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Battlestar Galactica Spoilers
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Below we have two sneak peek clips of the next all-new episode of
Caprica. This episode will not leave you short of entertained as
battles are fought, conflict ensues, threats are thrown, and ties of
loyalty are cut. You'll have to watch to find out if there's a solution
to all the fraking chaos. Be sure to tune in on Tuesday at 10/9c on Syfy
to catch the action.
Caprica - "Things We Lock Away"
Tuesday, October 19th @10/9c on Syfy
Lines of loyalty have been drawn. Where do you stand?
VIDEO #1
VIDEO #2
Below you will find two sneak peek clips from the next episode of Caprica, airing October 12th at 9/8c on Syfy. As missions are carried
out, questions and guns are raised in the struggle to carry out the task
at hand. Don't miss this action-packed episode that should keep you on
the edge of your seat. Enjoy the ride and thanks for posting!
Caprica "RETRIBUTION" Clip # 1
Tuesday, October 12th at 9/8c on Syfy
The struggle for the future of the Colonies continues
VIDEO
Caprica "RETRIBUTION" Clip # 2
Tuesday, October 12th at 9/8c on Syfy
The struggle for the future of the Colonies continues
VIDEO
Get ready for the return of Caprica with the ultimate catch-up video!
Whether you missed the first nine episodes or just need a reminder about how
the frak a Holoband works, look no further than Syfy's definitive
"re-cap(rica)." Caprica Season 1.5 premieres October 5 @ 10pm. These fun
recaps have been done in the past for Battlestar Galactica. This was created
in the same vein as those previous BSG clips.
"ReCaprica" 4:43 recap video
The countdown to the Caprica premiere continues, here is a new trailer that debuted at the recent Winter TCA Press Tour, as well as
two additional promos.
*New Caprica Trailer*
Synopsis: Watch a new trailer for Caprica! Premieres January 22nd at
9/8C
Question: I have just been blown away by these final episodes of
Battlestar Galactica. I'm almost afraid to ask for spoilers. Eh, frak
it, what's to come? -- John
Ausiello: I'm told this Friday's episode is 33 percent about Ellen Tigh,
31 percent about Brother Cavil, and 5 percent about this awesomeness.
The other 31 percent remained unaccounted for at press time. (And I
agree with you about these BSG eps being top-notch. Well, mostly
top-notch. I still maintain that the Jan. 23 episode was a dud.)
Clip is at
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/02/exclusive-battl.html
Spoilers for "No Exit", airing 2/13: Anders lives. According to a
Canadian on a scifi list I'm on said: "The promo revealed that Sam isn't
dead, and may play a huge role in revealing the mysteries of the Cylons.
It showed Sam talking to Starbuck from a hospital bed with bandages on
his head saying "Kara, something wonderful has happened. You have to get
the others. I remember everything. Earth. Why we're here. EVERYTHING!"
It is also intercut with scenes of Ellen Tigh waking up in a
Resurrection Chamber." Here in the US we only got Ellen. ~
Suzanne
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General Spoilers
Season 4.5 General Spoilers
2/4/09: Regarding Boomer and Cavil's relationship being explored/explained,
Grace Park said, "Just a little bit. A little bit. But it's kind of more
indirect in Season 4.5, and it's a little bit more clear, I think, in The
Plan." From Galactica.tv [That little bit seems to imply that Cavil isn't
dead? Or Boomer is still involved with the Cavils in some way, but also that
the Boomer/Cavil storyline isn't prominent in the last episodes.]
1/27/09: According to Ron Moore, they had to retroactively eliminate Tyrol
as Nicky's father because "It was important to the mythology of the show
that only Hera be the only [hybrid child] ... Hera's role in the firmament
of the show is very firmly established in my mind and I had a specific place
where I wanted it to go." From Chicago Tribune & From Podcast Commentary
1/26/09: According to Ron Moore, "We’ll deal with [the importance of Caprica
Six's baby] in episodes coming up." From Chicago Tribune
1/23/09: The creditibility (and thus his spoilers) of the SciFi Channel
Forums poster has been called into question. Though we did read through some
of the more recent threads that appeared to be on the "up and up," we had
neither the time nor inclination to go back over his entire posting history.
As a result, we welcome evidence that his most recent spoilers that we
posted actually came from other sources. In the meantime, we're committed to
not revising anything we post so we're stuck with his 'spoilers' for the
next four episodes even if we end up wearing a little egg on our faces.
[From TPR]
1/22/09: More from the poster who indicated that Ellen was the Fifth: the
cycle was disrupted (deliberately) by the birth of the half-human, half-Cylon
children. Zarek's insurrection is put down fast and hard, apparently. Cavil
returns at some point. From SciFi Channel Forums
1/21/09: According to Tricia Helfer, "we finally understand what or how
[Inner Six] is or why she's there." From IGN
1/21/09: According to Tahmoh Penikett, "I've heard a lot of speculation
about what's going to happen with Helo and Sharon and their family. It won't
be predictable -- it's going to surprise a lot of people, blow them away.
It's good, though, it's good. You know what's great too? There are some
questions. Not everything is completely answered... Helo and Sharon are
going to be tested like they've never been tested before. Some of the best
scenes I've had with Grace [Park, who plays Sharon] are actually in this
last season." From Zap2It [Not everything is completely answered? Does this
have to do with his interest in all the Eights seen in the first half? There
were promo pics of an apparently wounded Helo. Does this mean Helo dies
(that would be resolution) without resolving some internal or Helo/Sharon
issue? Or was he actually referring to the show as a whole and not just Helo/Sharon?]
1/20/09: More spoilers for the next four episodes from the poster who
indicated that Ellen was the Fifth: Zarek gets back in touch with his
terrorist side. Romo Lampkin's manipulations "catch up with him" [We're
guessing Blood on the Scales could have to do with him.]. The Final Five
aren't "bad," just negligent and Baltar knew that Ellen was a Cylon since
the blood tests. Speaking of Baltar, he's the "guardian of god's children"
as Inner Six said he was. Roslin continues her downward spiral. Starbuck
isn't a Cylon. Lastly, the show's cycle of time has been thrown off, which
explains the poor performance of the prophecies. From SciFi Channel Forums
1/19/09: As far as characters getting killed off in the final episodes, Ron
Moore said, "there's more to come" even after Dee's suicide. From MediaBlvd
1/19/09:Ron Moore says, "[D'Anna will not appear in any further episodes.
D'Anna remained on earth and lived there for the rest of her life." From
MediaBlvd
1/19/09:According to Ron Moore, "Romo [Lampkin] will be back two more times
this season, once as a lawyer, and once as something even bigger." From
MediaBlvd [We've seen spoilers that he's in the finale and the preview clip
of Romo in handcuffs. Perhaps Romo gets involved in Gaeta and Zarek's
uprising?]
1/19/09: Describing Lee's story arc, Ron Moore said, "His role as leader of
the civilian government will become even more important in the second half
of the season and Lee will provide a key idea in the final episode that
brings the show to its conclusion." From MediaBlvd
1/19/09: Concerning Baltar's story arc, Ron Moore said, "He's about to take
a step back from where he's been going, given the shocking discovery of
Earth, but he will also find that perhaps there is something both true and
untrue about his conception of 'God' and what it means for him and the
entire human race." From MediaBlvd
1/19/09: Regarding the role of "All Along the Watchtower," Ron Moore said,
"The relationship of the song to the show will be illuminated when all is
said and done... by the time I provided the final story arc, [the network]
understood where and how it fit into our mythology." From MediaBlvd
1/19/09: Ron Moore had this to say about the Final Five, "At this point, I
think that you've seen a lot of how these arcs will play themsevles out, but
I can tell you that there are more answers ahead for the Final Five
particularly in terms of understanding exactly their responsibilities for
the events we've seen transpire." From MediaBlvd [Note that he said 'five'
and not 'four', so Ellen is in that mix.]
1/18/09: Ron Moore says, "I think you can read that as fact" as far as what
was said in episode 411 about the thirteen tribe, the Cylons, coming to the
planet and calling it "Earth." He was then asked, That planet is Earth?
We’re not going to find out, “Oh, there’s this other Earth over here...”
This is the only Earth we’ll see?" and Moore responded, "They have found
Earth. This is the Earth that the 13th Colony discovered, they christened it
Earth. They found Earth." He adds that as far as the colonies and Earth go,
"as we get through subsequent episodes, there will be more explanations, and
actually all this timeline stuff does lock into place. You have to read the
subsequent chapters, but it will actually make sense." From Chicago Tribune
[A few months ago when we went with the theory that they had indeed found
Earth and that the thirteenth tribe was Cylon, we got criticized a bit in
some forums. Well, it looks like we got one right (which might be a first)
if we can take Ron Moore at his word. That said, the rumors of the series
ending with Six moving through modern-day Times Square in New York City puts
a spin on what Mooore says. Based on what little we have to go on, it seems
that we can only eliminate BSG's timeline being in OUR present. The events
of the show could still be either in the distant past or the distant future
thanks to that whole cyclical mythology.]
