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Season 2.5 belongs in any BSG fan's collection - although you should buy the two-pack with the 2.0 set if you can. This new Battlestar Galactica 2.5 DVD boxset release is full of special features and bonus material to attract all viewers. The split season format is great. It airs as half seasons on Sci-Fi and they release it to match its airing schedule and system. There are so many special features, you could spend more time watching them then the actual episodes. One of the greatest bonuses to the set is the much anticipated and greatly debated extended version of the episode `Pegasus' this special version is over an hour and a half long it was not aired in this format due to time constraints. It views like a feature movie. It has amazing special effects and amazing cinematography. Other features include deleted scenes, which are broken down by episodes, include the producer's podcasts that aired on the Sci-Fi channel's website during the original airings, and the producer's video Logs and much much more. The deletes scenes are broken down episode by episode. The bonus material, if not ignored, will help viewers better understand the choices made in preparing the episodes and the season for release. This half of season 2 has many unique twits and turns in the plots and lives of the characters. We are also introduced to new human cylon models. As to the content itself, in this half of season 2 the central character is Sharon,with her actions developed alongside those of (spoiler alert!) those of a few different Cylon version of her. Byond Sharon's development on Batlestar Galactica and Battlestar Pegasus, which is presented as strongly intertwined with the fate of the whole human race, a great deal of the season deals with relationships - Professional and otherwise - and especially friendships. Striking interactions occur between President Roslyn and Commander Adama; in the complicated relationship between Starbuck and Apollo; with Sharon and, well just about everybody. In the broader scheme of things, by this point in the series the complexities of guiding a free population while trying to avoid the Cylon army has taken it's toll on both military and civilian leaders of this rag-tag group of humans trying to find a new home on a lost planet called Earth. The excellent character development in this half of the season can be attributed to very strong scriptwriting. The cliffhanger ending leaves you mouth watering and you desperately awaiting season 3 - which hopefully, after snagging this DVD set, you can finally get caught up in watching. The Sci-Fi channel has to date released 4 of 10 web episodes that have story line development between season's 2 and 3. Season 3 begins airing in the US and Canada on October 7th for the first time the episodes will air in both countries at the same time. We here in Canada will not have to wait days, weeks or months for the US show to finally come to Canada. BSG is often called the best Sci-fi on television and Newsweek has gone so far as to call it the best drama on TV. With such high praise and the series consistently receiving great reviews - not to mention the special features and additions offered in the 2.5 DVD - how could this DVD box set not be worth every penny?Read full review
When the new vision of Battlestar Galactica premiered on Sci-Fi I was stunned. The mini-series completely blew away my preconceptions of what potential a remake could have. The dark, disheartening tone coupled with human strife and determination manufactured a cloud of energy around the series so dense that not even a Cylon nuke could penetrate. Following the mini-series the actual show got underway a short time later and offered a science fiction adventure like no other. In case you are unfamiliar with the series at this point; let me fill you in. Because this new Battlestar Galactica is a re-imagining of the concept fans of the 1978 series will undoubtedly feel lost in the shuffle at first. There is homage paid to the original but in order to bring the franchise up to date several things were lost along the way. The original "toaster" Cylon models have been replaced by chrome-platted CGI badasses. Character names are mostly the same as well. Adama, Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer, Baltar and Tigh are present, though there are some role reversals and overhauls. The designs of the ships remain relatively unscathed so the Galactica itself and the alert vipers are easily identifiable. The changes for the new Battlestar Galactica go well beyond the cosmetic. As far as the plot goes the basic story is still intact. There is a long-running war between the artificially intelligent Cylons and their creator's, the humans. Finally after such a long fight a peace accord has come into play, but the Cylons aren't exactly about to play fair. With a little help from the mentally unstable and treacherous Dr. Gaius Baltar, newly designed Cylon models (that look like humans) unleash a surprise attack that obliterates the Twelve Colonies. When you look at the second season of Battlestar Galactica you truly have to look at the big picture in order to really appreciate the content. Splitting the season into two sets really created a rift in quality between both releases. The first half was fantastic and the second half was great, but not as good as the first. Since there are only 10 episodes featured in this set (not counting the re-edit of "Pegasus") the fact that each of them doesn't hit the ball out of the park hurts things a bit. In an instant, humanity is tossed to the brink of extinction and though a handful have survived (the tune of about 50k), they find themselves on a desperate run from the Cylons. In the first season, and beginning half of the second, so much happens to the refugees of the colonies. To make a long story short they get it in their heads to look for a legendary Thirteenth Colony known as Earth and begin devoting their resources to finding its location. All the while the Cylons are on their heels and they face other problems including the many dark side of humanity. Please let us know if this review was helpful (click below) If you have any questions about this review please contact us at contact@ck-auctions.com Posted by CK-AuctionsRead full review
