Battlestar Galactica

1978 · TV Series · TV-PG · 60 min

★ 7.2(288)unSUB Rating

DramaActionAdventureScience Fiction

After a devastating attack wipes out most of humanity’s colonies, a lone warship and a scattered fleet of survivors flee across space while pursued by relentless machine enemies. With supplies running low and morale tested, they gamble on a long journey toward a legendary new home called Earth.

Also known as Battlestar Galactica: The Saga of a Starworld · Battlestar Galactica Classic · Battlestar Galactica (1978) · Battlestar Galactica 1978

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Years: 1978–1979
Release date: 1978-09-17
Network: ABC
Language: English
Rated: TV-PG
Runtime: 60 min
TMDB rating (input): 7.1/10 (288 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, family-friendly space adventure with clear heroes and villains and a mythic quest vibe, like Buck Rogers in the 25th Century; Not for you if you need modern depth or realism.

Pros: ambitious space-opera scope; memorable ship designs; nostalgic adventure tone | Cons: uneven pacing; thin character depth; dated effects and dialogue