Battlestar Galactica 3x4 Reaction | Exodus, Part 2 

Galactica jumping into atmosphere is still, almost 20 years later, one of the most badass cinematic moments ever put on TV.

Col Tigh's "Not all of them" just gets me every time. Michael Hogan did so much with just 4 words.

Finally reached the Adama manoeuvre. It's such a beast of a moment

I am 63 years old and when BSG jumped out of the atmo it was one of the greatest things that I have ever seen on TV.

Galactica falling out the sky like the fist of god, spitting out Vipers and then jumping away is one of the all time greatest scenes in science fiction media. I literally jumped off my couch and cheered when this aired.

The ending with Adama being celebrated while Saul and Starbuck walk away as broken people... will never fail to make me cry. Wonderful acting, and another beautiful score by Bear McCreary.

LFG: Galactica can't swoop in and save the day, it's not a plane. Adama: Hold my jump-drive.

Your reaction of sheer joy and amazement while watching the Adama Maneuver was my own reaction nearly 20 years ago. This episode deserves being called epic.

That shot with a surrounded and doomed Gallactica slowly pulling away…THEN THE DRUMS!! PEGASUS!!!! That moment rivals the Charge of the Rohirrim for me, tear bending every time.

Kara having all of her autonomy taken away from her, while having motherhood forced on her, then having it taken away once she began to form a bond was just plain evil. The writers really know how to twist the knife (kinda like Kara did to Leeoben).

Starbuck's face after Kacey's mom takes her... I can't. It kills me every time.

Regarding Ellen's death; I've always watched that scene with the understanding that she KNOW what's in the cup.

I've been waiting for a long time for Angela to watch this part. I KNEW her mind was going to be blown with the Adama Maneuver. Her reaction was the same level of amazement and awe I had when I first watched it.

The Adama Maneuver is a brilliant concept and one of the most incredible moments in all of scifi. Imagine, almost, two Burj Khalifa' falling from the sky right on top of you. Pegasus entering the fight and it's eventual destruction was also a shocking series of events. The night this aired I watched that sequence, literally, 20 times in a row. EDIT: Now that this is listed I'll add a few more of my EP highlights. The look on Col. Tigh's face as he did what he did to Ellen. Shocked and disconnected at the same time. ...delivered with one eye. Hotdogs "Well, this outta be different." said with the calm professionalism you might expect from a real-world naval aviator. The look of fear on the Cylon contingents faces when not-Sharon delivers the news that the the battlestars arrived. Tom's "You sure have a flair for the dramatic". I think it was a fun nod to his portrayal of Apollo in the OG series. They could have easily killed S2 by devoting the entirety of it to New Caprica (see S2 of The Walking Dead). I was so relieved when the wrapped it up in 4 episodes.

14:14 ... That's the minute-long reaction some of us have been waiting weeks for! It gives me so much joy to see you so amped about The Adama Maneuver. I just keep re-watching that segment. LOL

That moment between Adama and Tigh is one of the most heartbreaking scenes I’ve ever seen. The acting on display from Eddie and Michael is incredible.

That scene with Galactica free falling into atmosphere is still jaw dropping all these years later.

The death of Ellen Tigh is such a sad, multi layered scene. Brings me to tears every time!!!

"Not all of them" Damn can Michael Hogan act

Galactica jumping in IN ATMO was so freaking Epic! Dropping like a meteor then jumping out. Jaw dropping stuff. It wasn't until The Expanse that i saw space battles that rival these

Here we are. Masterclass acting. Masterclass directing. Masterclass editing. Masterclass musical score. Masterclass space shit. All in one episode.

Adama Manouveurs Is the best space shit you'll ever see in science fiction shows ! and the Music !!! Bear Mc Creary again, delivered a master piece made all about Taiko (Japanese Drums) 14:57 I was waiting for this face since the begining of your reaction ! It was priceless ! Thanks FLG 🤣🤣🤣 Gaïus is a so underated character... and so often under estimate. He is more complexe than we think.

During one of his podcast episodes while the series was airing, exec producer Ron Moore said that Exodus Part II "better win the fucking Emmy" months before they were handed out. The episode went on to get nominated for "Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series," "Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series," and ultimately won the Emmy for "Outstanding Visual Effects For A Series." RIP Pegasus, you will not be forgotten. So say we all!

Michael Hogan deserved an Emmy for this episode alone. "Not all of them" 😭

Helo didn't have a baby with Dee, he said "His son" meaning Bill Adama's son Lee.

