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Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

2003

Drama, Sci-fi

TV Mini-Series

3h 3m

A re-imagining of the original series in which a "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of the last remnants of mankind flees pursuing robots while simultaneously searching for their true home, Earth. (imdb)

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Directed by:

Writers:

Ronald D. Moore, Glen A. Larson

Starring:

Edward James Olmos, James Callis, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, Tricia Helfer

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Battlestar Galactica

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Drama, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure

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Battlestar Galactica

2003

Drama, Sci-fi

TV Mini-Series

3h 3m

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22 Jul 2024

As a standalone miniseries, this doesn't work at all - but who would ever watch it as such? It's a super-sized pilot to one of the best sci-fi series of all time, and it's fantastic. So say we all.

22 Jul 2024

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27 Jun 2008

One of the best TV show pilots I've ever seen, most certainly due to it being handled as a mini-series. Great special effects, a large and impressive cast combined with a very impressive re-imaging of the original TV show. This is how you do a remake.

27 Jun 2008

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12 Mar 2015

If Star Trek: Voyager had a spine. A glowing Cylon spine.

12 Mar 2015

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28 Dec 2009

An epic start to one of the finest TV series ever created, and in my humble (and this case completely correct!) opinion, greatest TV sci-fi ever! Nice production values, well performed and very engaging. A cracking pre-cursor to the series, which would amazingly go on to improve on this excellent beginning. Perhaps my score is a little for the series as much as this pilot, but I dont care! Fraking awesome!

28 Dec 2009

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15 Mar 2008

The show is off-the-hook awesome, and while this pilot mini is a very good introduction to the characters and situations, I can't shake the feeling that something is missing here, and that some things move just a little too quickly. Luckily, the series isn't bound by similar time constraints and can afford a more sprawling, epic feel. Gaius Baltar is one of the best characters in any medium right now. Honestly, what a great show.

15 Mar 2008

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20 Apr 2021

Drab and overdrawn sci-fi epic no doubt plays better to fans of the show, and may itself work better as 4 x 40 minute episodes than as a complete feature, but is enjoyable enough if seen through the prism of 90s TV sci-fi tropes. Performers are adequate, ditto the fairly middling special effects; one would think this may have played as a decade too late relic even at the time of its release.

20 Apr 2021

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16 Jul 2014

Does exactly what a pilot should do. I was hugely impressed with this at the time and it left me wanting more. The amazing thing is that the show went on to exceed the pilot in so many ways. It fundamentally understands that sci-fi is an abstract way to tell human stories that relate to the here and now, and isn't all about funky aliens and pew-pew laser battles.

16 Jul 2014

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10 Nov 2013

I don't really get the hype. Currently, I'm screening as many television pilots as humanly possible, as part of an epic "Pilot Project". You usually get a pretty clear idea about whether or not a show will be likely to work for you. Two of the deciding basic factors are characters and cast, and I was impressed by neither here. So while the execution is rather nice and some ideas had potential, I'd be more inclined to delve into Tricia Helfer's filmography than to queue up the rest of the series.

10 Nov 2013

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30 Jan 2013

This and the couple of episodes that follow are the best part of the series. Once it gets to the 'Final Five' it becomes ridiculous, and as stated in my review for the actual series, the ending is so terrible it's not worth investing the time in.

30 Jan 2013

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26 Oct 2012

It's an interesting setting and does a very good job of balancing the big cast within a sprawling but coherent narrative. I'm not sure I see anything truly spectacular here, but there were few missteps and the series is now bumped up on my watchlist.

26 Oct 2012

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21 Jan 2012

Above-average miniseries, difficult to score on its own, as it is designed to set up a subsequent television series. Highlight: the commander eating noodles on the floor.

21 Jan 2012

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29 Oct 2011

This is how it's done.

29 Oct 2011

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25 Jan 2010

Best tv Sci-Fi ever. This balls-to-the-wall escape pilot set a standard so high it was almost impossible for the actual series to follow. The main concept of this ancient bulk of a starship, as the last hope of humanity, is magnificently well thought out and executed. It evokes the "what the fuck are we going to do? We're space truckers!"-feel, that did wonders for Alien. My mom always told me to end reviews with a slogan (no, not really) so here goes: It's a Must See if you're into TV! There.

