Battlestar Galactica's Infamous "Worst" Episode Wasted A Great Premise That Deserved Much Better
Battlestar Galacticais renowned for its dark, complex narratives and morally grey characters. However, Season 2’s “Black Market” often finds itself at the bottom of many viewers' rankings. This one-off episode, while exploring the grim economic reality after the fall of the Twelve Colonies, suffers from a rushed narrative and ultimately feels like an outlier in the show’s typically strong storytelling.Battlestar Galactica’sshowrunner criticized the episode before it even aired. However, “Black Market” is not universally hated –there are some brilliant aspects of the episode, such as Gaius’ newfound confidence – which helps makeGaius Baltar one of sci-fi’s greatest characters– and Lee’s flashbacks, character development, and trauma-informed outlook in his relationships....