Battlestar Galactica: The Final Season (www.the-usher.com)

Sometimes A Great Notion
Both the humans of the Colonial fleet and their Cylon allies fight against the emotion of overwhelming despair as they try to understand what happened to the 13th Tribe. Dee reconciles with her husband Lee Adama despite being devastated about the discovery of Earth. Kara finds a puzzling and disturbing clue regarding her identity.

A Disquiet Follows My Soul
Admiral Adama wants to outfit Colonial ships with superior Cylon jump drives to help the fleet find a new permanent home. As part of the deal, the Cylons ask for complete acceptance by the humans. Not everyone agrees with the plan. Tyrol uncovers some family secrets when he brings his ailing son to Doc Cottle for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Baltar rails against his God and stirs up his followers in the wake of their tragic disappointment over Earth.

The Oath
Adama continues with his plan to use Cylon drive technology on Colonial ships. The closer ties between the rebel Cylons and the humans set off a violent uprising in the fleet.

Blood On The Scales
President Roslin seeks refuge on the Cylon base ship after Tom Zarek and Lt. Gaeta take control of the Galactica. Gaeta is determined to break away from Adama's policy of cooperation with the Cylons but even he is disturbed by Zarek's violent actions

No Exit
As Sam Anders recovers from his head injury onboard the Galactica, he begins to remember events from ancient Earth. Meanwhile, the Final Cylon struggles with the fallout from the Final Five's former plans. One of the humanoid Cylons vows to get revenge for being created in the image of Man. Tyrol informs Admiral Adama about the extensive structural damage on the Galactica.

Deadlock
Ellen returns to the Colonial Fleet with Boomer. Although Ellen is initially overcome with joy at seeing Saul Tigh again, she becomes troubled by the relationship between Tigh and Caprica Six. Ellen also learns that some of the Cylons want to leave the Colonial Fleet behind. Meanwhile, Baltar uncovers a dangerous situation among the civilians on the Galactica.

Someone To Watch Over Me
Kara befriends a piano player who reminds her of her father. She also receives a mysterious drawing from young Hera Agathon. "Boomer" faces punishment for her support of Cavil in the Cylon civil war. She reconnects with Chief Tyrol and shares her visions of a peaceful life on Picon. However, her life on Galactica is much less tranquil. Islanded in a Stream of Stars The rebel Cylons and the Colonial humans react to Hera's kidnapping while the physical condition of the Galactica continues to deteriorate.

Daybreak Part 1
With Galactica on the verge of falling apart, Admiral Adama readies the ship for what could be its final mission, as Baltar's Six warns that humanity's final chapter is near.

Daybreak Part 2
Admiral Adama leads a group of volunteers aboard the Galactica into a dangerous mission to rescue Hera. With the decrepit condition of the ship, Adama understands that this will likely be the final mission of the Galactica. As the personnel face possible death in the battle, they recall key moments from their time on Caprica before the Cylon holocaust.

Daybreak Part 3
Despite Anders' success at neutralizing the Cylon gun batteries, Adama's volunteer attack force sustains heavy casualties. Cylon Raiders pursue the Vipers and Centurions board the Galactica. Kara attempts to decipher the meaning of Hera's drawing and rescue the Galactica

When it comes to naming the best science fiction show to ever grace television screen, there is now only one show that every one should mention and that show is 'Battlestar Galactica'.

Back in 2003 when it was announced that former 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' producer Ronald D. Moore was bringing cult 70s Sci-Fi show 'Battlestar Galactica' to the small screen fans of the original show were sceptical. With changes from the original formal such as humanoid Cylons, a mixture of politics, military and religious storylines and a female Starbuck, there was a certain amount of apprehension about the show but this was completely unfounded. While the original show will always have a place in fans hearts, Ronald D. Moore's version of 'Battlestar Galactica' will be thought of, not only as the best version of the show but as one of the best TV shows of all time.

After four unbelieveable seasons however, the show comes to an end and unlike many a series that has gone before, this is one that doesn't go out with a whimper. Since the show began in 2003, Ronald D. Moore and his creative team have been heading to a conclusion that could have been predicted, the goal of returning to Earth, but after the events of the mid season cliffhanger Earth was not the place for mankind's salvation. With the shock of this revelation, the Fleet, as well as the fans of the show, wondered what would happen next but the series delivered eleven episodes that are some of the best you will ever see and a finale that will be talked about for many years to come.

Each of the eleven final episodes allows Ronald D. Moore and this creative team to tie up storylines, bring character arcs to an end or full circle and complete the story of the rag tag fugitive fleet and the Cylons that have pursued them. Every character receives an ending, some unexpected, some emotional but all powerful and suitable for the characters you have become so attached to during the season.

It is the three part finale 'Daybreak' that the show will be remembered for and for a series finale, it has to be one of the best ever written. The finale is just as important as the beginning, even more so as it has to tie up everything that has gone before and do justice to a series that gained both critical and fan acclaim. You will never watch a show that is so satisfying, so uplifting, so joyful and so emotional, making this a pivotal moment in not only science fiction but television history.

'Battlestar Galactica' is the best science fiction show to ever grace the small screen and the final season shows why this programme has earned this accolade. With tremendous performances from Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Grace Park, Aaron Douglas, Michael Hogan, Tahmoh Penikett and classic series star Richard Hatch, this is not just classic science fiction but classic television.

PICTURE AND SOUND

Presented in 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen with a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack the transfer is very good.

BONUS FEATURES

Podcast Commentaries
Listen to the commentaries by series creator/producer Ronald D. Moore and the cast and crew provide tracks for the episodes 'Sometimes A Great Notion', 'A Disquiet Follows My Soul', 'The Oath Blood On The Scales' and 'No Exit'.

Deleted Scenes
View deleted or extended scenes from 'Sometimes A Great Notion', 'A Disquiet Follows My Soul', 'The Oath Blood On The Scales No Exit', 'Deadlock', 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Islanded in a Stream of Stars' and 'Daybreak'

Evolution of a Cue (23.13 mins)
Composer Bear McCreary takes you through the process of creating a score for a scene and the shear amount of work and creativity that goes into it.

What the Frak is going on with Battlestar Galactica? (8.17 mins)
Watch an eight minute insight into the entire series, summarising every plot twist and turn.

David Eick's Video Blogs
Watch Producer David Eick's video blogs in which he talks about all aspects of the show.

A Disquiet Follows My Soul: Unrated Version
Watch the unrated version of the show that includes deleted scenes and harder language.

Sneak peak at Caprica (1.32 mins)
Watch a preview of the new 'Battlestar Galactica' prequel show that is coming in 2009

OVERALL

The DVD treatment of the final series of what is possibly the best science fiction show to ever grace the small screen is one that fans will revel in. The commentaries are excellent and when you add in all the other content, this is a must buy for all fans of the series with only true fans holding out for the High Definition version.

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