Hellooo Consequences! | BATTLESTAR GALACTICA | Resistance | Season 2 Ep 4 | First Time REACTION 

The beauty of this show, well one of them, is how your attitude and thoughts on a character change so dramatically. The character development is unequaled

Don’t apologize for screaming, it’s your honest, true reaction. Feel what you’re going to feel and express it, that’s what we’re here for.

Lady MacBeth is a great way to describe Ellen. Saul is an imperfect man, but numerous times he was going to make the right call when she manipulated him.

Notice how Ellen just slinks away when Adama shows up. That woman is a viper through and through.

Trivia: Anders and Apollo are “the same type” indeed ! Michael Trucco auditioned for the role of Apollo. Jamie Bamber won the role, but Trucco was brought back to play Sam Anders. 😜

Tigh works best when he’s got a single, direct enemy to pursue with nothing important in the way. Anything beyond that and the cracks start showing. I think it’s a part of why Adama chose him as XO; Williams the scalpel, Sauls the hammer.

I love that both Katee Sackhoff & Michael Trucco (Anders) have said that they had NO FRACKING CLUE what they were doing playing a "made up sport". They were told to make it look good, and stir up lots of sexual tension with LOTS of body contact. They both had so much fun with those scenes. 😂

Having watched your reactions for years now, your TNGs, your Dr Whos, your Red Dwarfs ..... I don't think I've ever seen you both get as emotional as you do with BSG (& go through so many emotions in each episode too!) - as tough as it gets, it's a sure sign of the great writing & great acting this show constantly achieves!

I can’t even guess how many times I’ve said “I hate Ellen Tigh” 😂…. it’s a lot

Full Disclosure: VERY FEW episodes will end with good feels. It's gonna be a slider bar of hope. Sometimes more, sometimes less, a lot of the same but different. And there's almost always a cost.

Paula's nose itches when she drinks tea is not a mystery. She's a cylon. 😜

I'm glad that you gals are being prepared, this show is very intense but it also raises many important questions that needs to be discussed. Episode 17 of this season is another one that is still very relatable with reality, you'll get it when you watch it. Also, keep notes on which characters you love/hate, and review those later. You'll be surprised on how things change. And one last thing: do a list of which characters you believe are Cylons. It's something many of us did back in the day, trying to predict which characters are toasters or not, because there are still 8 of them in the wild.

brutal episode. but yay for adama being up and walking around. also, no need to apologize for screaming. lots of us screamed at that moment too D: ;_;

Just take it one episode at a time.. lol... one thing i can say is some characters you start off hating you'll end up loving, others the reverse, And still others who will bounce back and forth... Buckle up for the ride 🫣😬🫨🥹😭🙃😁

I'm really glad you decided to pick up watching Lower Decks too. You need the mental break between BSG episodes.

Your opinions will go back and forth on everyone on this show... yes, even Commander Adama... even Baltar... even Boomer Except Helo. You will always love Helo

I think what makes BSG so good is that it isn’t like Star Trek. People are flawed and are under so much stress but I think the hardest thing is to really grasp the context of their situation. This is all that remains of your race. It’s like in one day the entire population of California was reduced to 30 people. Or LA reduced to 4 people. Or the US was reduced to 300. Planet wide it would be like we have 8000 people left and we have to travel by sea, not allowed to go ashore and we only have one small destroyer to defend against an enemy that is virtually inexhaustible and relentless. People are going to make some pretty harsh decisions. I’m actually surprised that it’s gone as smoothly as it has!

Folks aren't kidding when they say it doesn't get any easier. This show will test you emotionally like no other show has. Good you know about Episode 10, but you got one coming up in "The Farm" you should definitely prepare for as well.

You Gals are so much fun to watch ! Always looking forward for your reactions.

