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Battlestar Galactica | S1 E13: Kobol's Last Gleaming Part 2 | Full Reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2025-06-19 20:01:02
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2026-08

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Wow. This first season to Battlestar Galactica has been an incredibly insane ride! I think I'm still trying to catch my breath after this finale. This final episode to Season 1 pulled no punches. Emotionally, spiritually, and narratively. Everything that has been slowly building up over this season finally came to a head, and I felt all of it. The stakes were real, not just because of the action, but because of how deeply these characters are now divided. By their faith, by their loyalties, and by fear. Roslin and Adama's fallout was rough to watch. I've grown to care about both of them so much in their own ways and watching their ideals clash like that hurt. Especially seeing Lee get caught in the middle of it all, again. His choice to stand by Roslin felt human and heartbreakingly brave. And Boomer's entire arc this episode felt so tragic and terrifying. The final ending left me absolutely stunned. I sat in silence for a while afterward, just trying to find a way to process what I saw. This show just keeps proving to me that it's not afraid to get messy. I'm so excited to jump into Season 2 (after a very brief one-week break)! I have a feeling we are heading into even murkier territory, but I honestly can't wait. Thank you for walking this journey with me! It's been awesome exploring it together and hearing your thoughts/feelings as I move through this epic ride for the first time 💛Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/PWaEX915Cz0I watched this on Amazon Prime

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Battlestar Galactica | S1 E13 | Watch Along

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Comments

Fanchman

Your reaction to the cliffhanger did not disappoint. Your wild journey is just beginning. Stay strong! So Say We All!

Hera Lux

Quite the cliffhanger. I was looking forward to this moment, having seen the series so many times. But it still brings tears to my eyes.

KJ

I've seen this show a few times through, and only just noticed the parallels with Gaius in this episode and the miniseries. The last time we distinctly saw Baltar on a Raptor was escaping Caprica, now we see him crash land in Kobolt. Helo saved his life on Caprica by giving up his seat, Crashdown - Helo's replacement - saved Baltar by pulling him from the flaming wreckage.

M1 Maz

All the ropes that have been holding things together were pulled on in this finale. And all the weak threads snapped. I feel like with this show, the more we seek answers, the more questions we get in its place haha. But there's so much to think on! And both with the first time watch, and now the rewatch with you, there's just so much food for thought, and so many theories to go through. Going into this show for the first time not knowing what to expect, I've been so pleasantly surprised! And your reactions have been amazing. I'm most of the way done with season 2 now, and it's been phenomenal. So really looking forward to everything that's coming!

verdantdruid

Is this the first time the Gayatri Mantra is used in the introduction? That mantra really got me through some tough times.

T5ler1

Don't keep apologizing for talking our ears off. It's why we want to watch, to help relive the moment with someone else and see how they react, feel, and express their thoughts. We love your analysis and please please don't shorten yourself, say what you want. Most of us have seen this at least once if not a half dozen times. We are here for what you add, so add!

Robin Holmes

To me the part I think is most poignant is the work of Thomas Hobbes, who always claimed that mankind is inherently evil and needed societal structure (hard governmental policies and enforcement) versus Jean-Jacque (spelling?) Rousseau who believed structured government was the source of negative behavior and mankind itself is pure and good, but government creates the negatives. And this is exactly the qualm between Roslin and Adama. But in the end, we can't kill hate. We only kill eachother, And I still love Pixel!

Phil Stubblefield

I don't think the situation is nearly as black and white as you describe. As I recall, Roslin listened to Adama's plan for the Cylon Raider but never explicitly agreed. She then told Starbuck that Adama had lied about knowing the location of Earth (which, as military commander, is certainly his prerogative). To prove her veracity, she even challenged Starbuck to verify the story directly with Adama. She certainly didn't "coerce" her, as Adama later claimed, but merely shared information that had previously been withheld. It was Starbuck who chose to take action in violation of her orders and who should be eligible for court martial. Furthermore, inviting the press meant that whatever action Adama chose to take would become public knowledge. I cannot reasonably interpret this as "blackmail". It was Adama, not Roslin, who was acting in contravention of the constitution. What if the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff sent a strike team to forcibly remove the sitting US president from office? Wouldn't you as a citizen want to know? Yes, I recognize that the situation in BSG is extremely exceptional, but I think the principle still applies. Also, keep in mind that you, the viewer, knows things that Adama does not. Roslin has been using potentially mind-altering drugs to treat her terminal cancer? Gaius is under direct Cylon influence? Adama's actions must be judged with respect to what he actually knows (or reasonably suspects), not what we the viewers know. I also fail to see how anyone could claim that Adama is the only one who cares for the fleet. I agree that Gaius is a weak, narcissistic jerk. But I believe that Roslin is acting in good faith to follow what she thinks is the best plan to protect the entire population, and I would say the same for Lee. Now, this is my first time watching BSG, so perhaps you know something I don't, but please don't spoil it for me!

Phil Stubblefield

Kali, I couldn't agree more strongly with your outro. That final scene *stunned* me! That was probably one of the top three most shocking moments I have ever witnessed in a TV series. I would have yelled at the top of my lungs had my wife not already been asleep. I have *no* idea where this story is going! Just when I think I've figured something out, they smack me with another plot twist. Amazing! 😲

Ron A

i wrote my post very fast and english is not my first language... so i may not have expressed myself the best way. my point was simply that Roslin (who are sick and sees visions) interfered in military matters, she could have tried to explain herself to him before going around him.... Adama did not interfere in civilian matters. ther are supposed to be a check on each other... but i take some of your points. and i promise.. i wont spoil anything.. lol. i have seen the show many times... and i love Roslin, my post may have come off as i hate Roslin, she is one of my favs... but in this episode i think she drifted over the line.

Blink

"i mean at least they've been consistant...." dog meme: no answers, only questions

kaliwali

I can't wait for Season 2! What a finale 👀😱

kaliwali

Makes me VERY ready for Season 2!

kaliwali

Ahhh, very interesting parallel!! Thank you for pointing this out!

kaliwali

I believe so. And that is beautiful! I remember the Ganesh Mantra got me through tough times a long time ago 💛

kaliwali

I always try to tell myself 'they can just skip it or ignore it if they don't want to hear' but then I end up editing out a lot of my talking because it can get excessive LOL. But I appreciate comments like this so I remember there are some that love the analysis at the end! Thank you!

kaliwali

Powerful observations! I love that you brought Hobbes and Rousseau into this. It really does show the heart of the conflict between Roslin/Adama very clearly if you think about it. Hobbes' belief that we need a strong structure to protect us from ourselves vs. Rousseau's idea that structure can corrupt.. yes! And that line, "We can't kill hate. We only kill eachother" wow. chills. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

kaliwali

I think I'm still shocked... And even tho I do plan to take a one week break in between seasons, that break is going to be hard bc I NEED to know if Adama is okay 👀👀😱

Dude Longcouch

*me blind watching the end of this episode for the first time* NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO *deep breath* OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! How can that be the end of the season?! Oh my god!

MertzRocks

Only thing I think you have wrong is: The Cylons (Sharons) did not 'allow' the nuke to go off. There was no time to disarm it - it's not like you can just press a button and shut it down.