I know this product is related to the "old-school" BSG, but to understand the future we must look to understand the past. What better time to do this than the off-season? It is a time to reflect back on the mythos of this great show... where it has come from... where it is... and where it is going. What better way to do this than with the Analytical Guide to Battlestar Galactica:
"When the space drama Battlestar Galactica debuted on ABC in 1978, it was expected to be the most popular new program of the year. Instead, it was attacked as a Star Wars rip-off and canceled after a mere 17 stories. The author acknowledges the show was full of dramatic cliches and scientific inaccuracies, but despite these shortcomings, Battlestar Galactica was a dramatically resonant series full of unique and individual characters, such as Commander Adama (Lorne Greene) and ace warrior Captain Apollo (Richard Hatch). "
"The author contends that Battlestar Galactica was a memorable attempt to make science fiction accessible to mainstream television audiences. The brilliant work of artist John Dykstra brought a new world of special effects to network television. Battlestar Galactica also skillfully exploited legends and names from both the Bible and ancient mythology, which added a layer of depth and maturity to the weekly drama."
It sounds like this mission of the old show and the mission of the new show intersect on this one line:
"Battlestar Galactica was a memorable attempt to make science fiction accessible to mainstream television audiences"
I hope we can agree that, although the direction of each show is quite different given a difference in cultural periods, both offer a level of entertainment far beyond what was or is available... both shows have innovated and hopefully it is that innovation that is recognized and appreciated.
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