Best TV of 2005

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This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on December 28, 2005). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Of Time’s list of the best TV shows of 2005, I’ve only seen one — but I’m not going to argue at all with their assessment. Number one on the list…

Battlestar Galactica (Sci Fi)

Most of you probably think this entry has got to be a joke. The rest of you have actually watched the show. Adapted from a cheesy ’70s Star Wars clone of the same name, Galactica (returning in January) is a ripping sci-fi allegory of the war on terror, complete with religious fundamentalists (here, genocidal robots called Cylons), sleeper cells, civil-liberties crackdowns and even a prisoner-torture scandal. The basic-cable budget sometimes shows in the production, but the writing and performances are first-class, especially Edward James Olmos as the noble but authoritarian commander in charge of saving the last remnants of humanity. Laugh if you want, but this story of enemies within is dead serious, and seriously good.

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iTunes “Panzermensch” by And One from the album Virgin Superstar (2000, 5:04).

2 thoughts on “Best TV of 2005”

  1. completely agree dude. I thought BG was going to be a joke until I finally watched it. It is simply brilliant. If only more TV shows lived up to this standard. Most episodes don’t go by without me saying out loud “HOLY FRAK!!!” at least once.

  2. I’d have to agree with the ranking and the way he wrote it. And I haven’t even seen S2. One of the few TV shows I watch. Even the humor is great!

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