'Battlestar Galactica' deserves Emmys more than ever
Uh-oh — the Emmys are in big trouble considering the raves TV critics are giving the finale of "Battlestar Galactica" airing tonight on the Sci Fi Channel.
Despite being hailed as one of TV's greatest drama series of recent years, "Battlestar Galactica" has only won two Emmy Awards — for visual effects, of course. It's never even been nominated for best drama series or an acting award and has little hope now considering the recent change in the voting process. Read Gold Derby's detailed lament about that here.
The L.A. Times review of the "Battlestar Galactica" finale is a rave: "It's hard to imagine a more visually and thematically satisfying finale . . . 'Battlestar Galactica's' finale is everything a fan, of the show and of television, could hope for . . . Yes, that's right, all is finally revealed, though in a way that leaves the door open for hours of satiated, as opposed to angry and agitated, speculation, not to mention a whole new round of term papers. Moore and his team should win not only an Emmy but a special Medal of Honor for Not Copping Out on the Finale."
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A brilliantly assembled series! The finale is so thickly layered, I've watched it at least 6 times thus far, and it still brings tears to my eyes or has me riveted to the screen at all the right moments! The series itself has always focused on the characters, a very "Heinlein-esque" style that I have appreciated from day one! It will be a long time before something of this calibre graces television again.
Posted by: Annie L | March 22, 2009 at 04:02 AM
In essence that's the challenge posed by BSG to those in positions of granting recognition for excellence in the art-form of the TV show. Will the series be applauded for it's profound, yet somewhat esoteric message or shall it pass by the regard of the Emmy people unheeded? The outcome will be a stark declaration of the current state of the Emmy's value on TV show content.
Posted by: Cyparissus | March 21, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Best Frakkin' TV show ever!! Reflects our world so much while leaving the bittersweet taste of hope.
I won't forget.
So say we all!
Posted by: Jon Athens | March 21, 2009 at 02:57 PM