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:''For the belief held by various members of the [[Soldiers of the One]], see [[apotheosis]].'' | |||
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| extra=Series Finale | | extra=Series Finale | ||
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| writer=[[Jane Espenson]]<br>[[Kevin Murphy]] | | writer=[[Jane Espenson]]<br>[[Kevin Murphy]] | ||
| story= | | story= | ||
| director= [[Jonas Pate]] | | director= [[Jonas Pate]] | ||
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| 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> | ||
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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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=== Epilogue: The Shape of Things to Come === | === Epilogue: The Shape of Things to Come === | ||
*Daniel | *Daniel talks with [[Baxter Sarno]] on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'' about how quickly Cylons have been integrated into Caprican life since the [[Battle of Atlas Arena]]. Civilian Cylon models are shown performing various labor functions, including construction worker and dog walker; a monument is shown to the U-87s that saved Atlas Arena. Sarno says he's hearing talk of Cylon butlers and nurses, and asks if Cylon fiancés are coming in the future. Daniel says that it's folly to humanize the machine, while Amanda and Zoe watch the interview from the V-world version of their living room. | ||
*On the anniversary of Willie's death, Joseph tells his | *On the anniversary of Willie's death, Joseph tells his young son with Evelyn, [[William "Bill" Adama]], of the history of his name and has him complete the ritual of remembrance. Joseph, Evelyn, Sam, Larry and Ruth all applaud Bill. | ||
*Clarice preaches to a congregation of Cylon workers of various models in a V-world church, saying that their ability to question whether they are alive means that they are alive, and that they are children of God | *Clarice preaches to a congregation of Cylon workers of various models in a V-world church, saying that their ability to question whether they are alive means that they are alive, and that they are children of God as well as humanity. She plans to travel to [[Gemenon]] and ask the Holy Mother for recognition of Cylons in the monotheist faith. The Cylons, Clarice preaches, will become equals to humanity and may evolve past their current state, with brains encoded on computer chips. She prophecizes that there is one who will set them free and they will rise up to crush their creators. Some form of Zoe is seen in the congregation, smiling. | ||
*Clarice | *Clarice does indeed go to Gemenon and is seen talking with [[Odin Sinclair]]. After conversing for some time, he tells her he has heard enough and hands her back a book. Clarice then meets with the current Holy Mother, who is [[Lacy Rand]], with U-87s in the background. Rand tells Clarice to kneel. | ||
*Amanda and Daniel complete Zoe's | *Amanda and Daniel complete Zoe's skin-job body with the help of the scientific team working under them, and she emerges from a tank similar, but not identical, to a [[resurrection tank]]. She now has a humanoid form and a convincing human visage, though she still has inorganic parts underneath. | ||
*An image is shown of the planet Caprica. | |||
== 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/cranial armour resembles the heads of [[Cylon War]]-era [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurions]] that would appear in subsequent years. It features an eve protecting the sides of the head 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 plated in golden armor, the marine commander is "dressed" uniquely from the other Cylon marines. | *The Cylon marine commander's helmet/cranial armour resembles the heads of [[Cylon War]]-era [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurions]] that would appear in subsequent years. It features an eve protecting the sides of the head 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 plated in golden armor, 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#Zoe-R|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. On the pew 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. | ||
*Odin appears to have taken on a role similar to that of [[Diego]], now that Lacy is the new Blessed Mother. | *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 is probably not advocating total human extinction, given her intention to form an alliance between the Cylons and the church on [[Gemenon]] | *Although Clarice preaches that the Cylons will rise and "crush the ones that first gave them life," she is probably 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. | ||
*When awakening as a skin-job, Zoe-R displays signs of momentary shock and confusion similar to those of resurrecting [[humanoid Cylon]]s. | |||
== 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? | ||
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*Although the Cylons do not spare Gemenon as a whole in the Second Cylon War, is the Monad territory (or at least the environs of Lacy's temple) treated as sacrosanct in either war, in light of both the Centurions' personal obedience to her and the temple being the seat of their religion? | *Although the Cylons do not spare Gemenon as a whole in the Second Cylon War, is the Monad territory (or at least the environs of Lacy's temple) treated as sacrosanct in either war, in light of both the Centurions' personal obedience to her and the temple being the seat of their religion? | ||
*Do the particular words of Clarice's opening rhetorical question, "Are you alive?" take on religious or cultural significance - perhaps as a battle cry - to the Cylons, or is it coincidental that a [[Number Six#Armistice Station Copy|Six]] asks the identical words of the humans' [[Armistice Officer]] immediately before the igniting of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|holocaust]] in [[Miniseries, Night 1]]? | *Do the particular words of Clarice's opening rhetorical question, "Are you alive?" take on religious or cultural significance - perhaps as a battle cry - to the Cylons, or is it coincidental that a [[Number Six#Armistice Station Copy|Six]] asks the identical words of the humans' [[Armistice Officer]] immediately before the igniting of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|holocaust]] in [[Miniseries, Night 1]]? | ||
* How would Zoe-A be able to communicate with one of the [[Final Five]] in virtual reality given the vast distance between Caprica and their ship, when V-world communication between Colonies isn't even possible? | |||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
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== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
*''Clarice protests as Zoe-A destroys her virtual Heaven | *''Clarice protests as Zoe-A destroys her virtual Heaven'' | ||
:'''Clarice:''' This is what God wants! | :'''Clarice:''' This is what God wants! | ||
:'''Zoe-A:''' I ''am'' God! | :'''Zoe-A:''' I ''am'' God! | ||
*''Daniel doth protest too much'' | |||
:'''Baxter Sarno:''' 'Cause I’m hearing talk about Cylon butlers, Cylon nurses, how long before my niece Candace comes home with her Cylon fiancé to introduce to the family? | |||
:'''Daniel:''' “Well, I think people are smart enough to realize that, as useful as they are, Cylons are simply tools, nothing more. To forget that, to blur the distinction between man and machine, and attribute human qualities, is folly. There is no way to know what lies ahead, really, this technology, it has taken us the last few steps to the mountain pass but beyond it’s undiscovered country. | |||
*''Daniel | |||
:'''Baxter Sarno:''' 'Cause I’m hearing talk about Cylon butlers, Cylon nurses, how long before my niece | |||
:'''Daniel:''' | |||
*''Clarice's sermon | *''The first words of Clarice's sermon'' | ||
:'''Clarice:''' Are you alive? | :'''Clarice:''' "Are you alive?" | ||
== 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]] | ||