There is Another Sky

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There is Another Sky
"There is Another Sky"
An episode of the Caprica Series
Episode No. Season 1, Episode 5
Writer(s) Kath Lingenfelter
Story by
Director Michael Nankin
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
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US airdate USA February 26, 2010
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Overview

Tamara is forced to participate in a game in a trade with those who claim to help her return to reality. Joseph tries to reconnect with his son. Daniel keeps himself from being removed by his own company by introducing the U-87.

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Notes

Analysis

  • The Tauron Funeral Rite as seen in this episode mirrors the Ancient Greek rite of placing a coin on the head of the dead for the Charon, the ferryman who took the souls of the dead across the Rivers Styx and Acheron to Hades (The Underworld). In Ancient Greece it was two coins for each person to be placed on each eye; however, in the case of the Tauron rite it was a single coin each. The ceremony also differs in that it involved the Tauron custom of applying tattoos.
  • Logically, Zoe-A has the same capabilities that Tamara-A does, though we have not seen this. It is possible that this is because she, like Tamara at the beginning of the episode, does not know about her capabilities. Another possibility is that she simply hasn't seen any reason to use them.
  • It is likely that Heracles ran away because he did not believe Vesta's claim that Tamara was really dead. This is evidenced by his statement to Joseph Adama was in trouble and that he should "wake her up." When Joseph told him that Tamara was dead, his demeanor changed rapidly.
  • Daniel Graystone's speech to the board about the Cylons might seem self-destructive at first glance and, in the long run, it certainly is. However, it is possible that when he talked about the U-87 appearing sapient he did not, in fact, mean that it was, but rather that it did an excellent job at imitating a human connection. Alternatively, he may believe that sapience and free will are not necessarily linked and that the U-87 can be both sapient and completely obedient. This latter scenario has a precedent in famed sci-fi author Isaac Asimov's work, which imagines a society in which (sapient) robots carry out the commands of their human overlords without hesitation, but who are nonetheless capable of conscious thought, rationalization, and self-inquiry. Whatever the case, it's clear that Graystone miscalculated, as the Cylons do, in fact, eventually rebel.

Questions

  • What will happen to Tamara-A now that she is aware of her abilities within the V-world?
  • Will Joseph find Heracles? If so, will he lead him to Tamara? (Partial answer)
  • Will Daniel's treatment of the U-87 in the board meeting affect Zoe-R's behavior?
  • Does Willie ever learn of his sister's avatar?
  • Will the funeral improve Willie and Joseph's relationship, as Sam indicated it would?

Official Statements

Noteworthy Dialogue

Guest Stars

References

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