My favourite episode of the series. The Adama Manuever (aka "Emptying the Bucket") is possibly the most badass military tactic in any sci-fi series I've ever seen, and Micheal Hogan's delivery of Saul Ty's final line for the episode "Not all of 'em" brings tears to my eyes every time. 😭

I always thought she knew what she was doing when she took that drink also. She makes sure to interrupt Saul so she can tell him why she did what she did. Then she asks for the cup and takes the drink.

Absolutely the finest episode in the series! That shot of Pegasus blasting away from the fade out of Galactica getting the shit kick out of her was just phenomenal! Like many have mentioned, seeing this again 20 years later it's still the coolest scene ever!! Let's not forget the mind-f*ck of Leoban messing with Starbuck!! That was such a gut-punch to her. The look on her face was so sad. And, as you mentioned, such great acting from Ellen and Tigh. I never saw that coming and it was so sad! Wow, just amazing!!!

Oh we were all waiting for the "Brace for turbulence!" line... 😊

Can we give Lee a round of applause?!? Basically we see a son saving his dad while taking out three Basestars is...if nothing else....love. The Adama men are something special!!!!

_kate vernon_ did a fantastic job making _ellen tigh_ so real… for all her flaws, it’s hard to see her go.

Knowing you love the space stuff, I was WAITING for this episode. Your reaction to Adama's crazy drop-jump maneuver was everything I wanted, and everything I still feel watching that scene - epic badass moment!

I've been waiting since the miniseries for this episode! This episode contains the greatest moment of sci-fi space shit I've ever seen, as well as heartwrenching scenes. Michael Hogan is a GOAT in the scene with Ellen. Kills me every time!

By far my most favorite episodes of the entire series! And just a story of a son protecting his father. Plus he took three base stars out with a Battlestar. So say we all!😎

For all the incredible visuals (and they really are exceptional in this episode) the thing I really start to feel the weight of by this point in the series is the incredible music. Bear's score has been and continues to be amazing but the history those themes have by this point just means they hit like a ton of bricks. Wander My Friends/Admiral & Commander being used as the Adama family theme for moments between Father and Son in previous seasons getting reprised here at the end of the episode for Admiral Adama getting his entire Galactica family back.... Tears everytime.

Ronald D. Moore very seriously considered letting the Galactica be destroyed and continuing the show with Lee and the Pegasus. He thought that it would shock the audience, make them feel that no one was safe and up end the entire show. But in the end he made a last minute decision to destroy the Pegasus instead, creating more tension in the show, now that the fleet is being protected by a badly damaged Galactica.

When Lee says thank you to Pegasus, you know full well that Pegasus is saying "thank you commander, i've got this"

Heck yeah, the Adama Maneuver!! THE iconic Battlestar Galactica moment. Everytime I see a space combat scene in anything, my mind immediately goes 'cool, but was it Adama Maneuver cool?' and mostly, the answer is no. And as morbid as it sounds, the scene with Tigh and Ellen is one of my favourite of theirs in the entire series. I am also sure she knew what was in the cup.

The Adana Maneuver is one of the greatest moments in sci-fi. BSG knows how to deliver!

That Pegasus finale was superb…..not only the head on collision but also when the launch bay blows away and you see the name on it just before it takes out another basestar…..frakin aye!!!

Saul's "Not all of them" still gets me every time.

Everyone has been waiting for you to watch this episode. The best space sh*t in a tv series ever with the Adam’s Maneuver. One the coolest sequences ever in a SciFi tv show or film. They totally killed it! When my wife and me watched it when it aired we were so blown away. Once I got it in digital format I watched it repeatedly. It’s just awesome!!!!!

I think Saul always knew Ellen was promiscuous and flirty - and somehow they still loved each other. Yet, the HORROR on Saul’s face when she admits to sleeping with his declared mortal enemy was heartbreaking. Again, I’m going to wink at the acting in this show. Name an actor that can convey horror, disappointment, shock, and sadness with only the right eye.

When I think back on BSG years after seeing it the first time, the image that comes to mind first is Galactica making that atmo jump. Greatest moment in the series, not just for sheer "space shit" awesomeness, but for what it means for all the characters we love. Also -- personal best reaction from you IMHO. Great job.

Can I just THANK everyone in the comments too. Such a great community of people. I enjoyed reading the comments, nearly as much as this reactions. SO THANK YOU GUYS - THIS ONES FOR YOU x

Ellen's death scene is an absolute masterclass in acting from two top professionals.

