SyFy’s Battlestar Galactica follow-up prequel series, Caprica, doesn’t hit atmosphere until Jan. 22nd, but they’re streaming the pilot episode online right now for free in a feeble attempt to redeem themselves for changing their network name (presumably for the purposes of better creating a marketable brand for themselves). As much as I’m not a fan of their name change, this pilot is definitely worth checking out.
Released on DVD earlier this year, the 90-minute Caprica pilot has drummed up a modest amount of buzz, though few absolutely stellar critical notices. The world of this series takes place 58 years before the beginning of Battlestar Galactica, and as far as prequel series go, this one at least appears to be making a concerted effort to both stand apart from its predecessor and live up to its high standard. Also, Eric Stoltz is in the house.
