Post by Blade Runner on Nov 21, 2004 13:55:39 GMT -5
You Can't Go Home Again
# Original airdate: 15th Nov 2004
# Production Number: 105
# Filming dates: June 4, 2004 - June 15, 2004
# Executive Producer: Ronald D. Moore, David Eick
# Producer: Harvey Frand
# Written by: Ronald D. Moore
# Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
# Co-Starring: Michael Hogan, Ty Olsson, Grace Park, Alessandro Juliani, Tahmoh Penikett, Kandyse McClure,Aaron Douglas, Alonso Oyarzun, Nicki Clyne, Paul Campbell, Connor Widdows, Sam Witwer, Lorena Gale, Barclay Hope, Ron Blecker
Synopsis:
When Kara is hit by enemy fire and goes missing, Lee and Adama stir controversy by conducting search that uses the fleet's precious resource and insist they must take whatever action possible to rescue her
Review:
In the last four episodes, for better or for worse, one character has taken to the stage and had a chance to show what they are made of and flex their acting talents. “You Can't Go Home Again” was no different. In this episode, Cmdr. William Adama (Edward James Olmos) takes center stage, and justified why we’ve stuck through four episodes of his character whining and grumping in his manic-depressive tone about the predicament they have all found themselves thrust into. And that’s exactly what he has been doing until now. It isn’t too hard to understand, actually.
Imagine being ready to retire, and then having an unshakable burden (such as preserving what’s left of the human race) placed upon you. Now that would make anyone depressed.
So as Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) is lost on a barren and lifeless planet with no way home, Adama walks a thin line to have her retrieved, even if it puts the fleet in jeopardy. Even his slightly estranged son, Apollo (Jamie Bamber), sided with the old man in his decision. A choice which divided his new loyalties to President Roslin (Mary McDonnell).
Meanwhile on Caprica, Boomer-Cylon (Grace Park) and Helo (Tahmoh Penikett) settle into a comfy little routine, hiding away from the Cylons. But nothing lasts forever. They knew it was only a matter of time before the Cylons tracked them down. Well in this episode, their time came.
So if watching allegiances shift, paradise being shattered and good old special combat wasn’t good enough for you, then this should do the trick: “You Can't Go Home Again” also features the first lengthy Baltar/Number Six (Jim Callis/Tricia Helfer) since the opening episode. And it was worth the wait. There is something about the duo which is so engrossing. Maybe it’s the expression Callis makes during the shots of just himself, or maybe it’s the chance that he will finally be revealed. Or it could just be the sexual nature of their “relationship.” Whatever it is, it’s unmissable television.
It’s hard to believe that the predecessor to this episode was of such poor standards, because as far as dramas go, this is nothing other than remarkable. While “Act of Contrition’s” only saving grace was the scenes between Adama and Starbuck, this episode saw those sentiments return and then expanded upon. So not only does Olmos finally get some worthwhile (and lengthy) screen time, but virtually all the cast get something to do, either via butting heads with one another or by getting someone else back on their feet.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the scenes of Starbuck’s triumphant return to the Galactica will leave you gasping, laughing and so excited that you won’t want the episode to end.
So there you have it: In the space of one episode, the series has gone from being a mindless rabble to a unified cast providing first-rate entertainment. And it’s all thanks to the balance between drama and storytelling. If future episodes continue to approach this standard, then the series should have a very long and very prosperous future. A future which will never fail to entertain. Review From SyFy Portal
Memorable Remarks:
Adama: "Frack the odds, were going to find her!"
Adama: "I said NO!! We’re going to find our missing pilot, and bring her home! Resume your duties."
Kara: "Frack me! ....Are you, alive?"
Kara: "This must be your brain. I don’t think you’ll need it....Good thing I brought one of my own."
Adama: "Kara’s family. You do what you have to do. Sometimes, you have to break the rules."
Lee: "And if it was me down there instead?"; "...if it was you, we’ll never leave."
Lee: "Whoa! This b*stard’s good!"
Lee: "...its got to be her – this thing is flying with some serious attitude."
Tyrol: "Well, your ass belongs to me."
Kara: "Like my new toy?";
Lee: "Boy, when you take a souvenir, you don’t screw around."