IMHO, that scene of Galactica plummeting to the ground, glowing hot from reentry, is the MOST bad-assed scene in all of Sci-Fi, period! It's just so visceral, so realistic, and that comment, "Well, this ought to be different!" absolutely rocks! Lee coming in choke to save his Father and the mission? *EPIC!*

The Adama Maneuver remains one of the biggest best badass moments in TV history. 😁

This is just part of the emotional rollercoaster! I can't wait for what follows!!!!

This episode had two of my favourite moments so far. The Adama manoeuvre. And when Kara and Thigh not partaking in the happiness of the revue. That hit really hard. This show man! So many great things still yet to come.

The visual impact of the Adama Maneuver, after all of these years, still reigns as one of these cinematic moments to remember. So much drama on so many tangents. BSG at her very best.

Some of the best space sh1t ever (not just TV). Pegasus had her own redemption arc. The drama, the suspense, the elation, & the trauma... some of the best storytelling ever in any medium. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Been waiting for THIS episode since your journey began. Pretty much the most epic moment in sci-fi tv history.

I've been waiting for your reaction to this one. One of the greatest scifi rescues ever captured on screen. As much as I love the Enterprise, Serenity and the others, Galactica is truley one of the most awe inspiring and toughest ships in media. Even after all this time. And don't worry, there will be more space shit for you to enjoy, and only one ship to hold the line during it.

This is one of my favourite episodes of the entire series, so many moments of hope and triumph as well as moments of loss and despair. The "tribe" all being back together being a uplifting moment, while also planting the seeds of resentment with those who have been damaged and broken during the occupation and collaboration. This season is a great exploration of human nature and how we come to terms with ourselves and each other after deeply traumatic events. Every scene with Saul is just so masterful, he barely says anything the entire episode and has the most impact in displaying how broken all of these people are and the sacrifices they have made. As for the really cool space shit, the "Adama maneuver" is still one of the best moments of action in TV history. Just so cool, when they jump away and all the air and particles of dirt and dust get pulled up towards the vacuum left by Galactica. *chef's kiss

What a rollercoaster and I'm not talking about the Adama maneuver. Tears, Jumping for joy, tears, fist pump, tears.

The Adama Maneuver has entered the chat.

I love how Pegasus came in guns firing. One of the best scenes in the show, in my opinion. They had to get rid of Pegasus somehow, and that was a great way to doit! And the Adama Maneuver was quite impressive as well. All in all, this episode is one of my favorites.

This was the "Epic Space S@*!" we all signed up for. It's a crime that no one from this was nominated for an Emmy. Such good acting by a multitude of people. The academy just didn't consider Sci-Fi capable of delivering this kind of work

I can't believe it's been almost 20 years since this episode first aired. Echoing what so many others have said, the Adama Maneuver is still one of the most badass, jaw-dropping things I've ever seen. Pegasus going out like the beast she is also puts a big stupid grin on my face. Easily a top five episode for me, and I've been so excited to watch you react to it!

I liked how, as the reunited fleet is celebrating Adama, the camera pans & focuses on everyone who lost something: Gaeta (his naivité), Starbuck (her 'child'), Tigh (his wife), etc.

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That spacegasm you had when Galactica did the entry and jump had me cracking up! And I don’t like Ellen Tigh much either but I did like this version of her; the one that would do anything, sacrifice anything to save Saul.

The staggering part of this show is that there essentially are NO non player characters. Everyone has an arc, and they are almost always a gut punch. We're just getting started.

Your reaction to the "Adama Maneuver" was gold! Still one of the best moments in the show, it was so epically badass!

Best episode of the entire series!

"AW! I'M FREAKING OUT, MAN!" Best response to The Adama Maneuver ever.

Hehehehehe... 😆 I rewatched your reaction to the Adama Maneuver like 6 times. One of the most epic moments in all of sci-fi, and we all were exactly as stoked when we saw it for the first time. ❤

Oh yes that jump of the Galactica is EVERYTHING i think we all had that moment of holly frack we have not ever seen a rescue like that before ahhh and that final mind frack from Leoben was a great ending to the episode too, the departure on New Caprica was a welcome change but time to get back for the search for Earth. such a cool episode thanks again for the reaction.

