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Some Concluding Thoughts Without Any of The Spoilers
Caprica‘s cancellation was announced on October 27th, 2010. At that time, I was distraught, especially with the news that the last five episodes would be moved from October to January 2011. I didn’t have Netflix so I could expect about a week’s longer wait to see the series finale after the DVD came out.
The first two episodes of the five, Blowback and Dirteaters, the Adama‘s story gets told through flashback. I see it more of a sign of things to come, first with the planned BSG prequel Blood & Chrome which may eventually turn into a t.v. series. This, I think is crucial for a couple of reasons. First, I personally believe that Caprica would have been a success if the Cylons and Graystones were NOT the center of the story. Their lives were so distant from regular families, and plus with the Cylon technology and the character Serge, Caprica probably lost viewers because they simply could not relate to Daniel and Amanda as a family. William Adama already had a fan base from BSG, and plus the Adama family narrative is far more compelling as it is complex. There are issues of immigration, marginalization, cultural ethos, cultural integration, as well as notions of community (in vs. out). I think the average person would have been able to relate to the Adamas more than the Graystones. In short, the humanity of the Adamas as well as their name recognition made them the superior story. It’s just like politics, you go with the cow that gives you the best milk, and then you make hamburgers out of it afterward!
The last three episodes, The Heavens Will Rise, Here Be Dragons, and Apotheosis were a nice conclusion to a vastly underrated show. There are no loose ends to the story. I will admit that I did enjoy the anti-Calvinist polemic, especially coming from Zoe Graystone at the end of Apotheosis
Overall, I give the series an A-, up from a B- until tonight. It is a must see for science fiction fans. Alas, Caprica, I send thee the way of the island of failed tv pilots, shows, and spin-offs.
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