All 4 Battlestar Galactica seasons ranked from worst to best

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA -- Season 3 -- Pictured: (l-r) Michael Hogan as Colonel Saul Tigh, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, Edward James Olmos as Admiral William Adama, Jamie Bamber as Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama, James Callis as Dr. Gaius Baltar, Kattee Sackhoff as Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, Tahmoh Penikett as Captain Karl "Helo" Agathon, Grace Park as Number Eight, Tricia Helfer as Number Six -- (Photo by: Justin Stephens/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank)
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA -- Season 3 -- Pictured: (l-r) Michael Hogan as Colonel Saul Tigh, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, Edward James Olmos as Admiral William Adama, Jamie Bamber as Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama, James Callis as Dr. Gaius Baltar, Kattee Sackhoff as Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, Tahmoh Penikett as Captain Karl "Helo" Agathon, Grace Park as Number Eight, Tricia Helfer as Number Six -- (Photo by: Justin Stephens/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank) /
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1. Battlestar Galactica season one

Battlestar Galactica season one was the perfect season. I said it. What a slice of sci-fi heaven right there.

Seriously, it’s like they took all the good stuff and condensed it into this binge-worthy season. You know those shows you can’t stop watching and, by the time you look at the clock it’s 4 am and you have work in three hours? Yep, that’s how season one feels. With its limited number of episodes, it’s like they were ahead of the game, serving up that addictive “just one more episode” feeling before it was even a thing.

Not to mention, season one nailed the balancing act. It’s got the kind of pacing that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but it also doesn’t skimp on giving us a nice dose of character development goodness. You’re not just here for the space battles (although there are some seriously insane moments of pew-pew action), you’re also diving deep into these characters’ lives, their struggles, and their hopes. One thing BSG does better than most shows is to make their character feel like they’re real people, not just fictional folks on your screen.

Season one is basically a masterclass in how to hook the viewer, reel them in, and make them full-on Battlestar Galactica fans.

In the grand galactic tapestry that is the 2004 reboot of  Battlestar Galactica, each season stands as a unique brushstroke, contributing to a beautiful masterpiece. While each season has its flavor and flaws, it’s the collective journey that truly defines the essence of this legendary saga. As we explore the four seasons, from the enigmatic depths of season 1 to the crescendoing revelations of season 4, we’re reminded that Battlestar Galactica isn’t just a series – it’s an epic odyssey.

So say we all!

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