In the second half of Battlestar Galactica's second season, you will enjoy the resolution to the arrival of the Pegasus in the climax of "Resurrection Ship". The show also brings the resistance movement on Caprica into better focus, and makes the characters there more important to the overall story. One aspect of season two that I am not completely sold on at this point is the expansion of the Cylon's internal structure, as expressed in the Cylon war-hero story. I think I enjoyed the mystery and confusion behind their true motives. It would be a shame for the arch-villains to become predictable and stale. For those already addicted to this show, 2.5 will satisfy you to a point, but I believe the finale will only be justified by where the show goes in season 3. Right now I am a little skeptical, and will even go so far as saying it approaches the hokey sci-fi clichés (granted, clichés that we all like to watch) that the show has so assiduously avoided so far. One thing the final episode will do is set up a whole new string of story possibilities in the coming season/seasons; it is such a crazy ender that I don't see how they can possibly resolve the issues in the first episode or even entire season 3. Maybe that's what the whole idea ultimately is about: creating more story possibilities. The final cliffhanger is not quite as emotional as the assassination at the end of season 1, but it will leave you wanting more. If you happen to be a new to this sci-fi phenomenon, I highly recommend you first watch season 1. This series is not the typical sci-fi that is `plug and play' at any point in the series (ala most Trek series). If you jump in midstream, you'll probably find yourself asking "what the ____?" and "why do I care about this character?". This quality is one of the shows strong points, conflicts are not resolved every 50 minutes and tidily packaged so that the next episode will be back at square one. Like real life the problems and troubles often follow the characters through their journey. And I will add this - Battlestar Galactica manages to bridge the gap between `sci-fi' people and people who typically don't watch sci-fi. I can say this with nearly complete certainty. I am a sci-fi person in the military, and I have enjoyed spreading this show around- despite many initial and long term refusals. Right now the tide has turned and most of my fellow officers and many men in the battalion are hooked on the show. So give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.Read full review
A very awesome remake of the 1978 tv series that only went for 3 seasons and ended badly them trying to salvage a tv show that was badly casted and wrote but this remake saved this series from its disaster and put it right up there on top love this tv series.
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Without a doubt, the Sci-Fi Channel’s Battlestar Galactica is one of the best new series on television, and even manages to rises above the original series. The show blends classic science fiction elements with political elements that would easily fit in today’s world. You really do not need to be a SciFi fan to enjoy it..the stories, although set in space, are very well written and it does not take long to become a fan. The series broke new ground in science fiction with its debut season, and the second season proves the show is only getting better. Season 2.5 will leave you counting the hours until the Season Three premiere on Oct. 6th. Season 2.5 (which I do feel should have been included with Season 2.0 for a single collection of the entire Season Two) nicely picks up right where the 2.0 collection left off with Galactica and the colony ships discovering the Battlestar Pegasus only to have the reunion not go as happy as planned. Admiral Cain (Michelle Forbes) has double-crossed Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) and the two ships are about to fight. The 2.5 season starts off as pressure cooker, and that tension doesn’t let up throughout the remaining episodes. This season has a little bit of everything in it – from politics and the black market to romance triangles and classic sci-fi action. The series strengths continue to be its clever writing, solid special effects, and its ensemble cast of actors. The plots range from classic science fiction (such as massive space battles and dogfights between the Vipers and the Cylon Raiders); continued political tension (such as the presidential race that gets a little dirty, and the introduction of a ban on abortion); and the struggle for the last remaining humans to hang on to their humanity (as seen in the dealings with the Sharon Cylon, and the way the some humans begin to turn on each other). Battlestar Galactica is hands down the best science fiction shows to hit television in a long time. If you haven’t ever caught the series on the Sci-Fi Channel, you should really check it out. Season 2.5 might not be the best place to start watching the show, but it has enough politics, action, and great acting to hook you on the series. I would highly recommend it. And the season cliffhanger will have you glued to the SciFi Channel for season 3!Read full review
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