25 Jan 2010

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30 Dec 2009

A fracking good pilot.

30 Dec 2009

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10 May 2009

Amazing start to the series, though as a movie it doesn't work. As the start of a series, sci-fi or otherwise, you just can't get better than Battlestar Galactica. If you're not watching/haven't watched this series, and you claim to be a fan of anything resembling science fiction, then you're not really a fan of science fiction.

10 May 2009

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19 Aug 2008

Matrix in space. This film is the meeting of Modern Religion and Science.

19 Aug 2008

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29 May 2008

was not a fan of the original series, but this opens up the world of battlestar galactica to a new audience.

29 May 2008

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02 Nov 2007

This is a rather drab introduction to an exceptional series. Perhaps I am alone in this, but I found this a bit boring in comparison to what began in season one.

02 Nov 2007

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22 Apr 2023

What's all the fuss about? Perhaps great at the time but feels dated

22 Apr 2023

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07 Mar 2023

ep1: 90 // ep2: 80 Way better than it had any right to be. Watched in 2023 and the effects still looked pretty decent. Even the quick zoom-ins didn't annoy me. Fantastic acting, nuanced characters and really gripping story.

07 Mar 2023

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13 Oct 2021

Great start to kick off another rewatch of the best Science fiction/fantasy TV show ever made (so far) and just one of the best shows ever made. The crew of the Colonial Fleet head off in search of the legendary planet Earth home of the 13th colony, as told of in ancient Kobol mythology. SO SAY WE ALL

13 Oct 2021

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08 Jul 2021

Neocons in space

08 Jul 2021

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25 Jan 2020

One of the best Pilots that there are. This really sets the tone for the show and brings up many moral decisions on what to do where there isn't really a right answer.

25 Jan 2020

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09 Jan 2018

It's like Star Wars for grown-ups.

09 Jan 2018

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16 Jul 2016

An auspicious start. Excited to see where this goes.

16 Jul 2016

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11 Mar 2016

A bit OTT but still fantastic

11 Mar 2016

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11 Mar 2016

Amazing

11 Mar 2016

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02 Feb 2016

This was reasonably interesting but the show doesn't really pick up until the series proper. To be fair, there's an enormous amount of exposition that needs to be communicated, and while it does a pretty good job of getting it all across, it's not quite as entertaining as you would ideally hope. Expect a review of the series soon, once I've seen enough episodes that I feel I can give an opinion on it.

02 Feb 2016

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12 Jan 2016

Great show.

12 Jan 2016

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12 Oct 2015

Season 1: 100, Season 2: 90, Season 3: 85, Season 4: 95

12 Oct 2015

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10 Feb 2015

While I wasn't a big fan of the first season (and most of the second), I found the mini-series to be a very strong start to the series.

10 Feb 2015

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31 Jan 2015

An incredible premise and interpretation of the original series.

31 Jan 2015

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22 Jul 2014

In the first twenty minutes, humanity is exterminated across a dozen planets. Where do you go from there? The fiercest reimagining in history, and onward to 4 great seasons.

22 Jul 2014

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08 Mar 2014

This was a start to a whole new type of Science Fiction show. A greater focus is spent on the characters in their evolution, devolution, and how that can molded by the current state of their situation.

08 Mar 2014

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05 Dec 2013

Great sci fi-series overall. It creates an amazing world in all areas really, with a rich history that makes it highly interesting. The overall plot feels epic and engrossing. Fantastic performances, great soundtrack, cinematography and special effects. The problems are in the writing however, which became apparent upon re-watching. It's way too sensationalistic and sentimental; the characters too irrational, hypocritical. Add to that too much religious nonsense. A shame; but still a great show!

05 Dec 2013

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30 Aug 2013

One of my all time favorite pieces of fiction, period. Ronald D. Moore and company have crafted such a fine story full of believable characters, tense situations, and relevant issues. I know it's hard for some to get past the changes made since the original series, but it is absolutely worth finding a way. It is definitely a "Must-Watch" series, but only if you can do it in the proper order, since it's very serial.

