Caprica CapricaA prequel to the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, this series from the Syfy Channel is set some fifty years before the Cylon revolt that sets off the conflict in Battlestar Galactica. Unlike Battlestar Galactica, there is no precedent to Caprica, it is the wholly original conception of creators Remi Aubuchon and Ronald D. Moore. Moore was the original creative force behind the revival of the series from its 1980s grave, and original 1980s creator Glen A. Larson is credited as a consulting producer on the series.
Disclaimer: I never really saw much of the 21st century version of Battlestar Galactica. As such, my reviews of this show will not deal with how Caprica fits or does not fit into the "mythology" already established for Battlestar Galactica. I will be treating this show as a standalone series, without reference to its "sequel". I am firmly of the opinion that a series must stand or fall on its own merits, not on the basis of what other show it may invoke. Just as my reviews of Stargate Universe make little or no reference to SG-1 or Stargate: Atlantis, this series will not make much reference to Battlestar Galactica.
Reviews are first posted at SFScope, then here one week later. These reviews contain spoilers.
SEASON ONE
Pilot - When a terrorist attack kills Daniel Graystone's daughter Zoe, he uses his resources in his robotics corporation to bring her consciousness back. Needing a special processor, he enlists the aid of Josef Adama, who lost a daughter in the same attack. Airdate 22 January 2010.
Rebirth - Zoe struggles to integrate into her new life. Airdate 29 January 2010
Reins of a Waterfall - Daniel tries to deal with the fallout from his wife's public speech, and Adama vows revenge on the Graystones. Airdate 5 February 2010
Gravedancing - The Graystones go on global late-night talk show to try to recover their family's reputation; the Adamas plot to live up to the Tauron code of vengeance. Airdate 19 February 2010
There is Another Sky - Tamara Addams' avatar goes on a voyage of self-discovery, and discovers just how much Tauron is in her. Daniel Graystone fights to keep control of his company, leading him to a bold move at a Directors' meeting. Josephy Adama tries to reconnect with his son by taking him on a fishing trip to counteract Sam's teachings. Airdate 26 February 2010.
Know Thy Enemy - Rival industrialist Tomas Vergis arrives on Caprica to challenge Daniel Graystone's ownership of the chip in Zoe's Cylon. Clarice intensifies the pressure on Amanda, and Lacy goes to meet the enigmatic Barnabas. Joseph enters the V-world to look for his daughter's avatar. Airdate 5 March 2010
The Imperfections of Memory - Airdate 12 March 2010
Ghosts in the Machine - Airdate 19 March 2010
End of Line - Airdate 26 March 2010.