However, looking back, its worth considering a fascinating “what if?”
Under different circumstances,Battlestar Galacticacould have endedjust one year later, in 2010.
That leftthe question of how Starbuck came back and why as one of the central mysteries of season 4.
However, Daybreak didnt ultimately explain how or why Starbuck returned.
That was the year thatLost, ABCs groundbreaking sci-fi drama, aired its own even more controversial series finale.
The scrutiny aimed atLostmade any previous fan dissatisfaction look like small potatoes by comparison.
Fans whod spent years theorizing about the show’s myriad mysteries What was the island about?
Why was the Dharma Initiative conducting experiments?
Whats the deal with the Smoke Monster?
Battlestar Galactica is a science fiction television series that premiered in 2004. The plot follows the crew of the aging Battlestar Galactica as they protect a small fleet of human survivors from the renewed threat of the Cylons, in a quest to find the mythical 13th colony, Earth.
saw many of those questions either minimally addressed or outright ignored.
Instead, the emotionally charged resolution revealing that the flash-sideways timeline was actually a purgatory-like afterlife raised hackles.
From the infamous “What was the deal with Walt?”
to the complex mechanics of the islands mythology,Loststeered away from going deep into its twisty lore.
Meanwhile,Battlestar Galactica’s supernatural aspects felt restrained by comparison.
Lostfans felt that after six seasons of intricate, intriguing setups, the show stumbled at the finish line.
Thankfully,Battlestar Galacticahad far fewer unanswered questions so deep into its run.
Most importantly, the finale gave the characters wed known and loved for four seasons send-offs that mattered.
Even Caprica Six, so often a villain and an enigma, got closure that affirmed her humanity.
Revisiting the finale today, its easier to appreciate its willingness to be bold.
It didnt aim to hey everyone by tying up every loose end neatly or pandering to fan theories.
Instead, it embraced the messy, complex, deeply human questions it had been asking all along.
Whether you loved it or hated it, one thing is clear:Battlestar Galacticas finale remains deeply unforgettable.
