Make no mistake, this is series everything great and horrible in sci-fi simultaneously.
The whole TV series was a great idea in the wrong hands (or perhaps in hands that simply never got the support they needed). The series, I think was most loved and most watched by the 8-18 year old generation (I don't think I saw it until it was in reruns, at age 10 or older)of the late 70s-early 80s. Evidently a very small group, as seen by the show's short run.
Seeing it now I can see why it was canceled, but I also still see why I loved it. The shows were exciting, uncomplicated, sci-fi battle. And, as poor as the FX were, the model, character and set designs were and still are fantastic, fresh and contemporary.
For those curious, the FX were only slightly sub-par(and for TV, as good as it got--The problem when FX artist try to exceed their budget and capabilities) at the time, but the repeated use of the same scene over-and-over again was highly noticeable.
For the younger generation, weaned on TNG, Andromeda, etc., it maybe too distracting, but I remain a loyal BSG fan, and recommend it for those who still love the exciting rush of a sci-fi story and battle.
The whole TV series was a great idea in the wrong hands (or perhaps in hands that simply never got the support they needed). The series, I think was most loved and most watched by the 8-18 year old generation (I don't think I saw it until it was in reruns, at age 10 or older)of the late 70s-early 80s. Evidently a very small group, as seen by the show's short run.
Seeing it now I can see why it was canceled, but I also still see why I loved it. The shows were exciting, uncomplicated, sci-fi battle. And, as poor as the FX were, the model, character and set designs were and still are fantastic, fresh and contemporary.
For those curious, the FX were only slightly sub-par(and for TV, as good as it got--The problem when FX artist try to exceed their budget and capabilities) at the time, but the repeated use of the same scene over-and-over again was highly noticeable.
For the younger generation, weaned on TNG, Andromeda, etc., it maybe too distracting, but I remain a loyal BSG fan, and recommend it for those who still love the exciting rush of a sci-fi story and battle.