Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #261 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-06-01
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 4

Amazon.co.uk Review
There was an understandable mix of emotions bubbling to the surface when the final episode of Battlestar Galactica was finally broadcast in the first half of 2009. On the one hand, this has proven to be vintage science fiction television, easily one of the most ambitious, daring and flat-out successful TV projects in recent times. And on the other, it’s all over, with this box set bringing together the final episodes of the show.

Inevitably, this final season wraps up many of the mysteries and narrative questions of Battlestar Galactica, none of which we intend to spoil here. The fate of humanity, the hunt for the fabled earth and the further revelations about the Cylons are packed in, and the standard throughout this final season remains sky high.

The actual ending itself, as it happens, proved quite divisive, but arguably that’s part of the strength of Battlestar Galactica. Because this is a show that, right to the end, doesn’t take the easy road, and delivers some of the most intelligent, dark drama of recent years. It’s a staggering achievement, and this final season, along with the entirety of the show itself, is set to still be talked about decades into the future. Quite brilliant, and not to be missed. --Jon Foster

DVD Description
The end of the epic saga is drawing nearer, and the search for the fabled earth is nearing its conclusion. But is Galactica, now virtually falling apart, ready for what could be her final mission? And has humanity's final chapter also arrived? This four DVD box set of the final season of Battlestar Galactica may herald the end of our story, but will it be the same for the human race itself?

Containing 11 episodes on four discs:

Disc One

Sometimes A Great Notion
A Disquiet Follows My Soul
The Oath Blood On The Scales

Disc Two

No Exit
Deadlock
Someone To Watch Over Me
Islanded in a Stream of Stars

Disc Three

Daybreak Part 1
Daybreak Part 2
Daybreak Part 3

Synopsis
Though the Battlestar Galactica of the 1970s is primarily known as a kitschy cult favourite, this darker incarnation is beloved by critics and fans alike. The series follows the last surviving humans who are at war with their own robotic creation, the Cylons. The man-versus-machine concept may be a genre cliché, but the show brings intelligence and a healthy dose of social commentary to the table. After the season three finale revealed four of the "Final Five" Cylons, the fourth season finds the return of a friend they thought they'd lost: Kara "Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackoff). But will she lead the humans home to Earth or will she fulfil the Hybrid's doomsday prophecy?

Customer Reviews

An End - and a New Beginning
So we finally say goodbye to the crew of the Galactica and the civilian fleet it led. What a journey it has been - character-led drama of the first order. The writing, the acting performances, the SFX, everything . . . for me BSG is a modern classic. Edward James Olmos was never less than compelling as grizzled old veteran Bill Adama, though I found myself warming tremendously to the brilliant performance of Michael Hogan as Colonel Saul Tigh - his famed one-eyed acting was wondrous to behold!

I know that not everyone was happy with the ending and that's ok - that's the way of things. I found it satisfying and thoroughly enjoyable. There were some mysteries and ambiguities but again, that's ok with me, I don't always like to have everything spelled out for me and wrapped up neatly.

I can't wait for the upcoming TV movie and the spin off series. They have a high standard to follow, for sure!

The Finale Series...
Since it has been branded "The Final Series" on Sky1 and "The Final Episodes" in US Sci-Fi, this will be half the season. The 10 remaining episodes, (9 + 1 Episode that is the 2 Hour Finale!)

<<<>>> The last 10 episodes.

Episode List and what I thought so far...

Season 4, Episode 11: Sometimes a Great Notion 10/10
Season 4, Episode 12: A Disquiet Follows My Soul 9/10
Season 4, Episode 13: The Oath 10/10
Season 4, Episode 14: Blood on the Scales 10/10
Season 4, Episode 15: No Exit 10/10
Season 4, Episode 16: Deadlock 8.5/10
Season 4, Episode 17: Someone to Watch Over Me 9/10
Season 4, Episode 18: Islanded in a Stream of Stars 8.5/10
Season 4, Episode 19: Daybreak: Part 1 9/10
Season 4, Episode 20: Daybreak: Part 2 9/10

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QUOTED FROM "EMPIRE MAGAZINE"

DVD Extras
Battlestar Galactica: The Final Season
Released: 01 June 2009
Four hours' worth, featuring unrated versions of A Disquiet Follows My Soul and Islanded In A Stream Of Stars, a raft of deleted scenes, podcast commentaries, numerous sci-fi.com-sponsored featurettes and The Face Of The Enemy, a ten-part online webisode series that actually enhances the show. Perhaps most mouthwatering is a sneak peak at Caprica, the prequel to Galactica about the origins of Cybernetic Lifeform Nodes. Or Cylons to you and me.

THIS DVD does not have what EMPIRE said.
ACTUAL DETAILS

featuring unrated version of A Disquiet Follows My Soul, deleted scenes, podcast commentaries, numerous sci-fi.com-sponsored featurettes & sneak peak at Caprica.
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As to the whereabouts of a Season 4 + The Finale Series/Season Boxset combined (making it the COMPLETE 22-episode [including Razor] Season 4) is unknown and doubtful at this point, I would save your money until more information is available.

I tried before in stating in my review on the BSG Season 4 product page that THAT DVD was 10 episodes only, but most didn't listen and bought half a series/season.

PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY TILL YOU ARE SURE!

Long awaited end to the story.
After nearly 5 years of waiting on the revisioned version and nearly 30 years from the original, and not including the absolutely awefull 80's series, I can honestly say that the ending was the only way it could have ended. Let's be brutal here, the writers strike basically crippled the flow of the fourth season, and if it had not happened then the story arc would have worked perfectly. All the loose ends were tied up, with the one exception of last 5 minutes. Wont spoil it for anyone, but lets just say "WTF?". And lets not mention Starbuck.
All in all, I have waited close on 30 years to finish the story, and I thought it was worth it.
If you are, or have ever been a fan of Battlestar Galactica, new or old series, then this is unmissable.