Review of Precipice

In the opening episode of this season we see what measures the remnants of humanity are willing to employ in their fight against the Cylons; here we learn what retaliation the Cylons will take. Infuriated by the continuing suicide bombings they first order the round up of all suspects then decide that they must go further and order their execution. The round up of suspects does nothing to reduce Colonel Tigh's conviction that they must continue their actions so that the Cylon's are distracted when Galactica returns. Back on the fleet preparations are being made to rescue the people on New Caprica; Adama's plans involve the inclusion of somebody that shocks both Apollo and Colonel Tigh... the Cylon Sharon Agathon! Not all of the action is physical; Leoben continues to wage a psychological war against Starbuck; this time introducing a young girl to her saying that she is her daughter; claiming that she was created from an egg harvested when she was in the farm on Caprica.

This was another fine episode with plenty of great scenes; James Callis put in a fine performance as Baltar as he tries to stand up to the Cylons then is clearly shamed by his actions even though he had no real choice in the matter. We also see 'Jammer's' internal conflict when he realises that the Colonial Police is just doing the Cylon's dirty work and not helping the people in any real way... and that his friends would happily string him up if they knew he was part of the force. As the end of the episode approaches it looks as if several key characters might die... of course we will have to watch the next episode to discover what happens to them!