Galactica 1980
The great ship Galactica, our home for these many years we've endured the wilderness of space. And now, we near the end of our journey: we have, at last, found Earth.
Created by Glen A. Larson
On ABC
A brief, troubled continuation of a beloved saga that finds its heroes stranded on an unprepared Earth, caught between survival and the burden of protecting a civilization they've outgrown.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Galactica 1980 one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of series.
Does Galactica 1980 leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Galactica 1980 sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Galactica 1980 violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Galactica 1980 scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Galactica 1980 easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Galactica 1980, and what each one shares →
Like Galactica 1980
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Galactica 1980
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Galactica 1980, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Galactica 1980, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Galactica 1980, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
