
Well, I can say that this epic from the 80s has certainly come a long way. Maybe I am only but tooting a horn that has long gone rusty, but I do think that disregard the strangeness in the sound, there is still a nice clear ring resonating across the nations when they view such a well made television series. Even though many of the characters have been altered, such as Starbuck, going from a Black man, to a snappy, confused White woman, they have certainly done well and have kept the concepts well in tact.
I say to everyone that I talk to about this show. "If you want Religion, Battlestar Galactica. If you want Politics, Battlestar Galactica. If you want Morality, Battlestar Galactica. If you want Philosophy, Battlestar Galactica. It goes to show that even though so many people have knocked science fiction and made it seem as if it is not worth the time of the educated masses, in fact many science fiction boffins do in fact have something to offer the world of thought and reason. Many of the science fiction shows, take the what-ifs of science and make them happen. It makes them more real and comprehensible to the few who find the cosmic calculations and physics theories too far over their head.
Both Bill Adama and Laura Roslin have kept the concepts of a militant nature as well as a political nature afloat having the viewers question their motives, as well as having both to taken on the many problems that arise within the fleet. They make sound judgment though sometimes questionable and possible even immoral, but they move forward and consider it a mistake in hopes of not making it again. Though old in age, they are young in leadership for such a large group of individuals, and they have learned well. I do think the show has come far and will continue to grow, especially with an ever talented Canadian cast.
Three cheers to Battlestar Galactica and hope for continued airing. I look forward to February 18 to see Season 3, Episode 15 - "A Day in the life"