1/18/09: When asked will we "come to know, in this next set of episodes, who
knew that Ellen was a Cylon, and that will play out in what’s coming?" Ron
Moore simply answered, "yes." From Chicago Tribune [We can't help but think
that Cavil has known more about the Final Five than he let on. The question
is whether anyone else did too.]
1/18/09: Kate Vernon says that there will be a "huge" reveal in every single
episode of season 4.5. From Access Hollywood
1/18/09: When Kate Vernon was asked about whether there would be "fireworks"
when Ellen and Tigh were reunited because Saul had poisoned her, Vernon
answered that Ellen "is beyond that. She understands that that needed to
happen at that time... There's a very happy reunion... only the way Ellen
and Saul can express it." She also refers to her and Saul as being hybrids
or "half and half." Apparently, how Ellen comes back has to do with her
"job" or "destiny... in the bigger picture." She says that when Ellen
returns, she was finally written in a "much broader, richer, deeper" way.
When she was asked about Tigh seeing her in Caprica Six, she says that Six
was not modelled after Ellen. From Access Hollywood [So Ellen is indeed
"reborn" and reunited with Saul. Who would have thought that Saul and Ellen
would be the BSG couple to literally have an eternal love story? When Ellen
returns, she is apparently enlightened a bit and might have a storyline that
doesn't largely involve partying and/or sleeping around. What will her
return mean for Tigh's relationship with Caprica Six? And the unborn child?]
1/17/09: The finale is three hours (episodes) long, so that's nine one hour
stories and then one three-hour story in Season 4.5. It's unclear at this
time if the final three hours will be shown all at once or broken up. From
RDM & DE Press Conference
1/17/09: In a secondary storage bay, Baltar and Roslin talk. Apparently,
Gaeta has done something which surprises Roslin. Baltar counters that he had
divided loyalties back on New Caprica as well. He adds that they both made
poor choices in their presidential aides-de-camp. From SciFi Channel [More
confirmation of Gaeta's choosing to side the Zarek in the fleet's internal
conflict. Question is why Roslin and Baltar are meeting in such an obscure
place. Is Baltar playing both sides?]
1/17/09: Kara climbs out of her Viper as Lee, Roslin, Adama and Tyrol watch
an Eight climb out of a Raptor. Roslin sounds stunned. From SciFi Channel
[First guess is that the Eight is Boomer, which would explain Tyrol's
interest. The scene cuts away to only audio as Roslin sounds stunned, so
someone/something else could have been in the back of the Raptor.]
1/17/09: Ellen Tigh appears in seven of the last nine episodes. From Los
Angeles Times [Looks as though the reveal of Ellen as the Final Cylon in
Episode 411 is just the beginning of that storyline.]
1/15/09: Adama's tailspin goes so far that Lee has to step into commanding
the fleet. From TV Guide [So he takes a back seat to Roslin on the civilian
side, but apparently gets a temporary promotion on the military side. So
perennial whiner Lee gets to be both acting President and acting Commander
in the final season?]
1/15/09: A frak chart was part of the scrapbook given out during the series
finale. Of note are another man for Starbuck (the piano player? [1/16/09 -
UPDATE: Nope, it's Zak Adama and not the piano player even though we're sure
she'll end up in the same position with the mysterious musician.]), Tyrol
and Tory, Gaeta and Caprica Six, Boomer and Helo. Also Cally and Hot Dog are
shown. From BSG Scrapbook [So maybe Nicolas was Hot Dog's? The Boomer-Helo
involvement could have gone back to the miniseries or is new due to his
apparent infatuation with all Eights. The interesting one is Gaeta and
Caprica Six, which might have happened back on New Caprica since she is
currently pregnant with Tigh's child... although there's time for her to
lose the baby and hook up with Gaeta.]
1/14/09: The Final Five "pre-date almost everyone" and are "basically
responsible for the state of things - on both sides - the Colonial Fleet and
the Cylon world." The identity of the Final Five was held back "in part
because the writers were arguing who they should be. Honestly." The fifth,
like the other four, didn't know he/she was a Cylon. "All skinjobs,
including the Final Five, are the manifestation of the bridge between human
and Cylon/machine on much more than just a physical level, if that makes
sense." From Newsarama [If they didn't know who the five would be, things
couldn't have been planned out too much. And there was another "hint" that
the Last Supper promo pic clues you in.]
1/14/09: Caprica Six's story gets wrapped up and "definitely goes through
the some emotional upheaval." Inner Six returns and is "playing an integral
role." From Crave Online
1/14/09: Though it seems more like speculation by the actress since she
doesn't indicate whether it actually became a storyline, Rekha Sharma said,
"the biggest question about Tory on set was about whether or not the truth
about what she did to Cally would ever be revealed, and if so, what would be
the consequences? A little scary to ponder that one ..." From Los Angeles
Times
1/13/09: The Episode 411 (production #413) shooting guide lists Ellen Tigh
as appearing. That seems to lend more credance to her being the final Cylon
[or Tigh has gotten drunk and is either having a flashback or one of his
visions]. Also of note is that her and Saul Tigh's stunt doubles are listed.
From BSG Props Auction Website [Thanks to Werthead for sending the link our
way.]
1/13/09: In the writer's commentary for "The Face of the Enemy" Webisode 10,
Jane Espenson mentioned that Gaeta ended his relationship with Hoshi at the
end of the webisodes. However, the original plan was for Gaeta and Narcho to
be involved (until the actor proved unavailable for the webisodes) and that
would have continued into season 4.5. Now, since the webisodes were filmed
after season 4.5 was completed, that seems to imply that Narcho might be
involved in Gaeta's storyline in Season 4.5 [or we could just be reading too
much into what she said]. From SciFi.com Webisode 10 Writer's Commentary
1/10/09: Updated Speculation from TPR
1/4/08: After finding a desolate Earth, Roslin has apparently lost her faith
in the scriptures and can be seen burning pages from the Book of Pythia in a
scene from a new promo. From SciFi Channel
1/4/08: Another promo clip shows more of a scene already released (see our
12/7/08 post below). Adama wants to know if Tigh was programmed to be his
friend. Tigh grabs the gun, stands up and points it at Adama. Adama presses
head against the pistol barrel and yells at Tigh to "Do it!" From SciFi
Channel
1/4/09: Another Kara-centric clip at SciFi Channel's "You Will Know The
Truth" site: Kara is sitting in the pilots' quarters reading a book when an
evacuation announcement is made due to a fire. Kara goes into the corridor
and finds Narcho. He's very short with her in telling her to evacuate the
area and that he's in charge. As he walks off, Kara wants to know when
pilots got put in charge of damage control. She grabs him to stop him and he
turns on her and tells her to get her hands off of him and adds that no one
"even knows what [she is] anymore." He walks off. She stands there for a
moment before going back down the hallway following a few other crewmembers.
From SciFi Channel
1/4/09: In Adama's arc, "he does break down, he goes to the bottom of the
pit and just squirms around in there and it’s really difficult for him to
carry on. From Edward James Olmos Interview
1/3/09: Pulling together clues from various promos, the clues on Scifi.com
and bits from the webisodes, it appears that Gaeta likely helps the anti-Cylon
faction that Zarek is a part of. Baltar is also involved somehow, but as
things progress, he gets cold feet.
1/3/09: New promo: Among shots of everyone looking despondent on ruins of
Earth, Tyrol touches a wall. There is a glimpse of Tyrol wearing glasses
inspecting a piece of fruit just before a flash goes off. Tyrol is thrown
back to the ground by the flash of memory. From SciFi Channel [Tyrol's flash
was likely back to his previous life on Earth before it was destroyed.]
1/3/09: New promo: Tyrol walks on the beach. Dee sits in the co-pilot's seat
of a Raptor as Helo looks over at her from the pilot's seat. Adama, Roslin
and Lee are onboard the Raptor. Roslin and Baltar are in a baseship's CIC.
Romo Lampkin, looking very unkempt, is being escorted down a corridor under
armed Marine guard. Adama holds a gun to his temple. Kara yells, "What am
I?" as she stands next to some burned out debris. From SciFi Channel
12/7/08: In a sneak peek, Adama, Lee and Zarek are on Colonial One. Zarek
and Adama do all the talking. Adama tells Zarek that Roslin is president.
Zarek points out that Roslin has been holed up under care on Galactica since
her prophecy about Earth turned out to be a disappointment. Adama says that
they are done and Lee leaves the room. Zarek hints there could be
opposition. Adama replies that he now knows who to blame if something does
happen. Zarek says that he's not hard to find since he's on Colonial One
running the government. From SciFi Channel
12/7/08: In a sneak peek, Adama pulls a pistol and bottle of alcohol out of
a locker. Tigh comes in and Adama says that it's time that they have that
talk. Tigh fingers the drink poured for him, but doesn't drink it. He tells
Adama that he's really sorry for not telling him when he first found out.
Adama is clearly angry, calls him 'Cylon' and tells him to shut up. From
SciFi Channel
11/30/08: SciFi Channel has put up a "You Will Know The Truth" site with
daily clues about the identity of the Final Cylon and other "mysteries"
leading up to the January 16th premier. So far, the Hybrid's quote about the
Fifth Cylon seen in the Razor extended cut, President Lee dropping a
muted-out hint about the Fifth and audio of Kara and Leoben have appeared.
