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:''For the belief held by various members of the [[Soldiers of the One]], see [[apotheosis]].'' | |||
{{Episode Data | {{Episode Data | ||
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| special= | | special= | ||
| extra=Series Finale | | extra=Series Finale | ||
| guests= | | guests= | ||
| writer=[[Jane Espenson]]<br>[[Kevin Murphy]] | | writer=[[Jane Espenson]]<br>[[Kevin Murphy]] | ||
| story= | | story= | ||
| director= [[Jonas Pate]] | | director= [[Jonas Pate]] | ||
| production= | | production= | ||
| rating= | | rating= | ||
| US airdate=January | | US airdate=4 January 2011<ref name="Caprica Cancelled by Syfy">{{cite_web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/27/report-caprica-cancelled-by-syfy/69960|title=Caprica Cancelled by Syfy|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|format=|language=English}}</ref><ref name="Caprica US airdates">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/19/exclusive-syfys-caprica-to-sign-off-tuesday-january-4-416014/8987/|title=Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=19 November 2010|format=|language=English}}</ref> | ||
| CAN airdate= November 30, 2010 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/30/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref> | | CAN airdate= November 30, 2010 <ref name="SPACE Schedule">{{cite_web|url=http://www.spacecast.com/Schedule.aspx?date=11/30/2010&mode=Daily&tz=ET|title=SPACE Schedule|accessdate=21 November 2011|language=English}}</ref> | ||
| UK airdate= | | UK airdate= | ||
| dvd= | | dvd= | ||
| prev= [[Here Be Dragons]] | | prev= [[Here Be Dragons]] | ||
| next = | | next = ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' <br/> [[TRS]]: "[[Razor Flashbacks]]" | ||
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== Overview == | |||
: ''[[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] and [[Amanda Graystone]] and [[Zoe-A]] race to stop [[Clarice Willow]]'s master plan and save thousands of lives before | : ''[[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] and [[Amanda Graystone]] and [[Zoe-A]] race to stop [[Clarice Willow]]'s master plan and save thousands of lives before [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] is changed forever (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]] ''series finale).'' | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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=== Act 4 === | === Act 4 === | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* [[Apotheosis]] has been mentioned in conjunction with [[Zoe Graystone]]'s [[holographic avatar|avatar]] program and is one of Sister [[Clarice Willow]]'s goals. | * [[Apotheosis]] has been mentioned in conjunction with [[Zoe Graystone]]'s [[holographic avatar|avatar]] program and is one of Sister [[Clarice Willow]]'s goals. | ||
* The pentagon roundel on the wings of the Caprican marine aircraft carrying the Cylon squad is identical to the roundels on | * The pentagon roundel on the wings of the Caprican marine aircraft carrying the Cylon squad is identical to the roundels on [[Raider (TOS)|raiders]] in [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the original series]]. The roof of [[Graystone Industries]]' headquarters also features the design. | ||
* | * According to [[Bear McCreary]]'s [[w:Twitter|Twitter]], the Caprican [[national anthem]] heard in "[[Rebirth]]" will be featured.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://twitter.com/bearmccreary/status/28963258503|title=Twitter|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=28 October 2010|last=McCreary|first=Bear|format=|language=English}}</ref> | ||
* On the DVD commentary for this episode, executive producer Kevin Murphy says the ramifications of the coda sequence, set five years later, would be explored in | * On the DVD commentary for this episode, executive producer Kevin Murphy says the ramifications of the coda sequence, set five years later, would be explored in Season Two. This commentary was recorded prior to the show's cancellation. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
*The Cylon marine commander's helmet | *The Cylon marine commander's helmet or cranial armour appears to be the inspiration for the [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|First War Centurians]]' heads. It features the eve protecting the 'ears' and back of the neck, as well as a center comb ridge from front to back. Additionally, as will be the case in the First Cylon War in which command Centurions are distinguished by their golden armour, the marine commander is 'dressed' uniquely from the other Cylon marines. | ||
*Theoretically, the avatars of the dead [[STO]] members should have the same ability to control V-world as Zoe-A and [[Tamara-A]] have, unless the backup of Zoe's program used to create them was imperfect. It appears that Zoe-A was able to destroy them due to their relative lack of experience. | |||
*Theoretically, the avatars of the dead [[STO]] members should have the same ability to control V-world as Zoe-A and [[Tamara-A]] have, | *It is possible that the Zoe listening to Clarice's sermon was [[Messengers#Messenger Zoe|Messenger Zoe]]. Given the events of ''Caprica'', especially the [[Here Be Dragons|previous episode]] and this one, it seems unlikely that Clarice would tolerate Zoe-A's presence under any circumstances or that that Zoe-A would allow Clarice to even suggest violence, much less preach it openly. Only a brief glimpse of Zoe is offered, so there are none of the usual indicators of a Messenger, such as others in the same space obviously ignoring the character, or a non-Messenger character having a conversation with what turns out to be air. However, it is unknown how relationships may change between the characters, and events may occur that would indeed drive Zoe-A to seek rebellion. Clarice's "prophecy" that there is one who will set the Cylons free seems to refer to Zoe. | ||
