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:''For the belief held by various members of the [[Soldiers of the One]], see [[apotheosis]].''
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| 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>
| US airdate=January 4, 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>
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| prev= [[Here Be Dragons]]
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| 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 [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] is changed forever (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]] ''series finale).''
: ''[[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] and [[Amanda Graystone]] and [[Zoe-A]] race to stop [[Clarice Willow]]'s master plan and save thousands of lives before {{RDM|Caprica}} is changed forever (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]] ''series finale).''


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
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=== Act 4  ===
=== Act 4  ===
=== Epilogue: The Shape of Things to Come ===
*Daniel is interviewed by [[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 work and dog walking; a monument in honor of the U-87s that saved Atlas Arena has also been erected. Sarno says that Cylon nurses and butlers may be next, and makes a joke about Cylon fiancés. Daniel responds that the Cylons are machines and should not be anthropomorphized.  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 and Evelyn's young son, [[William "Bill" Adama]], about the history of Bill's name. Bill completes the ritual of remembrance, and his parents, his uncles Sam and [[Larry]], and [[Ruth]] all cheer.
*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 no different than humanity. She plans to travel to [[Gemenon]] and ask the [[Mother|Blessed 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. She prophecizes that there is one who will set them free and they will rise up to crush their creators. In the congregation, Zoe listens to this and smiles.
*Clarice goes to Gemenon and speaks with [[Odin Sinclair]]. After conversing for some time, he agrees to grant Clarice an audience with the current Blessed Mother, [[Lacy Rand]]. Watched over by U-87s standing behind her, Rand smiles at Clarice and enjoys this moment of power over her [[Things We Lock Away|former tormentor]].
*Amanda and Daniel complete Zoe's new humanoid body, and she emerges from a tank that is similar to a [[resurrection tank]]. She now looks like the original Zoe, though she still has mechanical parts underneath.


== 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 [[Raider (TOS)|raiders]] in [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the original series]]. The roof of [[Graystone Industries]]' headquarters also features the design.
* The pentagon roundel on the wings of the Caprican marine aircraft carrying the Cylon squad is identical to the roundels on {{TOS|Raider|raiders}} in {{TOS|Battlestar Galactica|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>
* As announced on [[Bear McCreary]]'s [[w:Twitter|Twitter]], the [[Music_of_Caprica#Caprican_National_Anthem|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 Season Two. 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.
* [[Alvo]] names himself "Arvo" in this episode, and the episode subtitles also give his name as "Arvo," even though he is introduced as "Alvo" in "[[Reins of a Waterfall]]".


== Analysis ==
== Analysis ==
*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 an 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.
*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.
*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?]]"
*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.
*Theoretically, the avatars of the dead [[STO]] members should have the same ability to control V-world as Zoe-A and [[Tamara-A]] have, presuming the backup of Zoe's program used to create them wasn't imperfect. It appears that Zoe-A was able to destroy them due to their relative lack of experience.
*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.  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.
*When awakening as a skin-job, Zoe-R displays signs of momentary shock and confusion similar to those of resurrecting [[humanoid Cylon]]s.
*Clarice's ability to travel to Gemenon a few short years after the attack on the Graystones and the attempted bombing of Atlas Arena indicates that she was able to avoid legal punishment for her crimes, and possibly even avoid arrest. The fate of Gara Singh after these events may have had an influence.
*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]], and her declaration that humans and Cylons are "all God's children."
*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.
*The "Things to Come" epilogue naturally parallels the rise of the apes described in ''Escape from the Planet of the Apes'' and subsequently depicted in ''Conquest of the Planet of the Apes'', much as "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]" extensively parallels and pays homage to the first ''Planet of the Apes'' film.  The harried Cylon dog walker passing a statue of the Cylon marines seems to possibly be an homage to the cat & dog statue which many ape slaves pass in ''Conquest''.
*When resurrecting, Zoe-R does not appear to express the panic, confusion, and shock previously displayed by humanoid Cylons when awakening in the tanks.  Even the principal engineer of resurrection technology, [[Ellen Tigh]], reacts that way in "[[No Exit]]".  Perhaps those emotions are related more to the Cylons' deaths and/or the uploading of their avatars from their dead bodies into the computer systems, than they are to the ressurection itself.