# Original airdate: 15th Nov 2004
# Production Number: 105
# Filming dates: June 4, 2004 - June 15, 2004
# Executive Producer: Ronald D. Moore, David Eick
# Producer: Harvey Frand
# Written by: Ronald D. Moore
# Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
# Co-Starring: Michael Hogan, Ty Olsson, Grace Park, Alessandro Juliani, Tahmoh Penikett, Kandyse McClure,Aaron Douglas, Alonso Oyarzun, Nicki Clyne, Paul Campbell, Connor Widdows, Sam Witwer, Lorena Gale, Barclay Hope, Ron Blecker
Synopsis:
When Kara is hit by enemy fire and goes missing, Lee and Adama stir controversy by conducting search that uses the fleet's precious resource and insist they must take whatever action possible to rescue her
Review:
In the last four episodes, for better or for worse, one character has taken to the stage and had a chance to show what they are made of and flex their acting talents. “You Can't Go Home Again” was no different. In this episode, Cmdr. William Adama (Edward James Olmos) takes center stage, and justified why we’ve stuck through four episodes of his character whining and grumping in his manic-depressive tone about the predicament they have all found themselves thrust into. And that’s exactly what he has been doing until now. It isn’t too hard to understand, actually.
Imagine being ready to retire, and then having an unshakable burden (such as preserving what’s left of the human race) placed upon you. Now that would make anyone depressed.
So as Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) is lost on a barren and lifeless planet with no way home, Adama walks a thin line to have her retrieved, even if it puts the fleet in jeopardy. Even his slightly estranged son, Apollo (Jamie Bamber), sided with the old man in his decision. A choice which divided his new loyalties to President Roslin (Mary McDonnell).
Meanwhile on Caprica, Boomer-Cylon (Grace Park) and Helo (Tahmoh Penikett) settle into a comfy little routine, hiding away from the Cylons. But nothing lasts forever. They knew it was only a matter of time before the Cylons tracked them down. Well in this episode, their time came.
So if watching allegiances shift, paradise being shattered and good old special combat wasn’t good enough for you, then this should do the trick: “You Can't Go Home Again” also features the first lengthy Baltar/Number Six (Jim Callis/Tricia Helfer) since the opening episode. And it was worth the wait. There is something about the duo which is so engrossing. Maybe it’s the expression Callis makes during the shots of just himself, or maybe it’s the chance that he will finally be revealed. Or it could just be the sexual nature of their “relationship.” Whatever it is, it’s unmissable television.
It’s hard to believe that the predecessor to this episode was of such poor standards, because as far as dramas go, this is nothing other than remarkable. While “Act of Contrition’s” only saving grace was the scenes between Adama and Starbuck, this episode saw those sentiments return and then expanded upon. So not only does Olmos finally get some worthwhile (and lengthy) screen time, but virtually all the cast get something to do, either via butting heads with one another or by getting someone else back on their feet.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the scenes of Starbuck’s triumphant return to the Galactica will leave you gasping, laughing and so excited that you won’t want the episode to end.
So there you have it: In the space of one episode, the series has gone from being a mindless rabble to a unified cast providing first-rate entertainment. And it’s all thanks to the balance between drama and storytelling. If future episodes continue to approach this standard, then the series should have a very long and very prosperous future. A future which will never fail to entertain. Review From SyFy Portal
Memorable Remarks:
Adama: "Frack the odds, were going to find her!"
Adama: "I said NO!! We’re going to find our missing pilot, and bring her home! Resume your duties."
Kara: "Frack me! ....Are you, alive?"
Kara: "This must be your brain. I don’t think you’ll need it....Good thing I brought one of my own."
Adama: "Kara’s family. You do what you have to do. Sometimes, you have to break the rules."
Lee: "And if it was me down there instead?"; "...if it was you, we’ll never leave."
Lee: "Whoa! This b*stard’s good!"
Lee: "...its got to be her – this thing is flying with some serious attitude."
Tyrol: "Well, your ass belongs to me."
Kara: "Like my new toy?";
Lee: "Boy, when you take a souvenir, you don’t screw around."
). Just the emotion expressed so concisely, that despite everything, Adama knows what's important and is willing to fight for it to the bitter end. In Star Trek this would have been a big soppy, sentimental, overblown extravaganza but here... just a simple comment.
