The remake of BSG shows that change. The Cavils have a heavy sarcastic demeanor and a sense of humor. 122. "The world of BSG is rich with mythical history and religious ideology that extends from the beginnings of human civilization to the origins of the Cylon; humanitys created AI species. The hit sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica ended in 2009 with a divisive 3-part finale. That's why it was so popular and lasted several seasons. it was always going to be difficult for the writers to bring Battlestar Galactica to a neat conclusion. BSG also had much deeper themes and concepts at play than Caprica. By: RT to alt.battlestar-galactica on Sun May 05 2013 09:18 pm There has always been a Religous theme in Battlestar Galactica. However, in the Re-imagined Series, the "good" humans The Sci-Fi Channel's blockbuster show Battlestar Galactica has received heaps of praise from virtually all quarters. I started the new BSG mini-series and hated it. Related: Why Battlestar Galactica's Ending Was So Controversial. The creator of the show has announced that the second season will delve into the religious issues surrounding the Cylons in addition to opening up their society more. The Cylons believed in a single Creator while the Colonists has many Gods. The reimagined "Battlestar Galactica" series that started with a miniseries in 2003 and ran for four seasons beginning in 2004 is chock full of So Say We All: Religion Aboard the Battlestar Galactica. The Theology of Battlestar Galactica Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. 2014-01-10 The reimagined television series Battlestar Galactica (2005 to 2009 on the Sci Fi Channel), features religion and theology among its central concernsbut does not simply use its myriad faiths as plot devices or background material. +0. So I've been thinking of a theory to explain why the Pegasus had a hull number and Battlestar Group Number lower than Galactica ().Clearly, unlike US Navy's hull classification symbol practices or Royal Navy's (and other's) Pennant number practices, where sequential numbering is the norm, the older Galactica does not have a lower hull number than the modern Pegasus. Battlestar Galacticas ending became quite controversial, as many viewers criticized it for its extensive religious references. Released in the shadow of 9/11, the show dealt with themes such as the War on Terror, religious fundamentalism and the morality of torture. In a show so rooted in science, I can't believe it would just fall back on the religion aspect at the last second. I think this was largely inspired by Ronald D. Moore having written for Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. We can assume that the 12 Colonies had more than one shipyard of The addiction is very real, as summed up here perfectly in an episode of Portlandia, and also here on a mock article about Obamas depression since the end of the show by The Onion. Basically a city in orbit. Released in 1977, Star Wars proved that quality space opera could be produced on a relatively low budget. Later in the show it there is conflict between characters trying to come to grips with whether their religion is the right one. Many parts of the world went from a polytheistic religion to a monotheistic religion. Christian. Titled "Daybreak," the show ended with an epic conclusion that was met with a mixed reception. Unbeknownst to most viewers, "Battlestar Galactica" has been steeped in religion since its very inception. First pitched by uber-producer Glen A. Larson as a series of Bible stories set in space called "Adam's Ark," the reworked "Battlestar Galactica" was also influenced by another religious book: the Book of Mormon. Lords of Kobol, hear my prayer, a phrase repeated many times over on the television show Battlestar Galactica, is the human call for divine help in the polytheistic culture on the Galactica. Battlestar Galactica ends its exploration of philosophy and religion with Kara. Battlestar Galactica fully embraced religion. It took faith seriously. They take neither religion nor death seriously and are the only atheist Cylon model. Martin's main criticism of the finale revolves around the extensive religious references. For as controversial as its finale was, at least Battlestar Galactica waited until this ending to become muddled and bad. peanut72 Member. Dr. Gaius Baltar was an accomplished computer scientist of Aerelonean descent. The Syfy channel's reimagined reboot of the classic science fiction series Battlestar Galactica is easily one of the best TV shows of all time. Background []. Re: Battlestar Galactica - and real aerospace heritage. When the re-imagined "Battlestar Galactica" series rolled out in 2003, it quickly became clear that this was much more than just a typical outer-space action series. This wasn't the case with the reboot, however, rubbing fans the The Syfy channel's reboot of the classic science fiction series Battlestar Galactica was an amazing TV shows, but there are still answers we need. The Syfy channel's reimagined reboot of the classic science fiction series Battlestar Galactica is easily one of the best TV shows of all time. Religious themes in BSG. A Cavil is first seen aboard the Galactica assuming the role of a priest, offering spiritual guidance, Speaking of Star Trek, a lot of people were under