It's so great to see your reaction to the 'Adama Maneuver', and I freaked out as much as you did when I saw it on TV at the time. That action was so badass, first with the decoys, then the jump into the atmosphere (falling like a rock), then launching the fighters and jumping back into space. Also the 'wind' through the vacuum above the people on the ground was just great. They really thought of everything in this series, including of course that Galactica would take some serious damage. First so close to a gravity source like the planet and then back into space after a few seconds. Logically, something would bend or tear here and there. Just as epic was the continuous fire from the Cylon baseships, the barrage from Galactica and finally the fiery arrival of Pegasus ... simply brilliantly constructed, the whole episode as well as the series as a whole. Because this moment was worked towards brilliantly for several episodes. For me, this episode was the absolute highlight of the season in terms of 'spaceshit', even if there are other great things to come. 👍😎

Best episode of the show, by far. One of the best episodes of all sci-fi shows. Especially the atmo jump scene. Only The Expanse and Babylon 5 have comparable moments. Whenever you were hard on Ellen, in the past, I was always thinking of her death here. Yeah, she was a difficult person, but she truly loved Tigh, was under very difficult circumstances and was one of the more interesting characters in the show. I always felt bad for her.

The Adama Maneuver is my single favorite Sci-Fi television moment of all time. I've seen it dozens of times, but it still gives me chills every time. It's so good that I almost forget the incredible zoom-out during the battle when see Pegasus come to the rescue. This is such a great episode.

The Adama maneuver is one of the best moments in tv history, hands down. Absolutely fantastic.

As amazing as the Adama maneuver is in this episode, and rightly so, the acting from Michael Hogan and Katee Sackoff are the stars of this episode. Their ability to display all of their emotions is amazing. I forgot how good their scenes really were. I could feel their pain and confusion. I could almost hear their hearts breaking. Like hitting plate glass with a hammer. Amazing. Grear reaction, Angela. Loved watching you lose control watching all of the Space Shit. You were almost vibrating with excitement.

Best strategic ground assault by a starship not designed for atmospheric travel ever!

The music in this episode is so good. The moment when pegasus comes into the screen shooting and drums start is so good.

This was the biggest rollercoaster ride when I first saw this 20 odd years ago, and it still hits hard. Ellen’s death was, in its manner and effect, almost gutting. Followed so soon by the Adama Maneuver, when I fell into loud cheering and yelling, STILL makes me pump a fist. Arguably, this is one of the top three episodes, in my opinion. And you are right. The loss of any hero ship, even a supporting one, makes me misty. But the Pegasus, she went out with honor. And in the end, my heart remains with the Galactica, my favorite Old Lady.

The Adama maneuver is still one of the best thing I've ever seen on TV. Reaction did not disappoint. This episode is so frakking good!

I've been waiting for you to reach that sky-diving awesomeness after what felt like decades of being brutalized on that damned planet. That scene brings me goose-bumps, still. So damned awesome! 🤘🤘

I've been waiting so long to get to this moment for the sheer joy on your face when they executed the Adama Maneuver! Space $hit in atmo just hits differently! Thanks for being you!

We have all just been whistling innocently since the moment we realized you loved the show, waiting for you to get here. And boy did that reaction pay off. SPACE SHT! I'm with plenty of others... probably the best space battle I've ever seen taken all together. Just a marvelous moment for sci-fi lovers.

Fancy CG aside, it's the simple rain of pebbles that sells it. Dirt, grit, broken ships, broken people... This episode is peak BSG.

One of, if not the most brilliant episodes. And the acting from the entire cast was just outstanding. Love how more and more invested you have become with each episode.

There's an instrumental version of "Wander, my friend", called "Admiral and Commander", that's the song playing when Lee and Adama are often making folks cry.

The immovable object versus the unstoppable force. Pegasus slamming into the Base Star remains one of my favorite special effects shots of all time. Even on a small TV it conveys incredible mass and momentum so well! I remember getting chills when I saw it for the first time. Something that can invoke such a visceral reaction, even after seeing the Adama Maneuver, is pretty insane.

One of the best god damn space battles of all time. Also crazy watching pegasus ramming the basestar shows how absolutely massive the battlestars are.

Easily one of the greatest singular episodes of science fiction television of all time. I can think of few even in the ballpark of quality as this one.

Your reactions to "the Adama maneuver" and Pegasus arriving to save Galactica were as amazing as I anticipated. It takes great writing and talented actors to make you mourn an arguably horrible character like Ellen.

This episode!! - one of my favorites & it puts you through every emotion imaginable! - brilliant action, brilliant score, brilliant effects, brilliant acting: everything's just.... well: BRILLIANT!! But just at the end, when all emotions are replaced by the euphoric happiness at the victory, the rather excellent Michael Hogan delivers the heart-breaking line ''not all of them''. & there's a tear in my eye again!

the Galactica atmospheric entry and jump is one of the best Scifi sequences of ALL TIME.

