So I saw "Caprica" - pilot episode. I was very disappointed. I also have to reflect on what I expected from this pilot. I hadn't read a lot about it ahead of time, which I think was a mistake. I did not understand WTF was going on in the show until about 30 minutes in.
I'm going to try to give my reactions without spoilers, but I'm not sure it would matter either way. Beau told me that certain events were spoiled by the Caprica promos, but I don't remember anything in the promos, so everything was a surprise to me. I will not go into anything in any specificity anyway.
I thought the pacing of the pilot was very labored - even boring. There are teenagers in the pilot and a LOT of focus on the teenagers - to my disappointment and irritation. Eric Stoltz does not bring his A acting game in this one, but the actress who plays his wife (featured on "Deadwood" and a very special ep of CSI) is fabulous. She needs to get more work, I just love her acting so.
There are three or so distinct plot elements that are independent of each other and that converge in a clunky way at one point - pretty unnecessarily. There is a LOT of religion in the pilot - far far more than I was expecting. I have to say, I don't understand the religious elements at all. I don't understand the nature of whatever conflicts arise and how culture informs this conflict.
In real life, religion doesn't come from nowhere and is embedded in culture. It would be nice if the discussion of religion wasn't abstracted out as a monotheism and polytheism debate only. I cannot imagine that a society as technologically advanced as the one portrayed would not have had deeper discussions of religion and what it means.
If you liked where the BSG finale went in terms of the religion aspects, I think you will like Caprica. I didn't care for this aspect of the finale and I think that's why I'm bothered with Caprica.
I thought the pacing of the pilot was very labored - even boring. There are teenagers in the pilot and a LOT of focus on the teenagers - to my disappointment and irritation. Eric Stoltz does not bring his A acting game in this one, but the actress who plays his wife (featured on "Deadwood" and a very special ep of CSI) is fabulous. She needs to get more work, I just love her acting so.
Looked her up, and while she was on CSI for a few eps, I can't find a DEADWOOD reference for her. Not being nitpicky - it's just I LOVE so many of the DEADWOOD actresses that I was curious.
What's the actress's name?
She most definitely was on Deadwood:
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Whoops. Completely scrolled past her. The other character with the same last name as Eric Stoltz's character must be playing their daughter.
Yeah - so loved Trixie. The LOST team completely WASTED a lot of potential with her when they cast her and then killed her off about five minutes later.
I'm angry. And emotional. And skipping.
Doctor Who, The Stolen Earth spoilers from now on.
Oh, come on. Seriously? You use all of this mega ex-cast, and what for? It's shooting a mosquito with an elephant gun, that's what it is. If you're aiming emotion, well, hello? Rose and the Doctor? Like, the biggest star crossed lover couple I've seen and loved to tiny little pieces since Buffy and Angel (oh, yeah. I'm 12 that way)?
And I knew. Dammit, I knew. When they ran one towards another, I knew it would end badly. Sigh. I do love them. Not enough of the original bimbo Rose was back on the day on now-Rose, too. She's got that grown-to-be-sad look on her face now, and I can't wait to hear her story, but I got the feeling I won't get so lucky. Or, actually, I got the feeling that if I'll hear her story, the episode will be bloody awful.
I don't understand why Martha is there, at all. Personality and all, I didn't care much for her in the past season, and now she's just one more name on the too-long-list-as-is to save. Not a good distraction. C'mon, writers. You can give me a great season finale without recruiting all of those so obviously soon-to-be red shirts. And you haven't shown me enough good reasons for all of them to be there. And my ass "secret wave what's it's name for the Doctor's closest". Pffft.
I freaking love what they've done with Donna's character, but she needs to get some more screen time before I'll shoot someone. I love it when she's saving the day, and even though I didn't even think I'd like her when she joined as companion, now I love her. More than that, I can identify with her. And my God, what a thick mother she's got.
I have no idea about Torchwood or Sarah-Jane, or her son, or what's going on there at all, but I know that I'd probably tell me mom to chill if I'll see such a reaction from her. Oh, and it goes without mention, but Captain Jack is foamy. And should be with the Doctor. Or that Rose should be with the Doctor and Donna should be with Captain Jack. Maybe a threesome... No, wait. I'm gonna keep my options open at this call. Too much foaminess. Is good.
But above all. Why take my beloved Tennant away from me?
Evil.
Right, I'm done. Less angry and emotional. As always, thanks for listening. And I need a hug, and hot chocolate milk, and a Captain Jack next to it won't hurt, too. Dammit, damn allergies.
Oh, wait until she sees "Journey's End"
Do you have to wait a week, Shir?
Hmmm. I think I'll hold off saying anything until you've seen "Journey's End."
Yeah.
I'm thinking that's a good idea.
