BSG Season Finale

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Okay, this episode just started by squicking me big time. Not only did Starbuck sleep with Gaius (ewl) but she called him Lee during it. Are you trying to squick me out here or what?

Okay, I think I had too high hopes for this finale. The first part was rather slow and the second was good but not mind numbingly so. I'm not sure if I get the characterisation in these episodes entirely. I need to think it all over a bit, I guess.

Lee is being a complete ass. He gets jealous of Kara possibly having sex with someone (and let's face it, any naked Kara skin is always welcome in my house) without really having any right to be so. Heh, I'm sorry but I still think the Kara/Lee thing is awkward. Also, Kara crying out Lee's name is not something I saw coming. Then again, I didn't see her sleeping with Gaius either but I don't think Kara is that uptight about sex so I could still see that. Anyway, back to Lee. Dude, him picking Roslin's side at the end? Great! Loved it. He was right too. He's still an ass for hitting Kara back though. Although, Kara would be insulted if he didn't.

Roslin is suddenly turning very religious. I kinda like the religion sideo f this episode. The myth that is reality (at least as far as we can tell as we still haven't seen Athena's tomb) is way cool. But it's kinda teetering on that line where everything with religion gets me a bit uncomfortable. *sighs* Okay, I think the thing is that I don't like her and Adama arguing. They're the parents of the fleet and they shouldn't bicker.

Which brings me to Adama. What the frack is he on? Geez! It is somewhat clear at the beginning of the series that Adama was already not oppossed to taking leadership in his own hands. I don't think it's because he's a powermonger. He's kinda stuck in his position as a commander. He's not used to having a civilian (president or not) bossing him around. What he says, goes. And along comes this schoolteacher (who he respects) and tells him what to do. As much as he can admire her intellect, it still bugs him that she is calling the shots. So when he thinks she is messing up, he believes he has the right to step in and put things right. Even if it's at the cost of democracy. I think Lee sees things much clearer at this point as he is not yet ingrained into the military mind like most others are. He thinks too much to be that perfect soldier.

Galactica!Boomer. My problem with this storyline is that she has been absent in the last few episodes. Well, she is there and now that I think about it, her behaviour is odd. However, the suicidal tendencies completely caught me by surprise. Btw, how can you miss from that close? Did her programming jump in and stop her? The different clones from her on the cylon ship made me realise that this was a bit too much. I think I'd have prefered it if they kept to the so called 8 copies they mentioned in the miniseries. Luckily, they did keep themselves from doing a "Mr Smith" in the Matrix where you roll your eyes and go "yeah, right". Her shooting Adama at the end? OMG! I did not see that coming.

Caprica!Boomer & Helo. OMG! He shot her! Eek! I was so relieved she was alive though and I can more sympathise with this Boomer. Heh, I guess they did play their cards well to get you to like this copy better. Poor Helo. And that being pregnant? Heh, I remember fleetingly thinking she might be and it still caught me by surprise. Dude. I really really want this Boomer to be good. Helo was so pissed, and with reason, but I kinda want him to like her again. Heh, Helo seeing Starbuck again was the cutest btw. I think I like Helo/Kara better than Kara/Lee.

Gaius? Yeah, someone please kill the guy. Preferably Kara or Six herself.

Ah, Kara. My dearest Starbuck. They really did break you. The Gaius thing seemed like a sort of social self destruct. I would have expected her to kick Gaius ass at the cardgame but instead she just left. Odd Starbuck behaviour. The idea with the nuke wasn't though. She is really seeing herself as a screw up right now. I think it might have to do with not being able to fly in her own tactical strategy. Lee stepped in her footsteps and now she's feeling somewhat useless as it is clear the fleet can survive without her. The things she has had to do in the last few weeks were hard. She tortured the Cylon, blew up a ship that might have had civilians on it, she got wounded and couldn't fly, Zak's death is fresh in her mind and she's just worn out. Adama having lied to her was the final straw, I guess. I think she really believed him after all because she believes in him. To have that faith harmed was a blow willing her enough to take on Roslin's missing. Which just proves that somewhere Kara does still have hope, otherwise she would have gone on a kamikaze mission against the Cylon. Her fighting scene with Six was kick ass. And brutal. Made me flinch with every hit. OMG, when she threw herself off that edge. Geez! And then her final breakdown in Helo's arms. That scene got to me most. She's really just worn out right now. Has nothing left and I want to hug her and give her plenty of Sam!sex.

Okay, this is getting way too long. I just want to note that Cally is cute too. I liked the episodes, but they're certainly not the best in the season. Some of the things are teetering on the edge of being overexagerated but I do think they can handle it. And there HAS to be a season 2 because OMG Adama can't be dying!

Comments

[mylo1012.livejournal.com]

but then maybe adama really is a cylon ................

just how did helo know starbuck wasnt a cylon??

the ending was way to open ,we still dont know anything for sure!

[woodface]

Noooo! Adama isn't a cylon.

Er, maybe the killing a cylon gave it away?

I want a new season! I want more damnit. I love this series!

[shipperkitten.livejournal.com]

OMG just watched the last epidode now - eeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Really shocked about Adama!

[woodface]

Yes, the Adama scene caught me by surprise big time.