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1.9 Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down Roslin: "If you're a Cylon, I'd like to know." Adama: "If I'm a Cylon, you're really screwed." The good news is that they have a Cylon detector. The bad news is that it takes way too long to be effective. I personally don't get it. Why isn't Adama assigning a hundred people and most of the computers on the ship to this? On the other hand, that would increase the chances that a Cylon could tamper with the results... but I guess it's a pointless debate, anyway, since Gaius has decided to keep the results to himself. (Of course, the fact that we have no idea who the secret Cylons are makes for excellent drama. So I forgive them.) This week's Most Obvious Symbolism was the "drunken" Cylon raider, which of course symbolized the alcoholic trouble-maker Ellen Tigh and her effect on pretty much everyone around her. She's so toxic that she's almost more destructive as a human being than she would be as a Cylon agent. I wonder if she is one, after all? I bet she's not. She's such an obvious candidate that it almost negates the possibility, if you know what I mean. Edward James Olmos directed this one, and I think he did just fine. I wonder why they gave him such a sexy episode, though? We have Tigh and Ellen all over each other, Starbuck walking in on Gaius having sex with the air, Ellen grabbing Lee's butt, and even Billy and Dee making out (and exchanging info on their bosses) on the Observation Deck. Meanwhile back on Caprica, Sharon and Helo were not holed up in a convenient cabin, as ordered; she decided to run, and now they're in serious shit. Plus, Helo has noticed that Sharon is the Eveready Bunny: she keeps going, and going... when is he going to put the pieces together? Number Six and Doral both seem to be jonesing for a chance to experience emotion, to feel what Sharon is feeling. Six actually looked like she was about to cry. Could this be their weak spot? It certainly makes them more sympathetic. Bits and pieces: -- This week's survivor count: 47,905, according to Gaius. -- The revolving Cylon tests (No, stop and do Adama. No, stop and do Ellen) were like a bad comedy routine. -- Again, just as we were thinking Tigh was a waste of space, he went and saved the ship again. -- Ambrosia looks a little like Cool Mint Listerine. -- Tigh finally threw away his bottle and the photo of his wife, and they both immediately returned to him. -- Again, a clever title. -- Ellen said that Lee looked like his mother. I wonder if they'll take that into consideration if we ever see her in an episode? Quotes: Gaius: (looking at thousands of blood samples) "Is suicide really a sin?" Adama: "Madame President, we are the proud owners of the universe's first bona fide Cylon detector." Gaius: "What can I do for you?" Starbuck: "You can zip up your fly." Gaius: "Dr. Gaius Baltar, Department of Cylon Detection. How may I direct your call?" Two out of four stars, Billie |
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