BSG

[escritoireazul]

Okay, so, if you have someone who knows nothing about BSG or anything it might or might not be related to, show-wise, I mean absolutely nothing known at all, what would you tell them to interest them in the show? And, once their interest was caught, what advice would you give them about it? Is there background this person should know? Something beyond the episodes themselves the person should watch? How many seasons exist?

Theoretically, this person could be going to check and see if BSG is available from Netflix right about now. Theoretically.

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[scribbulus-ink.livejournal.com]

To interest them in the show on a purely shallow level, I might point at my icon. ;)

Seriously, though - the 2003 miniseries, all of season 1 and the first half of season 2 are out on DVD and available on Netflix; season 2 just finished airing a couple of weeks ago, so it isn't out on DVD yet, and we won't be seeing season 3 until October, so there's plenty of time to catch up. I'd advise starting with the miniseries to test the waters. I'd say anyone who likes complexity on the subjects of war, religion, politics, etc would enjoy it. It tackles some tough issues, it's good science fiction, and the character dynamics are intriguing, plus Captain Apollo is hot and buff and frequently bares his gorgeous arms, which is a Good Thing. It's not an easy show to watch; it's very suspenseful and angsty, and it really doesn't pull any punches, but it's good.

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Well, on a purely shallow level, that is a good argument. I have also heard there are beautiful women, which means the shallow is fully covered here.

Oooh, I like that I can catch up before season three starts.

It sounds like it will be a difficult show to multitask to, because I normally try to do other work while I watch, but interesting enough I probably won't mind. Thank you for all your information, I'm excited about it. I have the miniseries and the first disc coming for this weekend.

[scribbulus-ink.livejournal.com]

There are indeed gorgeous (http://www.gateworld.net/galactica/characters/six.shtml) women (http://www.gateworld.net/galactica/characters/roslin.shtml), and they're wonderfully strong. I'd say it's definitely not a show to multi-task to, but nah, I doubt you'll mind. There will be too much going on for you to want to look away. *G* I hope you enjoy it!