Can't let the series end without one last post--even though I'm not quite sure what to say. Mostly my mind is elsewhere due to a busy and intense weekend (but more on that later!).Although I would change a few things, overall I really liked how BSG ended. We finally got to see what all that fuss was about visions of an "opera house" and how it tied into protecting Hera and the future of humanity (as well as the Cylons). Of course, we still don't who was orchestrating all that, do we? However, I feel like, once again, the Cylons get a bum rap. Sure, the Centurions got their freedom and they went off to live happily ever after. And the 2s, 6s and 8s stayed around New Earth--except we really don't know if they intermarried with the humans or what. In the end, it was all about the humans. Nice touch, though, with half-breed Hera turning into Mitochondrial Eve. And with all the death and destruction, at least my man Helo survived!
Biggest Surprise: Starbuck simply vanishing! Still don't know what she was--but that's ok. The finale didn't answer every question (no surprise), but I think the writers gave us enough satisfaction without explaining everything.
Saddest Moment: Roslin's death. We all knew it was coming, and it still brought a tear to my eye. Great characters (Adama, too) and great actors!
Most Spine-Tingling: Starbuck realizing those colored notes Hera gave her correspond to jump coordinates for Galactica! The editing in this scene and the music were incredible, and it wove together so much of Starbuck's character--I feel that I should've seen it coming but just didn't, and that made it so much sweeter
Funniest Moment: Chief strangling Tory! She kind of deserved it, don't you think? And for 2nd place, the realization by Caprica and Gaius that they could each "see" their respective angels (they are angels, right?). Anyway, I laughed out loud when they said, "You can see them?"
Which brings me to my favorite part, how the writers wrapped up the storyline between Caprica and Gaius. I liked the mystery of it all, and I liked learning more about how Gaius gave Caprica access to those defense system files because, well--gosh darn it--he was falling in love! Twisted, sure, but heartwarming nonetheless. And then we get to see the angels 150,000 years in the future, once again pondering the fate of humanity. Kinda creepy how they mixed in images of modern-day robotics--makes you wonder!
I did think it was a bit preachy--you know, humans are horrible creatures incapable of anything but destruction and need divine guidance. Sure, there's evidence for that just as there's evidence that we are also loving, caring creatures who do just fine without worshipping some unseen being that may or may not exist.
My favorite line: When Caprica says, "Don't call him God. You know he doesn't like that name."
Gaius had some great lines, too. He insists there was a divine force at work, behind the scenes, and it certainly appears that way. In his pivotal speech to Cavil, here's what stood out to me:
"God's not on any one side. God's a force of nature, beyond good and evil. Good and evil, we created those. Want to break the cycle? Break the cycle of birth, death, rebirth, destruction, escape, death? Well, that's in our hands and our hands only. It requires a leap of faith. It requires that we live in hope, not fear."I love this! And I think it's so true. And this weaves in so well with things I'm experiencing and learning in my own life---it's scary! I have cycles of my own I'm trying to break.
All in all--a fantastic ride. I'll miss these characters and this show. Not because I can't find other sci-fi material to enjoy but because of the intelligent, timeless questions BSG pondered. I totally get off on that.
Here's an interesting take on BSG from a religious/spiritual perspective that I found.
Fortunately, there's the new "Caprica" series starting in the fall--as well as a 2-hour show from the Cylon perspective! Ooooooh--that should be good!
Well, for not knowing what to say, I sure took up some bytes. Thanks for reading!
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