Battlestar Galactica's central premise revolves around the idea that its characters, while humanoid, are technically aliens themselves. This concept stretches back to the show's various iterations, with narratives exploring humanity's evolution on other planets and framing Earth as a sought-after legend within the series. While the 2003-2009 reboot played with the notion of a distant, historical Earth, earlier versions, particularly the original in 1978, posed philosophical questions about humanity's journey in the cosmos, leading to the bizarre attempted sequel, Galactica 1980, which failed to capture the original's narrative power.
The greatest conceit of all versions of Battlestar Galactica is the idea that the entire show stars humans who are also, technically, aliens.
In all versions of BSG, Earth is the ultimate MacGuffin; a sought-after location that embodies the culmination of the alien humans' journey.
The original show ended with a suggestion that the fugitive fleet could approach Earth in contemporary times, blending mythology with modernity.
Galactica 1980 served as a misguided attempt to revive the franchise after its cancellation in 1979, ultimately distorting the original concept.
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