From SciFi Channel [This could possibly be interpreted as supporting Aaron
Douglas' spoiler that indicated the Final Cylon would be revealed at least
to the audience in episode 411. Also the audio of Kara and Leoben matches
with a shot of Kara in a forest seen in the recent promos.]
11/23/08: The Canadian Space Channel aired a promo which features more
footage from Earth including ruins and clues that the newly awakened Cylons
might have remember something. Other clips hint at a violent split between
pro-Cylon humans and anti-Cylon humans with Vice-President Zarek
spearheading it. Gaeta was apparently in on the initial move, but is having
second thoughts since he considers it murder. There are scenes of Caprica
Six, Athena and Anders locked up together. Athena thinks they are going to
be killed, while Caprica still holds out hope. One other shot shots a bound
and blindfolded Adama standing in an airlock (or a Viper tube) with a note
pinned to his chest. From Space [Similar footage aired in a SciFi Channel
promo]
11/23/08: Speaking at the Autism Speaks benefit, Mary McDonnell believes
that after having seen the ending of the series, rewatching the series from
the beginning "will be even better." From TV Guide
11/12/08: Season 4.5 will be prefaced by BSG: Essential Elements, a
half-hour special set to air on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11PM (10PM
Central) on SciFi. From The Futan Critic
11/3/08: Lee and Kara's relationship "will not be entirely resolved until
the end of the series." From Michael Taylor Interview [Boomer, not Athena.]
11/3/08: "There is indeed more Boomer to come when BSG returns next January.
She plays a significant role in the final run of episodes." From Michael
Taylor Interview [Boomer, not Athena.]
11/3/08: "The Old Cylons will rise again." From Michael Taylor Interview
[He's vague enough that this could be a spoiler for season 4 or "The Plan"
or stating the obvious concerning "Caprica." You decide.]
Season 4.5 Final Cylon Spoilers
2/8/09: Ellen says, "I'd do it all again." Ellen awakens in a resurrection
tub, alone. Anders, all bandaged up, tells Kara, "Listen to me. A wonderful
thing has happened. You have to get the others. Several rapid images: Temple
of Five; Anders and Connor [That's purely a guess since we couldn't make out
much detail.]; Ellen escorted down a hall by a Centurion; A Raptor [?].
Tyrol looking at something [Likely that new area already glimpsed pics from
NBC's photo bank, which is apparently down in the engine room.]; Adama
looking at something [Likely part of the preview scene where Adama notices a
crack in the bulkhead in his quarters.]; a POV shot of Kara [It looks like
it's from Anders' perspective from a bed in sickbay.]; Anders says, "I
remember everything... Earth. Why we're here. Everything." From Space
(Canadian) Promo for Episode 415 [Looks like we get some answers about the
Final Five. Ellen is on a Cylon ship, but there's an absence of humanoid
models, so again we think this is related to that splinter faction of
Centurions that was with the First Hybrid. They were referred to as
Guardians, but once the First Hybrid was dead, they didn't seem to have
anything to guard. However, it's possible that guarding the Final Five might
have been their true duty.]
1/30/09: When she returns, Ellen does lots of "walking and talking" and
apparently has a "tremendous amount of dialogue." From Ron Moore/Kate Vernon
Interview [We're guessing that the tremendous amount of dialogue means that
Ellen has some major exposition (hopefully, explanation) when she first
returns.]
1/23/09: The creditibility (and thus his spoilers) of the SciFi Channel
Forums poster has been called into question. Though we did read through some
of the more recent threads that appeared to be on the "up and up," we had
neither the time nor inclination to go back over his entire posting history.
As a result, we welcome evidence that his most recent spoilers that we
posted actually came from other sources. In the meantime, we're committed to
not revising anything we post so we're stuck with his 'spoilers' for the
next four episodes even if we end up wearing a little egg on our faces.
[From TPR]
1/20/09: More spoilers for the next four episodes from the poster who
indicated that Ellen was the Fifth: The Final Five aren't "bad," just
negligent and Baltar knew that Ellen was a Cylon since the blood tests.
Speaking of Ellen, she apparently returns in episode 413. From SciFi Channel
Forums
1/19/09: Ron Moore had this to say about the Final Five, "At this point, I
think that you've seen a lot of how these arcs will play themsevles out, but
I can tell you that there are more answers ahead for the Final Five
particularly in terms of understanding exactly their responsibilities for
the events we've seen transpire." From MediaBlvd [Note that he said 'five'
and not 'four', so Ellen is in that mix.]
1/18/09: When asked will we "come to know, in this next set of episodes, who
knew that Ellen was a Cylon, and that will play out in what’s coming?" Ron
Moore simply answered, "yes." From Chicago Tribune [We can't help but think
that Cavil has known more about the Final Five than he let on. The question
is whether anyone else did too.]
1/18/09: When Kate Vernon was asked about whether there would be "fireworks"
when Ellen and Tigh were reunited because Saul had poisoned her, Vernon
answered that Ellen "is beyond that. She understands that that needed to
happen at that time... There's a very happy reunion... only the way Ellen
and Saul can express it." She also refers to her and Saul as being hybrids
or "half and half." Apparently, how Ellen comes back has to do with her
"job" or "destiny... in the bigger picture." She says that when Ellen
returns, she was finally written in a "much broader, richer, deeper" way.
When she was asked about Tigh seeing her in Caprica Six, she says that Six
was not modelled after Ellen. From Access Hollywood [So Ellen is indeed
"reborn" and reunited with Saul. Who would have thought that Saul and Ellen
would be the BSG couple to literally have an eternal love story? When Ellen
returns, she is apparently enlightened a bit and might have a storyline that
doesn't largely involve partying and/or sleeping around. What will her
return mean for Tigh's relationship with Caprica Six? And the unborn child?]
1/17/09: Ellen Tigh appears in seven of the last nine episodes. From Los
Angeles Times [Looks as though the reveal of Ellen as the Final Cylon in
Episode 411 is just the beginning of that storyline.]
1/15/09: Ron Moore says that 'keys to the Cylons' mysterious past will be
found amidst Earth's ruins.' From TV Guide [That pretty much confirms
(again) what Aaron Douglas spoiled months ago.]
1/14/09: The Final Five "pre-date almost everyone" and are "basically
responsible for the state of things - on both sides - the Colonial Fleet and
the Cylon world." The identity of the Final Five was held back "in part
because the writers were arguing who they should be. Honestly." The fifth,
like the other four, didn't know he/she was a Cylon. "All skinjobs,
including the Final Five, are the manifestation of the bridge between human
and Cylon/machine on much more than just a physical level, if that makes
sense. "From Newsarama [If they didn't know who the five would be, things
couldn't have been planned out too much. And there was another "hint" that
the Last Supper promo pic clues you in.]
1/13/09: The Episode 411 (production #413) shooting guide lists Ellen Tigh
as appearing. That seems to lend more credance to her being the final Cylon
[or Tigh has gotten drunk and is either having a flashback or one of his
visions]. Also of note is that her and Saul Tigh's stunt doubles are listed.
From BSG Props Auction Website [Thanks to Werthead for sending the link our
way.]
1/10/09: Updated Speculation from TPR
1/10/09: The Final Cylon appears on the newly found Earth in Episode 411.
From SciFi Channel Forums [We already knew the fifth would be revealed in
that episode. It was hinted that it would be revealed to the audience and
not necessarily the characters. Now with the appearance being on Earth, we
wonder if the fifth appears to D'Anna who is left behind. And if the fifth
appears on Earth, who does it appear to and does it end up with the fleet
after it leaves? Also, the poster had been convinced that Ellen was the
final Cylon although he seems to possibly backtrack in his latest posts.]
11/30/08: SciFi Channel has put up a "You Will Know The Truth" site with
daily clues about the identity of the Final Cylon and other "mysteries"
leading up to the January 16th premier. So far, the Hybrid's quote about the
Fifth Cylon seen in the Razor extended cut and President Lee dropping a
muted-out hint about the Fifth have appeared. From SciFi Channel [This could
possibly be interpreted as supporting Aaron Douglas' spoiler that indicated
the Final Cylon would be revealed at least to the audience in episode 411.]
9/24/08: According to Kristin, Tricia Helfer stated, "We will find out who
the fifth Cylon is a lot earlier than the series finale-it comes up early in
the last 10 episodes." From EOnline [This is confirmation of what Aaron
Douglas long ago said that the fifth Cylon is revealed sooner rather than
later in Season 4.5.]
7/16/08: Either a confirmation of Aaron Douglas' comments (or perhaps
creative rehashing), another source claims that the showrunners intended for
the Final Cylon to be revealed before the mid-season hiatus and that the
revealed final Cylon is key to the direction of the second-half storylines.
[This does fit with previous news that the showrunners had intended that
both parts of the mid-season two-parter be aired before the hiatus.]
