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Galactica 1980 lands on DVD for the first time ever! With all ten thrilling episodes on two discs, see what happens when the original Battlestar Galactica crew finally makes the long-anticipated descent to Earth. With time running out and the Cylons closing in on their trail, Commander Adama and the Galactica must work harder than ever before to help Earth create the technology necessary for battle. Along for the action-packed fight are such stellar guest stars as Dirk Benedict, Brion James, Dennis Haysbert and more! It's an epic adventure unlike any other, and an absolute must-have for any Battlestar Galactica collection!
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206 of 209 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Basically, you should buy this entire box-set for a single episode. "The Return of Starbuck". Your original Battlestar Galactica collection isn't truly complete without it. No matter what is said of this series as a whole, this one episode truly captures the feel of the original series.
What about the other episodes? Well, let's just say that on many occasions, critics have selected Galactica 1980 as the worst sci-fi tv series of all time. How could it turn out so horrid? The budget was slashed to just a fraction of the amount spent on the original series. Also, many of the episodes were aired in an early time slot (I believe it was 7:00pm) which placed restrictions on the content of the series (writers had to avoid writing too many action scenes or even the most innocent adult themes). Galactica 1980 was basically a rushed effort, pushed forward and then severely hindered (by various network executives) on a mission to recoup from their mistake of canceling the original series.
This series may have been a train wreck, but the final episode (The Return of Starbuck) is a bittersweet tribute to the original series. A must have!
P.S.
This is being sold as "The Original Battlestar Galactica's Final Season". It must be noted that the original series was cancelled after the first season. While Galactica 1980 can indeed be considered a continuation of the first season, it is in fact a seperate TV series. Most fans of the original series pretend that Galactica 1980 never happened :)
JM
What about the other episodes? Well, let's just say that on many occasions, critics have selected Galactica 1980 as the worst sci-fi tv series of all time. How could it turn out so horrid? The budget was slashed to just a fraction of the amount spent on the original series. Also, many of the episodes were aired in an early time slot (I believe it was 7:00pm) which placed restrictions on the content of the series (writers had to avoid writing too many action scenes or even the most innocent adult themes). Galactica 1980 was basically a rushed effort, pushed forward and then severely hindered (by various network executives) on a mission to recoup from their mistake of canceling the original series.
This series may have been a train wreck, but the final episode (The Return of Starbuck) is a bittersweet tribute to the original series. A must have!
P.S.
This is being sold as "The Original Battlestar Galactica's Final Season". It must be noted that the original series was cancelled after the first season. While Galactica 1980 can indeed be considered a continuation of the first season, it is in fact a seperate TV series. Most fans of the original series pretend that Galactica 1980 never happened :)
JM
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've read many poor reviews of Galactica 1980 over the years, so I was expecting a pretty cruddy show. To my surprise, I actually enjoyed it! Sure, it's more like "Galactica on Earth" than a space show, but that doesn't mean I enjoyed it any less.
It's great to see Adama and Boomer again, and the last episode is really good too. Also, the pilot episode was excellent, as well. Are there some campy moments? Sure. But the original BSG had them too. I found many BSG episodes slow and hard to get through, surprisingly, I got through G:1980 rather quickly.
I say pick it up and add it to your collection!
It's great to see Adama and Boomer again, and the last episode is really good too. Also, the pilot episode was excellent, as well. Are there some campy moments? Sure. But the original BSG had them too. I found many BSG episodes slow and hard to get through, surprisingly, I got through G:1980 rather quickly.
I say pick it up and add it to your collection!
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Ever since I bought the Battlestar Galactica complete series I'd been thinking, "What happened to that episode with Starbuck stranded on a planet?? And what about those flying motorcycles on Earth??" I'd almost convinced myself that I'd imagined them, since I did own the "complete series." Well, here they are. I was 6 years old when this series came around and it didn't enjoy the reruns of the original Battlestar Galactica, so my memories of Troy and Dillon (the new Starbuck and Apollo) were sparse at best (it's like when Dukes of Hazzard had those other cousins show up or Airwolf had a whole new cast suddenly show up....crazy 80's TV clones).
Overall the episodes are pure low budget 80's sci-fi trash-- vaguely reminiscent of Star Trek IV in its disturbing blend of heavy handed environmentalism (the "Super Scouts" episodes) and high school theater quality time travel (the pilot episodes with a generic Nazi Germany romp).
It's worth the Starbuck episode though-- he's the best!
Overall the episodes are pure low budget 80's sci-fi trash-- vaguely reminiscent of Star Trek IV in its disturbing blend of heavy handed environmentalism (the "Super Scouts" episodes) and high school theater quality time travel (the pilot episodes with a generic Nazi Germany romp).
It's worth the Starbuck episode though-- he's the best!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
kind of lame but ok
kind of lame but its okay, not as good as the first Battlestar Galactica series but I needed it to complete the set.
Published 4 days ago by PAUL KRUSTCHINSKY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
although most people say the best episode is the one with Starbuck stranded on the planet if you are true fan othe ORIGINAL GALACTICA then you know all of them are good.
Published 7 days ago by David Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
NEW CONDITION AS PROMISED
The seller assured me the DVDs were new, and am satisfied I got what I paid for. I was quite surprised, to say the least, because I didn't think know the DVD set for this series... Read more
Published 9 days ago by David
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too Televisiony
Wasn't what I expected. Too much like a TV nightime soap....However, I thoroughly enjoy all of the BSG stories and movies
Published 1 month ago by John Beebe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Science Fiction. Loved this series in the 80's.
Wanted to relive this series. Saw it in the 80's. Still as good as it was then. Great Science Fiction series.
Published 1 month ago by L. Wisby
5.0 out of 5 stars
finally got to watch it after all these years
The dvd is in excellent condition and arrived fast. It's nice to see a vast collection of the things I missed, when I was younger.
Published 1 month ago by kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars
GALACTICA 1980
The series was very its A shame though it did not run for long.The wondering battlestar and fleet finally reach earth except its not they excepted when they found it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by john ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
OUTSTANDING SELLER, Fast delivery & Quality NIB DVD "GALACTICA 1980";...
This product is the favorite fragrance of my wife.
Pros: It brings back fond memories of my youth. :-)
Cons: They canceled the program and did not do a finale episode. Read more
Pros: It brings back fond memories of my youth. :-)
Cons: They canceled the program and did not do a finale episode. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joseph Mulero
5.0 out of 5 stars
GALACTICIA 1980
it was great, better than star wars. It is great for family viewing. i recommend it for watching. good movie.
Published 3 months ago by STEPHEN P KLASSY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
I have been watching Galactica for years and I am happy to say I now have the complete series. I feel it has a better story line then the newer version. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Watcher
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