Bastille Day

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Deciding to use the thousand prisoners on a prison transport ship to mine the ice on the planet they’ve found, Galactica’s plans are upset when a political prisoner onboard leads an uprising, taking hostages. He questions the legitimacy of Roslin’s government and demands free elections to be held in the fleet.

Our Take

Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.