REWATCHING BSG

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One of the things I love most about the new Battlestar Galactica is how enjoyable it is to

rewatch the series. As much fun as it is to watch it the first time through when all the plot

twists are unknown, in many ways it's even more enjoyable to go back and see those plot

twists unfold. Things you find out about the characters later in the series changes the way

you see certain scenes or character traits from the start. And certain revelations from the

final installments of Battlestar Galactica completely change the way the beginning can be

viewed.

Revelations.

Boomer:

I think Boomer is the most tragic character in series that's filled with them. Her journey is

one that's filled with contradictions and sorrow.

Kara Thrace's Destiny:

Knowing Kara's destiny changes the way certain scenes are perceived. The first encounter

between Leoben & Kara in "Flesh and Bone" takes on even more significance. And the initial

appearance of the mandala in "Valley of Darkness", originally just an oddity, becomes

extremely powerful. The music of Starbuck's father (also heard in "Valley of Darkness") is

also more powerful after the reveal in Season 4's "Someone To Watch Over Me".

Kara Thrace's Death:

She really did die. Everything after that is nothing but a Ghost / Angel / Avatar of Kara

allowed to complete her destiny. This will definitely change the way I view her final

appearance in "Maelstrom". The first time I saw that episode, I already knew she was

coming back in some form. Now that I understand (to some degree) what that form is,

her death is even more moving.

Kara/Lee & Kara/Sam:

I was always a Kara / Lee shipper. Seeing the flashbacks in the finale I was struck by the

knowledge that Kara & Lee were never meant to be, but were trapped in a cycle of longing

that they were never able to fully escape from. I completely accept that fact now, and I

also accept that Kara / Sam are the real deal. When rewatching the series this understanding

will change the way I interpret certain scenes involving these three characters.

The Final Five:

We know who the Final Five are. We know they are among us. We know why they don't

remember who they really are, & how they got there, & that in many ways they are victims

of the same cabal that saw the destruction of the 12 colonies. We also know that they are

not called the Final Five because they are models 8-12, but were in fact the final five survivors

from the 13th Colony on Earth. Knowing all this changes our perceptions of these characters

and their relationships.

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For instance, when you watch Battlestar Galactica a 2nd time (after seeing the complete series)

you know that Saul Tigh, Galen Tyrol, Leoben Conoy (Two), Aaron Doral (Five), Sharon

Valeri (Eight), Ellen Tigh, Samuel Anders, Simon (Four), D'Anna Biers (Three), Tory Foster

& Brother Cavil (One) are all Cylons. You know that Admiral Cain is probably a lesbian; you know

that Felix Gaeta, Gina Inviere, D'Anna & Caprica Six are probably bisexual; and you know that

Louis Hoshi is probably gay. You know Anders & Kara, Lee & Dualla, Cally & Tyrol will marry.

You know that Nick is Hot Dog's son. You know that Earth isn't the answer. You know that the

13th tribe were all Cylons. You know who lives and who dies and why. You know what Gaius

whispered to Gaeta. All of this information makes certain performances all the more memorable

the 2nd time around.

Knowing these kinds of revelations about somewhat minor characters makes them pop out of

the woodwork in episodes that I hadn't noticed them before. Knowing that Louis Hoshi becomes

involved with Gaeta really made that character stand out for me, which was really interesting as

he actually appears in 14 episodes before it's revealed that he's coupled with Felix.

Knowing that Stewart Jaffee dies in "The Oath" makes his brief appearance in the mostly forgettable

episode "A Day in the Life" take on new meaning. Other characters that die throughout the series

are studied more closely.

I'm writing this page, not even having seen the final 7 episodes; 8 including "The Plan" which is

sure to shed even more light on the early episodes.

5 BSG Episodes Bald Jason Liked Least:

01 Deadlock (Season 4)

02 Hero (Season 3)

03 A Day in the Life (Season 3)

04 The Woman King (Season 3)

05 Black Market (Season 2)

15 Episodes Bald Jason Liked Best:

01 Downloaded (Season 2)

02 The Pegasus Trilogy [Pegasus Extended Cut / Resurrection Ship 1-2] (Season 2)

03 Unfinished Business [Extended Cut] (Season 3)

04 Maelstrom (Season 3)

05 Guess What's Coming To Dinner / Sine Qua Non / The Hub (Season 4)

06 Revelations / Sometimes a Great Notion (Season 4)

07 No Exit (Season 4)

08 Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 2 (Season 3)

09 Razor (Season 2)

10 The Miniseries (Season 1)

11 The Oath / Blood on the Scales

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