BSG - where you can never really expect their unexpected.

[castalia]

OMG.

Seriously, OMG!

I love that this show consistently surprises me with the directions it takes, and how things that previously were so obscured just click right into place with sudden clarity. LOVE.

So, was Natalie!Six the dying leader? Or is the jury still out on that? If she was, does that mean Roslin won't die, or possibly she will but she'll die without that conviction that at least she was destined to do something epic, the stuff of legend? The implications go on and on here. I'm sad to lose another Six, though; the two most recognizable version (thanks to the different hair) is gone now, and Caprica has been stuck in the brig for ages now. Will the Eights pick up the slack for the rebel Cylon movement? Leoban doesn't care enough, too obsessed with Starbuck, and the two most individual Eights aren't in the right position to do so, unless Athena steps up or Boomer switches sides again. *restrains self from going out and looking at any of the spec*

I love that instead of leading humans to "their end", Kara's the one to lead the Cylons to their "ends", meaning their mortality. Awesomecakes!

Hera is a creepy kid. Yikes.

Gaeta's singing was also creepy, but not as creepy as Doc Cottle's decision to LET HIM STAY AWAKE THROUGH THE DAMN LEG-CHOPPING OFF PROCEDURE! Dude, I don't care what the patient is insisting, you don't do that! Surely waking up to a missing leg you knew was going to be missing when you woke is less damaging than lying there fully aware of what's happening, numbed but still possibly feeling the pressure of the saw and...god, that's got to be traumatic. Gaeta was always a bit messed up, but I think he's gone cuckoo by now. I'll bet those other patients will be begging Cottle to sedate the guy after a few days of lovely yet depressing warbling.

Anders has, against all odds, become one of my favorite characters these days. They've made him so much more complex than I ever thought they would. Small roles this week for the Fantastic Four, but each one was subtly meaningful.

LOVED that Roslin knew all about Tory's little escapades with Baltar. Tory, you should know better than that by now, really.

Also cracked up at Roslin's reaction to Baltar's reaction aboard the base star: "Let God's will be done." "Shut up."

Totally didn't expect the jump at the end. Oh, that's so cool. Can't wait until next week. Btw, I didn't watch the previews, so no spoilers, please.

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[windrose.livejournal.com]

Btw, I didn't watch the previews, so no spoilers, please.

No spoilers, just a note that the next episode is in two weeks, not one. :)

Otherwise? What You Said.

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

Argh! Is all of Sci-Fi postponed because of Eurovision? I mean, sure, I love watching it, but I wish it didn't mean no new Who or BSG. Man.

Btw, that icon rocks! I need a Boomer or Athena icon.

[windrose.livejournal.com]

I honestly have no idea how many shows are affected, or why, to be honest. All I know is they said "two weeks from tonight" in the previews for the next episode.

Btw, that icon rocks!

Thank you!

[icepixie]

I'm guessing everything that would ordinarily air next weekend is going to be postponed because of Memorial Day. No one would be home to watch it (in theory, anyway).

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

Ah, Memorial Day! I should have known it was a holiday of some sort.

[windrose.livejournal.com]

D'OH! I completely forgot about Memorial Day.

[lauraspeak.livejournal.com]

Ha, I said that same thing about Hera after that commercial break. Meep. Same reaction to Gaeta and the leg scene... More meep.

So, was Natalie!Six the dying leader?

Ah, very interesting thought! Yes, who will be the new leader? Could it somehow become Caprica!Six?

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

I so want to see what's going to happen when Caprica gets out the brig and gets more story time again. I suppose she will, since Natalie is dead now and we haven't really "met" any others.

[lauraspeak.livejournal.com]

I really do think it's quite a great thought that the dying leader could be the Sixes - it's a nice twist that I feel like is plausible. Then again, I always try to anticipate things with this show and... yeah. Haha.

I liked what Adama pointed out to Roslin that she's worried she might die just like everyone else, because it's a good point and I love Adama, but I do hope whatever the case that Roslin finds some sort of solace.

Caprica does seem like the next choice because of all the reasons you've mentioned, and also, she was the first Cylon "celebrity" having more or less brought it all to pass successfully infilitrating the Colonials. It would be interesting to see it all being and end with her, so to speak.

[lauraspeak.livejournal.com]

...see it all *begin* and end with her...

[lauraspeak.livejournal.com]

I'm also still curious about Baltar's Harvey!Six...

[tygie-bard.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to hug poor Anders. He looked so lost.

I think I'm one of the few people that has actually always liked Roslin for her snarky comments. And she was just always cool. But I loved her telling Baltar to shut up. I hope she lives.

I had not caught that bit about Kara leading the cylons to their death! Oh so very awesome!

Though I do not like Lee as a politician. He's whiny and his suits cover too much.

This show just really kicks ass. And yes, Hera is a very creepy kid

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

I love how differently the Four are reacting to their new Cylon status. Tigh's clinging so fiercely to his old identity, Tyrol's gone a bit nuts, Tory is scheming, and poor Anders is just like a lost puppy.

Roslin does bring good snark to the table, and it's gotten sharper with her illness, I think. Part of me wants her to live and part wants the angst, but seeing her die would be damn painful to watch at this point.

Lee...oh, I don't know what to say about Lee. He seems so without direction most of the time, and is so much more removed from the main plot machinations compared to the others.

[delle.livejournal.com]

OMG OMG OMG I wanna talk about the previews and I can't because I can't spoil you!!!!!!!!!! FIEND!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought *exactly* the same as you - that Kara's destiny from the Hybrid as the harbinger of death for the Cylons not the humans. YAY!

Still wondering if the dying leader is Roslin or not; am not sure it's Natalie either. WAH NATALIE

Hera: "Bye bye"????????? EEEEEEEEEEEEK

I KNEW Athena was going to shoot Natalie. But's she's the wrong Six! It's Caprica in the dream, not Natalie!

(why didn't you watch the previews? I need to discuss!!!!!!!!!!)

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

Eee, sorry! I stopped watching the previews (and the flashing preview scenes in the credits of each ep, too) because even those would give away small details. I like going into the eps not knowing a single thing about what's going to happen.

Could the dying leader possibly be a Cylon model, collectively? We're losing Sixes at a steady rate these days, so perhaps Caprica!Six could be the dying leader?

Hera is so going to be hugely important soon. I have no idea how, but I'm so curious to find out.

[delle.livejournal.com]

but why Hera and not Nicky?

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

Hm, perhaps both? Surely it was no coincidence that it was Tyrol who Athena asked to come and get Hera in that scene. I'm still hoping Boomer comes back and these two couples who've had hybrid children come together in some meaningful way. But then, the final five may be different, so maybe Nicky isn't the same as Hera? Or maybe Hera is the red herring and Nicky is really the important one? Gah, I dunno.

[antjgiab3.livejournal.com]

Anders has been my favorite fella since day one. I hope when the series ends he gets a happy ending,

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

I wonder if anyone will get a happy ending.

[antjgiab3.livejournal.com]

"LOVED that Roslin knew all about Tory's little escapades with Baltar."

Best line from the episode "You've been spotted down there enough times to be a charter member of his nymph squad".

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

Impending death has made Laura snarkier than ever! I love it :)

[deborak]

Thanks for the recap. I decided making icons was more fun last night than sitting in front of the tv, so you've saved me a lot of time. With the two week delay, I'll have plenty-o-time to watch this ep online.

[castalianspring.livejournal.com]

*nod* I really prefer waiting to download it and watch it on my computer, b/c at least that way I don't have to sit through commercials or deal with any interruptions that might make me miss a critical moment.