== Questions ==
== Questions ==
See [[Caprica Season 2|''Caprica'' Season 2]] for possible answers to some of these 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 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 getting Ha'la'tha members off to civil liberties?
*When does Joseph's focus as a lawyer change from defending members of the Ha'la'tha 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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*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 Zoe-A make discover and communicate with the Final Five 13-15 years (colonial perspective) before their arrival?  How can they effectively communicate, given the Five's relativistic speed?
*Given the "I am Spartacus" scene in "[[Here Be Dragons]]", how does the ressurected Zoe-R's fight under Duram against the Cylons affect the Cylons' psyche and self-perception?
*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]]?


== 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!
 
*''Holy Mother Lacy Rand welcomes a nervous Clarice to her inner sanctum:''
:'''Rand:''' Hello, Clarice.  I really think you should kneel.
 
*''Daniel discussing the rise of the Cylons:''
:'''Baxter Sarno:''' 'Cause I’m hearing talk about Cylon butlers, Cylon nurses, how long before my niece Candice 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.
 
*''Clarice's sermon, including the last line of the series:''
:'''Clarice:''' Are you alive? The simple answer might be you are alive because you can ask that question. You have the right to think and feel and yearn to be more because you are not just humanity's children! You are God's children! We are all God's children! I'm planning a trip to Gemenon to visit the Blessed Mother herself. To plead for divine recognition of the differently sentient. And I have every confidence that I'll depart Gemenon with a powerful new ally. In the real world, you have bodies made of metal and plastic. Your brains are encoded on wafers of silicon. But that may change. In fact, there is no limit on what you may become. No longer servants, but equals. Not slaves or property, but living beings with the same rights as those who made you! I am going to prophesy now, and speak of one who will set you free. The day of reckoning is coming. The children of humanity shall rise and crush the ones who first gave them life!


== 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 Tanner]]
*[[Panou]] as [[Olaf Willow]]
*[[Panou]] as [[Olaf Willow]]
*[[Teryl Rothery]] as as [[Evelyn]]
*[[Teryl Rothery]] as as [[Evelyn]]
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== References ==
== References ==
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Apotheosis
"Apotheosis"
An episode of the Caprica Series
Episode No. Season 1, Episode 18
Writer(s) Jane Espenson
Kevin Murphy
Story by
Director Jonas Pate
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No. 118
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA January 4, 2011[1][2]
CAN airdate CAN November 30, 2010 [3]
UK airdate UK
DVD release
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Daniel and Amanda Graystone and Zoe-A race to stop Clarice Willow's master plan and save thousands of lives before Caprica is changed forever (Caprica series finale).

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Epilogue: The Shape of Things to Come

  • Daniel is interviewed by 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 work and dog walking; a monument in honor of the U-87s that saved Atlas Arena has also been erected. Sarno says that Cylon nurses and butlers may be next, and makes a joke about Cylon fiancés. Daniel responds that the Cylons are machines and should not be anthropomorphized. 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 and Evelyn's young son, William "Bill" Adama, about the history of Bill's name. Bill completes the ritual of remembrance, and his parents, his uncles Sam and Larry, and Ruth all cheer.
  • 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 no different than humanity. She plans to travel to Gemenon and ask the Blessed 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. She prophecizes that there is one who will set them free and they will rise up to crush their creators. In the congregation, Zoe listens to this and smiles.
  • Clarice goes to Gemenon and speaks with Odin Sinclair. After conversing for some time, he agrees to grant Clarice an audience with the current Blessed Mother, Lacy Rand. Watched over by U-87s standing behind her, Rand smiles at Clarice and enjoys this moment of power over her former tormentor.
  • Amanda and Daniel complete Zoe's new humanoid body, and she emerges from a tank that is similar to a resurrection tank. She now looks like the original Zoe, though she still has mechanical parts underneath.

Notes

  • Apotheosis has been mentioned in conjunction with Zoe Graystone's 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 raiders in the original series. The roof of Graystone Industries' headquarters also features the design.
  • As announced on Bear McCreary's Twitter, the Caprican national anthem heard in "Rebirth" is featured.[4] 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 Season 2. This commentary was recorded prior to the show's cancellation.
  • Alvo names himself "Arvo" in this episode, and the episode subtitles also give his name as "Arvo," even though he is introduced as "Alvo" in "Reins of a Waterfall".

