dangermousie | Holy Frak! My reactions to 2.01 (Reply)

Since they are by definition spoilery, they are behind the cut.

I just finished watching so these are really disjointed.

I adore Tigh. I really really really do. He made good decisions, was loyal to Adama (his "it's old man's command until he dies" OMG), got the fleet out of the sticky situation, and I love his comment that he would rather have Gaeta that slimy Baltar. Perfect. Andhe didn't jump down Gaeta's throat for mistake, as he knew it was a mistake. My Tigh love burneth strong.

And speaking of burning love? Poor Helo. The scene where he confronted Starbuck to save Boomer. It's so clear it's far beyond "she mommy of my child." He loves her. He loves her. But now she's taken the raider and they are stuck. What now? Does she really abandon her feelings for him?

Apollo...squeeeeee!

queenofthorns must be very happy as The Arms were throughout in evidence. In fact, it seems the punishment for mutiny is No Jacket. Which is OK with me. He really lost his control: I love his screaming as he is being dragged out of the CIC, and his yells to get his cuffs off, and most of all his despair at Roslin that he didn't do the mutiny for her, he did it "for nothing." He is so young and vulnerable and lost in that scene.

Baltar: I was happy as he was kept to a minimum. I am confused about the Baby though (though not confused at his lack of enthusiasm. He would be the worst father ever). How can it be Six's and his baby? Do they mean just spiritually? Because Six (no Six we've seen) is pregnant, and this one is a figment of his imagination.

Speaking of babies, I want to have Chief Tyrol's. The man is beyond cool and is obviously the most qualified to lead out of the crashed party. His trying to save the crewman, and his anger and grief when he died (with the pulling of the dog tags) really got me.

Cally? Continues to be cool.

Gaeta: I am not sure if he is a Cylon. But he did one heck of a good job, and is really coming into his own, though I am still suspicious of him.

Starbuck is really on edge and lost it. Both she and Apollo are at really low points, personally.

Roslin might have lost Lee's loyalty. At least the emotional one. But I wonder about the praying guard.

It was frakking awesome, and I'll post something more in depth when I am more coherent.

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