Caprica: There is Another Sky

This show gets stronger and more intense with each passing episode. In the pilot episode the Zoe program became the only Zoe in existence when the truly human version died on the Maglev. That disaster was followed by her father placing into the body of the first Cylon, where she remains (at least in the timeline of this series).

But Tamara is another case altogether. She exists in "V" world alone. She is just as important as Zoe, unfortunately she does not know how important she is. Luckily for her, with the progression in this episode that began to change. Tamara was shot multiple times, found her way into "New Cap City", and began to get in touch with her inner Neo. I think the point of "New Cap City" to find someone who can break the game by transcending the rules. Watching Tamara progress from scared 16 year old girl to a virtual god promises to be a highlight of this series.

The scene in the Graystone boardroom was painful. It is no wonder that the Cylons rebelled considering their father (literally and figuratively) thought so little of them. Daniel contradicted himself so profoundly in that scene it's a wonder no one in the board room called him on it. He said the Cylon was a sentient machine but they would obey unquestionably. Zoe was obviously having fun taunting the Graystone board members, until she was told to rip her arm off. Zoe did not actually speak this episode, but the facial expression she gave to Daniel when he ordered "rip your arm off" said more than enough.

Before Daniel ordered his creation to perform an act of barbarism on herself, he pointed some sharp criticism at his own industry. He explained that hackers have made Haloband (movies, music, television, applications, publishing) mostly free and the kids of today do not expect to pay for them. In a few years the industry will be dead and his company must either innovate or die. Bold words Mr. Graystone.

It does seem odd that the conclusion of Daniel's thought progression leads to the near extinction of the human race, based on what we know happened to the 12 Colonies in Battlestar. Thus am I am a bit perplexed as to what point Ron Moore and company are trying to make about old media trying to find new business models.

The scene with Willie and Joe at the fishing hole was frustrating, and probably the series lowlight. While Joseph is understandably sleep walking through life, it is completely unbelievable that he would be so oblivious to a gang of adolescents harassing his son. Also, what type of bullies torment a kid with an adult right there? Another strain on the believability was the fact that when Willie hit the lead moron in the head with a rock none of the other punks attacked him.

Thankfully I was able to forgive "Caprica" of that horrendous scene because of the beautiful Turon funeral. Joseph accepted his people and gave William a chance to grieve which will eventually orientate him to the military. Sam proved again that he is more than a blunt instrument when he forced Joseph to realize he was losing his son. Unfortunately, based off "The Old Man's" feelings towards his father in BSG this was a lesson that bared repeating.

Now that Joseph knows Tamara exists in "V" world he should march right over to Daniel and enlist his help in locating her. This of course will be problematic for Zoe who is doing her best to hide in the Cylon body.