Friday, January 13, 2006

SciFi Friday -- "Battlestar Galactica" Preview

Part Two of "Resurrection Ship" airs tonight and without any spoilers, I can tell you it's a corker. Dueling assassination plots, more torture, thoughtful debates on the dehumanization of the enemy and whether it's worth surviving if you turn your back on the values you hold dear: it's the best show on TV right now. The last moments are unexpectedly tender but you don't want to miss the first moments either: Apollo goes swimming.

Some good news: fans of "Dr. Who" will be happy to hear the new version starring Christopher Eccleston is finally coming to America via SciFi Fridays in March. I posted the news yesterday.

Some bad news: "Galactica's" creator Ronald D. Moore is working on a new show for SciFi called "Basement 13" and that's distressing. Nothing throws a monkey wrench into a successful series like having to launch a new show. One of them usually suffers and it's usually the original. Here's hoping Moore bucks that trend but don't be surprised if Season Three this summer falters a bit.

7 comments:

Michael in New York said...

By the way, I'm off to dinner with a friend from LA so no new posts for a few hours -- but there's about a hundred waiting for you from this past week. Enjoy the show and keep coming back.

The Pansy Bastard™ said...

Tonight's episode was awesome.

Next week looks equally awesome.

Gyrobo said...

If it's not Sci-fi Friday, it's not really Friday.

Unless it's Thurday in disguise.

Gyrobo said...

Not Thursday. Thurday. It's how it's pronounced on the moon. In the future.

Anonymous said...

gyrobo

I love that line and I'm stealing it for future spelling bloopers.

carolyn13

Anonymous said...

I've been checking iTunes every hour since I woke up (early) waiting for "Resurection Ship, Pt. 2" to post.

I haven't missed cable, until now.

Michael in New York said...

Hey, what's my name, when did it become available? At the latest, I know it was up at noon. Anyone spot BG on sale earlier than that?