The entire 1978 sci-fi saga. In the opening episodes, 'Saga of a Star World: Parts 1-3', the 12 colonial tribes of man are tricked by their mechanoid enemies, the Cylons, into attending a fake peace conference, where they are devastated by a powerful attack. The remnants of humanity, under the command of surviving council member Adama (Lorne Greene), set out as a convoy of ships led by the Battlestar Galactica in search of their legendary 13th colony: the Earth. Adama is helped by his son, squadron fighter Apollo (Richard Hatch), daughter Athena (Maren Jensen) and dashing pilot Starbuck (Dirk Benedict) as he attempts to elude the pursuing Cylons, headed by their Imperious Leader. Other adventures include: 'Lost Planet of the Gods: Parts 1 and 2', 'The Gun on Ice Planet Zero: Parts 1 and 2', 'The Long Patrol', 'The Young Lords', 'The Lost Warrior', 'The Magnificent Warriors', 'The Living Legend: Parts 1 and 2', 'Fire in Space', 'War of the Gods: Parts 1 and 2', 'The Man With Nine Lives', 'Murder on the Rising Star', 'Greetings From Earth: Parts 1 and 2', 'Baltar's Escape', 'Experiment in Terra', 'Take the Celestra' and 'The Hand of God'.
M**M
The special edition DVD box set is nicely presented.
'Battlestar Galactica' is a hugely engrossing science fiction drama. The special edition DVD box set is nicely presented.
B**R
The Best Battlestar Collection!
I only started watching this magnificent series at the end of season 3, when the Baltar trial started. I was enthralled, and bought this limited edition collection to catch up on everything. This isn't a sci-fi show, but a solid drama that happens to be set in outer space.All in HD, the episodes play in as cinematic format, some episodes are previously unaired extended editions, which are a real treat. With no episode list, though, one can get a normal sized episode on one disk, on to get an extended edition on the next. A minor quibble on this beautiful collection.Razor is here, with only 'The Plan' missing, as it hadn't been issued yet. I have that now, and is just a companion to the main collection.If there is anyone out there who hasn't seen BSG, you won't know what you have missed!"What do you hear, Starbuck?" "Nothing but the Rain, Sir."Unmissable.
E**J
A real treat for sci-fi fans, but menu is confusing
Have just finished the series proper and wow, what a journey! So glad this was made for TV rather than cinema (although it has a real cinematic feel; the space battle scenes are so well done they almost feel like 3D in parts) because this gives you a chance to get to know and love (or hate) the characters. They (and the audience) go on a real journey of discovery about themselves and their respective societies (both human and Ceylon) and as is often the way with American drama, you feel that there is a moral in the tale (rammed home particularly hard but with humour in the final episode). Well worth the money for hours of brilliant entertainment. Now we just have to watch The Plan, Razor, Caprica...
"**"
One of the best series I have watched
Having watched this series when I was knee high to a grasshopper, it was so good to actualy buy a piece of my past. The series that takes you from Caprica and onwards to a shiny planet called earth (little do they know). The thrills and spills as they struggle onwards to escape the ever ominipresent Cylons.Starbuck, Apollo, Boomer, Cassi et all make a remarkable cast and indeed crew on board the Battlestar Galactica. Adama and Tigh the stalwarts on the bridge, the mix is superb. Although by todays standards the effects are meek and sketchy, it still makes this boxset a gem to own and to watch. So why the 3 stars rating? well the quality does leave a lot to be desired...my version anyway. I would probably spend a few more pennies and get the DVD boxsets (yes there are two...and rather cool they are) It would be worth it for the extras. Go buy the boxset and lets finish those Cylons off once and for all.
L**Y
Nephews loss
Bought this as a christmas present for my sci-fi nut nephew.Watched it to make sure all disc were fine.I then remembered how much i loved the series,looks like i will be shopping for another present for him!!!
D**D
Easy, trouble free transaction
Very pleased with purchase
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