7/8/08: SciFi Channel's Mark Stern describes the reveal of the Final Cylon
as "organic and satisfying. It won't be some day player from Season 1." From
TV Guide
7/6/08: Aaron Douglas' comments during the writers' strike regarding the
Final Cylon: "I was curious quite a bit but it was certainly a shock when I
found out who it is. I never would have expected that person. It is revealed
in the last thing we shot so if we don't come back, that will be the end of
the show." From Aaron Douglas Interview [This seems to indicate that the
Final Cylon is revealed in episode 411, which was the last filmed before the
strike. Aaron's comments fit with the mid-season teaser that had Tigh
addressing someone as the fifth Cylon.]
6/17/08: According to Ron Moore, the Final Five Cylons don't have model
numbers. From EW.com Interview [So much for Tyrol being the twelfth Cylon as
Aaron Douglas wanted. So whatever happen to the Sevens then?]
6/15/08: In an interview that took place after the airing of the death of
Cally, Aaron Douglas had this to say about finding out about the Final
Cylon: "I don't know if you'll know in the first ten, but somewhere around
there." From MediaBlvd Magazine Interview [This is the first indication that
we'd find out well before the closing episodes of the series.]
4/6/08: According to Ron Moore, the reveal of the final Cylon "will be late
in the season, it won't be in the first half." From dwscifi.com Interview
4/2/08: Ron Moore reiterated that no one in the Last Supper promotional
photo is the Final Cylon. From Ron Moore Chicago Tribune Interview [We
already knew that Head Six, Natalie and Athena were the humanoid Cylons
models, while Tigh, Tyrol and Anders were part of the four just revealed.
That leaves Roslin, Lee, Baltar, Starbuck, Helo and Adama as seemingly
eliminated from being Cylons.]
3/29/08: The cast has been told who the final Cylon is, although Katee
Sackhoff seems skeptical that whoever they were told really is the final
Cylon. From Macleans.ca Park/Sackhoff Interview
3/22/08: Ron Moore claims that the final Cylon is not one of the primary
humans (Roslin, Adama, Lee, Starbuck or Baltar). From TV Guide
3/20/08: Natalie says, "the final five are in your fleet." From SciFi
Channel Network Upfront Preview [Five, not four. This also seems to hint at
the possibility of that Cylon-human alliance if Natalie is close enough to
be speaking to someone in the fleet.]
2/9/07: The new Number Six, Natalie, tells the other humanoid models that
"it's time to unite the twelve models once and for all." From SciFi Channel
[We assume that includes the final Cylon.]
1/30/07: General spoilers indicate that the first half of the season has
three main storylines: the search for Earth with the Kara complications, how
the four newly revealed Cylons deal with their identity and the splintering
of the Cylons over Earth and the Final Five. The second half of the season
[if filmed] would seem to have two main storylines: dealing with the fallout
of finding Earth and discovering the identity of the Final Cylon.
1/30/07: Three's (Lucy Lawless) unboxing has to do with what she might know
about the Final Five. [This seems to tie in with the long ago spoiler that
her appearance would trigger the storyline for the latter half of the fourth
season... if it gets filmed.]
1/24/08: Tyrol is the 12th Cylon model. Aaron Douglas @livejournal
1/13/08: In the extended cut found only on the Battlestar Galactica: Razor
DVD, the hybrid could be heard to say this as the rescue team moved through
the basestar: "At last they've come for me. I feel their lives, their
destinies spilling out before me. The denial of the one true path, played
out on a world not their own, will end soon enough. Soon there will be four,
glorious in awakening. Struggling with the knowledge of their true selves.
The pain of revelation bringing new clarity. And in the midst of confusion
he will find her, enemies brought together by impossible longing, enemies
now joined as one. The way forward, at once unthinkable, yet inevitable. And
the fifth, still in shadow, will claw toward the light, hungering for
redemption that will only come in the howl of terrible suffering. I can see
them all. The seven, now six, self-described machines who believe themselves
without sin. But in time, it is sin that will consume them. They will know
enmity, bitterness, the wrenching agony of the one splintering into the
many. And then they will join the promised land, gathered on the wings of an
angel. Not an end, but a beginning." [Guess that's a hint about the final
Cylon, as well as foreshadowing of the rumored Cylon civil war]
1/13/08: In Battlestar Galactica: Razor, the hybrid had this to say to
Kendra: "Kara Thrace will lead the human race to its end. She is the herald
of the apocalypse, the harbinger of Death. They must not follow her. All
this has happened before and all of it will happen again, again, again..."
1/12/08: EW.com has posted a BSG promotional photo with some vague hints
from Ron Moore in which he seems to indicate that the final Cylon is NOT in
the picture. [We're not putting a lot of stock in that clue just yet.]
1/12/08: Kara claims that she has been to Earth and has to repeat it several
times since it is not believed. Because of accusations and the missing time,
Kara even begins to question if the Cylons captured her, brainwashed her or
if she's a Cylon. There's a scene in the Memorial Hall where she's
considering this and Anders is there trying to be supportive. She tells
Adama that he thought of her as his daughter and now he needs to trust her.
He says that he can't afford to. In another scene, she tells Adama that they
are going the wrong way. From Canadian Hypaspace Preview
11/21/07: At a convention appearance, Katee Sackhoff indicated that Kara
spent a lot of time in the brig as well as with Leoben. She also has plenty
of scenes with Roslin. Kara also comes to believe that she is a Cylon. At
some point, Kara builds a bonfire on a beach. From Roadrunner's LiveJournal
11/3/07: Episode 11: This episode is "set deep in the Cylon world, as well
as aboard Galactica. 'On Galactica, things have really begun to fall apart
... and the relationship between President Laura Roslin [Mary McDonnell] and
Adm. William Adama [Edward James Olmos] is going to get pretty
interesting'." From Los Angeles Times [This seems to contradict the spoilers
about Roslin dying around midseason. Perhaps that breakdown of Adama's is
for other reasons.]
11/1/07: In Episode 1 ("He That Believath in Me"), Lee is the first to greet
Kara and she's surprised because she thinks she's only been gone for six
hours. Anders is at first excited to see his estranged wife, then he's
worried that she might know he's a Cylon. The other three (Tigh, Tory and
Tyrol) task him with trying to pick some information from Kara. This leads
to his line [seen in the promos] about saying that if she were a Cylon, he'd
still love her. Her response is underwhelming and continues the strained
ties between the two. From Cult Times Interview with Michael Trucco
10/14/07: In Razor's last 20 minutes, the film features a faction of Cylons
who are responsible for protecting the "Guardian." This is something that
carries over as a subplot into the fourth season. From Eclipse Magazine
Review
10/14/07: Tigh asks Adama if he believes in miracles and Adama says that he
doesn't. Caprica Six tells Roslin that she can feel that the final five are
close. Roslin, wearing what looks to be a hospital gown, fires a gun. A
woman [Roslin?] tells Adama that it's a Cylon trick. Tigh takes a pistol out
of his locker. In CIC Tigh points the gun across at Adama [or whoever is
standing next to Adama] while can be heard asking what he's doing. Baltar's
cult thinks of him as a healer, while he seeks some hope for the future.
Roslin asks Starbuck how she got "here." Adama shakes Starbuck as she can be
heard asking why they can't trust her. She also says that she saw Earth.
Anders tells Starbuck that if she's a Cylon then she has been since the
beginning. Cylons, including an Eight, a Six and a Cavil are seen. Lastly,
Kara lays on the deck and screams, "We're going the wrong way." From SciFi
Channel Season 4 Promo
8/10/07: Episode 5: In spite of the Adama/Starbuck conflict, he decides that
he has to trust her in order to find Earth so he sends her on a mission to
the Demetrius.
8/10/07: Episode 4 ("Escape Velocity"):Various spoilers seem to be pointing
to a bit of a civil war breaking out within the Cylon once they learn that
four of the remaining models are in the human fleet. This leads to
dissention over whether or not to continue to attack the human fleet.
Apparently, three models (all of the same gender) will be entirely wiped out
with the help of the Cylon Centurions. [Not sure if all of this takes place
in episode four or that's just where the arc starts.]
8/10/07: The name for the 13th Colony in the Scripture is 'Cylon'. From
Ausiello
7/4/07: Aaron Douglas spilled that the Final Five Cylons are completely
different and set apart from the other seven human models. According to the
press article, these five aren't even Cylons (at least the modern version
first created in the colonies), but rather immortal. These five fit with the
"it's all happened before and will happen again" mantra. From MediaBlvd
Magazine [The bit from Aaron Douglas isn't really anything new. The part
about how they fit into the Cylon history is new, but we again wonder how
much of it is actually speculation.]
7/4/07: During the digital media tour, the press saw a completely rebuilt
(shiny new) Viper, which looks matches the Viper that Starbuck was seen
flying the finale. The fact that it's been rebuilt sparks suspicion in the
fleet that Starbuck is a Cylon. From MediaBlvd Magazine [This seems to match
with what Katee Sackhoff hinted in previous interviews.]
6/23/07: Apparently early in the season, there is suspicion in the fleet
that Kara is a Cylon as Katee Sackhoff says that she does a lot of screaming
including about not being a Cylon.
6/23/07: Episode 3 ("The Tie That Binds"): According to Katee Sackhoff, the
fifth Cylon has not been revealed yet.
