TV show - "Battlestar Galactica - Take the Celestra" (1979) ***

Maybe this really deserves **1/2 but after a run of poor episodes I found this one really enjoyable. No more major logic problems and civilian government-bashing, instead just a good solid episode with a good idea: mutiny on the fleet. Commander Kronus, a task master on a spare parts vehicle, is a strong character, and the story works well. It is atmospheric, too, with the Celestra being cut off from the rest of the fleet - and Apollo, Starbuck and the gang being sent to their deaths in spooky outer space. Nice Starbuck-Cassiopea stuff, with Starbuck running into an old flame (Ana Alicia) and Cassiopea pointing out they have an open relationship. This episode has copped it on some fan sites but I really liked it.