Today's NYT has a rather lackluster piece pegged to "Razor," the one-off BSG episode that tells the history of the Pegasus (Galactica's sister battlestar) during what is roughly the time frame of season's one and two (though there are also flashbacks to a younger, mustachioed Adama). The two-hour mini event airs Saturday night, and will offer some insight into why life on the Pegasus was so stinking dysfunctional. Sure it's extraneous filler that doesn't really advance the BSG storyline. But I'll take it.

As for the peice itself, I couldn't figure out whether it was about the "trend" of DVD sales helping to revive a sagging series (as was the case with The Family Guy) or the "trend" of DVDs going on sale immediately after a season (or episode, in the case of "Razor," where the DVD will be available like 49 seconds after it airs). And, frankly, neither could the writer. The piece didn't really say much at all, especially if you have even a cursory understanding of the show.

Nonetheless, I read it with anxious anticipation, in the hope that it would reveal some scant bit of news about the much-delayed release date of BSG Season 3 on DVD (I've only seen the show via DVD, and am up through Season 2). Of course, no mention was made, despite the fact that the writer spoke to series creator Ronald Moore. Way to dig deep there, Sparky.

So what's a dedicated fan to do? There is one way to watch Season 3: via iTunes. But, as others have noted, BSG is one of those shows that deserves high-def, a big screen and whatever passes for surround sound around your living room. I certainly don't want to sit hunched over my 12" iBook squinting at lowish res versions.

One suspects that season 3 will drop with ample time before the launch of the fourth and final season (set for early next year, though the writer's strike may impact that).

The good news: Season 3 is available on DVD for those lucky fans who happen to live in Australia.

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