6/3/07: The final five Cylons' "true" backstories will be revealed. From
Lower Hudson Online Blog
6/3/07: The season will end with a definitive end to the "quest." Though not
discounting the possibility of miniseries or movies, the main storyline will
be completed [unlike Stargate SG-1's unresolved Ori storyline]. From Lower
Hudson Online Blog
4/17/07: On the Cylons: "The plan is as we go into the next season or so, to
start bringing more of that to the fore and tying it into everything else
that's been going on in the show. If you take the story all the way to the
end, you do need to give the audience some answers to some of these things.
Maybe not everything. There's probably some elements that we will leave
mysterious even after the show is over. But I think you have to at least
ground the audience in some reality for some of these things that have
happened. Even if the explanation is a supernatural one, you want to give
them some explanation and feel a payoff for the time and effort they've put
into the show up to that point." From Ron Moore Interview with AV Club
4/15/07: Neither Adama nor Roslin is the final Cylon. It was decided that
having either be Cylons would strain the credibility of the show. From Ron
Moore Season Finale Q&A Podcast
4/15/07: RDM on whether the fourth season would be the last: "The show has
really moved into the third act in the three-act structure where we're all
moving towards the finale and the climax of all these different plot lines.
In my head there's two chapters to go in the story and those can be of
varying lengths." From Ron Moore Interview with MTV [Finding Earth is one
chapter. TPR assumes the newly discovered Cylons and the Final Five make up
the other chapter.]
3/27/07: There have already been clues about the identity of the fifth
Cylon. From Ron Moore Q&A on SciFi.com Boards [However, in other interviews
he wouldn't commit to whether we've already seen this fifth Cylon.]
3/26/07: There is a developing storyline concerning what D'Anna saw and who
she was talking to when she saw the Final Five, but Lucy Lawless has not yet
been contacted and her availability (due to filming the pilot of
Footballers' Wives) might be an issue. Ron Moore Interview with
Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: The fifth Cylon might or might not be revealed during the fourth
season. From Ron Moore Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: Anders, Tigh, Tory and Tyrol are full Cylons, but "different
fundamentally." From Ron Moore Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: RDM's comments on the significance of the the four hearing the
music: "It's more that they arrived at a certain point in space and they
were made aware of who they are. The music manifests a dawning awareness.
These are four of the final five, which puts them in a separate category
from everybody else. There are reasons for that I can't really get into.
We'll be playing out those plot lines for quite a while." From Ron Moore
Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/10/07: RDM response to a question about winging it with the mythology: "I
began to put into place most of the fundamental cosmology of the BSG
universe as far back as the first season. Since then, we've talked it over
in the writers' room periodically so as to keep everything within the same
parameters. There are still some elements to put into place, but we pretty
much have it worked out by now." From Ronald D. Moore Q&A @ SciFi.com Board
3/9/07: Jane Espenson recently had this to say about whether the showrunners
had a plan: "So imagine my delight when I recently began full-time at BSG
and learned that there are (and have been) plans that extend far longer into
the future than one season!" From SyFy Portal Interview
2/21/07: David Eick confirmed that a familiar character would be revealed in
Season 3 to be one of the final five Cylons, but had this to say when asked
about the last four: "I think the audience has to start by asking the
question, 'What really defines a Cylon?' That's part of what Season 4 is
really going to be dedicated to. And the tip of that iceberg will be
introduced in the season finale." From Ask Ausiello
Just a short note about Caprica folks! There's loads of rumours going about
but the latest is that the spin-off will concern:
"Set 50 years before "BSG," "Caprica" follows two rival families -- the
Greystones and the Adamas -- as they grow, compete, and thrive in the
vibrant world of the 12 Colonies. Morales will portray the integrity-laden
yet ruthless Joseph Adama, the father of William Adama, the future admiral
of Battlestar Galactica."
There's also a brief casting spoiler. Paula Malcomson has been hired
to play a surgeon that works as a double agent! Esai Morales of Jericho fame
has also been hired for a yet unknown role.
Entertainment Weekly has a
great picture of
the actors, with hints about upcoming story. Also, Ron Moore said
in the print version that the last remaining Cylon sleeper is NOT in the
picture, so we figure that just leaves Tom Zarek, Doc Cottle, and Dualla.
Mini-Movie to be made:
7/4/2007: Starburst Magazine (issue 352) reported that A short movie
detailing the story of the survivors on board the Battlestar Pegasus would
be aired before the start of the Forth season. Eick tells Starburst that
it'll take place before the events of 'Pegasus' and 'resurrection ship',
detailing how the Pegasus survived after the destruction of the colonies. In
addition some scenes will take place after the Death of Admiral Cane. We're
told to look out for this November 2007 on the sci-fi channel. In addition
it'll start to be sold on DVD the day after it's initial airing. Head over
to:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w6WkCt7TCQg to see a trailer but beware,
it's got lots of spoilers and could potentially give away the identity of
the fifth and final Cylon. More news on this when we get it!
Battlestar Galactica to end:
5/2/2007:
http://www.battlestargalactica.com/ reported that Battlestar Galactica
was entering it's final season. In a statement made to the press Ronald
Moore and David Eick (the creative force behind the show) said that the show
basically had to end for creative reasons and stated: "Over the course of
the last year, the story and the characters have been moving strongly toward
that end, and we've decided to listen to those internal voices and conclude
the show on our own terms." It's not good news, but you know what? I'd
rather the show went out with a bang on good form than limping to the finish
line. Perhaps it's for the best.
From patriotresource.com
Season 5:
4/15/07: RDM reiterated that he would like a fifth season, but if the SciFi
Channel won't commit to it, then the completed storylines will be crammed
into the fourth season so that the show's arcs are not left unfinished (like
Farscape). From Ron Moore Season Finale Q&A Podcast
Episode 1: He That Believath In Me
5/19/07: Guest characters include: Lance Corporal Eduardo Moldonaldo, Paulla
Schaffer, Derrick, Shaunt, Stig, Tracey and Marine. From Casting Calls
[Considering the fleet is finite in size, there seems to be at least one new
Marine per episode... BSG's equivalent to Red Shirts.]
5/19/07: Added episode title.
Episode 3:
4/15/07: Tigh, Tory and Adama are in CIC and the Cylons are there. From
Kevin Grazier, Richard Hatch and Bradley Thompson Interview with
Military.com [Well, we know the Cylons are there because Tigh and Tory are
there. This could be the first Season 4 foiler.]
General Spoilers:
5/27/07: Roslin will not be using chamalla to treat her cancer, but rather
chemotherapy as her battle with cancer will be public. From IESB Interview
with Mary McDonnell
5/12/07: Edward Olmos expects to direct at least one episode during the
season. From IESB Interview with Edward Olmos
5/12/07: On May 11th, David Eick contradicted Olmos' comments about the
fourth season being the last for sure. Eick indicated it was undecided. From
SciFi Wire Article
5/12/07: At the Saturn Awards on May 10th, Edward Olmos, Katee Sackhoff and
David Weddle all indicated that the fourth season could be the last. From
IESB Interviews [This isn't the biggest surprise since the ratings have been
on a slide.]
5/12/07: Apparently, the season will be split [ikely into two ten episode
blocks.] when the show returns in 2008. From SciFi VP Mark Stern Interview
with Crave Online
4/17/07: Ron Moore indicated that SciFi Channel had backed off on pushing
for standalone episodes From Ron Moore Interview with AV Club [For the fans
that didn't like Black Market, The Woman King, A Day in the Life or Dirty
Hands, this is great news.]
4/17/07: On the Cylons: "The plan is as we go into the next season or so, to
start bringing more of that to the fore and tying it into everything else
that's been going on in the show. If you take the story all the way to the
end, you do need to give the audience some answers to some of these things.
Maybe not everything. There's probably some elements that we will leave
mysterious even after the show is over. But I think you have to at least
ground the audience in some reality for some of these things that have
happened. Even if the explanation is a supernatural one, you want to give
them some explanation and feel a payoff for the time and effort they've put
into the show up to that point." From Ron Moore Interview with AV Club
4/15/07: When Dee walked out, that was the end of Lee and Dee's marriage for
good. Kandyse McClure asked Ron Moore and he confirmed that the relationship
was done. From Jamie Bamber Q & A at I-CON 26 [and the L/K shippers rejoice]
4/15/07: Shooting is scheduled to begin on June 6th. From Kevin Grazier,
Richard Hatch and Bradley Thompson Interview with Military.com
4/15/07: RDM would like a fifth season, but if the SciFi Channel won't
commit to it, then the storylines will be crammed into the fourth season so
that the Cylon and Earth arcs are finished off rather than left unfinished.
From Ron Moore Season Finale Q&A Podcast
4/15/07: Neither Adama and Roslin are not the final Cylon. It was decided
that having either be Cylons would strain the credibility of the show. From
Ron Moore Season Finale Q&A Podcast
4/15/07: The shared vision of Athena, Caprica Six and Roslin from the Season
3 Finale will be followed up. From Ron Moore Season Finale Podcast
Commentary
4/15/07: The first nine episodes have been broken by the writing staff. From
Ron Moore Season Finale Podcast Commentary
4/15/07: Finding Earth and what they find when they get there will be the
final "chapter" of the show. From Ron Moore Interview with MTV [So no
Galactica:1980-like scenario]
4/15/07: RDM on whether the fourth season would be the last: "The show has
really moved into the third act in the three-act structure where we're all
moving towards the finale and the climax of all these different plot lines.
