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TV Review: Battlestar Galactica - "He That Believeth in Me"

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published April 07, 2008
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I don't want to go through the episode scene by scene, do yourself a favor and go watch it; it is currently up in its entirety on Sci Fi Rewind. What I would like to do are spotlight a couple of scenes that really hit home, in addition to that opening one with Tigh.

Baltar, in full-on Jesus mode, walking through the area with his new "followers" was quite interesting. It, and the scenes that follow, complete his transformation from a political figure into a religious one. His followers seem to be a bit of the overzealous type, as demonstrated late in the episode when someone who had been directly affected by Baltar’s presidency accosts Baltar. Watch as the woman accompanying him gets her hands on a metal rod. I must admit to being amused.

Much of the time spent with Kara is exquisite. We already know that she is a messed up person, and this only furthers her down the rabbit hole. Katee Sackhoff is so good in this role, capturing the balance of conflict, confidence, strength, and vulnerability. Here she is electrifying as Roslin and Adama question her, in full-on defensive mode, while she reveals her vulnerability with Anders.

Lee and his father have a heart to heart over his recent leaving of his post, only to help Baltar, and then return to help battle the Cylons. It is one of the few quiet moments of the episode.

Not to be forgotten is Roslin's visit to the captured Six to question her about the Final Five. This is where she learns that they are "close," according to the six. Now, we know about four of them, but who is the fifth? The implication is strong that the final unrevealed (to the audience) Cylon is on Galactica. Hmm...

There is so much more to dig into, especially the closing shots of Kara holding a gun on Roslin. Kara insists that they get back on course as she knows how to get to Earth, while Roslin is leading them further off course. The big question is whether or not she can be trusted. There are many unanswered questions regarding her two month absence, which Kara believes to only be six hours.

This is going to be a busy season and I cannot wait to take the ride.

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Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings and Draven99's Media Center.
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TV Review: Battlestar Galactica - "He That Believeth in Me"
Published: April 07, 2008
Type: Review
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: SF, Video: Drama, Video: Television
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