Exodus: Part 2

I sat watching the second part of "Exodus" with my jaw open and tears in my eyes. "Battlestar Galactica" is proving to be one of the most genuinely moving pieces of television drama I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I was emotionally drained by the end of this second-half (in the best possible way).

The third series is proving bigger and better than any made-for-television sci-fi has any right to be. Scenes of the Galactica's assault on the mighty Cylons will linger with the viewer forever. We've seen space battles before but nothing in recent years has the same heart-pulling impact and originality as the scenes here. The images of space carnage are brilliantly realised and realistic.

Perhaps the most enjoyable "episode" so far, the two-part "Exodus" is strongly recommended.

hmmm... it is always difficult to write a review of something without giving anything away so i will simply add this small gleaming...

there is a point at which youl be sat there watching this second part and have a reaction much like i did of: "OOOOOO! I Didn't KNOW THE GALACTICA COULD DO THAT!!! ^_^" it was one of the more strategically impressive manoeuvre's I've seen in any science fiction show and youl know exactly what im talking about when you see it happen...

As per usual, the story line is fluid excellent and gripping, to the point where i actually shed a tear or two for Colonel Thai (youl understand why), and as triumphant as the ending may be you cant help but question... "at what cost to all" was it achieved.

"Exodus: Part Two" is the best episode of the new "Galactica" series to date! The entire cast take their characters to new areas, making this a richly-performed experience. Michael Hogan gives his best performance to date as Colonel Tigh, bringing a humanity to the character that has not been seen until now. The rest of the cast does a fantastic job as well. The story is very powerful, as well as very exciting. This episode also features several twists and turns that will leave everyone on the edge of their seats until the climax. As a fan of the show, this episode showed that there is still life in this epic, powerful show. Great entertainment, and highly recommended! Grade: A+

I have to agree with other comments here. If this is not the best episode for any TV series ever, it's certainly damn close. IMO, yes, it's the best.

Just a couple of points:

Acting: Michael Hogan - Edward James Olmos --- Need to say more? Olmos/Adama is imposing as ever, his speech (Exodus Part 1) is just delightful; on Part 2, he doesn't even need to speak too much to deliver great acting. And if there were any justice in this world, the Academy of Television would beg on its knees to Hogan to accept an Emmy for his portrait of Tigh. Just the scene with his wife would be enough for that. And this guy needs just one eye to perform superbly!!!

Action sequences: nothing on TV can compare with this. It's not just awesome special effects (enough money can buy them), it's also impeccable timing to ensure a roller-coaster.

The low point, I think, is the whole Baltar storyline. James Callis is one of the best in the cast, but the story itself sounded a bit too weak. The nuke plot made very little sense, and the whole thing about Hera... what the heck is about her??? Even so, you can (have to!) forgive these small nuisances in such a wonderful episode.

Not every episode of BSG is worth watching it, moreover on this irregular Season 3, but "Exodus" alone is more than enough to make me watch all the remainder of the season and the next one.

I'm on my third time watch of the reimagines BSG and this episode is its blue ribbon event. If you every needed a kick in the guts to reignite a viewers interest then this is a textbook way to do it.

It is a tour de force in storytelling, direction, music score, acting and CGI and leaves nothing to chance in the ongoing narrative. Seconded only by the series closing episodes "Daybreak"

The Walking Dead could take a leaf out of the BSG cookbook about now!