BSG

[erastes]

So I’ve finally given in and started watching BSG after having resisted for so long before NO NO NO STARBUCK’S NOT A GIRL.

But as it turns out, she’s not, so that’s ok.

Can someone help me with a couple of questions though, as I’m rather confused.

 

Episode 2 (or 4 if you count the 2 part pilot) When Boomer finds the first bomb in her bag, she’s soaking wet.  How did she get that wet?  I’m assuming it’s something to do with the fact that her counterpart is still on Caprica (stoopid name)

Also – they said in the pilot that the Cylons couldn’t trace a light-speed jump, but there’s been no discussion as to OMG HOW ARE THEY TRACING US, and in “33” they had made 238 jumps or so, and no-one was even thinking “well der perhaps we’ve got a traitor.”  What’s going on with that?  Why haven’t they been screening>

And WHY IS THE ENGLISH BLOKE THE BAD GUY AGAIN????

I’m also very bored (already) of the blond bimbo in the mind thing.

But other than that, very good!

 

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Comments

[kerri]

The area that exploded on the ship was the water tanks, so I always assumed that it had something to do with that.

With the jumping - at that point they'd only met one Cylon and he wasn't someone they knew, so I assume that being human, they hadn't immediately jumped to thinking that there were multiples among them, therefore needing screening. Also, how would they be able to screen, really?

I hope you enjoy it!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I thought that the English guy had developed a screening process and that's how he discovered the first cylon - but you'd think that they might have suspected that there might be another person on board, not a multiple - although that first cylon did tell Adama that they transferred into new identical bodies.

And the thing about her being wet, the tanks hadn't exploded when she found the first bomb. It's all a bit confusing.

Or I'm just missing something! :)

[angrboda]

I really liked BSG for the first two seasons. Then lost interest quite severely around mid-season 3. Not sure why. I tried to pick it up again, but found I just couldn't get back into it at all and eventually came to the conclusion that there wasn't a single character in it that I could really bring myself to respect. I'm sure it's all well and good and realistic that they all have their good qualities and their flaws and what-not, but in the end it was too bleak and grown-up for me.

Anyway, RE Boomer being wet. It was because the bomb that exploded was placed in a water tank and she dived into it and placed the bomb. I imagine she was sort of sleep-walking at the time, since she didn't know what she was doing. Can't say why she didn't think 'I'm wet. Strange.' They may be stressed and all, but you have to be under a lot of stress to forget to take your clothes off before showering.

No theory on the other question. I just never considered it. But I agree, she annoyed me too. Bit over the top with the sensual thing.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Ah... right - yes, she was PLACING the bombs. I knew I was missing something - thank you!!!

[angrboda]

Placing the bomb is always a good idea. So annoying when it blows up in your face. ;p

[leatherdykeuk.livejournal.com]

BSG was my favourite series of the last 5 years. Gaius is the 'bad guy' for the moment, but he becomes a very sympathetic character.

Don't watch 'BSG: The Plan' until you've watched all the rest, though.

Ooh -- and the 6 in Gaius' head? There's a lovely bit in season 4 where one of the 6s has a Gaius Baltar in her head.

[kerri]

You've watched up to 'Water'? Baltar is asked at the end of that episode to work on a screening process, so during 33 they hadn't yet thought of it or decided that it was necessary. With the first one, Adama was just relying on his instincts.

I always assumed that she was wet because she planted them, but I don't thik it was ever actually explained.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I am being very good, i'm a spoiler phobe so I won't be watching anything out of order. I'm glad Gauis improves.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Yes, but.... sorry to be pain.

In the pilot episodes, they abandoned the cylon guy on the ammunition station because Gaius said he'd analysed his hair...

[kerri]

OH. I'd forgotten about that, haha. Um, if I answer it kind of spoils you for the next few episodes, so! I'll answer if you like, otherwise Gaius' storyline should answer it :)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

No no no - that's fine, I'll wait and see. Thanks!

[enolabloodygay.livejournal.com]

God help me, I was reading this with a wine squint on and thought you were watching The BFG! No wonder none of the comments made any sense.

I shall take myself away and put myself to bed.

[lee-rowan.livejournal.com]

It was explained at some point or other - she was inside the water tank. No, they didn't explain HOW.

[lee-rowan.livejournal.com]

"Gaius improves" is not a universally held opinion. I found him a bloody nuisance through the whole thing.

[copperbeech.livejournal.com]

It's been a while since I saw the first season, so I can't answer your first questions. You've got Babmer. He's the goody good guy.

And the blonde gets old quite fast. It seemed as if they weren't sure what they were going to do with her so they just kept her at slinky ho for as long as possible.

It was a great series. I'd watch it again.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Hee hee - i'm glad that it's not just me, I always call it the BFG in my head.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Bamber is certainly very yummy in this. Horatio would approve.

[ammonite7.livejournal.com]

Just wait until the "towel" scene.