Feb
17
I’m being a tad slow with my BSG experience, but have managed to watch two rather intriguing episodes over the last week. So far my opinion on season two is still extremely positive, and I am enjoying the politically charged situations that are occurring. So here are my thoughts…
‘Fragged’, the third episode in season two, centres on Chief Tyrol and the other survivors on Kobol. Tyrol is always a class act, and it’s a real testament to his character that he stands by Lt Crashdown’s misjudged decision to assault a Cylon position. It’s also a credit to the series as a whole, because in a lesser programme we would see Crashdown and the Chief butting heads in this situation to less damning effect. I was also staggered at how Apollo’s rescue mission on Kobol blends with the survivors’ tense attack on the Cylons. On Galactica I was also surprised at how fast things are changing, and I still can’t believe boozy Colonel Tigh disbanded the government and declared marshal law. I blame the wife.
Fourth episode ‘Resistance’ had a strong theme of, well, resistance running through it. Over the course of its runtime we got to see Laura Roslin and Apollo escape Galactica and Tigh’s rule, as well as Starbuck and Helo joining an actual resistance on Caprica. But the real resistance in this episode – and yes, that is the last time I will use the word – is that of the Chief (him again) and the struggle he has caring for Boomer, despite her being a Cylon. In conjunction with this predicament, ‘Resistance’ (dammit) ends on a shocking conclusion and a definite case of art imitating life.
I aim to go into hyperdrive with my BSG marathon over the next week, so keep your eyes glued to these here pages for my thoughts on season two’s midway point.
To read my previous entry in this blog series, hit the link. Let us know your definitive thoughts on this show’s second season below.
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Hey, Shaun, glad you are continuing to like BSG! It is such a fantastic show and you have so many brilliant episodes left to come. Reading about these season two episodes always brings back memories, so keep up the good work – have a BSG night over the weekend!
I am having a Supernatural night on Friday, as I still have the rest of season four on DVD to watch and three episodes of season five on my Planner! What do you think of this show?
Are you watching Caprica too, or recording it?
That’s not a bad idea!
With regards to Caprica, I’m going to wait until I finish the whole BSG experience and then broach it. I’m hearing good things about it so far though.