Pegasus

Almost every episode of "Battlestar Galactica" has its own separate theme: in this one, it's dehumanized military vs. human military, warts and all. It is remarkable how quickly the "dream" turns into a nightmare. Intense and involving, leading to what promises to be an epic confrontation. ***1/2 out of 4.

The crew of Pegasus and Galactica behave quite differently. Too different. Did they all not attend the same military training? Same planet? Similar culture?

I won't argue the quality of this episode. Frankly, I can't even begin to judge that.

I will say, this is one of the most difficult to watch episodes in a series that is already full of things that are difficult to watch.

I personally have a problem with sadistic and brutal rape and torture of women. In this episode it is clear that at least one woman has been subjected to that. It doesn't matter that the assumption is that she is "a machine". I presume the obvious idea is that we compare the treatment of Cylons in this fiction to that of any of a number of minorities in real life. If that's how are supposed to see it, then that makes it all the more disturbing.

This program has show humankind in a bad light since the first episode. Torture, beatings, and murder are the failings of humanity which justifies similar behavior by Cylon humanoids especially 6 and Leobon (to date). This episode is the crowning example of this and as I said it is difficult to watch.

Sheba was the Pegasus CAG and Admiral Cain's daughter in the original series. Her Viper skills rivaled Apollo's and she was an even match with Starbuck. She would stay on the show even after the Pegasus disappeared (was destroyed?). Too bad they couldn't make a place for a reimagined Sheba in the new series.

Deeply disturbing episode that will be especially hard for those affected by sexual violence.

Cheap, cliche tactic used on TV and in movies to ramp up drama and toy with our emotions. Literally does nothing to further the plot or story, adds nothing to the quality of the show. Lazy.