Battlestar Galactica (Season 1) (HD) (2004)

When a surprise Cylon attack scatters the remnants of humanity throughout the galaxy, it's up to steely President Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and battle-hardened Commander William Adama (Edward James Olmos) to unite the desperate survivors and seek mankind's only chance for a future, a mythical planet called Earth. Presented in 1080p with Dolby TrueHD audio and showcasing U-Control features that allow you to go deeper into the BSG universe, Battlestar Galactica: Season One on HD DVD is gripping drama that explores the human condition at its worst...and its best.
 
"...a return to intelligent science fiction. It's darker than most other recent series, and features a tightly woven story."  Colin Polonowski, DVD Times
"...everything a good science fiction show needs to succeed: intense performances, plenty of action..."  Mike Pinsky, DVD Verdict
"...has established itself not only as better than the original, but maybe as one of the best shows on television."  Josh Tyler, CinemaBlend
"The best show on television."  Newsday
"...one of television's most appealing dramas, no matter the genre."  Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
"One of the best dramas on TV."  Time Magazine
"A breakaway hit!"  TV Guide
 


Editor's Note

An updating and re-imagining of the classic 1970s sci-fi television show, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA combines elements of STAR TREK, STAR WARS, and THE TERMINATOR. Human beings built the android Cylons to work as servants for them, only to have the robots rebel and disappear into space. A generation later, however, the Cylons returned to destroy their former masters, and succeeded in eliminating the 12 worlds that mankind inhabited. Luckily, one group of people has managed to escape the genocide, lead by Commander William Adama (Edward James Olmos), on board the massive space ship called Battlestar Galactica. But the struggle isn't over, as the ruthless Cylons continue to pursue the ship and the last surviving members of the human race. This vision of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA features a darker tone and CGI special effects, and shares with other science fiction sagas a warning about the misuse of advanced technology.