Filed under: Popular Culture | Tags: Battlestar Galactica, science fiction, television
I thought I might make it through the day without mentioning how excited I am that the fourth (and sadly, final) season of Battlestar Galactica debuts this evening. For those who still stubbornly refuse to believe that this is an amazing show that transcends sci-fi vulgarity: snap out of it! Then, check out this Salon article that demonstrates how BSG
has proved that the genre, when liberated from the body-hugging Lycra jumpsuits and staid dialogue that have plagued most post-”Trek” science fiction series, can be a vehicle for both scathing political commentary and genuine pathos.
It then outline in pornographic detail how the narrative has unfurled over the last three seasons, a mini-series and a movie. Really, the recap got me a little “excited” (and I guess the article really is more for the already converted… newbies shouldn’t be denied the pleasure of watching every glorious episode for themselves). Bring on the frackin’ show!
