Battlestar Galactica (remake)

[Stout]

So that is the next episode?

I'm not sure...how many more episodes are there in this season?

I'm saying that they'll drag it out. If we have 3 more episodes, that's how long it will take.

 

[PortlandCardFan]

I'm not sure...how many more episodes are there in this season?

I'm saying that they'll drag it out. If we have 3 more episodes, that's how long it will take.

I should have added a smiley...

 

[Covert Rain]

I'm not sure...how many more episodes are there in this season?

I'm saying that they'll drag it out. If we have 3 more episodes, that's how long it will take.

I'm calling it right now....the last episode will be called "Verdict".

 

[arthurracoon]

at least we're back to the main storyline

 

[Covert Rain]

at least we're back to the main storyline

Yeah but back to the main storyline with no Cylon action? That's like Lost getting back on track with no island.

 

[earthsci]

Yeah but back to the main storyline with no Cylon action? That's like Lost getting back on track with no island.

By the looks of next weeks previews, that is going to change with a bang.

 

[Red Hawk]

The last line of next weeks show preview reminded me of a theory I had to explain how the entire surviving human population seems to made of souless dregs.

spoiler

Every charactor on the show is a Cylon!

The events depicted in the new BSG take place many years after the original series when the real survivors escape from the cylons and found earth(happily ever after) etc.

"the plan" that the cylons have is the same as always "the final annilation of the lifeform known as man"

But they couldn't find the original fleet or earth.

They determined that something about human reasoning and logic(or illogic).
is what allowed them to escape.

So they created a population of human looking cylons all programmed to believe they are human and to think like humans(at least how they believed humans think)-base corrupt weak selfish.

then they created a similiar situation to the original distruction of the colonies so the "humans" would find earth and lead them there.

One big real world simulation.

 

[PortlandCardFan]

The last line of next weeks show preview reminded me of a theory I had to explain how the entire surviving human population seems to made of souless dregs.

spoiler

Every charactor on the show is a Cylon!

The events depicted in the new BSG take place many years after the original series when the real survivors escape from the cylons and found earth(happily ever after) etc.

"the plan" that the cylons have is the same as always "the final annilation of the lifeform known as man"

But they couldn't find the original fleet or earth.

They determined that something about human reasoning and logic(or illogic).
is what allowed them to escape.

So they created a population of human looking cylons all programmed to believe they are human and to think like humans(at least how they believed humans think)-base corrupt weak selfish.

then they created a similiar situation to the original distruction of the colonies so the "humans" would find earth and lead them there.

One big real world simulation.

BSG meet 'The Matrix'....

While it does sound interesting I hope this scenario doesn't play out...

 

[Covert Rain]

BSG meet 'The Matrix'....

While it does sound interesting I hope this scenario doesn't play out...

Nah. Interesting but far fetched.

 

[PortlandCardFan]

Nah. Interesting but far fetched.

I agree...

Previews for the next episode look promising!!!

I need a couple hits of camala, me thinks!!!!

 

[arthurracoon]

I need a couple hits of camala, me thinks!!!!

funny...I always imagined it being spelt kamala.

 

[Stout]

I dunno...on the one hand, it got back to the main story line, it had good tension and interaction, and it had very enjoyable moments. On the other, it may have hugely jumped the shark, if it hasn't already. Oh, and:

***Spoiler***










Roslin's aide is a Cylon. Yep, you heard it here.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Roslin's aide is a Cylon. Yep, you heard it here.

I think she just needs to get laid.

 

[Covert Rain]

I dunno...on the one hand, it got back to the main story line, it had good tension and interaction, and it had very enjoyable moments. On the other, it may have hugely jumped the shark, if it hasn't already. Oh, and:

***Spoiler***










Roslin's aide is a Cylon. Yep, you heard it here.

I hope not. Some things would no longer make sense. For istance after all the tests why couldn't they tell her blood was already Cylon when she was going through Cancer treatment? Then you would have to assume the Doc was in on it and one too.

Plus they have been building up this tension between her and Adama being attracted to each other. Why do that? I guess you could make the argument that maybe she didn't know. However, if they do this, sounds more like a last minute decision versus a well thought out plot line.

 

[Stout]

I hope not. Some things would no longer make sense. For istance after all the tests why couldn't they tell her blood was already Cylon when she was going through Cancer treatment? Then you would have to assume the Doc was in on it and one too.

