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Caprica

Seen it?

2010 | 1 seasons | 41 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a quick end and a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Battlestar Galactica or Alien: Earth, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
1 season: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 41 minutes, about 12 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-14: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Set 58 years before Battlestar Galactica, Caprica follows two rival families - the Graystones and the Adamas - as they grow, compete, and thrive in the vibrant world of the peaceful 12 Colonies, living in a society close to our own. Entangled in the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence and robotics that will eventually lead to the creation of the Cylons, the two houses go toe-to-toe, blending action with corporate conspiracy and sexual politics.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Ran for 1 season and reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 144K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Remi Aubuchon, Ronald D. Moore

  • Eric StoltzDaniel Greystone
  • Esai MoralesJoseph Adama
  • Paula MalcomsonAmanda Greystone
  • Alessandra TorresaniZoe Greystone
  • Magda ApanowiczLacy Rand
  • Sasha RoizSam Adama
  • Polly WalkerSister Clarice Willow