Episode 201 – I Am So Sick of My Chin Being Up

Episodes discussed: Angel 4×2 Ground State and the BSG Season 3 Recap

Time Stamps: Angel 00:00-1:12:35; BSG 1:12:35to the end

Ground State

Written by Mere Smith; Directed by Michael Grossman

In the pursuit of finding Cordy Angel encounters a young woman with shocking superpowers. Discussion points include:

• Angel and Wesley’s non-reconciliation
• Wesley’s minions
• The roguish Gwen
• Finding connection in isolation
• Cordy’s state of boredom
• Gunn’s near-death experience

BSG Season 3 Recap

We recap the broader themes and character development of BSG season 3. Discussion points includes:

• The festering wounds of New Caprica
• Forgiveness
• The slow burn of mythology
• Mediocre slice-of-life episodes
• Mixed reviews
• The final push towards Earth

Next time: BSG 4×1/4×2 Razor and Buffy 7×4 Help.