Review of Battlestar Galactica (1978) by Joe K — 08 Feb 2009

Wow, it was good...wonder why more ppl don't watch it.

This review of Battlestar Galactica (1978) was written by Joe K on 08 Feb 2009.

Battlestar Galactica has generally received mixed reviews.

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