Editing Apotheosis (episode)
From the only original and legitimate Battlestar Wiki: the free-as-in-beer, non-corporate, open-content encyclopedia, analytical reference, and episode guide on all things Battlestar Galactica. Accept neither subpar substitutes nor subpar clones.
More actions
The edit can be undone.
Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
| Latest revision | Your text | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
:''For the belief held by various members of the [[Soldiers of the One]], see [[apotheosis]].'' | |||
{{Episode Data | {{Episode Data | ||
| Line 12: | Line 9: | ||
| 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]]" | ||
}} | |||
== 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 == | ||
| Line 42: | Line 38: | ||
=== 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. | ||
* As announced on [[Bear McCreary]]'s [[w:Twitter|Twitter]], the [[ | * As announced on [[Bear McCreary]]'s [[w:Twitter|Twitter]], the Caprican [[national anthem]] heard in "[[Rebirth]]" is 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> More of it is heard in this episode than previously. | ||
* 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 [[Caprica Season 2|Season 2]]. This commentary was recorded prior to the show's cancellation. | * 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 [[Caprica Season 2|Season 2]]. 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. | ||
*When destroying Clarice Willow's apotheosis heaven, Zoe-A explains that humans need mortality in order to value life and morality. The same philosophy is presented decades later by rebel Cylon leader [[Natalie Faust]] when explaining her desire to destroy the resurrection hub in "[[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]" | *When destroying Clarice Willow's apotheosis heaven, Zoe-A explains that humans need mortality in order to value life and morality. The same philosophy is presented decades later by rebel Cylon leader [[Natalie Faust]] when explaining her desire to destroy the resurrection hub in "[[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]" | ||
*Theoretically, the avatars of the dead [[STO]] members should have the same ability to control V-world as Zoe-A and [[Tamara-A]] have, | *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. | ||
*Amanda's skills as a plastic surgeon appear to come into play in the creation of Zoe's skin-job body. However, it is unclear whether she relied on synthetic materials to simulate human skin and hair, or if she was able to use living tissue. | *Amanda's skills as a plastic surgeon appear to come into play in the creation of Zoe's skin-job body. However, it is unclear whether she relied on synthetic materials to simulate human skin and hair, or if she was able to use living tissue. | ||
*When awakening as a skin-job, Zoe-R displays signs of momentary shock and confusion similar to those of resurrecting [[humanoid Cylon]]s. | *When awakening as a skin-job, Zoe-R displays signs of momentary shock and confusion similar to those of resurrecting [[humanoid Cylon]]s. | ||
| Line 69: | Line 65: | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
*What happened to Xander after the Graystones escaped? | *What happened to Xander after the Graystones escaped? | ||
**What had Xander seen "back home" to convince him that Singh would arrange for the Graystones to "disappear forever" if they were arrested? | **What had Xander seen "back home" to convince him that Singh would arrange for the Graystones to "disappear forever" if they were arrested? | ||
| Line 100: | Line 95: | ||
:'''Clarice:''' This is what God wants! | :'''Clarice:''' This is what God wants! | ||
:'''Zoe-A:''' I ''am'' God! | :'''Zoe-A:''' I ''am'' God! | ||
*''Daniel discussing the rise of the Cylons:'' | *''Daniel discussing the rise of the Cylons:'' | ||
| Line 119: | Line 111: | ||
*[[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]] | ||
| Line 127: | Line 119: | ||
*[[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 | ||
| Line 143: | Line 135: | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div> | |||
{{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]] | ||