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CastJames Callis as Dr. Gaius BaltarEdward James Olmos as Commander Adama Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin Katee Sackhoff as Kara "Starbuck" Thrace Jamie Bamber as Lee "Apollo" Adama Michael Hogan as Col. Tigh Tricia Helfer as Number 6 Grace Park as Sharon "Boomer" Valerii Tahmoh Penikett as Helo Aaron Douglas as CPO Galen Tyrol Michelle Forbes as Admiral Helena Cain SynopsisA stand-off between Galactica and Pegasus threatens to turn Colonial troops against each other, and Baltar obtains vital information about the mysterious ship in the Cylon fleet. High Points
Low PointThe resolution of the cliffhanger was a bit too convenient, although it feels much like neither side really wants to fire on the other, and they grabbed at whatever excuse they could find to avoid it. The ScoresApart from the opening, it feels fresh and original, although it's difficult to characterise exactly how. Five out of six. Again we are treated to some beautiful effects. Starbuck's scouting mission was fantastic, as were the opening scenes of the chaos involving the Vipers. They really have the physics of the ships looking excellent. Six out of six. The story picks up quickly from the disappointing start (yes, I am going to keep mentioning that). The developing Baltar/Six relationship (with both Sixes), Roslin's talks with Adama and Adama's own developing realisation of Cain's true nature all leave us demanding to know what will happen next week. Five out of six. My comments about the acting from Pegasus stand. I particularly appreciated Mary McDonnell's performance as Laura Roslin during her scenes with Adama and with Adama and Cain together. The actors particularly shine in the final scene, and Tricia Helfer has surpassed herself playing the defeated Six. Six out of six. Emotional response has two main high points for me — pity, for Six, and awe, at the end. Still, it doesn't take me to the extremes of the emotional spectrum. Five out of six. Full marks on the production, particularly the Viper choreography and the cuts in the final scene. Six out of six. Overall, I'll give this episode five out of six, because of the disappointing start. This leaves a total score of thirty-eight out of forty-two. I'm hoping that next week's episode will come in slightly higher than this, as I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be able to.
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