Dirty Hands
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| "Dirty Hands" An episode of the Re-imagined Series | |||
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| Episode No. | Season 3, Episode 16 | ||
| Writer(s) | Anne Cofell Saunders Jane Espenson | ||
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| Director | Wayne Rose | ||
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| US airdate |  2007
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Overview
Summary
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Bonus Scene
Questions
- Will Baltar's book help his image among the working class of the Fleet in his upcoming trial?
- How will people respond to his comments about Adama, considering that he freed the entire fleet from New Caprica and the Cylon reign?
- Is it possible that Tom Zarek somehow assisted Baltar in the writing and distribution of his book?
- Has the Fleet's tylium reserve been re-stocked at all since The Hand of God?
Analysis
- Not having any real options for defending his actions during the Cylon occupation of New Caprica, Baltar has opted to use class warfare as a distraction from the real issues and to drum up support as a victim of "the aristocracy". His booklet appears to inspired by classic Marxist/Lenninist rhetoric. Historically, such approaches to political change and power are most effective when conditions are unacceptable and dangerous for large numbers of workers.
Notes
- A number of main characters were not present at all during this episode: Lee Adama, Sharon Agathon, Karl Agathon, Saul Tigh, Felix Gaeta, and Anastasia Dualla.
- According to Bradley Thompson, this episode was originally a different story titled "Our Enemies, Ourselves". When developing "The Woman King", it was felt that both episodes dealt with the same themes. As a result, "Dirty Hands" was created instead.
- The 79th Oscars were shown during the episode. The ratings should be taken lightly.
Noteworthy Dialogue
Official Statements
Jane Espenson, in an interview with tvsquad.com, made the following remark: "The episode, co-written with Anne Cofell Saunders, is called 'Dirty Hands,' and as you might guess, it's a look at the people who do the dirty work in the fleet. Knuckle-dragging fun!" [1]
Guest Stars
External Links
References
- ↑ McDuffee, Keith (6 December 2006). TV Squad: Jane Espenson answers your Battlestar questions (backup available on Archive.org) . Retrieved on 11 December 2006.