Battlestar Galactica...how's that storyline and the shows?

[LightPhoenix]

I'm not really sure where I fall, with regards to the third season.

Part of the reason for this is that the two halves of the season feel very different to me. Some of the best episodes of the show's entire run (IMO, of course) were in the first half of this season. On the other hand, the last half of the season seems very disjointed, and I'm just not as into it as the first half. I suspect it's because of the reduced presence of the Cylons.

 

[Korgoth]

I'm very much enjoying it.

 

[GlassJaw]

Last couple of episodes are great, and it's looking like the new few are going to be good as well.

 

[Thornir Alekeg]

They were losing me with the soap opera type of crap for several episodes in a row, but the last two weeks have brought me back quite nicely.

I let out a scream of frustration last night, but it was at the "to be continued" at the end.

 

[Sir Brennen]

They were losing me with the soap opera type of crap for several episodes in a row, but the last two weeks have brought me back quite nicely.

To me, the "soap opera type of crap" was actually neccessary to understand how the characters all got where they are, including Lee and the Admiral, now that the meta-plot has picked up. Starbuck's fate a couple of episodes ago was informed heavily by that, and I think even more it will come from that.

 

[dren]

BSG is the only show that I watch religiously. It's honest and unflinching; sometimes I dislike what is happening and the choices the characters make (i.e. affair between Lee and Starbuck) but believe it's being done both for the story and to keep the characters true to themselves. I've given up trying to make predictions about what is going to happen and I just enjoy the ride...I believe regardless of what will happen, the end is going to be worth it because I have faith in the story line.

My only gripe is that I wanted more spaceship battles this season.

 

[Grymar]

Best show on TV, I feel. Very believable characters, incredible acting, and usually very good story choices (even those that I don't like).

 

[Wombat]

This season is losing focus for me. That, and has been mentioned on many boards and by some of the actors (**coughcoughStarbuckcoughcough**), the soap-opera-y nature of the show is becoming rather forced for my tastes.

Still a decent show, but nowhere near as strong as the first two seasons.

 

[Mark Hope]

There should have been one less episode in the run from "Taking a Break..." to "Dirty Hands", to leave more space for meaty episodes at the end of the season (although I liked some of its ideas, I could probably have done without "The Woman King"). But the last few have picked back up to speed again, so I was also yelling in frustration at the cliffhanger of "Crossroads Part 1". Damn fine show.

 

[The Grumpy Celt]

I liked it. It could have used more violence, like last season, but I like it.

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