17 Years Ago Today, Battlestar Galactica Confirmed Its Most Tragic Character With This Masterpiece Episode

A fourth-season episode of Battlestar Galactica strongly suggests that Felix Gaeta (played by Alessandro Juliani) is the show’s most tragic character. The episode, titled “Blood on the Scales,” depicts Gaeta’s unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Adama and Tigh, ultimately leading to his execution. Airing in 2009, it portrays his descent from a hopeful individual into someone corrupted by the pressures of war, solidifying his place as a particularly heartbreaking figure in the series.