In my head there's two chapters to go in the story and those can be of
varying lengths." From Ron Moore Interview with MTV [Finding Earth is one
chapter. TPR assumes the newly discovered Cylons and the Final Five make up
the other chapter.]
4/15/07: Lee's sighting of Kara was not a hallucination. From Ron Moore
Interview with MTV
4/15/07: On "All Along the Watchtower:" "There is an idea in the show that
all of this has happened before and all of it will happen again. There's a
cycle of time and there's a sort of larger story that is told many times in
many ways and that there is a direct connection between their reality and
our reality. We will get to the reasons why all of these things are
connected." From Ron Moore Interview with MTV
4/15/07: Lee's sighting of Kara was not a hallucination. From Ron Moore
Interview with MTV
3/27/07: There have already been clues about the identity of the fifth Cylon.
From Ron Moore Q&A on SciFi.com Boards [However, in other interviews he
wouldn't commit to whether we've already seen this fifth Cylon.]
3/26/07: When asked whether Lee was hallucinating when he saw Kara, Ron
Moore responded, "This, too, is a fine question. It's exactly the kind of
thing I want people to chew over the next few months." From Ron Moore
Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: The fourth season is "about new alliances and broken alliances
among the panoply of our characters within the rag tag fleet and without.
Different allegiances in terms of loyalties, relationships broken and some
new ones formed. All the pieces line up in different ways than they have
heretofore." Ron Moore Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: There is a developing storyline concerning what D'Anna saw and who
she was talking to when she saw the Final Five, but Lucy Lawless has not yet
been contacted and her availability (due to filming the pilot of
Footballers' Wives) might be an issue. Ron Moore Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: The fifth Cylon might or might not be revealed during the fourth
season. From Ron Moore Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: Anders, Tigh, Tory and Tyrol are full Cylons, but "different
fundamentally." From Ron Moore Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: RDM's comments on the significance of the the four hearing the
music: "It's more that they arrived at a certain point in space and they
were made aware of who they are. The music manifests a dawning awareness.
These are four of the final five, which puts them in a separate category
from everybody else. There are reasons for that I can't really get into.
We'll be playing out those plot lines for quite a while." From Ron Moore
Interview with Post-Gazette.com
3/26/07: Tyrol, Tigh, Tory and Anders ARE Cylons. From Ron Moore Interview
with E! Online
3/26/07: Concerning the significance of "All Along the Watchtower," Bear
McCreary says "the idea was not that Bob Dylan necessarily exists in the
characters' universe, but that an artist on one of the colonies may have
recorded a song with the exact same melody and lyrics. Perhaps this unknown
performer and Dylan pulled inspiration from a common, ethereal source." From
Bear McCreary's Latest Blog Entry
3/26/07: Kara will be back in Season 4. From Ronald D. Moore Q&A with TV
Week
3/24/07: The first eight episodes have been "broken." Ronald D. Moore
Interview with Salon.com
3/24/07: RDM's response concerning the two-hour "special event" to be
broadcast between Season 3 and 4: "That story will not pick up our
cliffhanger at the end of Season 3. But the events set up in that story will
then pay off in Season 4. " From Ronald D. Moore Interview with Salon.com
3/24/07: RDM's response to whether Season 4 is the last: "I'm considering
that right now, to be honest. It's in the air. I don't know. It hasn't been
formally decided and I haven't made my own decision. It's a possibility. The
worst thing that could happen to us is if we overstayed our welcome and got
to a place where we had not finished the story and then we got canceled. I'd
rather go out on my own terms creatively and go out strong." From Ronald D.
Moore Interview with Salon.com
3/22/07: SciFi Channel announced that it was expanding its order from 13 to
22 episodes. Two hours of which would be a "special two-hour extended
event," which results in another twenty episode season. From SciFi Channel
[Now the question is whether it'll be the last season.]
3/10/07: RDM response to a question about the spiritual bits of the show
arc: "This will certainly be a key aspect of the end of the series, but I
really can't talk in any specific terms about it." From Ronald D. Moore Q&A
@ SciFi.com Board
3/10/07: RDM response to a question about winging it with the mythology: "I
began to put into place most of the fundamental cosmology of the BSG
universe as far back as the first season. Since then, we've talked it over
in the writers' room periodically so as to keep everything within the same
parameters. There are still some elements to put into place, but we pretty
much have it worked out by now." From Ronald D. Moore Q&A @ SciFi.com Board
3/10/07: There is a specific plan for Dee. From Ronald D. Moore Q&A @
SciFi.com Board [Hopefully, this isn't vague in a "The specific plan for Dee
is for her to be the Comm Officer in CIC like always" kind of vague.]
3/9/07: Jane Espenson recently had this to say about whether the showrunners
had a plan: "So imagine my delight when I recently began full-time at BSG
and learned that there are (and have been) plans that extend far longer into
the future than one season!" From SyFy Portal Interview
2/21/07: David Eick confirmed that a familiar character would be revealed in
Season 3 to be one of the final five Cylons, but had this to say when asked
about the last four: "I think the audience has to start by asking the
question, 'What really defines a Cylon?' That's part of what Season 4 is
really going to be dedicated to. And the tip of that iceberg will be
introduced in the season finale." From Ask Ausiello
2/13/07: Season 4 could have as many as 22 episodes. From SyFy Portal
2/13/07: Read the Official SciFi Channel Season 4 Renewal Press Release here
[Thanks to drewcypher for passing it along]
2/12/07: David Eick and Ronald D. Moore went to Las Vegas last weekend to
begin working on Season 4's storylines. From Los Angeles Times
2/12/07: Season 4 is expected to be greenlit with at least thirteen episodes
filmed over the summer for a Janaury 2008 premiere. From Los Angeles Times
2/8/07: If Season 4 is picked up, filming would likely begin in June. From
BuddyTV
1/28/07: In spite of the all the rumors swirling, no official renewal (or
cancellation) has yet to be made. SciFi has to until the end of February to
pick up the contracts for the next season and they look to be waiting to see
how the new Sunday night ratings shake out.
1/2/07: SyFy Portal is reporting (with a rumor disclaimer) that Battlestar
Galactica will indeed be renewed by the SciFi Channel for a fourth season,
perhaps even before new episodes return on January 21st. From SyFyPortal
1/2/07: In spite of Kara being missing from the final three episodes of
Season 3, Katee Sackhoff claimed [before she clammed up] that Starbuck will
be back.
1/1/07: Ronald D. Moore has said that he'd like to have about five seasons.
[If the show lasts that long, they'll probably find a way to get to 100
episodes for syndication.]
1/1/07: News on whether there is a fourth season is expected in late January
or early February.
1/1/07: Started a Season 4 Spoilers page.
12/29/06: The season will end with multiple cliffhangers.
11/21/06: At a con, Michael Trucco (Anders) announced that he had signed as
a regular. [It is unclear if he is referring to Season 3 or 4.]
From filmjerk.com
New character in "Battlestar Galactica" season 4 premiere
By CassyHavens
May 6th, 2007
"Battlestar Galactica" returns in season four with a two-part episode
entitled "Razor," and with it, comes a new female character.
For this episode only, we are introduced to Kendra Taggert, a Major from the
now-destroyed Pegasus, who lost it when the war with the Cylons started, and
is somewhat unhinged now. Her mother was a Quorum delegate who had to call
in a few favors to get her aboard the Pegasus, with the expectation Kendra
would command the fleet eventually. Another chick in her late 20’s, Kendra
should fit in with the other female leads on “Galactica” now, not to mention
the fact that she could relate to Lee Adama, given their similar
circumstances.
The last season of “Galactica” drew some criticism from fans and critics
alike for its unbalanced portrayal of its normally strong female characters.
President Roslin’s cancer has relapsed and she had little to do during Gaius
Baltar’s trial; Starbuck went more nuts and died only to return in the final
moments of the season; and Roslin’s assistant, Tory, who has had nothing to
do after rigging the presidential election during season 2, was revealed as
a Cylon. With this new addition, are we being set up for more of the same?
The Amazonian Cylon women also seemed shortchanged last season. I wouldn’t
mind a little more asskicking.
We can also expect a few flashback scenes with a 20-something Admiral Adama,
back when he was a rookie fighter pilot.
The two-part season premiere starts filming next week.
Battlestar Galactica
Caprica Spin-off Series Spoilers:
The following information is gathered from various sites including:
— Official SciFi Channel Battlestar Galactica Website & Forum
— Galactica Actual (offline)
— Gateworld: Battlestar Galactica
— Hangar Deck 5
— Ragnar Anchorage at Galactica Station
— Various publicity articles and cast/crew interviews.
