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Battlestar Galactica | S1 E11: Colonial Day | Full Reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2025-06-13 17:16:16
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2026-08

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I didn't expect a political episode to grip me the way this one did. And being very honest, I don't love politics. In real life and in fiction. The scheming, the power plays, the backdoor deals. It feels exhausting and cynical. But somehow, BSG made it feel so deeply human, and I respect it for that. They didn't just show us politics as a system; they showed it as people making impossible choices in an impossible situation. Watching Roslin fully step into that game, not because she actually wants to but because she has to, had me admiring her a bit more. Her willingness to play smart and a little dirty to keep someone like Zarek out of power was unsettling, but also completely understandable. And Baltar as our new VP? I wish I could jump into the screen and yell at everyone to stop giving him so much power! He's like a charming grenade just rolling around on the floor.Even though I don't love politics, I really appreciate the realness and storytelling in this series. It felt like a reflection of our own world. Messy, complicated, and full of people trying to do the right thing, or at least what they think is right. Thank you for taking this journey with me. We are nearing the end of Season 1 already, which seems crazy to me! But I'm very excited for the final two episodes of this season next week!! Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/JepNM12h-lgI watched this on Amazon Prime

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Battlestar Galactica | S1 E11 | Watch Along

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Comments

SultanOfSwing

Next week is gonna be epic with the 2 part finale.

Richard

Ah someone else who hates politics, nice! "A charming grenade rolling around on the floor" is an incredible metaphor, did you seriously make that up?!? That could definitely describe other characters like Loki. Are you going straight into Season 2? I was curious, being that you used to live in Maryland, did you ever visit Chincoteague or Assateague island where the wild ponies are? I've been there a few times, pretty cool place.

KJ

Politics is always going to be divisive. For me I've crystallised it down to human decency as my default. Is proposed policy harmful to marginalised and already down-trodden people? Or is policy uplifting, equitable and inclusive? It shouldn't need to be any more complicated than that.

McShades

I don't think Ellen killed Valence, but I do think she gave his location to Tom Zarek. During their talk Zarek told her he was looking for his friend Valence and since she was the wife of the CO, she could get that information.

Brina Blue

My mom grew up reading books about those ponies as a girl and she read her copies of the books to me as a child. I remember the pictures of the ponies swimming across the water.

M1 Maz

I love the contrasts between yesterday's episode and this one. Each was so intense, but in completely different ways. You just never know what you're gonna get with this show, and I love that! Was very compelling seeing both Zarek and Roslin's development through this episode. Seeing a more thoughtful side of Zarek (while probably still self-serving lol). And then Roslin with her elbows out fighting in the mud because that's the only way she can survive in an environment like that Also, makes me laugh that the Quarians had such complex politics in Mass Effect, and then seeing that here too haha. It's just interesting to see how a species has to govern itself floating all together through space. It's crazy that you're finishing season 1 next week! It feels like yesterday that you started haha

Robin Holmes

This episode was completely about Pixel! I just love seeing her lounging!

kaliwali

Politics in this episode definitely hit a nerve haha. I think it's also just crazy timing with everything going on in the world lately.. And that metaphor works perfectly for Loki as well! He definitely fits the description of someone who is dangerous, unpredictable, yet somehow still so charismatic lol. Season 2 will fall in line with the release timeline tho! So we will get to it eventually! I have visited Assateague when I was younger! It was beautiful and the wild horses definitely felt magical just hanging out on the beautiful beach. Definitely a place worth visiting once in your life!

kaliwali

I appreciate the way you put this! It's a really grounded and compassionate lens to look at politics through. And it shouldn't be more complicated that that, and yet here we are haha. Thank you for sharing!

kaliwali

Yes yes, I don't think she is capable of full-blood murder. But she definitely played a part in Valence's death, no doubt!

kaliwali

Yesss the contrasts between those two episodes perfectly describes this entire Season so far, honestly! You never know what kind of intense drama is going to be found in the next episode and I love that about this show! It delivers such intense moments in totally different settings each time. Also, I totally see what you mean about the ME parallels because I see them too! The Quarians' politics are wild, and it's fascinating how sci-fi shows explore the challenges of governing communities literally floating through space. It's a whole new set of rules and survival. Sooo excited to finish up Season 1 this week! I can't wait to see how they wrap it all up.