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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
* In this episode, [[Clarice Willow|Sister Clarice]] confirms that her faction of the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]] intended to use [[Zoe-A|Zoe's avatar]] as a means for achieving immortality. This is a curious parallel to both [[Daniel Graystone]] and [[Joseph Adama]]'s own intents with the technology, as well as to the [[resurrection]] capabilities of the [[humanoid Cylon]]s. It is likely that this latter parallel is intentional and possibly connected, although we also know from "[[No Exit]]" that the [[Final Five]] are responsible for creating resurrection technology. Additionally, "[[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]" makes it clear that the [[Significant | * In this episode, [[Clarice Willow|Sister Clarice]] confirms that her faction of the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]] intended to use [[Zoe-A|Zoe's avatar]] as a means for achieving immortality, which she terms "[[apotheosis]]". This is a curious parallel to both [[Daniel Graystone]] and [[Joseph Adama]]'s own intents with the technology, as well as to the [[resurrection (RDM)|resurrection]] capabilities of the [[humanoid Cylon]]s. It is likely that this latter parallel is intentional and possibly connected, although we also know from "[[No Exit]]" that the [[Final Five]] are responsible for creating resurrection technology. Additionally, "[[Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]" makes it clear that the [[Significant Seven]] don't know how the technology works. The difference is that the process of Cylon resurrection does not create a digital clone of a person's personality, but rather downloads the same personality back into a humanoid Cylon body. | ||
* Just prior to the attacks on the [[Twelve Colonies]] as shown in [[The Plan]], the [[Hybrid]] reporting on the progress of the attack utters the line "Apotheosis was the beginning before the beginning", possibly confirming a link between Clarice's aims and the evolution of the Cylon race. | * Just prior to the attacks on the [[Twelve Colonies]] as shown in [[The Plan]], the [[Hybrid]] reporting on the progress of the attack utters the line "Apotheosis was the beginning before the beginning", possibly confirming a link between Clarice's aims and the evolution of the Cylon race. | ||
* Although [[Lacy Rand]]'s meeting with [[Barnabas Greeley|Barnabas]] appeared to be fruitless, it was not necessarily. Barnabas revealed in the following conversation with [[Keon Gatwick|Keon]] that he is willing to work with Lacy, so long as he knows what she's up to. | * Although [[Lacy Rand]]'s meeting with [[Barnabas Greeley|Barnabas]] appeared to be fruitless, it was not necessarily so. Barnabas revealed in the following conversation with [[Keon Gatwick|Keon]] that he is willing to work with Lacy, so long as he knows what she's up to. | ||
* It is possible, given the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]]'s interest in [[Zoe Graystone]]'s avatar program that they will attempt to create sapient digital avatars of themselves as well. | * It is possible, given the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]]'s interest in [[Zoe Graystone]]'s avatar program that they will attempt to create sapient digital avatars of themselves, as well as dead people they know. | ||
* [[Evelyn]]'s intimate moment with [[Joseph Adama]], while brief, indicates that Evelyn may indeed become [[William Adama|Willie]]'s stepmother, | * [[Evelyn]]'s intimate moment with [[Joseph Adama]], while brief, indicates that Evelyn may indeed become [[William Adama|Willie]]'s stepmother, which would validate his parentage as established in "[[Hero]]". | ||
* The STO are headed by a body called the Conclave, for which Barnabus acts as an enforcer. | |||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
* Did [[Clarice Willow|Clarice]] really obtain [[Zoe Graystone|Zoe]]'s avatar program? If so, will she and the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]] make more avatars with it? | * Did [[Clarice Willow|Clarice]] really obtain [[Zoe Graystone|Zoe]]'s avatar program? If so, will she and the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]] make more avatars with it? | ||
* Given the similarities between "apotheosis" (as described by Clarice's faction) and [[resurrection]] is there any connection between the two? If so are [[Zoe-A]] and [[Tamara-A]] related to the [[Significant Eight]]'s original selves (before they assumed [[humanoid | * Will the program ever be used to make more than one avatar of the same person? | ||
* Given the similarities between "apotheosis" (as described by Clarice's faction) and [[resurrection]] is there any connection between the two? If so are [[Zoe-A]] and [[Tamara-A]] related to the [[Significant Eight]]'s original selves (before they assumed [[humanoid Cylon|humanoid form]])? | |||
* How will [[Tomas Vergis]] ruin [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]]? | * How will [[Tomas Vergis]] ruin [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]]? | ||
* Will Vergis discover [[Joseph Adama]]'s connection to the robbery? If so, how will the [[Guatrau]] react? | * Will Vergis discover [[Joseph Adama]]'s connection to the robbery? If so, how will the [[Guatrau]] react? | ||
* Does [[Zoe-A]] have an ulterior motive in befriending [[Philomon]] within the V-world? Or is she simply lonely? | * Does [[Zoe-A]] have an ulterior motive in befriending [[Philomon]] within the V-world? Or is she simply lonely? | ||
* Will Philomon discover Zoe-A's true identity? | * Will Philomon discover Zoe-A's true identity? If so, how will he react? | ||