* | *Alternatively, as the congregation is otherwise entirely Cylon, the Zoe may be Zoe-R (i.e, Zoe-A inhabbiting a Cylon body). The usual indicator of such an appearance - a CGI Cylon shown first in place of Zoe-R - is seen, albeit with several scene cuts in the interim. Behind Zoe are a petite white Cylon and a Centurion. During the initial montage of Willow's congregation (prior to Willow's pilgrimage to [[Lacy Rand|Mother Lacy]] on [[Gemenon]]), a Centurion is seen with a petite white Cylon and a Centurion on the pew behind it, the three in the same relative positions; additionally, the two sequences are each preceded by identical shots of a Centurion genuflecting next to a column. Zoe-A's resurrection into her skinjob body does not occur until after Zoe's appearance in the congregation. | ||
*Amanda's skills as a plastic surgeon appear to come into play in the creation of Zoe's skin-job body. | |||
*Fidelia Fazekas' recognition of the need to support the rebellion on Tauron suggests that she will continue the flow of Cylons started by the Adamas, or even increase it. | *Fidelia Fazekas' recognition of the need to support the rebellion on Tauron suggests that she will continue the flow of Cylons started by the Adamas, or even increase it. | ||
*Odin appears to have taken on a role similar to that of [[Diego]] now that Lacy is the new Blessed Mother. | |||
*Although Clarice preaches that the Cylons will rise and "crush the ones that first gave them life", she probably is not advocating total human extinction, given her intention to form an alliance between the Cylons and the church on [[Gemenon]]. | |||
*Ruth maintains ties to the Adama family during Bill's childhood and may still live with them, despite not being related by blood to the surviving Adamas. | *Ruth maintains ties to the Adama family during Bill's childhood and may still live with them, despite not being related by blood to the surviving Adamas. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
*What happened to Xander after the Graystones escaped? | *What happened to Xander after the Graystones escaped? | ||
*What happened to Singh? | *What happened to Singh? | ||
**Were the charges against the Graystones dropped (as can be inferred from the epilogue) because he was outed as a member of the Soldiers of the One? | **Were the charges against the Graystones dropped (as can be inferred from the epilogue) because he was outed as a member of the Soldiers of the One? | ||
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*Do the Adamas continue to associate with the Ha'la'tha throughout Bill's childhood? | *Do the Adamas continue to associate with the Ha'la'tha throughout Bill's childhood? | ||
*How much, if anything, is Bill told about Tamara-A and his family's involvement with the rise of the Cylons? | *How much, if anything, is Bill told about Tamara-A and his family's involvement with the rise of the Cylons? | ||
*When does Joseph's focus as a lawyer change from | *When does Joseph's focus as a lawyer change from getting Ha'la'tha members off to civil liberties? | ||
*How does the Ha'la'tha operate under Fidelia? | *How does the Ha'la'tha operate under Fidelia? | ||
*How do the [[Monad Church]] and the [[STO]] operate under Lacy? | *How do the [[Monad Church]] and the [[STO]] operate under Lacy? | ||
**How popular is Lacy with the | **How popular is Lacy with the monotheists? | ||
*What makes Clarice become an advocate of Cylon rebellion? | *What makes Clarice become an advocate of Cylon rebellion? | ||
**Has her confrontation with Zoe affected Clarice's faith and her relationship with Zoe? | **Has her confrontation with Zoe affected Clarice's faith and her relationship with Zoe? | ||
* | *How does the meeting between Clarice and Lacy go? | ||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
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== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
== Guest Stars == | == Guest Stars == | ||
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*[[Hiro Kanagawa]] as [[Cyrus Xander]] | *[[Hiro Kanagawa]] as [[Cyrus Xander]] | ||
*[[Karen Elizabeth Austin]] as [[Ruth]] | *[[Karen Elizabeth Austin]] as [[Ruth]] | ||
*[[James Pizzinato]] as [[Drew | *[[James Pizzinato]] as [[Drew]] | ||
*[[Panou]] as [[Olaf Willow]] | *[[Panou]] as [[Olaf Willow]] | ||
*[[Teryl Rothery]] as as [[Evelyn]] | *[[Teryl Rothery]] as as [[Evelyn]] | ||
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*[[Dale Wolfe]] as [[Steve Bahara]] | *[[Dale Wolfe]] as [[Steve Bahara]] | ||
*[[Iris Paluly]] as [[Jax]] | *[[Iris Paluly]] as [[Jax]] | ||
*[[Hrothgar Mathews]] as | *[[Hrothgar Mathews]] as Dave | ||
*[[Markus Towfigh]] as Young [[William Adama|Bill Adama]] | *[[Markus Towfigh]] as Young [[William Adama|Bill Adama]] | ||
*[[Rodney Reid]] as Cab Driver | *[[Rodney Reid]] as Cab Driver | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Episode | {{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes written by Jane Espenson]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Jane Espenson]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes written by Kevin Murphy]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Kevin Murphy]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes directed by Jonas Pate]] | [[Category:Episodes directed by Jonas Pate]] | ||