Battlestar Galactica (2003)

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Season 4
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 14, 2005
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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Critic Reviews

  1. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    100
    The premiere should please fans who consider Battlestar Galactica a landmark and entice newcomers to look at previous seasons on DVD.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    100
    There are many small and wonderful dramatic accomplishments in the underappreciated gem that is Battlestar Galactica, but perhaps the most enduring is that what was conceived of as an epic space adventure has turned into a finely detailed, intimate drama.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    91
    The series' brilliant conceit is that enemies are often sane and rational, and many good guys and gals are obsessed, flawed, and ruthless.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    90
    This new season gets off to a rousing start that lives up to high expectations.
  6. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    90
    Simply put, the journey of Battlestar Galactica is one long, exhilarating headtrip.
  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    90
    Crisp and tense, this Sci Fi Channel staple looks destined to make a headlong plunge toward the finish line in pursuit of that elusive place called Earth.
  8. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    90
    Tonight's episode is superb, and barrels--relentlessly--toward the answers.
  9. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    90
    Thus begins the final season of a cerebral space opera that asks what it means to be human.
  10. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    80
    Though Sci Fi only sent one Season 4 episode for review, it looks as though the prodigal pilot, as well as the rest of the Galactica crew, is in for a bumpy ride.
  11. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    80
    But of what actually happens, I will say no more. You'll have to watch it yourself. And you should.
  12. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    80
    Only one thing is for certain: Even if you're skeptical of science fiction, Battlestar Galactica will make a true believer out of you.
  13. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    80
    The multitude of exegeses and theories devoted to major plot twists and minor details attest to the series’s enduring egghead appeal.
  14. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    75
    Riveting as ever, Battlestar Galactica proves again that sci fi doesn't have to be clap trap.
  15. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Thomas Conner
    75
    Never mind the feminine religious cult Baltar falls into in this premiere. Add that to the clue-packed promotional photograph circulating of the BSG cast mimicking "The Last Supper," and what began as a deep, dark sci-fi drama seems to be turning into an anti-Arthur C. Clarke religious tract.
  16. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    75
    The truth is that at this point, the complex subplots and nuances of all the backstories make it more satisfying for longtime fans than for recent drop-ins.
  17. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    70
    To be honest, I'm weary of Baltar and his endless visions/hallucinations, as I am of the fleet's wandering as the surviving colonists try, somewhat fitfully, to find their way back to a home planet none of them remembers.

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 246 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 218 out of 246
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 246
  3. Negative: 17 out of 246
  1. RobZ
    Dec 14, 2009
    3
    What was a promising show ends in flames. Not enough imagination, too much space soap opera. The line between cylons and humans merge and What was a promising show ends in flames. Not enough imagination, too much space soap opera. The line between cylons and humans merge and there really is no difference. The contrast between machine and man from earlier seasons is lost. Everyone acts the same way. The mystery of the cylon is completely shredded by writers of the show. They show no characteristic of their condition or background. All Cylons act like they just walked out of an episode of a reality show in the year 2008. Maybe the show is running out of money, maybe the show want to reach more audience, but at least think first before making crap up on the spot.… Full Review »
  2. JamesCannon
    Apr 11, 2013
    9
    Should go down as one the greats. Philosophical, spiritual, beautiful, ugly, violent, and most of the time extremely well done. This seriesShould go down as one the greats. Philosophical, spiritual, beautiful, ugly, violent, and most of the time extremely well done. This series I believe ranks in the top 5 of The Wire, Sopranos, and Breaking Bad. The shows human elements are so well constructed and by the time I hit the 4th season my brain was already melted. There are few wayward episodes that do not move the story forward, and some of the characters presences and acting are better than others, but believe this series fracking rocks.… Full Review »
  3. shineonsunfish
    Nov 29, 2012
    10
    Things are coming to a head for the characters of Galactica, with Starbuck's mad quest, grumblings of rebellion among the fleet, and theThings are coming to a head for the characters of Galactica, with Starbuck's mad quest, grumblings of rebellion among the fleet, and the shocking revelation of the final five (in one of the greatest scenes ever put to film.) I found this season to be a seamless continuation of the BSG story and an edge-of-your seat political thrill ride.… Full Review »
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