Long comment, okay, lets touch on the obvious first. Absolutely outstanding camerawork on the action scenes, the color grading is great makes it feel very real, peoples, explosions, etc kicking up dust, absolutely amazing love every minute of it. The writing and the acting is gut-wrenching. Micheal Hogan is a stellar actor, I dont see him when I watch this show, I see Saul Tigh. That man loved Ellen more than anything in life, he stayed with her after all that shit she pulled on him he was in that relationship until the very end. The fact that he had to do it is heart braking, becasue he knew Sam was right. Someone will do it, most likely Connor ( who lost his family during the occupation ) will just turn around and kill her within a few hours or so. I felt for the man and his acting was brilliant. That moment between him and Adama was amazing, when he says not all of them Adama knew exactly who he was talking about, thats why he was keep looking at him. He knows Tigh more than anyone and he knew this will break him. Tigh was always my favourite character in this show from the moment he gives up his 15 minutes of break for Adama in the pilot episode. True friendship despite their flaws and decades old trust between them. Tigh's arc in this show is nothing short of extraordinary. Portrayed masterfully. Very nicely done for everyone involved. Let's talk about Lee Adama. Before I get into it I just want to say that I do like him as a person, not so much as an officer. Again, written really well and acted just as good by Jamie Bamber. He is insubordinate with often very little regard for higher authority. And Cain was right when she said it was a mistake to make him the Galactica's CAG with Adama in command but also its an end of the world scenario and they needed every pilot. He was already a captain so he was the obvious choice but again, he should not have been in a leadership position in the same chain of command as his dad. Now about Pegasus. Sacrificing the ship like that in the position they are in, he should've been shot. This is squarely on the Admiral's shoulder, he should not have put Lee in command in the first place. He proved it before that he cant think in a pragmatic way he is way too emotional, it was obvious that he will not leave his old man and his comrades behind to die. Admiral Adama knew he might not make it. He knew that to give the biggest chance for the fleet to survive they will need the Pegasus. It can train pilots, manufacture ammunition and small craft as well, a much more modern Battlestar equipped with better weaponry with a really powerful forward battery. Lee didnt even try to fight that battle. The Cylons had 4 ships, the Galactica had a chance against two, Pegasus could easily take the other two. He should've maneuver the ship to assist Galactica and together focus fire down the Basestars or just hold them off as long as the Galactica is able to jump away. We've seen the Pegasus fighting a minimum of 3 ( thats how much you can see on the DRADIS screen ) possibly 4 Basestars + their Raiders in the episode when Garner is the commander and Lee takes command of the Pegasus for the first time ( Season 2, Episode 17 "The Captain's Hand ). If he tried they might take some damage but both ship would've survived giving them a much better chance for survival. They are not in the position to sacrifice their most valuable ship without even trying to fight. Stupid decision he shouldve been shot or court-martiialed at the very minimum. But his dad is his CO so that didnt happen. All that being said its an outstanding fight scene and I love every second of this episode. On the other hand having been watched this show over 10 times I understand why they got rid of the Pegasus in light of what happens in the story later on and thats all I am going to say about this.

Watching people reacting to the Adama manoeuvre for the first time bring me so much joy

Jumping into and then out of the atmosphere was an awesome shot, add launching the vipers through the entry burn was the sauce to go with it.

The good ol Adama maneuver. I remember watching this with my TIVO during the airing, and rewinding that part 3 times because i couldn’t get over how awesome it was.

When Pegasus comes in and those war drums start I feel like I can take on all four Baseships myself.

this episode still holds up (special effects and all). This is still one of my favorite shows of all times

On of the best moments of the whole series was BSG jumping into the atmosphere and out again. AMAZING!! I have been waiting for you to get to this episode for that moment. You did not disappoint.

I always watch you while eating my dinner. :) But within the first minute, Im dropping tears into my plate. The fact that Ellen, knows what he has to do, and helps him, by saying she really needs a drink and then to curl up. It gets me every time. Hated, no, HATED the woman from the get go. But that little moment, turned all that hate into love. As for the most epic visual ever to grace our screens. Your reaction, matches it. I think I gotta re-watch your reaction. LOL xxx

I've been waiting since the end of season 2 to see you react to Galactica jumping into the atmosphere, and then engage the Basestars with Pegasus coming to the rescue! Seeing your face was worth the wait :)

You're jaw drop when the Galactica jumped away. I've watched that scene at minimum 30 times over the years since, and I still have the same reaction.