I'm mostly glad that people are giving you advance warnings, although I do slightly worry that the anticipation might just add to the stress / the general spoilery-ness of it. Having an episode-specific warning will absolutely change your experience of watching the episode up to that point. I guess you'll just have to judge for yourselves after you watch one of those episodes whether you want the warnings to continue / what categories of things you might specifically want warnings for. In terms of suggestions regarding 2x10... probably not super late in the day, so that you can plan something fun and low-stress for afterwards (e.g., watching a favorite "comfort" movie in warm jammies while eating your favorite delivery food). And maybe make sure you're as physically comfortable as possible, not cold or hangry etc., nothing that's going to compound with the difficult emotions from the show. Maybe have a stress ball / pillow / something else you can physically release frustration against without destroying anything? And then, yeah, take a break if you decide you need it. (All of this makes it sound like the most disturbing scene ever. It's hard to watch, even more so if your brain is especially good at filling in details that you aren't actually shown, but I've definitely seen worse. That said, I'd much rather that you have options available that you don't need, than need something and not have it.)

In regards to how similar plots from this show seem to mirror current-real-world-events, it's not a surprise one of the creeds of the show is " All this has happened before, and all of this will happen again." sidenote: the original air date of this episode was in 2005 - IMDB Advice on how to continue: Hang in there, everything is going to be okay, I promise. A box of tissues wouldn't hurt either. Keep up the great reactions!

Ladies please be warned about the upcoming episode The Farm. You may require tissues and/or extreme rage reducing tea or something. As a woman and a fan of this show since it's inception, The Farm episode can be very triggering. Just fyi💚

Saul Tigh and his wife Ellen are a perfect example of an explosively, toxic couple. Two people together that creat chaos...and how different they are when apart, well at least Saul that is. A sober,single Colonel Tigh is a different man!

I don't think I was this tense when I watched the original episode!

Kats reaction to Adama coming back was everything I hoped for and more! I’m still laughing my ass off.

Speaking (okay, writing) as a veteran, the military is not as black and white as it gets made out to be. Gaeta ABSOLUTELY knew; most likely he was telling Dee to be a bit more careful, because if he could find out, well... Sure, in a combat situation, when the NC/OIC makes a decision, its made, follow it out. But you'll also notice how Chief pulled Crashdown to the side to tell him "this is frakkin' stupid", even though he was outranked. There are ways (and even "proper ways") around the hard and fast rules that exist in the military. The one thing that bugs me about this episode is that Boomer's last words were, "I love you, chief", but not "I love you, Galen"- like, you'd say their name.

Between this, which I missed originally, and Red Dwarf, which I only saw on syndicated TV, I'm pretty happy with this channel these days! Thanks!

Boomer getting shot is similar to Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald (who killed JFK). Another example of "It has happened before, it will happen again". This is a show where trying to ship some couples will break your heart, but also, in a couple of occasions, will reward your emotional investment. Some of the actors you like have had fascinating pre and post BSG lives; the guy Cassy gets into a fight with was on a Canadian teen drama and is now on General Hospital. This cast is so good, you'll want to track what everyone is doing now. On Katee Sackhoff's podcast, her latest guest is Mary McDonnell!!

How do you keep going thru all the Tough subject matter.... THE ACTING..., we can't deny these Actors & their sublime work, & so we need to bear witness, to watch & adore the way this entire ensemble cast, plays-out their character developments & roles so amazingly !!

One way that you two can get through these rough episodes is to take "commercial breaks". Remember, that when this show was produced it was done with space for breaks bult into it. So, after an upsetting scene, take 90sec to 120 sec to just process and feel. Do it on or off camera but just give yourself some recovery time.

Nuggets refers to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. The insignia is a gold bar. Gold nugget. Nugget. The lowest ranking commissioned officer.

