci-fi fare on a budget, this impressive new vessel flies well beyond its predecessor.
  10. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Aug 23, 2022
    75
    The show stresses the sex a little too aggressively, the better to pull in teen boys. Nevertheless, this promising show is more the heir to Farscape than the old Battlestar, which is all for the best. [14 Jan 2005]
    All this critic's reviews
  11. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 28, 2013
    75
    A well-crafted, surprisingly intelligent update of ABC's late-'70s Star Wars clone.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best TV Season of 2005
26
#26 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
3
#3 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 329 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 309 out of 329
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 329
  3. Negative: 12 out of 329
  1. Ewynn
    May 29, 2012
    10
    It's a pity that one of the best and awesome TV show is as unknow as this. I mean, because it's SCIFI, a majority just think that there willIt's a pity that one of the best and awesome TV show is as unknow as this. I mean, because it's SCIFI, a majority just think that there will be some evils aliens and badass against them, but BSG is faaaaaar away from these clichés. To me, this is one of the best show that you must see before dying.… Full Review »
  2. Sevalley
    Jan 25, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite TV shows ever. I am currently obsessed with it. A must see for any sci-fi fan. Unfortunately, I don't think too manyOne of my favorite TV shows ever. I am currently obsessed with it. A must see for any sci-fi fan. Unfortunately, I don't think too many non-sci-fi fans would watch enough episodes to get hooked. Aside from the great characters and action, the way this show examines humanity, religion and existence adds a layer of depth to the story unlike any other tv show. Thank you for all those who helped make this show!… Full Review »
  3. Ulkefaderen
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    The best modern sci-fi tv series. There is great action and surprisingly good special-effects in BSG and it all comes together to create anThe best modern sci-fi tv series. There is great action and surprisingly good special-effects in BSG and it all comes together to create an amazingly enjoyable experience.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »