For the first time in 21 episodes (which excludes the two 90 minute introductions), I can say this is the one where I finally accepted Battlestar Galactica as worthy sci-fi.
Until now, I've been wincing at the intermittent terrible dialogue, poor camera work, frustrating sound jungles, childish direction, annoying character decisions, questionable acting, etc.
In this episode however, we're treated to a unique framing device. We're forced to see all of the Galactica characters from a new perspective. The episodes sells the idea I believe the show writers has been aiming for all along - the human condition, in survival mode, in space. It's exactly how I imagine humans would react in a fleet of less than 50k people under constant threat. We soldier on, faults and all.
Moreover, the overarching story line is seamlessly progressed (finally), without any gods arrow shenanigans.
The Clyon threat is real.
The fleet is in jeopardy, always The humans are fallible.
I felt joy in the final dialogue of the reporters camera piece. Gratification for Adama. But no. A worthy twist. The enemy truly beckons....
Until now, I've been wincing at the intermittent terrible dialogue, poor camera work, frustrating sound jungles, childish direction, annoying character decisions, questionable acting, etc.
In this episode however, we're treated to a unique framing device. We're forced to see all of the Galactica characters from a new perspective. The episodes sells the idea I believe the show writers has been aiming for all along - the human condition, in survival mode, in space. It's exactly how I imagine humans would react in a fleet of less than 50k people under constant threat. We soldier on, faults and all.
Moreover, the overarching story line is seamlessly progressed (finally), without any gods arrow shenanigans.
The Clyon threat is real.
The fleet is in jeopardy, always The humans are fallible.
I felt joy in the final dialogue of the reporters camera piece. Gratification for Adama. But no. A worthy twist. The enemy truly beckons....