25:44 I for one my friends cannot wait to watch every one of your reactions to Battlestar. You two do great

This show can do it to folks. But Kat being Baltar, and the show being head Six broke me 😂

Super Easy 3 step plan to survive BSG. This show is a true Drama and it will make you feel all sorts of emotions so every time it does: 1. It's just a show (Paula) 2. Acknowledge how you feel, the emotions the realism, it's familiarity to the real world, current and historical events and the familiarity of people and the human experience that the characters portray. 3. (And this is the key) Commend the writers, actors, the production and every one involved for their craft, skills and ability to create those feelings in comparison to other films, TV and stage shows or many other art forms. The engagement and emotion that you are feeling is a testament to the very best of the entertainment industry. Thank them and look forward with anticipation to see what else they can deliver through your screen.

The sport they are playing is called Pyramid. That's a carryover from the original "Battlestar Galactica" series, which relied a lot of a lot of visual and thematic ... but never fully stated ... links to Ancient Egypt. This version of the show has mostly dispensed with that motif, instead going for a more present-day USA visual style, and some ties to Ancient Greek cultural themes.

Gaeta is such a slow burn character. He doesn't seem to make sense early on, but it retroactively becomes clear later in the story.

If this is this stressful to them..... I made it through the really tough episodes by marveling at the performances of the actors, especially as Tricia Helfer and Grace Parks keep making distinct characters of the various copies.

10:46 this look... what does that mean? 16:23 Yep, toxic! 22:38 And we know he's lying! he asked about the off log calls earlier! 23:36 It's interesting that we can see things like that from 2 seconds of screen time. 25:29 I am in such aw of this episode! the first and last scene ending in the same way! the editing is amazing! How did I get through it? Disassociating I think. Trusting that the horrors of this world once shall seize and justice awaits helps, I believe.

As someone who has binged the show three times but only finished it once, I have no advice for y’all.

Anders gets my vote for best all-around person in the show. Tied with Dualla, obviously. Ship who you want to ship but Anders routinely is on the right side of decency and compassion where others are caught up in their soap drama. Same could be said for Dualla. That's why I ship them 😘😅 Starbuck and Apollo are both drama-central. They deserve each other 😵‍💫lol

You will see lots of “modern” issues reflected in the show.

Cally cares for the Chief and kept blaming Sharon for him being in prison. That is why to me she killed Sharon, but at the end you saw the Chief still cared for Sharon. Got some more rough episodes, but got so e happy ones. When you have those you know something is going to go wrong.

0:30 it's the heat, going into your nose's capilars.... my nose itches the same, when I have anything warm. there's a reason why British troops have tea makers in their vehicles: it's a very cheap cleanser for your throat and nose.

PAULA: "...Put yourselves in the other person's shoes." ME: "Isn't that what the Cylons are doing?" (Me instinctively ducking to avoid a chancla being tossed at me for my comment." The way I always viewed the convo between Dee and Gatta in the bathroom (I know I misspelled their names), was his way of letting her know of her mistake, and him walking away when she claimed to not know anything (without saying anything more) was his way of saying, "You're my friend, I've got your back."

This is a fascinating series , some terrific acting and extreme themes , it seems as American as Dr Who is British . I have to say Kat & Paula have got me hooked on it . Adama seems to have woken up just in time , Ellen is just so manipulative and Tigh is way over his head .Nice Starbuck has found some new playmates . I do like your reactions and involvement to the issues raised in episodes .

Keep calm, grab your gun, bring in the cat, and carry on. You're coming up on the quarter way mark.

Oh, you think this is bad now? Just you wait. Seriously BSG still affects me deeply, years after I first watched it. There are so many genius moments that it truly broke the mold of what TV science fiction can be. A great writer once said something to the effect of "Great science fiction is not about the science. It's about how that science affects the human heart."

God I love your reactions soooooo much. Would love to see your reactions to the expanse as well. Your political analysis of these situations is so spot on!!!

Here's the thing. There are a lot of tough episodes in this show. There are a lot of tough moments. But NONE of it is gratuitous. BSG is a drama that explores how people respond to being pushed to their limits by existential crises. Adama asks in the miniseries whether humanity is worthy of survival, and the tests that must be faced to answer that question are often merciless. But there are also moments of hope and grace and joy in BSG, and ultimately the story is inspiring.

