Battlestar Galactica: Crossroads 2...

[fajrdrako]

Woo: Lee. In fine form. Moment of glory.



Red herrings, I think. Okay, so Starbuck might be a Cylon, I could be made to believe that. And I'm willing to be certain the Chief is. But Anders? And Tigh? That doesn't make sense to me... not yet. I don't know Foster well enough (though I like her, and her relationship with Anders), but that doesn't ring true either... yet. I expect that the Chief is wrong, that there is another reason they are hearing the music.

I wish Roslin was a Cylon. For once, I enjoyed her vision, though her kamala-juice-and-religion theme is my least favourite thing in Battlestar Galactica. Maybe I enjoyed it this time because it wasn't just her vision, but was shared with characters I do like, and wasn't explicitly attached to the religious angle. I like the the theme about Hera. Loved the scene with Hera and Six and Baltar.

I was astounded that Gaeta perjured himself. I can understand why, but this seems to be his biggest lapse of judgement yet.

And Lee! Oh, yes, he justified himself this time. I figured he was only being so awkward in court last week, so he could eventually shine. And shine he did. Wasn't that terrific acting by Jamie Bamber?

And wasn't it great when he got his uniform on again?

One thing I expected to happen, which didn't, was a reconciliation between Lee and Will Adama. Last week was the first time I thought the Admiral had totally lost it - supporting Tigh and attacking Lee. Well, we're all at our least rational where our families are concerned. That goes both ways: I thought Lee should have made allowances for an overtired old man. But it's difficult not to react to one's father.

I loved Lampkin and I hope we see him again.

I have no idea what the last scene with Starbuck meant. It wasn't even intriguing. I just thought, "Huh?" And, I confess, "Oh no, not more more about Earth, I wish they'd get over that."

Comments

[glinda-north.livejournal.com]

I'm still busy trying to wrap my mind around the use of "All Along the Watchtower." What was that about?

And I'm not 100% convinced they're all Cylons but we shall see.

Jamie Bamber rocked!

2008?!?!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

"All Along the Watchtower." What was that about?

I haven't the faintest. Kind of cool. Kind of surprising. Good use of mind-games.

And I'm not 100% convinced they're all Cylons but we shall see.

I'm almost 100% sure they're not all Cylons but ... yes, we shall see.

2008?!?!

We have to wait till 2008 for more Torchwood too. I'm feeling impatient.

[abrakadabrah.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed watching it, but I haven't really enjoyed thinking about it.

I don't like the idea that the heads of the resistance were all cylons, as though humans didn't have it in them to defend themselves, only cylons could do that effectively and with leadership.

Or, on the other hand, for people who found those methods unpalatable, that all those mistakes could be chalked up to the cylons as opposed to an actual resistance.

I'm also having mixed to negative feelings about Adama being unable to separate his own feelings of guilt, imperfection and inadequacy as an officer and an Admiral from ruling on Balthar. True, he did not live up to
perfect standards at all times. But Balthar really was a traitor and collaborator. And if even the head of the military can't differentiate in his public role, I think it is poor leadership and that Adama is merely creating conditions that will continue to incubate the same kind of problems that they have had.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

i>I don't like the idea that the heads of the resistance were all cylons

Well, neither do I, which is one of the reasons I don't believe they
are Cylons. I think this is a red herring - or at least needs a very good explanation, related to the plot and theme, as to why this should be
so.

And even if they were Cylons - how does hearing a certain song prove or mean anything? I think something else is going on, though I have no good theories as to what it is, yet.

I think it is poor leadership and that Adama is merely creating conditions that will continue to incubate the same kind of problems
that they have had.

Yes, and I have never before thought Adama was guilty of poor
leadership. (In contrast to, say, Roslin.) Not that I don't allow and forgive a lapse of judgement under stress - and he's been under stress for a long time - but I'm hoping he regains his health and his sense of perspective, rather than declining and disappearing.

[dewline.livejournal.com]

Looked at from a certain point of view, you could have the rug pulled right out from under your opinion of Dr. Baltar...

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Could you explain that? Seems to me there are as many opinions of Baltar as there are characters in the show - or fans to watch it. Which one do you hold, and what do you think was overturned?

And what did you think of Lee's analysis? I think he was right that Baltar was a scapegoat, but that doesn't mean he wasn't innocent.