Despite efforts to filter out unreliable content, this information can be
considered RUMOR and subject to change or otherwise inaccurate.Season 3
spoilers will be dated and wiill not be edited after the original posting in
an effort to establish a track record (good and bad), rather than
revisionist history. The webmaster's comments are found in the italicized
brackets.
General Spoilers:
11/8/06: Caprica has not yet been picked up. The 1-hour pilot has not yet
been greenlit by SciFi Channel, but the script is being reworked. Other
scripts are also already done.
11/4/06: Though the dominant religion of then of the 12 colonies is
polytheistic, Ron Moore says that there are monotheistic religions as well.
"Some of the things that are happening in 'Caprica' would deal with the
religious aspects, as well, and you'd start to see some of the beginnings of
the monotheism that eventually is taken over by the Cylons." Ron Moore from
an article from the Jewish Journal
11/1/06: Ronald Moore describes the series as a sci-fi soap opera, as
opposed to the more action-adventure nature of Battlestar Galactica.
11/1/06: The series is set fifty years prior to Battlestar Galactica. It is
centered on two families. One family owns the corporation that is
responsible for the development of the Cylons. The second is Adama's
father's family. Adama's father is a lawyer who grows to oppose the creation
of the Cylons.
General Spoilers:
11/21/06: At a con, Michael Trucco (Anders) announced that he had signed as
a regular. [This is likely referring to Season 4, but listed here until it
can be confirmed.]
11/21/06: The second half of the season moves to Sundays at 10pm
(Eastern)/9pm (Central) starting on January 21st. [Not Really a spoiler...]
11/21/06: The following characters appear in the season finale (unknown if
they might be appearing only in flashback): Adama, Roslin, Lee, Tigh,
Athena, Helo, Tyrol, Cally, Gaeta, Anders, Cottle, Racetrack and Seelix.
[Revised to hopefully eliminate some confusion and needless speculation.
This list comes from a particular day of shooting and as such can be used
only to confirm some characters' survival. Just because Kara and Baltar are
not listed does not mean that they have been killed off. More can be taken
from the fact that Tigh, Anders, Gaeta and Racetrack are still around.]
11/19/06: Baltar gets put on trial and Lee becomes "heavily involved" in the
trial.
10/20/06: The story arc in Episodes 10-12 result in Baltar and Hera's return
to the fleet.
10/13/06: It will be revealed that the humanoid Cylons are able to "project"
their environments for themselves and others. These "projections" are very
real. Think holodeck. Baltar also picks up the skill, which he's been sort
of been doing with his Inner Six all along. This ability adds to the
suspicion that Baltar himself might be a Cylon. Tricia Helfer interview in
Battlestar Magazine.
10/13/06: Baltar's Six and Caprica Three start out at odds. However, once
Baltar is brought to the basestar, his Six starts to doubt him. She wants
Caprica Three to torture him, which she does. Baltar's Six then comes in and
works him through it. These interactions lead to the three-way relationship.
Tricia Helfer interview in Battlestar Magazine.
10/13/06: The seven known models are supposedly wired to not talk about or
think about the remaining five unseen models.
10/12/06: Updates on survival of supporting cast: Kat makes it through at
least Ep. 309; Hot Dog, Cottle and Helo up to Ep. 313; Dee up to Ep. 314;
Anders and Tyrol up to Ep. 315;
10/11/06: Kara and Tigh develop some sort of relationship. [As opposed to
being odds with each as they have been since the miniseries.]
10/9/06: Tigh's eye was ripped out by a Five (Doral).
Episode 8: Unfinished Business; December 1, 2006
11/23/06: Shirtless in a field somewhere on New Caprica, Lee declares that
he loves Kara. Next [Following day?], Sam tells Lee that he and Kara are
getting married. Lee wishes him good luck and says he'll need it which is
greeted by a "lemon" face from Kara. From Previews [This preview looks and
its narration sounds like it's for an episode of Melrose Place. Just further
lessens my interest in the Lee/Kara "saga." which has been reduced to a high
school drama on more than one occasion.]
11/19/06: Apparently, the big rift between Lee and Kara was that after Kara
and Lee finally slept together, she got up the next morning and told him
that she was marrying Anders. This sent Lee on his eating binge and to
settle for marrying Dee.
Pics available at the site
Lee and Kara are hammering on each other pretty good
as Helo, Athena, Gaeta and Racetrack look on.
Former personal trainer Helo and his fat-losing "client" Lee box.
[My guess is that they're going to beat each other into a mutual
understanding
over their differing views on how to deal with the Cylon race.]
11/15/06: Adama schedules a boxing tournament on Galactica to let the crew
relieve tensions between the former settlers of New Caprica and those who
remained with the fleet during the Cylon occupation. TV Guide
11/7/06: Adama organizes a fighting tournament which turns into a method for
grudges and old scores to be settled, including between Lee and Kara. [This
explains how the flashbacks are framed in the episode. The episode is either
going to be really good or fall flat if the fight matches don't click with
the flashbacks.]
10/15/06: The present time storyline involves Fight Club-style boxing. [Bleh]
10/7/06: Baltar flashes back to a groundbreaking for a new City Hall on New
Caprica with Gaeta by his side. [Um, I hope there is more to this scene
other than filler.]
10/7/06: The cause of the deep rift between Lee and Kara (seen in Episode
220) will be revealed.
Episode 9: The Passage; December 8, 2006
11/18/06: Starvation threatens the Colonial fleet after the food-processing
machines become contaminated. D'Anna and Baltar explore metaphysical
matters. TV Guide
11/18/06: Selected Promo Pics from the episode
Baltar and his Six in that bed first seen in "Hero" (Ep 3.07).
[Guessing he's looking at Caprica Three,
who is further along her path to complete religious madness.]
10/21/06: The fleet's food supply becomes contaminated, which necessitates
the immediate need to find a planet. A less than ideal planet is found, but
reaching it proves difficult. [The planet has been referred to as Algae,
but...]
10/21/06: Caprica Three questions her faith and becomes a heretic.
10/3/06: A couple of characters die. [More of the expendable pilots is my
guess.]
10/3/06: Kat is featured in the episode.
10/3/06: Preliminary Episode Description: The fleet makes a "harrowing"
passage on their voyage. [The premise sounds like the plot of an original
series episode.]
Episode 10: The Eye of Jupiter; December 15, 2006
11/23/06: The Temple of Five is discovered on planet Algae, leading to a
standoff between the Cylons and the Colonials over the Eye of Jupiter. The
Cylons bring news about Sharon's baby. TV Guide
11/18/06: Selected Promo Pics from the episode
Anders and Barolay (Member of The Circle in "Collaborators")
are back along with Hilliard.
[Guessing Hilliard is another expendable Marine and that they are stuck on
Algae.]
Caprica Three and Baltar's Six along with other Cylons.
[Looks like Leoben and Brother Cavil are back for this one]
Dee and Sgt. Fischer likely were suprised by Cylons.
[Either that or their tryst got interrupted by Lee's call and Dee is trying
to explain... heh
Guessing Fischer is the top-dog expendable Marine for this episode.]
11/6/06: Tyrol finds the temple while surveying the planet. The temple is
supposed to house the Eye of Jupiter, a clue to finding Earth. He sends a
report back to Galactica. The Cylons intercept it and want a meeting with
Adama and Roslin. They want the Eye in exchange for safe passage for the
fleet. Adama says he'll nuke the planet if they try to take the eye. The
Cylons also inform Helo and Athena that Hera is not well. Along with Adama,
Helo and Athena plan a rescue attempt. Meanwhile, Caprica Three feels a
"special bond" with Baltar and a growing belief that her destiny may not
include the rest of the Cylons. [There's also supposedly some relationship
stuff involving Lee and Kara and its affect on Anders and Dee. Bleh]
10/21/06: The stranded survey party finds an abandoned temple that seems to
have a clue to the location of Earth. [Hope they explain how a temple with
such an important bit of information ends up on a desolate and hard-to-reach
planet.]
10/7/06: Anders appears, but don't know if it's only in flashback.
10/3/06: The fleet (Galactica) faces three basestars.
9/27/06: Preliminary Episode Synopsis: With supplies dwindling, Apollo,
Cally and Tyrol survey a desolate planet. They are stranded when the Cylons
attack the fleet.
9/6/06: Cliffhanger for mid-season hiatus
Episode 11: Rapture; January 21, 2007
10/21/06: Sharon and Helo get Hera back from the Cylons, possibly with
Adama's direct help. [Either in an active or passive way, Adama would likely
have to give his support to their plan because of his control of military
assets.]
10/12/06: Baltar returns to the fleet, which sets up one of the storylines
for the next episode, 312.
10/7/06: Hera is prominant to the episode.
9/27/06: Preliminary Episode Synopsis: Another clue in the search for Earth.
Number Three openly declares herself the Cylon God, which leads to the
termination of the entire Three series by the rest of the Cylons. [Guess
that's one way to take care of Lucy Lawless being unavailable/unwilling to
make subsequent appearances.]
9/6/06: Conclusion to mid-season cliffhanger
Episode 12: Taking a Break From All Your Worries; January 28, 2007
10/21/06: The [working]episode title is a reference to a line from the theme
song of Cheers, a long running sitcom set in a Boston bar.
