TheWraith

Really, I can't fathom the people who don't like this show. It is, simply put, one of the most brilliant programs you'll ever see, and it's a shame that it was canceled. The writing is classic Sorkin, and you've got a cast that is absolutely phenomenal in their roles. Some people have complained that it's not funny--they're wrong. Maybe too many years of brain dead sitcoms have dulled their sense of humor to the point where they can't appreciate comedy without a laugh track. But S60 managed to weave a tremendous amount of humor into what was, fundamentally, a dramatic series. It's barely thinkable that this didn't become the same kind of breakout hit that The West Wing did. Unfortunately, the critics trashed it--shows what they know--and the network didn't give it a second chance. Any show which can make you laugh, think, and tear up within the same episode as much as this one did deserves more consideration.

The person who said that they loved the original series but can't stand this needs some perspective. The original was fun and quirky in its way, but the new BSG is by far one of the best shows on television. It's dark, it's vibrant, it has a cast who come off every bit as flawed and honest and genuine as real people. It takes serious issues like faith, trust, torture, free will, and what it means to be human, and sets them in a world that's like ours, but different. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it even to someone who doesn't like science fiction--Battlestar Galactica is as far above typical schlocky sci-fi as a gourmet meal is above a frozen entrée.

I must admit I was a little surprised at K-PAX, since it seemed largely billed in the trailers I saw as comedy. While it has that certainly, it's predominately a sort of light drama, and a good one. It really does make you think.

Because the ending of K-PAX is so delicate, you really can't discuss it too much without ruining it. Suffice it to say, it's quite good, and in no way deserves being labeled vague, as some of the reviews have done. It's so artfully done, that if you disagree you can happily believe the opposite is true, while leading everyone to an excellent conclusion. Watch it with an open mind, and you'll enjoy it.