Galactica 1980
Seen it?1980 | 1 seasons | 49 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a spot on critics' lists of TV's worst and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Andor or Ahsoka, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 49 minutes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
30 years after the original Battlestar Galactica series. Upon reaching Earth, the inhabitants of the renegade starfleet take action when they realize earthlings aren't advanced enough to help battle the Cylons.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Widely cited by critics among TV's worst
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Glen A. Larson
- Kent McCordCapt. Troy
- Barry Van DykeLt. Dillon
- Robyn DouglassJamie Hamilton
- Lorne GreeneCommander Adama