Battlestar Gallactica

[riverrat]

Resurrecting this thread to thank those who suggested Firefly, which has helped us through our withdrawal symptoms after finishing Season 3 of BSG on DVD.

I cannot tolerate regular TV with all the ads and just about never watch it, so we'll have to wait, probably for at least a year, for BSG Season 4.

Firefly is not up to the level of BSG, but it isn't bad. We like the characters. I wish there was more space intrigue and different ships and such, rather than the somewhat silly western-themed episodes that take place on various planets. But hey beggars can't be choosers when it comes to decent sci-fi- there just isn't that much available...

I agree that BSG is one of the best TV shows in recent memory. We were always big Star Trek fans, going back to the original in the 60's. But the gritty realism of BSG's characters are a great counterpoint to the somewhat sterile, idealistically kinder and gentler characters on Star Trek, especially TNG and Jon Fluke Retard (apologies to Mad Magazine for that)...

[braxus]

I like the new Battlestar, however dark it is compared to the original. It seems its a trend for shows to go "dark" in terms of tone these days. Doesn't say much for society if that is the new trend.

I want to buy season 3, but I also want it on Blu Ray. I refuse to buy the DVDs if the Blu Ray will be bought down the road.