The Short List of Things to Do

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Caprica

Caprica

Illustration by Sean McCabe for TIME

The cerebral sci-fi of Battlestar Galactica comes down to earth — well, an earthlike planet — in a prequel about how a hubristic cybernetics mogul (Eric Stoltz, left) created the software that led to the revolt of the machines. You won't need a Ph.D. in BSG to enjoy this virtual-reality head trip.

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