Episodes discussed: BSG 1×11 Colonial Day and Buffy 6×3 After Life
Time Stamps: BSG 00:00-1:04:45; Buffy 1:04:45 to the end
Colonial Day
Written by Carla Robinson; Directed by Jonas Pate
Roslin is forced to court a Vice President during the fleet’s celebration of a national holiday. Discussion points include:
- Recent history, national holidays, and patriotism
- A wider view of the fleet
- Bernie + Trump = Zarek
- Appearances are deceiving
- Zarek’s good points
- Roslin’s politicking
After Life
Written by Jane Espenson; Directed by David Solomon
Buffy brings something back with her from the other side. Discussion points includes:
- The consequences of magic
- A potential origin for demon-kind?
- How Buffy’s return affects everyone
- Heaven and Hell
- Dawn the caretaker
- Buffy’s lie
Next time: Angel 3×4 Carpe Noctem and BSG 1×12 Kobol’s Last Gleaming: Part 1.
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