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3.16 Dirty Hands Gaius: "Caprican. Oh, to be Caprican. Seat of politics, culture, art, science, learning..." Is it elitist of me to prefer stories about the fleet leaders, the Cylons, and the viper pilots? The scene where Adama decided to execute Cally was one of those "wow" moments. I absolutely believed Adama would have done it, too. And I thought it was great that when Tyrol gave in, Adama gave in, too. Knowing when he's made a mistake, admitting to it, and doing something about it is the mark of an exceptional leader. Tyrol and Adama were both right, after all. No one should have to work under conditions like those. But they're running for their lives, and the survival of the human race is at stake. Duh. I'm disappointed (or perhaps more accurately, skeptical) that Adama and Roslin would be completely oblivious to the fact that a large part of the population had turned into slave labor. They are both very aware that perpetually exhausted and downtrodden people aren't going to do their jobs well, and it's not like the colonies were destroyed, like, last month. And since I'm complaining, I'll also admit that I find labor disputes dull. (Important, but not scintillating entertainment.) I also thought that the Seelix-as-pilot subplot that was so happily resolved made it seem like this huge social problem that was just uncovered was suddenly all better. So we just had a big episode about Helo, and then we had a couple of big episodes about Tyrol. It's like the main cast is kind of taking a back seat for awhile. (Maybe that's why the past few just haven't excited me.) At least we finally got some rather delightful Gaius content. I thought his attempt to morph into a pamphleteering Nelson Mandela man of the people was pretty amusing. And the scene where he regaled Tyrol with his Aerelon accent was a hoot. Bits and pieces: -- This week's survivor number: 41,400. Did we have a couple of births? -- The glimpse of a prosthetic arm in the teaser was a deliberate hint that someone was going to lose a limb. What happened to Danny, by the way? Did he indeed lose his arm? -- "My Triumphs, My Mistakes" was probably intended to sound like Hitler's "Mein Kampf." -- Since I seem to be bitching a lot, let me add that I'm also pissed at Roslin for suppressing Gaius' idiotic revolutionary pamphlet. Burning books brings out the worst in me. Isn't free speech for everyone? -- During the scene when Roslin was telling Tyrol that everyone was working under horrific conditions and no one was having a good time, she and Adama were drinking wine. Good way to make their point. -- Speaking of which, it appears they're still eating algae. What kind of wine goes with algae? I guess any good green wine will do. -- This week's bonus scene was Tyrol and Cally bitching about the fact that no one from Colonial One was tapped to refine tylium. May I say again that I'd really like the producers to rethink this bonus scene crap? It adds nothing to the series. In fact, I think it actually detracts. Quotes: Adama: "If your quarters become cramped, you're always welcome in one of my beds. (pause) In a manner of speaking." A double entendre, Adama? Really? Gaius: "Do you honestly believe the fleet will ever be commanded by somebody whose last name is not Adama?" Excellent point. Gaius again: "I was born and raised on a dairy outside the town of Cuttle's Breath Wash on Aerelon." Cuttle's Breath Wash. :) Is he telling the truth? We may never know. Adama: "I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get back on the road to finding Earth." You know what? Me, too. Thought-provoking and mildly depressing. Two out of four stars, Billie |
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