Hello everyone, and welcome to the final installment of my latest countdown. This week, I’ve been looking at my top 5 seasons of television show. To qualify for my list, each episode of the season must be 1 hour long including commercials, and the season must contain at least 10 episodes. So without further ado, the winner is...
Number 1
Battlestar Galactica, Season 1, Scifi
Yes, I know. I am a sucker for science fiction. But that does not take away from the fact that Season 1 of Battlestar is the greatest season of TV ever. It combines the wonderful moral ambiguity of a great novel with the action of any sci-fi movie. Also, it delves into topics not often touched upon in TV shows, like that of polytheism versus monotheism, and military rule versus democratic.
The characters on Battlestar Galactica are the best on television. The writing and acting is superb. They have depth that is unmatched by any show that I have seen. And as an added bonus, any one of them could turn out to be a bad guy at any minute. This element makes the show as captivating as anything I have ever seen, in movies or television.
The special effects, while not perfect, definitely get the job done. It’s no Star Wars, but you definitely get the feel of deep space combat when watching Battlestar Galactica. The action sequences are as good as any on television.
What really sets Battlestar Galactica apart is the way it deals with so many different characters and concepts without becoming convoluted. The story is easy to follow, despite its incredible depth. It never sacrifices any part of the story, action or acting for any other element. The way it balances its many facets is what makes Season 1 of Battlestar Galactica the best season of TV ever.
Please note: I have only seen season 1 of Battlestar Galactica. I’m working my way through season 2 now. And it’s awesome.
Until next time,
Harry
P.S. Feel free to sound off and tell me your favorite season of television.
Number 1
Battlestar Galactica, Season 1, Scifi
Yes, I know. I am a sucker for science fiction. But that does not take away from the fact that Season 1 of Battlestar is the greatest season of TV ever. It combines the wonderful moral ambiguity of a great novel with the action of any sci-fi movie. Also, it delves into topics not often touched upon in TV shows, like that of polytheism versus monotheism, and military rule versus democratic.
The characters on Battlestar Galactica are the best on television. The writing and acting is superb. They have depth that is unmatched by any show that I have seen. And as an added bonus, any one of them could turn out to be a bad guy at any minute. This element makes the show as captivating as anything I have ever seen, in movies or television.
The special effects, while not perfect, definitely get the job done. It’s no Star Wars, but you definitely get the feel of deep space combat when watching Battlestar Galactica. The action sequences are as good as any on television.
What really sets Battlestar Galactica apart is the way it deals with so many different characters and concepts without becoming convoluted. The story is easy to follow, despite its incredible depth. It never sacrifices any part of the story, action or acting for any other element. The way it balances its many facets is what makes Season 1 of Battlestar Galactica the best season of TV ever.
Please note: I have only seen season 1 of Battlestar Galactica. I’m working my way through season 2 now. And it’s awesome.
Until next time,
Harry
P.S. Feel free to sound off and tell me your favorite season of television.
You should definitely watch Firefly if you like Battlestar, and probably the West Wing if you like the Wire. I assume you've seen Arrested Development, but the episodes are too short to make your list anyway.
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