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People would most likely want you to make their favorite Battlestar Galactica episode yours too. That’s the problem – I have my own favorite and if they have theirs, it’s fine. But I at least let me have my own.
One of my favorite series, Battlestar Galactica has this habit of alternating between good episodes and bad episodes. Episode 8 of season 3 of BSG is my favorite episode. This is the one where the history and background of the Admiral is put in the spotlight. I think I should also mention that the Admiral is also my favorite character in the whole series. This story somehow explains why the Admiral, even though he is a very good Viper pilot and commander, is tasked to take charge of a very old battleship.
The episode’s title is “Hero” and is supposed to be about a fighter under the leadership of Adama before the invasion of the Cylons. But watching the show, it really is more about Adama and his clouded past. The episode also gives some background about the situation in the Twelve Colonies before the Cylon attack.
I liked this best because it shows the inner thoughts and doubts that Admiral deals with almost everyday. It was established in other episodes that he is one hell of a Viper pilot. And with that kind of skill, he also proved himself to be great commander. So, why is Adama stuck with some old battleship? Some sort of silent demotion or recognition that he’s slipping and not as good anymore?
If I were very good at something I’ve been doing for a long time, and then the same people that I’ve helped for years suddenly act indifferently towards me, I wouldn’t know what to do. Frankly, I think I would just quit and let them deal with their sorry selves. But we find the Admiral continue living up to his duties and responsibilities. Amidst all the internal thoughts and external problems, he continues to remain strong, After all, people still look up to him. His sons looked up to him, as do most of his comrades before and currently in the ship.
If I were him, I don’t know how I can stand the insecurity and lack of esteem of being assigned to an old ship while knowing fully well that I am one of their best fighter pilots. Watching this Battlestar Galactica episode always makes me think if it’s worth it to know how good you really are, if others don’t.
One of my favorite series, Battlestar Galactica has this habit of alternating between good episodes and bad episodes. Episode 8 of season 3 of BSG is my favorite episode. This is the one where the history and background of the Admiral is put in the spotlight. I think I should also mention that the Admiral is also my favorite character in the whole series. This story somehow explains why the Admiral, even though he is a very good Viper pilot and commander, is tasked to take charge of a very old battleship.
The episode’s title is “Hero” and is supposed to be about a fighter under the leadership of Adama before the invasion of the Cylons. But watching the show, it really is more about Adama and his clouded past. The episode also gives some background about the situation in the Twelve Colonies before the Cylon attack.
I liked this best because it shows the inner thoughts and doubts that Admiral deals with almost everyday. It was established in other episodes that he is one hell of a Viper pilot. And with that kind of skill, he also proved himself to be great commander. So, why is Adama stuck with some old battleship? Some sort of silent demotion or recognition that he’s slipping and not as good anymore?
If I were very good at something I’ve been doing for a long time, and then the same people that I’ve helped for years suddenly act indifferently towards me, I wouldn’t know what to do. Frankly, I think I would just quit and let them deal with their sorry selves. But we find the Admiral continue living up to his duties and responsibilities. Amidst all the internal thoughts and external problems, he continues to remain strong, After all, people still look up to him. His sons looked up to him, as do most of his comrades before and currently in the ship.
If I were him, I don’t know how I can stand the insecurity and lack of esteem of being assigned to an old ship while knowing fully well that I am one of their best fighter pilots. Watching this Battlestar Galactica episode always makes me think if it’s worth it to know how good you really are, if others don’t.