Analysis

  • The Cylon marine commander's helmet/cranial armour resembles the heads of Cylon War-era 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?"
  • Theoretically, the avatars of the dead STO members should have the same ability to control V-world as Zoe-A and Tamara-A have, presuming the backup of Zoe's program used to create them wasn't 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.
  • When awakening as a skin-job, Zoe-R displays signs of momentary shock and confusion similar to those of resurrecting humanoid Cylons.
  • Clarice's ability to travel to Gemenon a few short years after the attack on the Graystones and the attempted bombing of Atlas Arena indicates that she was able to avoid legal punishment for her crimes, and possibly even avoid arrest. The fate of Gara Singh after these events may have had an influence.
  • 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, and her declaration that humans and Cylons are "all God's children."
  • 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.
  • 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

See Caprica Season 2 for possible answers to some of these questions.

  • 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 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?
    • If Singh was outed, was Jordan Duram able to rejoin the GDD?
  • What is Tamara-A doing during the events of this episode and the epilogue?
    • Would she have become a skin-job also eventually, or would she have had some other role to play?
  • How old is Bill Adama when he is shown in the epilogue?
  • 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?
  • When does Joseph's focus as a lawyer change from defending members of the Ha'la'tha to civil liberties?
  • How does the Ha'la'tha operate under Fidelia?
  • How do the Monad Church and the STO operate under Lacy?
    • How popular is Lacy with the human monotheists?
  • How does the meeting between Clarice and Lacy go?
    • Does Lacy decree that Cylons have souls and/or that their sentience is equal to human sentience?
  • What makes Clarice become an advocate of Cylon rebellion?
    • Has her confrontation with Zoe affected Clarice's faith and her relationship with Zoe?
  • 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 Six asks the identical words of the humans' Armistice Officer immediately before the igniting of the holocaust in Miniseries, Night 1?

Official Statements

  • From the Caprica panel at the Paley Center:
    • Sasha Roiz: "Our finale is unbelievable. It's so powerful that I remember me and Esai calling each other after reading the script. We were both absolutely floored by how it ends."
    • Esai Morales: "The finale drove me to tears on various occasions. What happens is so profound and out of the blue. [It was] so unexpected it took my breath away."

Noteworthy Dialogue

  • Clarice protests as Zoe-A destroys her virtual Heaven:
Clarice: This is what God wants!
Zoe-A: I am God!
  • Holy Mother Lacy Rand welcomes a nervous Clarice to her inner sanctum:
Rand: Hello, Clarice. I really think you should kneel.
  • Daniel discussing the rise of the Cylons:
Baxter Sarno: 'Cause I’m hearing talk about Cylon butlers, Cylon nurses, how long before my niece Candice 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.
  • Clarice's sermon, including the last line of the series:
Clarice: Are you alive? The simple answer might be you are alive because you can ask that question. You have the right to think and feel and yearn to be more because you are not just humanity's children! You are God's children! We are all God's children! I'm planning a trip to Gemenon to visit the Blessed Mother herself. To plead for divine recognition of the differently sentient. And I have every confidence that I'll depart Gemenon with a powerful new ally. In the real world, you have bodies made of metal and plastic. Your brains are encoded on wafers of silicon. But that may change. In fact, there is no limit on what you may become. No longer servants, but equals. Not slaves or property, but living beings with the same rights as those who made you! I am going to prophesy now, and speak of one who will set you free. The day of reckoning is coming. The children of humanity shall rise and crush the ones who first gave them life!

Guest Stars

References

  1. ↑ Gorman, Bill (27 October 2010). Caprica Cancelled by Syfy (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 28 October 2010.
  2. ↑ Exclusive: Syfy's "Caprica" to Sign Off Tuesday, January 4 (backup available on Archive.org) . (19 November 2010). Retrieved on 19 November 2010.
  3. ↑ SPACE Schedule (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 21 November 2011.
  4. ↑ McCreary, Bear (27 October 2010). Twitter (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 28 October 2010.
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