* Will [[Evelyn]]'s relations with Joseph Adama advance beyond professional? | * Will [[Evelyn]]'s relations with Joseph Adama advance beyond the professional? | ||
* Is Barnabus Greeley mentally unstable? | |||
* What makes Greeley such a fervent monotheist? | |||
* Will the disagreement between the factions of the STO represented by Greeley and Willow come to a head? | |||
== Official Statements == | == Official Statements == | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 14 March 2010
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| "Know Thy Enemy" An episode of the Caprica Series | |||
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| Episode No. | Season 1, Episode 6 | ||
| Writer(s) | John Zinman Patrick Massett | ||
| Story by | John Zinman Patrick Massett Matthew B. Roberts | ||
| Director | Michael Nankin | ||
| Assistant Director | |||
| Special guest(s) | |||
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| US airdate |  March 5, 2010
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| DVD release | |||
| Population | {{{population}}} survivors | ||
| Additional Info | |||
| Full Credits | |||
| Episode Chronology | |||
| Previous | Next | ||
| There is Another Sky | Know Thy Enemy | The Imperfections of Memory | |
| Related Information | |||
| Official Summary | |||
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| [[IMDB:tt{{{imdb}}}|IMDb entry]] | |||
| Listing of props for this episode | |||
| Related Media | |||
| @ BW Media | |||
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| Amazon: Standard Definition | High Definition | |||
| iTunes: USA | |||
Overview
- Tomas Vergis comes to Caprica to seek vengeance on Daniel Graystone for two workers who were killed during the theft of his meta-cognitive processor. Sister Clarice tries to steal Zoe's avatar, a move that will reveal her plan and gain attention amidst the Soldiers of the One who are under the reckless leadership of Barnabas Greeley.
Summary
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Notes
- In a reference to the Original Series, a man on Talk Wireless mentions the Book of the Word at the beginning of Act Three.
- According to The Caprican, the art Daniel Graystone and Tomas Vergis appreciate while speaking to one another is from Kobol. It is also a real-life art exhibit in Vancouver.
- The first on-screen depiction of Tauron City is borrowed from Libran as shown in "The Plan". A small number of buildings were added to the shot, along with a wider view of the nighttime sky.
Analysis
- In this episode, Sister Clarice confirms that her faction of the STO intended to use Zoe's avatar as a means for achieving immortality, which she terms "apotheosis". This is a curious parallel to both Daniel Graystone and Joseph Adama's own intents with the technology, as well as to the resurrection capabilities of the humanoid Cylons. It is likely that this latter parallel is intentional and possibly connected, although we also know from "No Exit" that the Final Five are responsible for creating resurrection technology. Additionally, "Guess What's Coming to Dinner?" makes it clear that the Significant Seven don't know how the technology works. The difference is that the process of Cylon resurrection does not create a digital clone of a person's personality, but rather downloads the same personality back into a humanoid Cylon body.
- Just prior to the attacks on the Twelve Colonies as shown in The Plan, the Hybrid reporting on the progress of the attack utters the line "Apotheosis was the beginning before the beginning", possibly confirming a link between Clarice's aims and the evolution of the Cylon race.
- Although Lacy Rand's meeting with Barnabas appeared to be fruitless, it was not necessarily so. Barnabas revealed in the following conversation with Keon that he is willing to work with Lacy, so long as he knows what she's up to.
- It is possible, given the STO's interest in Zoe Graystone's avatar program that they will attempt to create sapient digital avatars of themselves, as well as dead people they know.
- Evelyn's intimate moment with Joseph Adama, while brief, indicates that Evelyn may indeed become Willie's stepmother, which would validate his parentage as established in "Hero".
- The STO are headed by a body called the Conclave, for which Barnabus acts as an enforcer.
Questions
- Did Clarice really obtain Zoe's avatar program? If so, will she and the STO make more avatars with it?
- Will the program ever be used to make more than one avatar of the same person?
- Given the similarities between "apotheosis" (as described by Clarice's faction) and resurrection is there any connection between the two? If so are Zoe-A and Tamara-A related to the Significant Eight's original selves (before they assumed humanoid form)?
- How will Tomas Vergis ruin Daniel?
- Will Vergis discover Joseph Adama's connection to the robbery? If so, how will the Guatrau react?
- Does Zoe-A have an ulterior motive in befriending Philomon within the V-world? Or is she simply lonely?
- Will Philomon discover Zoe-A's true identity? If so, how will he react?
- Will Evelyn's relations with Joseph Adama advance beyond the professional?
- Is Barnabus Greeley mentally unstable?
- What makes Greeley such a fervent monotheist?
- Will the disagreement between the factions of the STO represented by Greeley and Willow come to a head?
Official Statements
Noteworthy Dialogue
Guest Stars
- Scott Porter as Nestor Willow
- Patton Oswalt as Baxter Sarno
- John Pyper-Ferguson as Tomas Vergis
- James Marsters as Barnabas Greeley
- Alex Arsenault as Philomon
- Sina Najafi as William Adama
- Hiro Kanagawa as Cyrus Xander
- Jim Thomson Voice of Serge
- Liam Sproule as Keon Gatwick
- Feguins Toussaint as Bodyguard Sean
- Panou as Olaf Willow
- Teryl Rothery as Evelyn
- Erica Carroll as Woman
- D. Harlan Cutshall as Man