Galactica Going Strong

The writing team at Battlestar Galactica never ceases to amaze me.  Time and again they address difficult plot issues in ways that can only be described as perfect.  SPOILER ALERT!

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Last week it looked likely that we were going to lose two of our cast regulars in a mass execution.  We've all seen the ridiculously convenient last-minute rescues on other shows and in the movies.  BSG's writing staff never takes the easy way out, and last night's last-minute rescue was a shining example of that.  The entire episode was solid and moved the plot along nicely, but got me a bit concerned as well.

Leaving New Caprica so soon would be like culture shock, and as good as the first two seasons were, going back to space right now would feel like rehashing old material.  On the one hand I'm extremely eager to find out what the next exciting thing the writers have up their sleeves to keep us glued to the set but at the same time another part of me is leery of being let down.

Many great shows were cancelled before their time.  Star Trek, Firefly, Wonderfalls, the list could go on for a while but perhaps these shows were lucky in some respects.  They didn't last long enough to disappoint their fans.  Perhaps I shouldn't have included Star Trek, because those of you who actually saw the third season of the original series probably felt more than a little disappointed, but hey it's like the original cancelled megaclassic.

Getting back to my point, what goes up must come down and as a fan of this show I love the heights it's soaring to but dread the fall, which seems like a heart-attack waiting to happen.  Maybe not this season, but the show can't keep this adrenaline up forever.

Anyway, don't let these thoughts get you down.  Enjoy it while it's hot!  And boy is it ever.  If you aren't a fan, I urge you to watch the miniseries that served as a prequel for season 1.  It's not just for Sci-Fi fans and it will blow you away like no television show ever has.

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