10/18/06: Tyrol finds the bar, whose existance is apparently not widely
known.
10/18/06: Lee once again pines for Kara. [That might explain some of those
marital issues he and Dee are having.]
10/18/06: A Galactica officer attacks Baltar in the brig, stabbing him in
the neck with a pen. [Previews have shown Gaeta in the cell with Baltar, but
his culpability is speculation at this point.] As a result, Baltar has a
near-death experience in which his Inner Six tells him that he's human and
thus cannot be resurrected if he dies.
10/7/06: Baltar is in the brig and Roslin visits him. The scene mirrors
Baltar's visit to Roslin in Episode 301. Baltar later ends up nearly dying.
His Inner Six tells him that he's not a Cylon, but a human. Baltar flashes
back to discussions with Number Three concerning the hybrid and the five
unknown humanoid models. He was there watching the Three model be terminated
and he asked her if he was a Cylon.
10/7/06: Apparently, spending time in the bar helps Dee and Lee "reconnect."
10/3/06: Dee and Lee are still married, but having very public marital
problems. [Guess not only is Dee still around, but she and Lee are still
together.]
10/3/06: Tigh takes a stand to keep a bar from being closed.
9/27/06: Preliminary Episode Synopsis: Baltar is recaptured and ends up in
the brig. He is now suspected of being a Cylon and he's not sure that they
are wrong.
Episode 13: The Woman King; February 4, 2007
10/21/06: Doctor Robert's medical facility might actually be located on the
lower decks of Galactica.
10/12/06: When Helo attempts to move a heavily sedated Hot Dog from Doctor
Robert's care, Doctor Robert intervenes by ordering Marines in. Just then
Tigh and Cottle arrive, and to Robert's surprise Tigh turns on him. Cottle
admits to Helo that he finally did the an autopsy on Willie and found that
he died of acute apoptosis, while Buckminster was suffocated. Dr. Robert
says that he had only six months to live and he was saving medicine for
those who could really use it. Cottle says that they had anemia. Robert then
goes on a rant against Saggitarons and blames the genetic condition on their
attitude. [Remember, Zarek is a Saggitaron and they have long been looked
down upon by the other colonies.] Robert says that he was going to save Hot
Dog because he was a pilot and unlike most Sagittarons, willing to defend
humanity.
10/12/06: Doctor Robert and Tigh know each and are on friendly terms. Doctor
Robert commands Marines, which would seem to indicate that he's in the
military structure. Whether or not he's still XO of Galactica, Tigh appears
to still be part of the military command since he gives orders to the
Marines and Helo.
10/12/06: Dr. Robert had to suture a wound of some kind that Hera had.
9/27/06: Guest cast listed as: Sykes/Burrell, Willie, Portia King, Doctor
Robert, Buckminster, Buckminster's Father, Scorpion.
9/27/06: Preliminary Episode Synopsis: Medical care in the fleet is dismal
with shortages of medical supplies and practioners. After one such death, a
mother is suspicious of the autoposy results. Helo investigates a particular
ship's doctor, who seems to discriminate in his treatment of fellow
Saggitarons. Helo's daughter Hera ends up under the doctor's care. Hot Dog
also comes under the doctor's care. When Helo learns that he isn't doing
well, he attempts to have him transferred to Doctor Cottle's care, but the
doctor and guards stop him.
Episode 14: A Day in the Life; February 11, 2007
10/11/06: Adama and Caroline split after he received his first command. Lee
indicates that she turned on him and Zak after that. Adama seems surprised,
but Lee points out that Caroline was already pregnant with him when she and
Adama got married. [This implies that they may not have married out of love
and that she might have blamed Lee's conception for the unhappy marriage.]
10/11/06: Adama has several introspective sequences where he and his
remembered version of Caroline discuss their marriage.
10/11/06: Private Jaffee looks to be little more than a walk-on part and not
a pivotal guest character.
10/7/06: Flashbacks include what Lee's life was like after Papadama left.
10/3/06: Adama's reminiscing is triggered by the 29th anniversary of his
marrying Caroline.
9/30/06: Caroline is Adama's ex-wife. Presumably, she's seen in flashback.
9/27/06: Guest cast listed as: Private Jaffee, Caroline
Episode 15: Dirty Hands; February 18, 2007
10/17/06: With the confusion over episode numbering, it can be hard to sort
out what spoilers go with what episode. That said, it is now possible that
this episode is the one that has a significant death (rather than the
Kara-centric Maelstrom), especially in light of the episode title.
10/17/06: There are nine named guest characters for the episode. [Which
tells us almost nothing.]
Episode 16: Maelstrom; February 25, 2007
11/21/06: The following characters appear in the season finale (unknown if
they might be appearing only in flashback): Adama, Roslin, Lee, Tigh,
Athena, Helo, Tyrol, Cally, Gaeta, Anders, Cottle, Racetrack and Seelix.
[Revised to hopefully eliminate some confusion and needless speculation.
This list comes from a particular day of shooting and as such can be used
only to confirm some characters' survival. Just because Kara and Baltar are
not listed does not mean that they have been killed off. Rather this list
thins the supects for the "major death."]
11/19/06: In an interview with TV Guide, Katee Sackhoff said that we'd find
out that she was a Cylon and see how she died. [Her comment was likely a
joke as the interview was light-hearted, at least the Cylon part. The "major
death" probably happens at the same time that Kara's Viper is damaged in a
scene not yet leaked. Kat? Hot Dog?]
10/17/06: Updated the episode number.
10/13/06: Lee talks to his father just after the admiral has dressed down
Kara. [The tone of the conversation seems to imply that Lee and Adama are on
decent terms and Lee and Kara are back on speaking terms, at least.]
10/13/06: Adama states that he had to relieve Tigh of his position at some
point previously.
10/13/06: Anders and Kara still carry on with each other, but he appears to
be staying elsewhere in the fleet and their relationship seems to be more
casual as opposed to married.
10/13/06: Kara and Anders talk about her mother, who was a Marine and
abusive to Kara.
10/13/06: Ten years ago (eight years before the attacks) Kara had left home
pledging never to join the military. Four years later when she returned to
visit her mother, she had not only ended up in the military, but was an
officer. Her mother was aware of her career, both the achievements and the
troubles with discipline. Her mother (like Leoben) believed that Kara was
special. They end up arguing before Socrata admits that she has cancer and
is dying. Kara left anyway and never came back in spite of her mother's
efforts to contact her again.
10/13/06: Kara has a dream where she is at her mother's bedside as she dies.
Kara then realizes that the Leoben in her dream isn't really Leoben, but he
talks just as metaphysically as the real Leoben as he states that now that
she's seen death, she's free to fulfill her "destiny."
10/13/06: Kara apparently experiences these memories and dreams as the
atmosphere vents from a crack in her cockpit canopy. She hears a
transmission from Lee in his Viper and turns on her transponder.
10/11/06: Episode title added.
10/11/06: Another "Oracle" appears in this episode.
10/11/06: Kara's mother died of cancer about four years before the Cylon
attack. One of the flashbacks shows that Kara rejected her mother's efforts
to "reach out" to her in their last meeting.
10/7/06: Preliminary Episode Synopsis: Kara is on a mission and ends up
unconscious. She has flashbacks in which her mother, Socrata, and Leoben
appear. Lee is out in a Viper looking for her when she finally sends a
distress signal so he can locate her. She and Anders are separated, but get
together occasionally for some "no strings attached action." Kara uses
Leoben posters for small arms target practice.
10/5/06: There is supposedly a "significant" death.
Episode 17: The Son Also Rises; March 4, 2007
11/5/06: According to David Eick, part 1 of a three-part season finale.
10/28/06: Features guest characters: Fallbrook, Hughes and Romo Lampkin
[Likely subject to change]
Episode 18: Crossroads, Part 1; March 11, 2007
11/21/06: The following characters appear in the season finale (unknown if
they might be appearing only in flashback): Adama, Roslin, Lee, Tigh,
Athena, Helo, Tyrol, Cally, Gaeta, Anders, Cottle, Racetrack and Seelix.
[Revised to hopefully eliminate some confusion and needless speculation.
This list comes from a particular day of shooting and as such can be used
only to confirm some characters' survival. Just because Kara and Baltar are
not listed does not mean that they have been killed off. More can be taken
from the fact that Tigh, Anders, Gaeta and Racetrack are still around.]
11/6/06: Features guest characters: Edie Cassidy and Reporters.
11/6/06: Added Episode Title
11/5/06: According to David Eick, part 2 of a three-part season finale.
Episode 19: Crossroads, Part 2; March 18, 2007
11/6/06: Added Episode Title
11/5/06: According to David Eick, part 3 of a three-part season finale.
Episode 20: ; Spring 2007
11/6/06: Looks like there is no Episode 20, so "Season 3.0" has ten epsiodes
(11 hours) and "Season 3.5" has nine episodes (9 hours).
11/5/06: Thanks to all the production renumbering of episodes it's up for
debate if the three part season finale actually starts with 317 and ends
with 319 since 301 (Occupation/Precipice) was actually two episodes.
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