"Battlestar Galactica" Occupation (2006)

Director:

Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Writers:

Ronald D. Moore (developer)
Ronald D. Moore (written by)

TV Series:

"Battlestar Galactica" (2004)

Original Air Date:

6 October 2006 (Season 3, Episode 1)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

Plot:

Tigh, Tyrol and Anders lead the Resistance on New Caprica to increasingly deadly attacks against the Cylons...

Plot Keywords:

Space Western | Knife | Faster Than Light | Female Protagonist | Suicide Bomber

Cast

Edward James Olmos	...	Admiral William Adama
Mary McDonnell	...	Laura Roslin
Katee Sackhoff	...	Captain Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace
Jamie Bamber	...	Commander Lee 'Apollo' Adama
James Callis	...	President Gaius Baltar
Tricia Helfer	...	Number Six / Caprica
Grace Park	...	Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon
Michael Hogan	...	Colonel Saul Tigh
Aaron Douglas	...	Chief Galen Tyrol
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon
Nicki Clyne	...	Crewman Specialist Cally Tyrol
Alessandro Juliani	...	Lt. Felix Gaeta
Kandyse McClure	...	Lt. Anastasia Dualla
Lucy Lawless	...	D'Anna Biers
Michael Trucco	...	Samuel Anders

Filming Locations:

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

David Eick Productions

Trivia:

Lucy Lawless and Michael Trucco are credited as "Special Guest Stars" in this episode.

Quotes:

Commander Lee 'Apollo' Adama: This whole thing is frackin insane, we got two ships at half strength, crews that haven't seen action in a year and a half and you're acting like the only problem is that they're not working hard enough?
Commander William Adama: Have you taken a look at yourself in the mirror lately? You're weak, SOFT, mentally and physically.
Commander Lee 'Apollo' Adama: This isn't about me...
Commander William Adama: You've had four months to get your act together and so far all you have been able to frackin' do is to complain and whine about how hard it is. Well guess what... It's gonna get a lot harder. Do you understand me? Now I want you to turn around and get your fat ass outta here. GET YOUR MEN READY or I'll find someone who can. DISMISSED!

Soundtrack:

A Distant Sadness

Gripping science fiction drama

As the third series of "Battlestar Galactica" begins, the series actually seems to be improving as time progresses, going from strength to strength.

Without a doubt, the latest "Battlestar" is a product of its time. Many parallels can be drawn between the Cylon prisoner of war camp and various similar institutions that we know have existed much closer to home. The discussion on the morality of suicide bombers was chillingly real and for many will have brought back recent memories of atrocities in the UK.

Gritty and uncompromising, unpredictable and engaging, I simply love this show. The cast are excellent - as always there are strong performances throughout the episode.