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For Sale Apr 3, 2026 at 1:26 AM

How do I get into Battlestar Galactica?

Posted by Ionenschatten

Hey there! I'm a Media Scientist and currently studying canon content one should study if they want to be taken serious. this includes shows such as Star Trek, Wakfu, Battlestar Galactica and, of course, Stargate. But Battlestar Galactica seems to be dead? I couldn't find a proper way into it, the streaming service I am subscribed to exclusively hosts the russian dub for it and there isn't even a sublistnook for it? So, can someone tell me where I should start? I am not looking for c**** entertainment, so I don't mind if it's "dated". All I care about is an objectively good show part of the Sci Fi video canon.
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EnoughWear3873 Apr 3, 2026 +21
Media Scientists need people to tell them how to get into a show? 
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Ionenschatten Apr 3, 2026
No, we don't. We just know it. One of my classes is actually called "How to get into canon Sci-Fi shows such as DS9 and BG" i'm just too lazy to take it tbh
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Fritzkreig Apr 3, 2026 +4
Are you talking about the OG or the modern reboot?
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Ionenschatten Apr 3, 2026 +2
What do you recommend?
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Fritzkreig Apr 3, 2026 +1
Classic is super dated and corny, but it is what led to the new series; the new series is likely a top 25 if not top ten TV serious of all time. That depends on taste, and context; but is is for sure top 50 by any objective judge!
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Fritzkreig Apr 3, 2026 +1
[Here is a link to one ranking that was done.](https://moviesranking.com/tv-shows)
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SerOctopusDayne Apr 3, 2026 +4
r/bsg
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paulc899 Apr 3, 2026 +3
Do you wear a lab coat while watch shows?
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Ionenschatten Apr 3, 2026 +1
I do wear a Labcoat and I do shake an Erlenmeyer Kolben while watching shows, yes. And I do pause every 5 seconds to dictate random observations to my text program in a strangely narcissistic voice tone.
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HaydenScramble Apr 3, 2026 +3
It’s on Amazon. Watch the miniseries first, then the pilot episode 33. Enjoy
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Ionenschatten Apr 3, 2026 +2
Thank you!
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Pantheon9001 Apr 3, 2026 +2
According to [justwatch.com](http://justwatch.com), if you are in the U.S. you can purchase all of the 2000s reboot on Prime or Fandango at Home. It is also available on blu-ray and DVD. Keep in mind, the 2000s reboot starts with a mini-series then 4 seasons (I think?) as well as two or three tv movies. There may also be some webisodes.
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nabrok Apr 3, 2026 +2
In the US the 2004 BSG is available VOD on amazon. It doesn't appear to be streaming on any subscription service at the moment. You might be interested that Katee Sackhoff (Starbuck) is currently doing a rewatch show with her husband who hasn't seen it before. It's on youtube with longer episodes on her patreon.
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nobdy89 Apr 3, 2026 +3
Watch episode 1, then id recommend jumping to episode 2. Now after that, risk takers would skip to episode 3, but its your call.
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Ionenschatten Apr 3, 2026 +1
Actually false information. The show, as I've learned, starts off with a Miniseries, often listed as EP 33. Others Shows also do that, like Star Wars The Clone Wars which is a huge mess. The movie, for example, is in between S2 EP 16 and S1 EP 16, which are linked episodes followed by Star Wars The Clone Wars The Movie (good lord what a mouthful!) Aka total chaos.
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KeremyJyles Apr 3, 2026 +1
The one time this smart arse response isn't even accurate lol
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Skavau Apr 3, 2026 +1
According to Justwatch it's on Amazon Prime if you're in the USA.
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boomosaur Apr 3, 2026
Babylon 5 is better anyway
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djkhan23 Apr 3, 2026
How so?
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