Battlestar Galactica (2004)
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Battlestar Galactica is streaming in Japan on Hulu.
What the audience says
Battlestar Galactica is one of the better-rated English series out there. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 1,880 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 44 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy with action & adventure threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 1,880 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~44 min per episode |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Glen A. Larson
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 15 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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