Thing is it's just as dumb for the fleet to withhold supplies from the only warship they have as a defence against the cylons, Galatica and the military won't be able to do much should the Cylons show up without fuel ect.. Both sides are right & wrong at the same time, And both are making mistakes and causing escalations in the rift dividing the survivors of the 12 colonies..

So sorry for the pain this episode put you both through 😢 There is pain in this show… no denying it I urge you to see it through though because there’s also incredible beauty and when it comes it’s soooo rewarding 😊 The best art in this world captures our shared humanity so well that it forces us to lose ourselves in it I felt your pain, watching your reactions ‘ Can’t live in this life without feeling it I guess 🤔 This world is so messed up and at the same time it can be so GD beautiful And you are two bright spots we all need to help us escape it now and again😊 Thank you 🙏

every episode an emotional rollercoaster

Talking _to_ each other is _hard._ It's ever so much easier to just talk _at_ each other and build up a really good mad, without even _trying_ to listen. (I jest, but.... man we seem to do that a lot)

Sending you gals love and support! ❤️

I LOVE how invested you both are and the reactions are really genuine & emotional. Star Trek TNG is up there with my favourite science fiction but BSG is on the other end of the spectrum in terms of it's tone and topics raised. I hope you both stick with BSG as it just continues to get better and better

My advice for when you carry on. Cheer up, it could be worse. Look at me, every time I cheer up it gets worse.

I remember watching a movie with a character that only had his allergic reactions when he was drinking his tea around his cat. So he was allergic to those two things ONLY together! Our bodies are weird! I wonder how true that is!?

Earl Grey is scented with bergamot, which is a kind of citrus fruit so its certainly possible to be allergic to Early Grey but not other teas.

Ok.... I think you Gals are starting to really Get this series AMAZING social commentary on our own society right now.... "Chef's Kiss" to how well they do it, & how MUCH they make us feel about it xo

They don’t like Doc Cottle for no reason and now SAMUEL?!?! They don’t even know Sam! There better be a turn around on my guys. 😅

Bwahahahah! I cant wait for the rest of the series, your excitement, ya im toning it down, is just right for the mind tweaking thats coming your way.

24:56 Alcohol is a blood thinner, which isn't good for someone who just survived multiple gun shots.

A show that gets down and dirty with morality and is sometimes hard to watch makes for great TV if you can manage it.

Tentative hypothesis: the sensitive skin on your nose is aggravated by the hotter air rising from the tea as you bring the cup to your face for sips.

Both Pyramid (the ball game) and Triad - the card game you see them playing in the ready room, were both part of the 1970s series - the funny thing is, the names of the games got swapped. Triad was the ball game (which since it has three goals on a triangle court, makes sense) Pyramid was the card game, with thebest hand being a Full Pyramid... There was no reason for the change, they just forgot which was which when they made the show... (it doesn't matter really) Just funny.

Fracking love the turquoise Tuesday mug & turquoise in your top Paula 🩵☕️🫖

The night is darkest just before the dawn. There's really hard moments in this show, but levity is always around the corner when things are getting heavy like this.

how to get through BSG make sure u do a red dwarf or lower decks episode straight afterwards

Normally id agree with Paula on the martial law thing but in this extreme situation i think ot has merit. Temporary merit, but merit nonetheless. That being said, a better way to do it would be to have the colony reps meet with and report to the military leadership regularly until they're out of the whole threat of annhiliation thing.

On the ichy nose issue: Just tea or warm/hot liquids? Hot chocolate create a similar effect? This show always packs a punch hang in there a lot of this early trauma pays off as the show progresses

The game pyramid was in the original series too.

Middle of Season 2 is the most intense part of the show thus far. 2x10-2x12 is crazy good though.

1:49 ty kat for your hard work

Great reaction, both. Especially when you commented that Richard Hatch looked like Apollo, and I shouted, “because he was Apollo” as I think you know. Keep up the great work, and thank you for picking up Lower Decks, you are going to love it. But because you have started watching Decks, you will also have to watch Strange New Worlds…. you will have to watch to find out why ……… Spoilers!!!!