the impression that Battlestar Galactica was going to be largely atheistic like Trek is for the most part. Battlestar Galactica fully embraced religion. It took faith seriously. However, it failed in that it used the mystery of religion to paper over plot holes. The biggest: when Starbuck disappeared, seemingly died, and came back. Was she some sort of angel? Battlestar Galactica emerged from the chaos of the Hollywood feeding frenzy which erupted in the wake of the initial success of George Lucas Star Wars. Helo said: I was speaking to a friend of mine and we were talking about the show/mini-series Battlestar Galactica. The concept that the religious beliefs of the Cylons are similar to the real-life Abrahamic religions of planet Earth is a plot twist which executive producer Ron Moore developed and considers to be an intriguing switch: normally, the "Good Guys" in a TV show are monotheists, and the "bad guys" are polytheists. The revelation that Starbuck, who had previously died and subsequently returned under mysterious circumstances, was an angel only added fuel to the fire. I watched the original BSG as a child and while it has aged badly the characters in that show worked. I In the sense that Battlestar Galactica can be summed up with the sentence, Stupid people doing stupid things. Yeah, it sure does seem like its pushing the Mormon Agenda! Answer (1 of 12): I can only answer from the pov of the mini-series as I never watched the actual show. To be fair, the original Battlestar Galactica (1978) had religion as a rather prominent theme, due to it being inspired namely by Mormon theology. The Cylons, a species of mechanic beings built by humans, believe in a single God. Chairboy writes "The Sci-Fi Channel has just announced the renewal of Battlestar Galactica for a second season. the "Lords of Kobol" became the "Gods of Olympus). Starbuck was resurrected by a higher power to guide mankind to safety. I am not one of these people. Starbuck working in the service of a higher power means that humans finding Earth was all part of Gods plan, seemingly removing all human autonomy from the show. The Cylons betrayed their creators and, having destroyed human civilizations on their home She said that the show was un-fit for Christians because the main antagonists in the show are basically Christian and the human characters are Pagan. The driving force behind the entirety of Battlestar Galactica is the Cylons declaring war against the humans because of their grand plans for the future, but it's never really made clear what those plans are, or who's even creating them. First the Cylons want to kill all humans. Then they want to have babies with the remaining humans. They view science as the antithesis of religion. John Cavil, aka Number One, is a humanoid Cylon model that appears as a highly rational, eccentric man in his late-sixties. In a culture where we are so programmed into thinking of spiritual and religious things in these incredibly simple-minded, fundamentalist ways, the level of For example, the Colonial religion gradually reconstituted in the minds of the people of ancient Greece - but in a modified form (e.g. In "Battlestar Galactica," the Cylons invaded the defenseless 12 colonies after having lured the colonial fleet into complacency with promises of Not to mention the Scorpion Shipyard, seen in Razor, which comfortably fitted at least 4-5 Battlestars in its docks. You'd see this a lot on various fan forums for the show at the time: people were pretty adamant that the religious I've always wondered why humans don't have any real, concrete, records on the subject instead of just vague, metaphorical religious text. Shunning his farming background, Baltar became a celebrity figure with political connections, which enabled a successful push for the re-introduction of software networking in military vessels in the aftermath of the Cylon War. Aside from the social references to supernatural concepts, like fate and destiny, there are specific religious tribes and accompanying political manifestations. [Battlestar Galactica, Reimagined] Why did the humans not have any good records, other than religious scripture, about the journey from Kobol to the Twelve Colonies? Therefore, having a sci-fi show that takes religion seriously (and not just as a metaphor or a plot device) is at its heart a betrayal of all that is sci-fi. There seems to be a problem with that pray however. The show centers on the conflict in a faraway galaxy between humans and Cylons, a race of artificial, and often humanoid, beings first created by the humans. I think the writers of BSG were trying to describe supernatural entities as the enigmas they are, and didn't want to get bogged down in the clunky, mundane and ultimately unnecessary business of creating a new religion. However, this got the attention of the Cylons, who successfully manipulated him The show managed to incorporate a lot of incredibly insightful perspectives on things like politics, religion, philosophy, and societal issues while serving up a tight and endlessly thrilling story. It is difficult to end a beloved series in a satisfying manner hence why there are so many controversial TV finales. u/Datathrash said that they appreciated how religious themes of the show added to the sense of realism in early seasons, but hated how