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I waited a week. You were right, the fleet needed to be taught a lesson.
BSG Rules.
I just can't believe we have to wait until October for more new episodes!
Anyone who claims that they aren't telling the story of America's war isn't watching.
BSG Rules.
I just can't believe we have to wait until October for more new episodes!
Anyone who claims that they aren't telling the story of America's war isn't watching.
I never miss it.
Nice essay. :)
The season finale was a fantastic study on the perils of short-sighted desires for "peace" in the face of a dangerous enemy. Through the election, a majority of the survivors elected a president who put all of their eggs in one basket and made them sitting ducks, by settling a planet where there would be a semblance of "normal life", but no way out if the Cylons returned -- which of course they eventually did. If they had stayed on the ships, life would be harder, but a lot safer -- they'd be able to fight effectively or run away (hyperjump) if they found themselves in trouble again, plus they'd have been able to continue their long-shot search for "Old Earth", providing a better hope for the future, albeit one with delayed grafication.
Now, however, the season has ended with the Cylons returning not to destroy mankind (they have been taken over by their own internal factions who want a different goal), but in order to "protect" mankind from itself, in an "overseer" role that looks exactly like totalitarianism. It's going to be an interesting third season next year, and will probably have a lot to say about "nanny states" and oppressive "do-goodism", while covering issues of personal freedom and insurrection.
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My step father really loves this show but I have never got around to watching it. I guess I should. Is the first (and subsequent) season(s) available on DVD?
I tried watching the show a couple of times. Pure space opera drek. I'm sorry I didn't get a thing out of it, political or otherwise. However it looks as if Dr. Who has taken its place for the time being. Let's hear one for the Time Lords!!
Great essay.
Only problem is, I've seen every new episode of BSG this season EXCEPT for the finale! It's driving me batty, and I can't resist not reading spoilers for it!
battlestar is the GREATEST show ever. period.
A+ writing in a world of water downed junk tv.
Got Dr. Who on hold tonight til my daughter gets home. It's not in the same realm of BG but sounds promising.
bummer no BSG tonight, the Doctor Who remakes sucks
Excellent essay! BSG makes a fantastic allegory to contemporary society. And with the baseball bat to the head ("One Year Later..."), I can't wait to see where things will go in October.
I finally listened to executive producer Ron Moore's podcast, and he makes some interesting points and only tosses a few hints about next season (the "Five Years Later" crack was a joke, I at least figured that much out).
One of the biggest is that Dean Stockwell (Brother Cavil) will return next season, and we already know that Lucy Lawless (D'Anna Biers) is joining the cast as well.
Since I don't have cable, I have to wait for the eps to come out on DVD. I have Season One and have enjoyed it very much. Here's hoping Season Two comes out before Christmas so my loved ones can gift me with it (hint, hint).
Saw ya at the BSG forum.