Battlestar Galactica
"There are those who believe... that life here... began out there. Far across the universe. With tribes of humans... who may have been the forefathers of the Egyptians... or the Toltecs... or the Mayans... that they may have been the architects of the Great Pyramids... or the lost civilizations of Lemuria... or Atlantis... Some believe that there may yet be brothers of man... who even now fight to survive... somewhere beyond the heavens."
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NEWS
Only one thing you need to know about Caprica—it's good. In fact, it's great.
You don't have to be a Battlestar Galactica fan to appreciate this complex science-driven SciFi show. If you are a BSG fan ,as I am, you'll appreciate the backstory/development of the dreaded Cylon in physical form, social structure and zealous spirituality.
The pilot fascinated me though at times it was slow to push forward. It often felt like a flashback that never occurred on BSG series. Yet the characters, particularly the sexily pensive Eric Stoltz as Greystone, and the chilling ending was enough to draw me back for more.
But where the pilot may have been a bit pondering, the first series opener of Caprica raced ahead, delivering more than one could dream. From the opening collage of Zoe Graystone's (Alessandra Toressani) memories to the realization of where she now resides through the show's high-concept credits, I found myself mesmerized.
The creation of the first working Cylon created with the personality and memories of a troubled teenager is nearly too beautiful of a plot device to ignore. Hopefully that wasn't too much of a spoiler but it had to be said. The birth of this Cylon is going to make for intriguing TV as it evolves. Likewise the societal structure of Caprica set 58 years before BSG (and eerily similar to 21st century America) focusing on two rival families—one the previously mentioned Graystones and the other led by the father of our beloved William Adama—guarantees a complex world of ideas and relationships.
And while the family dramas and ethical debates may explain the emotional world of the first Cylon, the introduction of Sister Clarice Willow (Polly Walker) poly-theistic high priestess and headmistress of Zoe's former school will bring to light the inevitable spiritual divide between the Cylons and Humans in the future. The polygamous nature of Sister Clarice's true belief in one God is the cornerstone of beliefs eventually adopted by the Cylons.
Oh this is such heady stuff and already brilliant from this first series episode promising so much more in the coming weeks.
Only one thing you need to know about Caprica—it's good. In fact, it's great.
You don't have to be a Battlestar Galactica fan to appreciate this complex science-driven SciFi show. If you are a BSG fan ,as I am, you'll appreciate the backstory/development of the dreaded Cylon in physical form, social structure and zealous spirituality.
The pilot fascinated me though at times it was slow to push forward. It often felt like a flashback that never occurred on BSG series. Yet the characters, particularly the sexily pensive Eric Stoltz as Greystone, and the chilling ending was enough to draw me back for more.
But where the pilot may have been a bit pondering, the first series opener of Caprica raced ahead, delivering more than one could dream. From the opening collage of Zoe Graystone's (Alessandra Toressani) memories to the realization of where she now resides through the show's high-concept credits, I found myself mesmerized.
The creation of the first working Cylon created with the personality and memories of a troubled teenager is nearly too beautiful of a plot device to ignore. Hopefully that wasn't too much of a spoiler but it had to be said. The birth of this Cylon is going to make for intriguing TV as it evolves. Likewise the societal structure of Caprica set 58 years before BSG (and eerily similar to 21st century America) focusing on two rival families—one the previously mentioned Graystones and the other led by the father of our beloved William Adama—guarantees a complex world of ideas and relationships.
And while the family dramas and ethical debates may explain the emotional world of the first Cylon, the introduction of Sister Clarice Willow (Polly Walker) poly-theistic high priestess and headmistress of Zoe's former school will bring to light the inevitable spiritual divide between the Cylons and Humans in the future. The polygamous nature of Sister Clarice's true belief in one God is the cornerstone of beliefs eventually adopted by the Cylons.
Oh this is such heady stuff and already brilliant from this first series episode promising so much more in the coming weeks.