Plus they have been building up this tension between her and Adama being attracted to each other. Why do that? I guess you could make the argument that maybe she didn't know. However, if they do this, sounds more like a last minute decision versus a well thought out plot line.

***SPOILER***













I said Roslin's AIDE, not Roslin

 

[nathan]

Spoiler

I knew Starbuck wasn't dead. It really sucks that show won't be back until 2008.

 

[arthurracoon]

that was an awesome episode




when does the show return?

 

[arthurracoon]

that was an awesome episode




when does the show return?

answer to my own question:

http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/news/

"SCI FI has renewed Battlestar Galactica for a full fourth season, commissioning 22 hour-long episodes of "the best show on television." This will include a special two-hour extended event that will air during fourth quarter 2007 and be released on DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Production will resume in May with an eye toward a early 2008 season premiere."

 

[MadCardDisease]

We have to wait until 2008 for the next episode!

 

[Covert Rain]

Yeah WTF?? 2008? That's all because of Sci-fi's timing of giving the green light for the next 11 episodes. Had they given a full committment we wouldn't have to wait freaking 8 months. I am convinced this is it for the show. If you have to wait 8 months for new episodes, they have to know this will impact the audience. Look at what happened to shows like ALIAS and LOST that tried that. Make no mistake, this is a sendoff 11 episodes. It's still a rediculous wait.

At any rate, thought last nights episode was very good. For those that called it (like me) that the verdict wouldn't come until the finale... .

Spoiler

I knew Starbuck would be back. It was the Light People or whatever that took her. I am sure of that now. They showed her the way to earth to lead the fleet. I loved that she BUZZED Apollo before she revealed she was still alive. Typical of something Starbuck would do.

I have to say I didn't see the verdict coming down like it did. Overall a nice way to put Baltar back in the fleet and cause alot KAOS. He will further splinter the fleet. It will also be interesting to see how they deal with a big hunk of the fleet wanting to off him.

Last but not least. I am not convinced that the 4 revealed are actually evil Cylons or at least Cylons as we know them. So far we do know that when one of them is activated it is almost instantaneous. The 4 revealed didn't match that MO. There "self awareness" came slowly. Not to mention that if the good old Colonel was really an evil Cylon, there were too many opportunities for the Cylons to use him over 40 years to do permanent damage. That to me almost convinces me that there is more to it then them being "regular" Cylons. Could they be hybrids? Creations by the Light People? I just don't buy they are regular Cylons and that's it. I smell misdirection.

 

[arthurracoon]

Spoiler

......Last but not least. I am not convinced that the 4 revealed are actually Cylons or at least Cylons as we know them. So far we do know that when one of them is activated it is almost instantaneous. The 4 revealed didn't match that MO. There "self awareness" came slowly. Not to mention that if the good old Colonel was really an evil Cylon, there were too many opportunities for the Cylons to use him over 40 years to do permanent damage. That to me almost convinces me that there is more to it then them being "regular" Cylons. Could they be hybrids? Creations by the Light People? I just don't buy they are Cylons and that's it. I smell misdirection.

Spoiler

someone mentioned to me that this is the first time something from earth was brought into the show - when they were humming "All Along the Watchtower". that might have something to do with it

 

[arthurracoon]

Question:

Spoiler

What was with the defense guy (Lampkin) not using his cane at the end?

 

[PortlandCardFan]

2008!!! Are they fracking insane?

So who is the last cylon? Roslynn, Baltar, or someone else. I found it odd that Gaeta lied about Baltar just ponying up to sign the list. I have my suspicions about him as well.

I could have sworn they were using the hull of the ship as a antenna that was picking up Earth radio signals. Reminiscent of an original episode. Looks like I was wrong...

 

[Covert Rain]

Question:

Spoiler

What was with the defense guy (Lampkin) not using his cane at the end?

I think it was a sympathy ploy. You get sympathy if people can see your clearly injured versus him bouncing back and being able to walk in court. He was using every advantage available to him.

 

[earthsci]

I think it was a sympathy ploy. You get sympathy if people can see your clearly injured versus him bouncing back and being able to walk in court. He was using every advantage available to him.

I thought that the reason that Lee was helping him is because Adama felt he needed the help after the explosion. Lee volunteered. If he was healthy, he didn't need Lee.