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They have a plan?
So. Battlestar Galactica finale. I still can't believe it's over.
Well I'm conflicted. I loved some parts and didn't like other parts. I'm still angry with RDM that he had no plan which I've always suspected but it was sickening for me to hear him talk on the special about having decided on final cylons based on unexpectedness and how they themselves would react. Ughhhh. If he hadn't acted like he had a plan IN THE OPENING CREDITS it wouldn't be so bad but that's just bad storytelling.
What I loved:
-I loved when Kara realized what the numbers were and led them to Earth. That was the first big OMG moment for me and damn it was nice to see. EARTH!
-There were some great emotional moments from Sam's sendoff to Roslin's death to just seeing the beauty of Earth at the end. It all made me cry and after not having much emotional connection to the show for two seasons or so, it was good to feel for it. I've never thought Earth was so pretty and loved it so much before.
-I liked that the ending was open ended, that we can go either way and I loved that it ended on the technology, it felt nicely cyclical that way but still it could break (maybe).
-I liked that Boomer saved Hera. And payed back her Adama debt, very cool. Wish people could show a little forgiveness but oh well.
-The opera callback and how that played into the actual action was veeery cool.
-Caprica seeing head!Baltar!! That was awesome. Also plus for Baltar going on the mission although it doesn't make up for going for self-preservation at every oppurtunity.
What I didn't like:
-Kara disappearing with no explanation at all? What was she? Just seriously, what? I just hate that my favorite character just disappears. Blah.
-Speaking of Kara, her cheating with Lee didn't really seem to make sense with S1 unless I'm forgetting. Which is totally possible since I haven't watched it for a few years.
-That's it? IDK the pacing felt way too slow at the end and I expected a lot more darkness or shooting or something. Don't get me wrong, I like happy endings (although it felt they spent way too long on it) but it just felt like there should be something more.
-How did Helo miraculously become better? Is he fake too like Kara (so not trusting these characters again)? What happened to the other cyclons?
-There really should have been some sort of Adama and Tigh last conversation. Or something, I mean come on, the beginning frakkin started with them.
-Ewwww RDM cameo. SO not needed and after not having a plan, you so don't deserve to be there.
Not good or bad but I was really frustrated with the Chief killing Tory (sp?). SERIOUSLY? Revenge is so much better than saving everyone, really? The stupid, it hurts. At least there was a consequence to her killing Callie I guess but not the way I wanted it to go although at least it turned out okay in the end.
Anyways, it is what it is. I enjoyed a lot of it, the first two seasons were amazing and I'm happy that so much fannish output was made because of it. Definitely not the best TV show (hello, The Wire where plans are good) but it did have its moments. At least I can come out not totally hating it and still loving some of its characters.
So glad this week is over as it was hell week for me with two tests and lots of things to do. I am ready for a nice long weekend of TV catchup and clipping. Sound good to me.
Well I'm conflicted. I loved some parts and didn't like other parts. I'm still angry with RDM that he had no plan which I've always suspected but it was sickening for me to hear him talk on the special about having decided on final cylons based on unexpectedness and how they themselves would react. Ughhhh. If he hadn't acted like he had a plan IN THE OPENING CREDITS it wouldn't be so bad but that's just bad storytelling.
What I loved:
-I loved when Kara realized what the numbers were and led them to Earth. That was the first big OMG moment for me and damn it was nice to see. EARTH!
-There were some great emotional moments from Sam's sendoff to Roslin's death to just seeing the beauty of Earth at the end. It all made me cry and after not having much emotional connection to the show for two seasons or so, it was good to feel for it. I've never thought Earth was so pretty and loved it so much before.
-I liked that the ending was open ended, that we can go either way and I loved that it ended on the technology, it felt nicely cyclical that way but still it could break (maybe).
-I liked that Boomer saved Hera. And payed back her Adama debt, very cool. Wish people could show a little forgiveness but oh well.
-The opera callback and how that played into the actual action was veeery cool.
-Caprica seeing head!Baltar!! That was awesome. Also plus for Baltar going on the mission although it doesn't make up for going for self-preservation at every oppurtunity.
What I didn't like:
-Kara disappearing with no explanation at all? What was she? Just seriously, what? I just hate that my favorite character just disappears. Blah.
-Speaking of Kara, her cheating with Lee didn't really seem to make sense with S1 unless I'm forgetting. Which is totally possible since I haven't watched it for a few years.
-That's it? IDK the pacing felt way too slow at the end and I expected a lot more darkness or shooting or something. Don't get me wrong, I like happy endings (although it felt they spent way too long on it) but it just felt like there should be something more.
-How did Helo miraculously become better? Is he fake too like Kara (so not trusting these characters again)? What happened to the other cyclons?
-There really should have been some sort of Adama and Tigh last conversation. Or something, I mean come on, the beginning frakkin started with them.
-Ewwww RDM cameo. SO not needed and after not having a plan, you so don't deserve to be there.
Not good or bad but I was really frustrated with the Chief killing Tory (sp?). SERIOUSLY? Revenge is so much better than saving everyone, really? The stupid, it hurts. At least there was a consequence to her killing Callie I guess but not the way I wanted it to go although at least it turned out okay in the end.
Anyways, it is what it is. I enjoyed a lot of it, the first two seasons were amazing and I'm happy that so much fannish output was made because of it. Definitely not the best TV show (hello, The Wire where plans are good) but it did have its moments. At least I can come out not totally hating it and still loving some of its characters.
So glad this week is over as it was hell week for me with two tests and lots of things to do. I am ready for a nice long weekend of TV catchup and clipping. Sound good to me.
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-Kara disappearing with no explanation at all? What was she? Just seriously, what? I just hate that my favorite character just disappears. Blah.
I completely agree. I really wanted some closure about her character, it was such a big deal and then just...nothing? really? And I SOO wanted her and Lee to end up together.
I hadn't actually thought about Tigh and Adama, but you're totally right, I can't believe they didn't have a big goodbye scene. They really should have. The goodbyes w/ Lee and Kara made me cry though..."Nothing but the rain"...awww
I can't believe its over!!
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Kind of sums up the entire finale. They were totally serious, though. I know.
-That's it? IDK the pacing felt way too slow at the end and I expected a lot more darkness or shooting or something. Don't get me wrong, I like happy endings (although it felt they spent way too long on it) but it just felt like there should be something more.
Yup, I completely agree! Even though it's been nearly a week, it's still good to find others who had a similar reaction. So I know I'm not crazy.