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Space Mutiny

By: Daniel Earnshaw
Narrated by: Terry Carter, Laurette Spang, Alistair Lock, Anne Lockhart, Jack Stauffer, John Colicos, John Guilor, Ken Bones, Lorne Greene, Noah Hathaway, Richard Hatch, Sarah Rush, Sonja Kristina
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Tensions run high as a vote on the direction of the fleet approaches, but control has been seized in a mutiny by someone who has their own agenda...Space Mutiny is a remake of the 1988 B-movie of the same name and stars Terry Carter, Laurette Spang, Noah Hathaway, Anne Lockhart, Jack Stauffer, and Sarah Rush. With archival recordings of Lorne Greene, John Colicos, and Richard Hatch plus special guest appearances by Ken Bones, John Guilor, Sonja Kristina, and Alistair Lock.

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As a lifelong fan of the original 1970s Battlestar Galactica, I was genuinely intrigued by the idea of an audio continuation—especially one featuring some of the original cast. There’s something quite special about hearing those familiar voices again, even in a story that’s not officially part of the canon.

That said, the unofficial nature of the project does present a few hurdles. Character names from the series are conspicuously avoided, which can be a bit jarring. This is particularly noticeable with some of the female characters, whose voices are so similar that I often had to rely on context to work out who was speaking.

The story is... okay, though it helps immensely if you’ve read the accompanying notes (available as a free PDF—kudos for including that). Without them, you might find yourself puzzled by the abundance of Blake’s 7 in-jokes, which stem from the fact that Paul Darrow was originally meant to appear in a guest role. Sadly, he passed away before he could record his lines, which adds a bittersweet note to the production.

For me, the absence of Richard Hatch is especially poignant. As Apollo, he was the heart and soul of the original Galactica, and his presence is keenly missed here. That said, the production does find some clever and respectful ways to incorporate the voices of not just Hatch, but Lorne Greene and John Colicos too—touches that longtime fans will appreciate.

I’m not entirely convinced that the world was crying out for a Galactica tribute to a rather forgettable sci-fi film that happened to borrow some of the show’s space footage. (You might be better off watching the Mystery Science Theatre take on Space Mutiny instead—it’s a hoot.)

Still, for all its flaws, there’s a clear sense that this project was made with love. It’s not exactly Galactica 1980 levels of bad, but it’s far from perfect. Even so, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into a universe many of us still hold dear. If you go in with the right expectations, there’s a certain charm to be found in this unofficial reunion.

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