Battlestar Galactica: One Of The Best Shows On Televison Just Keeps Getting Better

If you haven't watched the Sci-Fi channels "BATTLESTAR GALACTICA" yet, you don't know what you are missing. When Time magazine called it the best show on television in 2005, they may have been right. And in 2006, it just keeps getting better.

The TIME article states "Most of you probably think this entry has got to be a joke. The rest of you have actually watched the show." That says it all. If you are in to it, you already know. If you're not, get onboard the Battlestar! Time goes on to talk about some of the themes of the show, which have been further explored in the 2006 season so far. Time calls it "a ripping sci-fi allegory of the war on terror, complete with religious fundamentalists, sleeper cells, civil liberties crackdowns, and even a prisoner torture scandal." This year, add a prolonged occupation with disastrous results for the occupation forces and suicide bombers that are part of the "good side." It is never just black and white, good versus evil. When the humans are given the opportunity to wipe out the Cylons, a debate rages over the ethics of it all.

There is something for everyone on the show. Human drama, sexual tension, the desire for a home. True heroes and true villains-on both sides. You can't watch the show and not be required to think, at least a little bit. And don't worry, you will also be very entertained. The Sci-Fi Channel is getting better and better at making quality television. They have presented some very good miniseries, including an epically good remake of "DUNE." Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, Dr. Who, and the new hit Eureka are all very good series television shows. If you find yourself tiring of "CSI" shows or reality series, flip that channel on over to Sci-Fi. You just might be pleasantly surprised!

If you don't know the story line of 'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA" you can catch up on the webpage at www.scifi.com/battlestar It is a great site with loads of info for the fan and the newbie. If you remember the old series from the 70's, you have a head start. But even though the story line begins the same way and has some of the same themes throughout, there are pronounced differences. For one, this time around the show is alot better!

So check your local listings, as they say-and see for yourself. There are very few shows I would ever call "must see TV." BATTLESTAR GALACTICA" is definitely one of them.