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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Binding: DVD
Brand: UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)
EAN: 0025192983320
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 60
Label: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1EnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Sci-Fi Channel, The
MPN: D29833D
Number Of Discs: 3
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 19, 2006
Running Time: 521 minutes
Studio: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 2005
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Battlestar Galactica's season 2.5 (i.e., the final 10 episodes of the second season, plus an extended version of episode 10) picks up where season 2.0 (the first 10 episodes) left off: Galactica's giddy reunion with the Pegasus had taken a sour turn when Admiral Cain (Michelle Forbes) went back on her word to Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) and decided to integrate the crews, moving Apollo (Jamie Bamber) and Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) to Pegasus. The animosity, combined with an attack on Sharon (Grace Park), threatens to derail a golden opportunity for the fleet to strike the Cylons where they'll hurt, and stay hurt--their resurrection ship.
In many ways, Sharon is the central character. The attack lands Helo (Tahmoh Penikett) and the Chief (Aaron Douglas) in hot water; her impending baby remains the subject of heated debate among president Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell), Commander Adama, and others; and a rebellious movement determined to force Galactica to give up the Cylon ends up threatening both Apollo and Starbuck and putting further strain on their already-shaky relationship. Dr. Baltar (James Callis) becomes even more intertwined with the Cylons when he discovers another version of Number Six (Tricia Helfer) on the Pegasus, but is also in line to take over the presidency as Roslin's cancer reaches a critical stage. Battlestar Galactica's inexorable dramatic arc sagged in a couple episodes during this run, but the terrific two-part season finale involving a presidential election, a glimmer of hope for humanity, and some unexpected turns of events makes for a thrilling springboard to season 3. Battlestar is often called the best sci-fi show on television, but that seems like damning it with faint praise; it's the best drama on television.
In addition to the 10 episodes, the three-DVD set has an extended version of the last episode of season 2.0, "Pegasus"; the extra 15 minutes include a longer conversation in which Cain reveals her plans to Adama. That episode has a commentary track by executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick, Moore's podcast commentaries are on every other episode, Eick's "video blogs" serve as casual featurettes on series production, and there are numerous deleted scenes. --David Horiuchi
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I can be a pretty demanding TV critic, but this series breaks the mold. Nothing like the original, lots of surprises and plot twists, very well-developed characters. I hope Glen Larson (creator) is blown away by the upgrade from the chessy 80's version. It's must see. Just when you think they can't outdo themselves, boy do they ever!
This should be on your bucket list, hands down.
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Much better than the original story ! Some Cylons are human
looking. Recommend buying DVD box set. All seasons are on DVD's. Watch and get entertained.
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If you like the series and can't afford the complete box set, Get this.
Too bad they had to split the season like this. It becomes a little disjunct this way.
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We return to the other half of season two with Admiral Cain on all of our minds. I'm sure everyone misses the Adama-Roslin command unit. It just doesn't work right, especially when crews get mixed up between the two ships. The Pegasus crew is less than inviting. The Pegasus crew actually tells the Galatica crew that are mixed in with them that they don't belong there and make their lives hell. They actually come to the point where they're ready to fire on each other.
Season 2.5 deals with a lot of emotional issues from past deaths and deaths that occur during the season. We lose at least one very well loved character.
We see the return to Caprica when "Starbuck" is authorized to go back as a rescue mission and is able to get to Anders. Caprica isn't the only planet that we see, there's a planet that is habitable, but Roslin and Adama don't see it as a long term option for the fleet. But with elections coming up, the fleet is not only voting for their new president, but also for their choices. Roslin is with Adama on trying to push on to find Earth, while Baltar wants to stay and civilize the planet they have found.
In the end, they make a decision. Baltar.
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I'm a latecomer to "Battlestar Galactica" and am just now watching it on DVD. Season 2 was split into two sections, with this DVD set containing the final 10 episodes of the 20 episode season plus a bonus episode. Dubbed Season 2.5, it picks up with the crew of Galactica shocked at the discovery of the Battlestar Pegasus. However, their initial excitement fades as they start to realize that Admiral Cain (Michelle Forces) is going to be a very tough new commander of the fleet. As the newly reunited fleet faces their first incursion against the Cylons, loyalties are tested. The season also considers the fate of President Rosalin as her cancer continues to spread and she seeks re-election as well as life aboard the various ships for the civilian fleet.
Season 2.5 is solid and includes my all-time favorite BSG episode - "Downloaded," in which we get to see more of the Cylon society and learn the fates of Caprica Six and Sharon Valerii. The season ends with a shocking two-parter that completely shifts the direction of the show. This ending is a huge risk, but I really admire BSG's willingness to defy expectations and take the show in uncomfortable directions. I can't wait to see how this situation is resolved in Season 3. The set also includes an expanded version of the Season 2.0 cliff-hanger ("Pegasus"), which is interesting to watch.
On the other hand, Season 2.5 contains two of the weakest BSG episodes: "Black Market" (Lee is tasked with eliminating illegal black market activity) and "Sacrifice" (Lee has to intervene in a hostage situation aboard Cloud Nine). Both episodes play like typical cop shows. I like Lee, but these kinds of episodes make him into a boring, square-jawed hero. On the commentaries, producer Ron Moore is refreshingly upfront with his disappointment with these two episodes.
The DVD features audio commentaries for most episodes; these are primarily the podcasts that the producers created for the SyFy Channel website. In general, these podcasts are very good, although they are more informal and of worse quality sound-wise than what one usually expects on DVD sets. Likewise, they sometimes let spoilers slip; in particular, do not listen to the commentary for the Pegasus (expanded episode) until after you watch "Resurrection Ship: Part 2" as it contains a huge spoiler.
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