Battlestar Galactica (2004) & Westworld (2016): AI Revolutions on TV

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt are joined by film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon to explore two modern sci-fi television series with artificial intelligence at their centre. First we examine Battlestar Galactica (2004), the acclaimed sci-fi drama about humanity's struggle for survival against the intelligent machines known as the Cylons. Then we dive into Westworld (2016), HBO's ambitious series about lifelike android hosts who slowly begin to develop consciousness and question their programming. Together these shows explore one of science fiction's most enduring ideas: What happens when artificial intelligence becomes truly self-aware? Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction storytelling one subgenre at a time. Follow the show for deep dives into the films, series and ideas that shaped sci-fi. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD