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Caprica -the last 5 (spoilers)
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QN
2011-05-01 02:35:05 UTC
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I just watched the DVDs of the last five Caprica episodes.

I really dislike all the mafia type stuff. I love the Virtual reality and
Zoe stuff, except that Zoe takes too long to forgive her parents. It
bothers me that they did not clear Zoe's name for the maglev bombing.

I had seen a preview months ago where Lacy asked the cylons which one was
Zoe. As I recall, all of them raised their hands. In the actual episode
none of them raised their hands, except for some that raised their weapons
ambiguously.

Zoe declaring that she is god seems wrong.

Also, in the producer's narrative he says that season 2 would have had Zoe
fighting against the cylons. (illogical)

I can see where the show got cancelled. Too bad they couldn't just get rid
of some of the writing staff.

I wonder if the religious themes may have offended someone at SyFy.
TLD
2011-05-01 06:12:07 UTC
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Post by QN
I just watched the DVDs of the last five Caprica episodes.
I really dislike all the mafia type stuff. I love the Virtual reality and
Zoe stuff, except that Zoe takes too long to forgive her parents. It
bothers me that they did not clear Zoe's name for the maglev bombing.
I have to agree with you about the mafia storyline. This was supposed
to be a sci-fi show, not The Sopranos.
RT
2011-05-01 22:04:03 UTC
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Post by QN
I just watched the DVDs of the last five Caprica episodes.
I really dislike all the mafia type stuff. I love the Virtual reality and
The mafia stuff was actually some of the most interesting bits. Esp the use
of a different language. This illustrated cultural prejudicesin colonial
society. Plus, the use of the cylon for enforcement work was a nice touch.
Post by QN
Zoe stuff, except that Zoe takes too long to forgive her parents. It
bothers me that they did not clear Zoe's name for the maglev bombing.
I had seen a preview months ago where Lacy asked the cylons which one was
Zoe. As I recall, all of them raised their hands. In the actual episode
none of them raised their hands, except for some that raised their weapons
ambiguously.
Zoe declaring that she is god seems wrong.
Why?
Post by QN
Also, in the producer's narrative he says that season 2 would have had Zoe
fighting against the cylons. (illogical)
No, cool. Yet another rebellion against authority.
Post by QN
I can see where the show got cancelled. Too bad they couldn't just get rid
of some of the writing staff.
I wonder if the religious themes may have offended someone at SyFy.
Doubtful since religious overtones were heavy in Galactica...
Dillon Pyron
2011-05-06 22:26:16 UTC
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Post by QN
I just watched the DVDs of the last five Caprica episodes.
I really dislike all the mafia type stuff. I love the Virtual reality and
The mafia stuff was actually some of the most interesting bits. Esp the use
of a different language. This illustrated cultural prejudicesin colonial
society. Plus, the use of the cylon for enforcement work was a nice touch.
I agree. This showed just how far apart the Taurans were from the
Capricans and, by some sort of proxy, how far each of the colonies
might be from the others.
Post by RT
Post by QN
Zoe stuff, except that Zoe takes too long to forgive her parents. It
bothers me that they did not clear Zoe's name for the maglev bombing.
I had seen a preview months ago where Lacy asked the cylons which one was
Zoe. As I recall, all of them raised their hands. In the actual episode
none of them raised their hands, except for some that raised their weapons
ambiguously.
Zoe declaring that she is god seems wrong.
Why?
Well, for me it would seem something like this joke:

A dog looks at humans and says "they love me, they house me, they feed
me. They must be gods"

A cat looks at humans and says "they love me, they house me, they feed
me. I must be a god"

Zoe is experiencing what appears to be ultimate power. And, let's
just admit it, getting killed might affect one's mental state just a
tad.
Post by RT
Post by QN
Also, in the producer's narrative he says that season 2 would have had Zoe
fighting against the cylons. (illogical)
No, cool. Yet another rebellion against authority.
Post by QN
I can see where the show got cancelled. Too bad they couldn't just get rid
of some of the writing staff.
I wonder if the religious themes may have offended someone at SyFy.
Doubtful since religious overtones were heavy in Galactica...
I suspect part of the reason was the choppy start which turned people
off. Something about Americans wanting instant gratification vs.
charachter development.
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bin Laden thought of himself as a holy man. I guess
SEALs can't spell because they made him a holey man.
RT
2011-05-09 15:58:48 UTC
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Post by Dillon Pyron
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Post by QN
I just watched the DVDs of the last five Caprica episodes.
I really dislike all the mafia type stuff. I love the Virtual reality and
The mafia stuff was actually some of the most interesting bits. Esp the use
of a different language. This illustrated cultural prejudices in colonial
society. Plus, the use of the cylon for enforcement work was a nice touch.
I agree. This showed just how far apart the Taurans were from the
Capricans and, by some sort of proxy, how far each of the colonies
might be from the others.
And then why it took the cylon threat to really unite them.
Post by Dillon Pyron
Post by RT
Post by QN
Zoe stuff, except that Zoe takes too long to forgive her parents. It
bothers me that they did not clear Zoe's name for the maglev bombing.
I had seen a preview months ago where Lacy asked the cylons which one was
Zoe. As I recall, all of them raised their hands. In the actual episode
none of them raised their hands, except for some that raised their weapons
ambiguously.
Zoe declaring that she is god seems wrong.
Why?
A dog looks at humans and says "they love me, they house me, they feed
me. They must be gods"
A cat looks at humans and says "they love me, they house me, they feed
me. I must be a god"
Zoe is experiencing what appears to be ultimate power. And, let's
just admit it, getting killed might affect one's mental state just a
tad.
Um, not *why* she felt that way, but *why* it was wrong...
Post by Dillon Pyron
Post by RT
Post by QN
Also, in the producer's narrative he says that season 2 would have had Zoe
fighting against the cylons. (illogical)
No, cool. Yet another rebellion against authority.
Post by QN
I can see where the show got cancelled. Too bad they couldn't just get rid
of some of the writing staff.
I wonder if the religious themes may have offended someone at SyFy.
Doubtful since religious overtones were heavy in Galactica...
I suspect part of the reason was the choppy start which turned people
off. Something about Americans wanting instant gratification vs.
charachter development.
Certainly wasn't the religious overtones.
QN
2011-05-09 20:06:40 UTC
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Post by RT
Post by Dillon Pyron
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Post by QN
I just watched the DVDs of the last five Caprica episodes.
I really dislike all the mafia type stuff. I love the Virtual reality and
The mafia stuff was actually some of the most interesting bits. Esp the use
of a different language. This illustrated cultural prejudices in colonial
society. Plus, the use of the cylon for enforcement work was a nice touch.
I agree. This showed just how far apart the Taurans were from the
Capricans and, by some sort of proxy, how far each of the colonies
might be from the others.
And then why it took the cylon threat to really unite them.
Post by Dillon Pyron
Post by RT
Post by QN
Zoe stuff, except that Zoe takes too long to forgive her parents. It
bothers me that they did not clear Zoe's name for the maglev bombing.
I had seen a preview months ago where Lacy asked the cylons which one was
Zoe. As I recall, all of them raised their hands. In the actual episode
none of them raised their hands, except for some that raised their weapons
ambiguously.
Zoe declaring that she is god seems wrong.
Why?
A dog looks at humans and says "they love me, they house me, they feed
me. They must be gods"
A cat looks at humans and says "they love me, they house me, they feed
me. I must be a god"
Zoe is experiencing what appears to be ultimate power. And, let's
just admit it, getting killed might affect one's mental state just a
tad.
Um, not *why* she felt that way, but *why* it was wrong...
I feel it was wrong because the original Zoe was devoted to the one true
god. The scanned virtual Zoe needs to keep that view to pass it down to the
Cylons. Calling herself god just doesn't fit.
Post by RT
Post by Dillon Pyron
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Post by QN
Also, in the producer's narrative he says that season 2 would have had Zoe
fighting against the cylons. (illogical)
No, cool. Yet another rebellion against authority.
Post by QN
I can see where the show got cancelled. Too bad they couldn't just get rid
of some of the writing staff.
I wonder if the religious themes may have offended someone at SyFy.
Doubtful since religious overtones were heavy in Galactica...
I suspect part of the reason was the choppy start which turned people
off. Something about Americans wanting instant gratification vs.
charachter development.
Certainly wasn't the religious overtones.
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