30 Aug 2013

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19 Jun 2013

The Baltar plot is nonsensical mysticism, but the rest is engaging with good to great performances. The movie's story is is aided by the anticipation of the series and learning more about these characters' world.

19 Jun 2013

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27 Mar 2012

great special effects

27 Mar 2012

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07 Aug 2011

GOOD: Takes plot, roles seriously, good scripting, good plots, Most acting good to decent ; BAD: Silly religious overtones and story doesn't fit, Gaius is a terrible actor, way over-the-top, blonde in Gaius head overdone and got tiresome, Cylon clone plots got really tired, too repetitive, not enough space battles

07 Aug 2011

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02 Aug 2011

A work of television for the age of Guantanamo and car bombs. Yet the subtext never comes to that awkward level where all the characters become thinly veiled avatars of current public figures. The universe is ours and yet it's own, and the first two seasons are easily two of the best in television history. Yet like many of the great 00 Television sagas it loses focus and steam towards it's conclusion, which thusly becomes something out of a half-hearted Gainax dream.

02 Aug 2011

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31 Jul 2011

really cheesy ending.

31 Jul 2011

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14 Jul 2011

Very well-made sci-fi. Gets a little cliche in places, but still entirely enjoyable.

14 Jul 2011

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31 May 2011

Of all the the TV shows I could get myself addicted to-- thank gods I chose this one from the start. Frak me, it's in the ship!

31 May 2011

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30 May 2011

Killer robots and epic space battles abound in this fantastic series, all impressively convincing given its relatively low budget. But BSG is so much more. There are political issues (some reflecting upon current affairs), legal principles, and truly profound moral questions. The cast delivers amazing performances (particularly in the later seasons), making you believe in their desperation, loyalty, fear, friendship, and loss. One of the best shows ever aired.

30 May 2011

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25 Sep 2010

Amazing pilot sets the bar for production value and special effects for sci fi series. Olmos and McDonnell are fascinating.

25 Sep 2010

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20 Sep 2010

Great beginning to a good series, which nevertheless becomes less and less gripping after the first season, before completely loosing track of what made it interesting in the first place. I really had to force myself through season 3 and haven't been able to finish season 4.

20 Sep 2010

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09 Aug 2010

#00s#, reviews, story

09 Aug 2010

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25 Jul 2010

Nice way to start a fantastic series

25 Jul 2010

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24 Jul 2010

Amazing space battle between guns and spears. Unexpected ending.

24 Jul 2010

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04 Jan 2010

So-so.

04 Jan 2010

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30 Dec 2009

A great introduction to the Battlestar Galactica universe. I was worried when I first started to watch- I didn't think that it could live up to the hype, but it most definitely did. Great performances all around, and I have a difficult time picking a single standout from amongst the cast. The plot was great, and the settings generally managed to balance the high-tech with the low-tech to good effect. A great setup for the series.

30 Dec 2009

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05 Dec 2009

Cliche a minute with a cool soundtrack.

05 Dec 2009

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30 Nov 2009

This pilot mini is more standard sci-fi and doesn't delve into the (brilliant) insanity the show delivers in its final seasons. But it is still awesome. Some of the best of modern television.

30 Nov 2009

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29 Nov 2009

Perhaps a tad slow, but it certainly got me intrigued about the series.

29 Nov 2009

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24 Nov 2009

I don't get the love for BSG. It redoes a lot of things that other shows have already done, and this mini-series was kind of drawn out and kind of boring.

24 Nov 2009

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01 Sep 2009

Although I firmly believe that the new BSG series is a bit overrated, this is still a very entertaining and thrilling experience. A must watch for any SciFi fan.

01 Sep 2009

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10 Aug 2009

Parts of this are kind of silly (e.g., the final revelation), but by and large I am surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The series that followed has its moments, but it's ultimately much *more* silly, especially at its end (I'd give the series about a 60, if you care)

10 Aug 2009

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24 Jul 2009

The miniseries isn't great, but it gets bonus points for what follows in Season 1.

24 Jul 2009

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03 Jul 2009

An exciting space miniseries that doesn't get bogged down in techno-jargon. The drama is all centered on the characters, and the writing is excellent. Looking forward to watching the series.

