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Battlestar Galactica

2003Show1 season2 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about the future and technology, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.5

Episodes

8.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Military Sci-Fi Drama
  • Post-Apocalyptic Survival
  • Political Intrigue
  • Existential Horror
  • Complex Character Arcs
  • Religious Allegory
  • Human vs Machine
  • Gritty Realism
  • High-Stakes Tension

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Rymer
Written by
Ronald D. Moore
Music by
Richard Gibbs

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 8, 2003 · December 9, 2003 · Ended

First aired
December 8, 2003
Last aired
December 9, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Survivalist Stash, Arc Number, Random Transportation +9

  • Survivalist Stash
  • Arc Number
  • Random Transportation
  • A Wizard Did It
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Omniscient Morality License
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • We ARE Struggling Together
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Ass Pull
  • Take Me to Your Leader
  • No Delays for the Wicked

12 of 622 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Battlestar Galactica?"

Questions about Battlestar Galactica

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Battlestar Galactica?

Paramount+

In the United States, Battlestar Galactica streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Battlestar Galactica worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Battlestar Galactica okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentNudityDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, sexual content, nudity, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Battlestar Galactica?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Can I half-watch Battlestar Galactica?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.

Will Battlestar Galactica scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Battlestar Galactica use?

Survivalist StashArc NumberRandom TransportationA Wizard Did It"The Reason You Suck" SpeechOmniscient Morality LicenseBig Damn HeroesWe ARE Struggling TogetherFreudian ExcuseAss PullTake Me to Your LeaderNo Delays for the Wickedand 610 more

TV Tropes lists 622 tropes for it, including Survivalist Stash, Arc Number, and Random Transportation.