Valley of Darkness (202)

[MB.Eddie]

Loved this ep. They were due for an ep where they got boarded imo, and the Cylon plan of ejecting everyone into space and destroying the fleet was quite clever. Those centurians are certainly tough. Tigh was very good in command, and if it wasnt for him, they would have all died. Seeing starbucks house and stuff was cool too.

I found that whole scene where they killed their injured comrade to be very well done. Very well acted and writen

The last scene with Tigh and Apollo was very good. Shows that they both have problems, but the Commander brings out the best in em...

[Catsitter]

I just watched this episode on the DVD last night, and maybe not quite as good as "Scattered", but still very good. Having watched the deleted scenes afterwards, I'm glad that none of those made it into the finished episode, although I liked the flashback, I would rather think that Tigh knew the Cylons' plans from his own experience rather than from something Adama told him.

I noticed Kate Vernon's name at the beginning as "guest star" but I don't remember her being in the actual episode, only in a deleted scene? I was getting in a bit of a panic about four minutes from the end as I thought since she was in it and hadn't appeared yet that she was going to be in the last scene, and I so wanted the last scene to be Tigh and Adama, so that was a relief. Nothing against Kate Vernon, I just thought the last scene should be.. exactly as it was. I loved seeing Tigh's impatience for Lee to leave at the end of the scene between them too!

[icsteffi]

Just want to say that this was my favorite episode thus far:

I think its safe to say that I just screamed louder than I have in my entire life. The word that echoed around the world: "HEAD-SHOT!" Besides that loudest scream of my life, there were plenty of other screams, many many tears, and even a giggle or two. Blu-ray goodness.

(P.S. the song that Starbuck played in her apartment....frak man, frak. So amazing.)

[TBA]

It's one of my favourites as well. At what episode are you now?

Other episodes I list among my 'favourites' are:
- Downloaded: finally an episode with the Cylon POV. The acting and writing in this episode is really amazing.
- Lay Down Your Burdens: brilliant cliffhanger, and an episode that pushed the series in an exciting new direction
- Occupation: brilliant season opener, again with an exciting new direction
- Unfinished Business: character drama. Just brilliantly done.
- Taking a Break From All Your Worries: very good Baltar-centric episode, you finally see who he 'really' is.
- The Oath/Blood on the Scales: no explaining needed here I think

[Gamma626]

I got the complete series for my birthday on Monday. This is my favorite episode yet! The blu's look and sound amazing.

[mysterywriter012]

Happy belated birthday! Enjoy it

[the fifth man]

Just finished watching this episode a little while ago with my wife. This is her first time watching this show, and we started Season 2 tonight. So far, she really loves it. Re-watching this show with her is great, because she is always bugging me to tell her what happens next. I am really glad that she took to BSG like she has thus far.

[Ulkesh47]

An effective and tense piece, but also at times poetic, through the use of good scoring.

Of course, all of the suspense of the Cylon boarding party is released in one brilliant action moment when a Centurion leaps at Apollo, and he barely redirects its course with an explosive round.

My favorite scene from the episode, however, was the death of Socinus. The use of the Season 1 theme as emotional layering really worked for me, as Tyrol comforted the man that took a fall for him out of loyalty.

Another couple of scenes greatly enhanced by music: the drowning, accompanied by wonderfully frantic scoring, and of course the Starbuck apartment scene that's pretty much universally highlighted.

This episode was a solid outing for all concerned, but especially for Bear McCreary and for the musical layering on display.

7/10

[Professor_S]

Three distinct stories told so dang well.

I really enjoyed the mythical backstory. It's always fascinating when they flesh out that story, and all the more interesting how they weave it with the current storyline in a marvelous tapestry.

The scene in Starbuck's apartment was amazing. It gave us such insight into her character. A nod has to go out to McCreary, too - the Dreilide Thrace Sonata is gorgeous.

Laura Roslin. I know I've said it before, but she's just tough as nails. I *LOVE* it. And MM pulls it off perfectly. She was able to show us how devastated Roslin was by the carnage around her, while still portraying Roslin as the strong leader she is. And so magnanimous too. It's a delicate balance - portraying Roslin as strong but still human - and MM does it really well.

Great ending too. It's a devastating episode, but there's still a small shimmer of light amidst the darkness.

[mrscopterdoc]

Just finished watching this episode a little while ago with my wife. This is her first time watching this show, and we started Season 2 tonight. So far, she really loves it. Re-watching this show with her is great, because she is always bugging me to tell her what happens next. I am really glad that she took to BSG like she has thus far.

I'm watching it with hubby, my first time and he's seen it before. I keep asking him questions too