Anyone watching Battlestar Galactica 2004?

[Lindley]

The new Battlestar Galactica series has begun airing in the UK, and will come to the US in January. What's everyone think so far?

Personally, I think it's great. It's most definately not the original, for good or for ill-----and it should not be compared to the original, since, as Richard Hatch puts it, "that serves niether show".

But taken on its own terms, it's a dark, gritty, realistic take on the BSG premise which has loads of character stuff and doesn't let the SFX get in the way of the storytelling.

Other opinions?

[Superman]

I shall watch it (I haven't watched the Mini-Series yet). I will try not to judge the show by comparing it to the original, which was truly awesome.

One gripe, though. I read several interviews with actors and creative personnel in various magazines. I wasn't too happy because some of them gave backhanded compliments about the original show with comments such as, "We respect the original show but this one will have more character development."

But, I shall give it a try. I'm not expecting too much, though.

[Lindley]

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