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Battlestar Galactica

2004 to 2009 Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama 4 seasons

TMDB rating 8.2/10 Ended

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.

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Seasons4

  • 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the Cylons, humanity's last remnants are forced to flee under the protection of their one remaining warship, the outdated Battlestar Galactica.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.

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    TMDB rating 7.8/10

  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 7.7/10

  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 7.5/10

  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 7.9/10

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Cast and details

  • Edward James OlmosAdmiral William Adama
  • Mary McDonnellLaura Roslin
  • Jamie BamberLee 'Apollo' Adama
  • Katee SackhoffKara 'Starbuck' Thrace
  • James CallisGaius Baltar
  • Tricia HelferNumber Six
  • Tahmoh PenikettKarl 'Helo' Agathon
  • Grace ParkSharon 'Boomer' Valerii
  • Michael HoganSaul Tigh
  • Aaron DouglasGalen Tyrol
  • Alessandro JulianiFelix Gaeta
  • Callum Keith RennieLeoben
Created by
Glen A. Larson, Ronald D. Moore
Network
Syfy
First aired
Oct 18, 2004
Latest episode
Mar 20, 2009

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