Someone to Watch Over Me definitely left me speechless. The turn of events happened so quickly that I didn't even have time to think.
First off, I was perfectly content with Roslin and the other cylon's decision over trying and executing Boomer. She was a danger back when she was apart of the fleet, a danger to the cylons, and she proved to be a danger this time around too. Boomer's become ruthless. She beat up Athena, posed as her when Helo came around, took Hera and completely betrayed Tyrol in the end. Roslin was right--she did use the Chief's emotions against him and it really cost him in the end.
We also see more of Starbuck's past and her feelings toward her father. I liked the idea that she used to play the piano to make her father proud. It gives her character a lot more depth and really explains a lot about her. Before this, we already knew about how abusive and demanding her mother was, but her father was still a bit of a mystery. She was angry at her father for leaving and never coming back, but was able to let go of that anger and forgive him in the end. I liked the scene of her listening to her father's music while lying beside Anders. You could see that she had a new meaning and a sense of closure with her father. Starbuck is really an amazing character.
Hera. I can't express how much I love that little child. I had a feeling that Hera's 'drawing' was going to be significant... that kid doesn't always draw just for fun. She's so deep for a kid and that's why I love her. It amazes me what the cylon-human hybrids are capable of.
So... Is Laura Roslin dead or is she alive? It's really hard to tell at this point. They dropped it completely at the very end after she fell to the ground. I could be pessimistic, but she looked terrible in the few scenes that she was in. She seemed disconnected, frail, and tired. I know that she's been that way for the past several episodes, but it seemed as though it doubled in this episode.
Her connection with Hera, however, didn't seem to break. I wonder... if her being injected with Hera's blood when she was dying of cancer the first time has anything to do with it. And...maybe it always had and I just missed it a long time ago. XD Whatever the case, it's questionable. I like the link the link that Roslin has with Hera.
However, I have come to terms that Roslin is probably dead and I fear for Adama's sanity and decision-making. The old man is holding onto his final strings... Then again, so are so many others. The end of this series isn't holding promise to turn out well.
Until next week...
-Madam Airlock-
WAGH~
