Latest BSG episode (Jan. 27th)

POSTED BY: mycroftxxx
UPDATED: Monday, January 29, 2007 23:30
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MYCROFTXXX

Monday, January 29, 2007 4:53 AM

Latest episode concluded a half hour ago East Coast so I'm not going to post spoilers for a while. HOWEVER, I can tell you that I felt it was one of the best episodes they have delivered thus far in the series. Gritty doesn't begin to describe it and, oh, you REALLY REALLY have to see the "extended clip" up on scifi.com as it contains key information that clicks another piece of the puzzle into place. It took ten minutes for me to get through to the video but it was well worth it.

Final note... I'd keep an eye on President Rosalyn as she's showing a whole new side of her this time around. Folks, real Emmy winning stuff is going on here so enjoy it while it lasts.

I, for one, will be relieved when the next episode airs in two weeks.

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Given a choice between the earth-that-is and the 'verse-that-will-be I'll take the latter.

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CYBERSNARK

Monday, January 29, 2007 2:46 PM

Is this clip available elsewhere for all us BSG fans who aren't inside the USA?

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SINGATE

Monday, January 29, 2007 5:36 PM

Whatever happened to airing the entire episode during it's alloted timeslot? This whole "go to website for exclusive clips" crap needs to stop. Unfortunately it is becomming more and more prevalent.

The episode itself was outstanding. Nice how the doctor was the one to stop the interrogation. Watching Gaeta attack Baltar was a bit of a surprise, I wonder exactly what was whispered to set him off like that.

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JPSTARGAZER

Monday, January 29, 2007 5:37 PM

I clicked on the link on the main page and it wouldn't load the video...oh well.

I also thought this episode was excellent. I WILL post spoilers here, so you have been forewarned.

First off, it looks like Apollo and Starbuck won't be getting together anytime soon. I'm not sure if that is good or bad, but I felt like we really got to know more about Dualla and her thoughts on Lee and their marriage.

Apparently Tyrol and Cally are having problems, but I don't see that as an ongoing plot line, just sort of a mirror for Lee and his marital problems.

Roslin was angering me with her rant before she threatened to airlock Baltar but I guess at the end of the drug interrogation, she did the right thing and granted him a trial. I'm assuming the bonus scene at the end of the broadcast with Caprica and Roslin fell before this and her guilt about killing Leoben affected her decision about Baltar. I was surprised however, that the Admiral not only suggested the drug interrogation but performed it himself, almost to the point of killing Baltar. Of course now Roslin knows about the final five Cylons/Temple of Five "coincidence" so maybe she'll figure that out.

About the final five, since Baltar is the "one", he mentioned he saw the final five but they wouldn't show their faces. Does that mean that he has the knowledge somewhere inside him, he just can't access it? I'm interested to see how that works.

Finally, what could Baltar have said that Gaeta did during the occupation that would provoke him to try and kill Baltar? I think this was the biggest surprise in the episode, since I always thought that Gaeta was an upstanding guy.

"All I got is a red guitar, three chords, and the truth...the rest is up to you"
--Bono

CYBERSNARK

Monday, January 29, 2007 5:57 PM

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Originally posted by singate:
This whole "go to website for exclusive clips" crap needs to stop.

IMHO, what needs to stop is the idea that the US market is the only market on the planet. i'm sick and tired of getting frozen out of exclusive stuff just 'cause I'm on the "wrong" side of the border.

'Sides, the exclusive stuff isn't usually critical, it's just a cool bonus.

And I think Baltar bit off more than he could chew when provoking Gaeta. Gaeta suppresses an awful lot, it's not unreasonable to think that he could be set off just by reminding him of his complicity in Baltar's own scams.

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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

RIVERGIRL

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:04 PM

well I have suspected Gaeta since Sharon shot Adama

somehow it seems we watched different episodes

I didnt for one minute belive Apollos crying speech to Dee

I so agree about go to the web for this or that
I have dial up--its nots gonna happen for me

waiting for the starbuck is missing storyline
that might bring some emotion to Apollo

Also, I can kill you with my brain.

CAUSAL

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:10 PM

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Originally posted by mycroftxxx:
Folks, real Emmy winning stuff is going on here so enjoy it while it lasts.

Totally. I, for one, cannot wait until Fox buys the rights and cancels it.

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MYCROFTXXX

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:10 PM

Personally, I loved Mary McDonnell's performance in this episode. You saw a side of Rosalyn that, although shown in small glimpses before, was raw and in your face. She's definitely turning into something more sinister than when she initially took on the presidency. Is this "power corrupts" in action?

For those of you who couldn't get to the "extended scene on the website, it essentially is a continuation of the conversation between Caprica 6 and President Rosalyn in which Caprica convinces Rosalyn to put Baltar on trial with Caprica as the primary prosecution witness.

The best part of this extended scene was the look of pain on Caprica 6's face that showed she has deep feelings for Baltar. I suspect this is going to play a central part of the storyline for the next few episodes.

Regarding what Baltar whispered into Gaius' ear, my guess is that he would announce that Gaius is one of the five.

One final observation... if you watch the Baltar drowning scene carefully, the people in the water with him were NOT any character I've seen on the show before so I'm wondering if this is a small hint of something new.

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Given a choice between the earth-that-is and the 'verse-that-will-be I'll take the latter.

宁静

SINGATE

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Cybersnark:
IMHO, what needs to stop is the idea that the US market is the only market on the planet. i'm sick and tired of getting frozen out of exclusive stuff just 'cause I'm on the "wrong" side of the border.

'Sides, the exclusive stuff isn't usually critical, it's just a cool bonus.

And I think Baltar bit off more than he could chew when provoking Gaeta. Gaeta suppresses an awful lot, it's not unreasonable to think that he could be set off just by reminding him of his complicity in Baltar's own scams.

Are you saying that you are unable to access web material because of where you live? I didn't know it worked that way, I'm just too lazy to boot up my computer in order to watch a few minutes of footage.

Are you implying there is a right side of the border nowadays?

As as far Baltar and Gaeta I wonder if he really has some damning piece of information. Perhaps Gaeta is just pissed that he has managed to establish his credibility only to have Baltar show up and throw a wrench in the works.

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We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far.

CAUSAL

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by singate:
Whatever happened to airing the entire episode during it's alloted timeslot? This whole "go to website for exclusive clips" crap needs to stop. Unfortunately it is becomming more and more prevalent.

It would probably be best to get used to it. We're going to see more and more consolidation of media onto the internet. It won't be long before entire TV shows will be internet-only.

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