Battlestar Galactica spin-off Caprica is set to premier tonight, January 22nd, on SyFy. Premier is probably too strong a word, as anyone with more than a passing interest in the new show has already been given multiple opportunities to screen it. It was initially released on DVD in April of ’09 (with extra boobs!), and also hit Hulu.com last month.

Caprica is a prequel to the re-imagined BSG series that took a bow on SyFy last year. It features Eric Stoltz and Esai Morales who are obsessed with their daughters to an uncomfortably creepy degree, and tells the tale of the downfall of Colonial society while beating you over the head with themes like racism.

The premier vacilates between pulse-pounding action and melodrama, and seems to lose its way at some point, similar to Battlestar’s infamous bog-down in its third season. The show’s premise has potential though, and if you were a fan of the re-imagined BSG you might as well give this prequel a chance to find its legs before passing final judgement.

Caprica airs Friday nights on SyFy at 9/8c. Check your local listings.