DVD Release Date: September 20, 2005
Review: I chaffed at some of the changes of this rebuild of the original Battlestar series, but as i watched it, i grew to love it. Some feel a bit betrayed by the shuffling of the characters, such as making Starbuck a woman, but what a woman she is! Powerful, defiant, intelligent, and headstrong, she's her own person, and defines the spirit of the original Starbuck in ways that impress me and make me want to marry her. The story is similar to the original, the Cylons are hell bent on destroying their creators, but in this one, it all happened before. This version spends time delving into the interpersonal relationships and politics as well as the meat of the story so well, it's a classic that has come into it's time. Many of the episodes follow in line with the original series, and it shows, even adds to the enjoyment as we original fans can see what is supposed to happen, but get to see it all again with fresh eyes, complete with more special effects and a more mature storyline. Mature is a key word in this one folks!