I really don't think I watch TV the same way you folks do... Something like this happens and I'm shocked, but that just made me want to watch more. I had to see what happened next. The emotional response was not nearly as deep. And yet, there are other shows that AREN'T sci-fi that do leave me morose, depressed and not wanting to watch. I think the sci-finess acts as a buffer for me to allow me to disconnect a bit from the content so I can enjoy the twists of the story and such. That's probably why I like Sci-fi so much.

How to get through it? It was easier back then because it wasn’t necessarily bingeable so you had time to process for longer. But also it’s too good to not continue and what it’s talking about is too important and they do it too well. Just alternate it with Lower Decks 🙂

This show never really lets up. I got through it by focusing on my crush on Starbuck and Dee.

23:14 If either of you were in a end of the world situation, and met your favorite sports star or actor/actress, would you let things play out? I would. 😊

Maybe don't dip your nose into liquid of the tea 😂😂😂

Another quality irresistible cat video!

Kat, Paula, stick with it....the first half of season 2 has been a rollercoaster....the second half of season 2 gets even better and wilder.......wait till you get to season 3

Gaaaahh I want you to binge the series and put out reactions faster, but so much trauma in so short a time is against the Geneva Conventions 😩

Remember: Cylons don't die. They resurrect into new bodies. We'll see a Boomer, again.

I get an itchy back after drinking diluting juice (that one part drink-five parts water stuff in case it has a different name in the states.. squash?). It's the weirdest thing, an itchy nose makes sense because tea is a herb and your nose is directly over the cup as you drink.. but an itchy spine from drinking squash? Beats me. Fuck! ..I could be a Cylon, next time I drink the scritchy fluid I should ask someone if my spine glows red!

To be clear, there are no episodes significantly lighter than this and many are significantly darker. The pressure only increases, sorry to say.

5:49 eh, almost.

Hiya you fracking gals 👋🏻 Great show as always ✌🏻 That ending just like JFK’s shooter, Lee Harvey Oswald 😮 “So say we all” 🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖 🇬🇧🫶🏻🇺🇸

yesssssss its time for the best show on the planet! and also BSG ;D

I feel y'all. This is a show that you really cant binge 😢😂

I figure with as many nukes as they showed going off in the attack, that Caprica is always a hazy brown due to all the dirt, ash, and smoke that have filled the atmosphere and will probably take years or even decades to fully settle. I live in New Mexico and the whole sky is this color during sandstorms... or if California is burning. That's just one state on fire. Imagine every continent was burning. Kinda surprised the sky isn't even darker than this. Yeah, life will eventually bounce back(like Kobol?), but only after sweeping mass extinctions that will permanently alter the ecosystem in ways humans might not be capable of surviving. Nuclear Winter is Coming! I love that this show gives us that visually with the overexposed Caprica. This world is toxic now, the great dying is just beginning, and we need to get out of here before it takes us down with it.

Yes I noticed the turquoise in your hair too Kat but I don’t think you did that just for turquoise Tuesdays 😂🩵

if you stand in the road, yes you're getting "questioned" on it.

This show will make you hate the people you love and love the people you hate. All to see who are the Cylons n the Fleet. :)

Allergies? Maybe. Do you have a similar problem with coffee? If so is it a steam / heat reaction?

You could take a break or do some grounding exercises, mindfulness, afterwards, it looks like talking about it helps too! You could create a destressing ritual after too. You had smiles on your faces at the end and smiling always helps whether we want to believe it or not.

Tyrol: like 😢 + L

don't ya just love this show?

haha season 2! not 3!

If it wasn't a good show, it couldn't affect you this much. BSG is at its very best when it drops you to your knees and when it stirs your soul. This was the former, and the latter will come in equal measure.

An itchy nose means you're about to come into some money,...along with about a dozen entirely unrelated things.