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Battlestar Galactica | S1 E6: Litmus | Full Reaction (Patreon)

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2025-05-29 22:10:25
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2026-08

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This episode dragged the cat out of the bag. It gave us that chilling reminder that the enemy isn't just out there, it's among them. And just like Adama thought, fear immediately turned inward once the broadcast was made anyone could be sitting next to a Cylon and not know it. It was painful to watch the tribunal twist from justice into scapegoating. It felt frustrating. And then even more frustrating to watch Tyrol try to do the right thing in the wrong way. Then I felt furious for Socinus, who just wanted to protect his people. But the real heavy hitter in this episode came from Adama. His leadership is usually a grounding force, but here it felt so cold. Necessary, maybe. But still cold. It was one of those moments where you finally see just how much weight command really carries.I think this episode completely stripped away any clean lines left between good and bad. We have officially entered that space in between with no point of return.Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/j8hQ6-32jagI watched this on Amazon Prime

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Comments

Andrew Thompson

Spot on review as always! I forgot just how much I loved this series, and how much it makes you think!

kaliwali

Yes! Definitely one of the things I love the most about this series so far. All the thinking I do afterwards

Russell Rutigliano

Damn that’s a fucking great analysis of this episode in your blurb!!! I think Sgt. Hadrian goes a lil far but she’s not wrong about it. The way she goes about it is wrong but we know she’s right. Trivia time: Not many for this episode…. So at one point “Ghost or “Mind” Six (That’s what us BSG fans call the Six in Baltar’s head) threatens Baltar and says “Don’t make me angry, You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry” is a reference to The Incredible Hulk! Chief invokes the 23rd article to avoid testifying against himself during the tribunal. The 23rd article is the Galactica equivalent of our 5th amendment. 5 is the sum of digits of 23. Edit: Oh this was the first episode to not have either Apollo or Starbuck in it.

Dude Longcouch

Another super intense, very well written episode. I was so happy when the soldiers sided with Captain Adama. It was honestly such a terrifying moment of truth, not knowing who would win the clout war. It's insane how high the stakes already are this early in the series, I can't believe there's still so much to come. If only Firefly had been given this kind of budget and longevity.

M1 Maz

Really love the the deeper look into Adama's character in this one! Like you said, a very different side of him. And to me, it shows that he's always the leader he needs to be depending on the situation. To me, the investigator was on the right track, and suspicious of all the right people, tho maybe for some of the wrong reasons. But seeing Adama stand up to her and that council, in his unique way, and earn the loyalty of the guards in a room is such a cool moment, and gives me a smile. And I think in a lot of ways, he told Tyrol what he needed to hear too. Even if it was difficult to stomach. Great episode and reaction!

Marty McGee

All I can say to all of your questions is more will be revealed. LOL I forgot how good this episode is. Adama comes off as a "soft touch" as he says at times. But there's a reason he's a Commander. He's one person I would never want to frak with. Sargent Hadrian definitely f'ed around and found out.

Joe

Great episode again. I think the actions of Commander Adama were very revealing in this episode. He holds so much power! The fleet and viewers alike are kind of ok with that because he is a good leader and has earned respect. However, to quote the other show you are watching, "No one bad is ever truly bad and no one good is ever truly good." Labelling someone as good can blind you to bad actions. The tribunal was meant to serve as a check and balance function for the military. Yet, it's not a real check if Adama can shut it down whenever he is challenged. Yes, they were aggressive and yes it was a bit of a witch hunt (however, a witch hunt does not sound as crazy once you have confirmed the existence of real witches.) What it did reveal is that military leadership in this world is just unchecked authority and they are lucky Adama generally makes good decisions. But what if he decides to no longer play along with the aura of balance between civilians and the military or worse, what if someone else has to fill his shoes?

McShades

There is a small difference between Amazon's version and the Blu-ray version in the commercial black gaps, the Blu-ray version's gap is like 1.5 seconds longer than the Amazon's version, so you'll start to get out of sync on the first one, it's not really noticeable until you have had a few commercial break gaps and then it becomes noticeably out of sync. Whenever a gap appears I just pause your video for a split second, that way it stays in sync.

KJ

I think because Adama grew up around the law he also grew up with the ethics behind the best practice of it. The Sergeant of Arms running the tribunal went on a bit of a power trip, probably because she doesn't have that legal ethics experience to stay on track. And unfortunately that deck crew hand was the sacrifice to keep the deck chief in action - it'd be a disaster for BSG of their chief was in the Brig. Like you said, we're now in the era of the survivors being paranoid over who their neighbours might be - which was reflective of the early and mid 2000s the show was shot in.

kaliwali

I was definitely chewing on all the layers of this one! I definitely agree about Sgt. Hadrian. She is right in her suspicions, but the way she handles the tribunal feels more about control than justice. It makes it really tough to root for. There is a ton of tension between the truth and method in this episode that really felt unsettling to me. And yes! I picked up on that reference but wasn't completely sure if that was why lol. Love the Hulk reference! Especially coming from her in that tone lol And the 23rd article detail? I love learning how their system parallels ours. Thank you!

kaliwali

Right?? The moment when the soldiers choose to stand by Adama gave me chills. You could feel the pressure building in this entire episode. Then BOOM. That silent decision spoke volumes. And yesss, the stakes have been sky-high and we're only six episodes in! It's kind of mind-blowing how layered it all is already. Totally with you on Firefly. Imagine what that show could have been with this kind of time and world-building. Ugh.. We were totally robbed lol :(

kaliwali

Yes! Love how you put that. Adama being the leader he needs to be depending on the moment. This episode peeled back so many layers on him and I loved every moment of it. He didn't raise his voice or throw his weight around. And that quiet strength just hits different I'm with you on the investigator too looking back at this one! Her instincts were super sharp, but the way she pursued things felt almost desperate? Like she lost sight of why she was asking the right questions. And that could be the panic in knowing anyone/everyone could be a Cylon amongst her. And yeah, that scene with Tyrol hurt. There was so much truth packed into it. With emotions and stakes like this, I can't wait for this series to unfold more!

kaliwali

Yes! I loved Adama in this episode. I said it in a previous comment, but he didn't have to throw his weight around or raise his voice. His quiet strength was enough and it was incredible to watch!

kaliwali

This is a super thoughtful breakdown and shifts my perspective a bit honestly. You hit on something that was sitting with me for awhile after the episode ended: the weight of Adama's authority. You're right. He has earned our trust as viewers and the loyalty of those around him, so it's easy to feel relieved when he steps into the room. I hope your comment isn't some major foreshadowing ha ha.. But I do love the quote you used here from Loki. It fits perfectly here. The idea of being labeled "good" can blind us to questionable actions. And that is definitely something BSG seems willing to dig into.

kaliwali

I had no idea there was a timing difference between those versions! Seems like a common occurrence and nothing I can really do to fix it unfortunately! I'll just make sure I keep putting in constant sync points like I have been!

kaliwali

I keep forgetting about how much this ties back to the early 2000s paranoia. I can totally see that reflection. The fear of the unknown neighbor, the surveillance, the pressure to draw hard lines between "us" and "them" ... Wow, BSG really doesn't shy away from holding up a mirror. I loved Adama in this episode. He carries himself with an understanding of not just rules but also the ethics behind them. It's really subtle, but you can feel the difference between someone using authority responsibly vs someone like Hadrian that seems to lose that a bit and let the power lead instead of the principle. To me, it came in the form of being frustrated with her

Joe

Oh it wasn’t meant as foreshadowing. Just when setting up systems of authority, you can’t assume there will be honorable people wielding it.

kaliwali

Ahh yes yes, I see! I agree