Battlestar Galactica: Razor

Looking for sci-fi with real ideas behind it? Battlestar Galactica: Razor qualifies. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 472 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Michelle Forbes — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Battlestar Galactica: Razor keeps coming up in conversation. Battlestar Galactica: Razor uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. The history and adventures of the Battlestar Pegasus, from shortly before the Cylon invasion to shortly after Lee Adama is made commander. The story is told through the eyes of and largely focuses on one particular member of Pegasus's crew, Kendra Shaw. Michelle Forbes and Stephanie Jacobsen lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It hit screens in 2007. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Battlestar Galactica: Razor is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Watch for Michelle Forbes in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

Battlestar Galactica: Razor was released in 2007, directed by Félix Alcalá. The full 88-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.