“Battlestar” Returns at Warp Speed
Never have I seen an episode of “Battlestar Galactica,” but the series, which returns this Friday, is a favorite of many of my friends. Here’s a precis of the new season:
Jumping back for its last batch of episodes, “Battlestar Galactica” continues its improbable ascent from a mediocre 1970s footnote to one of the more intriguing episodic hours of the 21st century. Brimming with paranoia, the series picks up seamlessly from last season’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger, where a handful of new Cylons-in-human’s-clothing were revealed. Crisp and tense, this Sci Fi Channel staple looks destined to make a headlong plunge toward the finish line in pursuit of that elusive place called Earth. Read more.