03 Jul 2009

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19 Apr 2009

Solid start to the epic sci-fi series.

19 Apr 2009

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04 Apr 2009

A promising begining for what could be a great adventure ahead.

04 Apr 2009

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19 Feb 2009

This is a great miniseries to kick off a wonderful reimagination of the Galactica mythos. Do not expect the original series. This one changes the history between the Humans and the Cylons and completely revamps the tone of the show. It also manages to re-create the face of SciFi forever.

19 Feb 2009

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14 Feb 2009

excellent precursor to the series. the critics are right though, the miniseries somewhat rushes the story, where as regular seasons do a better job. still, taking the opera out of space opera is a huge accomplishment in itself.

14 Feb 2009

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11 Feb 2009

One of the best things I've ever seen on TV.

11 Feb 2009

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04 Jan 2009

Best sci-fi ever!

04 Jan 2009

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27 Oct 2008

Amazing, and the TV series has been on par ever since.

27 Oct 2008

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29 Sep 2008

Much darker retelling of producer Larson's attempt to do a Sci fi version of the story of Mormons

29 Sep 2008

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27 Jun 2008

Great

27 Jun 2008

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22 Jun 2008

One of the best shows on television.

22 Jun 2008

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10 Jun 2008

number six totally kills a baby but i wasn't hooked until the pacing was pared down to 44 minute segments and also the dvd contains the worst transfer from a major studio i have seen since lost highway

10 Jun 2008

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02 Jun 2008

Needs more action on the beginning but its good.

02 Jun 2008

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27 May 2008

This is amazing! I have never felt so much adrenaline from start to finish with any film. A must see.

27 May 2008

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14 May 2008

A solid launch pilot for what eventually became a groundbreaking series. The series episodes (for the mostpart) eventually become better than the pilot that launched it. Fans of the originally often fail to adjust to this new interpretation- it is truly their loss for the spirit is here (only grittier and smarter).

14 May 2008

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12 Apr 2008

I love this show, and this miniseries is the opening to it. An absolutely fantastic show with great characters, awesome story, great dialog and scenery!

12 Apr 2008

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05 Apr 2008

Great start to a great show.

05 Apr 2008

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01 Mar 2008

Right now the best show on television.

01 Mar 2008

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20 Feb 2008

This was a terrific pilot which did a perfect job of introducing you to the characters, the setting, and for those who saw the original series of converting you to the re-imagined universe of Galactica. The series trailed off from here, eventually getting mired in planet-bound soap-opera-ish plotlines, but ignore that and enjoy all that was accomplished here at the outset.

20 Feb 2008

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31 Dec 2007

A great sci-fi show, reborn!

31 Dec 2007

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31 Dec 2007

Really good sci-fi.

31 Dec 2007

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14 Nov 2007

Despite many flaws with the plot and inconsistency in the characters, I really like this series alot, and find myself wanting to watch it. Commander Adama (played by Edward James Olmos) is one of the best characters in the series, and the storyline he and the crew find themselves in is compelling and intriguing. The character of Gaius Baltar, who is plagued by a beautiful apparation, is extremely comical and entertaining, and helps to make the show what it is as well.

14 Nov 2007

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10 Nov 2007

- highly recommended

10 Nov 2007

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04 Aug 2007

Pretty interesting and entertaining.

04 Aug 2007

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12 Mar 2007

I freakin love this show

12 Mar 2007

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14 Feb 2007

And old good hardcore sci-fi.

14 Feb 2007

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28 Jan 2007

Scored more for the series as a whole, I don't actually remember the original mini-series that well.

28 Jan 2007

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Battlestar Galactica - Season 1

Battlestar Galactica - Season 1 (2003) - S1

Season 1 - A re-imagining of the original series in which a "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of the last remnants of mankind flees pursuing robots while simultaneously searching for their true home, Earth. (imdb)

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Directed by:

Writers:

Ronald D. Moore, Glen A. Larson

Starring:

Edward James Olmos, James Callis, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, Tricia Helfer

Franchise:

Battlestar Galactica

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Drama, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure

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