Torn (1)

Season 3, Episode 5, Aired
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Lingering feelings of rage lead Saul Tigh and Kara Thrace to cause problems aboard Galactica between the survivors from New Caprica and those who stayed with the fleet during the Occupation.''''Baltar assists the Cylons in an attempt to stay alive. He uncovers details about Cylon civilization.''''Meanwhile, a Cylon baseship -- sent to investigate the area near a nebula -- falls victim to a mysterious disease.moreless
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  • Torn was Perfect!

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    By TrueTvWatcher, Jan 17, 2012 Report Abuse
    Torn was a perfect and amazing episode of Battlestar Galactica and I really enjoyed watching because there was a lot of character development as well as plot development. It was cool to see more of the Cylons and how they act and interact aboard the Base Ship. Baltar made a very intriguing discovery and had some great scenes. I thought it was interesting how the Six in his head claimed to be an Angel from God. The Hybrids were very awesome and it was neat how they were described to Baltar. I Lucy Lawless was awesome and brilliant in her role, and I loved the way she said they've decided Earth will be their new home! Tigh and Starbuck are having a hard time letting go of the past and are forced to decide how to move on. Sharon Agathan gets the call sign Athena which was cool, and has intriguing implications if Admiral Adama is Zues. There was still fall out about the past and the drama was great. The actors really humanize their characters well. I look forward to watching the next episode!!!!!!!!!moreless

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  • Too much pain for some..

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    By Parricida, Jun 29, 2010 Report Abuse
    Oh - and they continue with the aftermaths of New Carpica and there are much to ease - too much pain, suffering and blood. The main story goes around Starbuck and Tigh who maybe lost both too much there. Tigh lost the eye and then he was refused the revenge he was getting with the circle.. noone seemed to understand and appriciate what he did and they all went on but not he.. and the anger just eats him.. and I think more than he hates others, he just cannot give for himself.. and seeing that pain on screen - it really hurts watching..

    And Starbuck.. I really have started to like that char so much and now she is in her depth but it looks like she loves flying and she respects Adama and she is getting out of that mystery - the ending at least promised it.

    And then we have the storyline of Gaius who have to survive with those Cylons and he is walking very slippery slope.moreless

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  • Outstanding. This weeks episode has class oozing from every last frame.

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    By oScii, May 13, 2010 Report Abuse
    From the second the episode begins you just know that you are in for something spectacular - again!

    Wether it is the artful blending of music with image or the sheer emotion of the actors in the middle of it, this one has it all.

    Similiar to the last season there are now two strong plotlines, Gaius with the Cylons and Odama with Battlestar Galactica with one endgame in sight - Earth.

    This is the perfect opportunity for us to learm a little more about what its like aboard a cylon ship and gain a deeper understanding of the cylon psyche.

    Meanwhile over on Battlestar Galactica Odama's challenge continues to be putting things back together again with some powerful scenes involving Saul and Starbuck.

    Perhaps one of the classiest episodes to date.moreless

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  • Great work as always.

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    By kingrich06, Jul 16, 2008 Report Abuse
    While the last episode was a little bit slow, the pace certainly picked up in this episode. I like they showed a lot more of the inner workings of a base ship this season. The way the walls are, I am surprised Baltar can even find his way around given the bland look to humans but serine look to cylon skin jobs. The story is carefully devised to the search for earth but this time the cylons are looking for it also. Religion seems to play a major role in the story lines especially with the cylons. The Felix and the president also has their views and how it relates to real life.moreless

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  • Finally, things are heating up....

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    By sandybadlands, Jul 05, 2008 Report Abuse
    "Torn" poignantly and cleverly portrays the conflict between the colonists who struggled on New Caprica and those who stayed behind on Galactica. Unlike in the previous episode, the discontent Tigh and Starbuck convey their bitterness in a series of dramatic scenes, and the episode ends with them choosing different paths towards reconciling their sense of isolation.

    Meanwhile, Gaius Baltar's story is taking an interesting turn. Contrary to the purposeless scenes last week, Baltar is now becoming immersed in the world of the Cylons, with his Cylon guide filling him in about their differences as well as hinting at Cylon models he is (and we are) not yet aware of. How exciting will it be when these questions and conflicts pay off later in the season?moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • In the opening scene on the beach in Baltar's dream, the mouths of Baltar and Number Six were blurred out to allow the insertion of completely different dialogue than was originally shot. Edit
    • Some of the proposed (and rejected) call signs for Sharon Agathon were Chrome Dome, Titania, Micro Chick, Digital Dame, Raptor Adaptor, Windup Toy, Tin Can and Vermin Chaser. Edit

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    • James Callis read the "Previously on Battlestar Galactica" line at the beginning of this episode. Edit
    • Caprica Six explains the process of "Projecting." Cylons can choose to see their environment in any form they wish, whenever they wish. Edit
    • As of the beginning of this episode, there are 41,422 survivors. Edit

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    • Doral: The Hybrid objects. D'Anna/Number Three: She doesn't get a vote. Jump the ship. Edit
    • Baltar: What do you care about finding Earth? Caprica Six: Because we're looking for it. Baltar: You are. D'Anna/Number Three: Yes, we've decided that Earth's going to be our new home. Edit
    • (in Baltar's daydream) Baltar: Right. I think I understand projection, but it's a bit of a coincidence, isn't it? That I could see such a vivid reality that I've created and the Cylon projection experience seems to be so similar. Number Six: Is it a coincidence? Baltar: Well what are you saying. There's a connection? What, because of my experiences with you.... Am I a Cylon? (in reality) Caprica Six: What was that? Edit

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    • Torn/Tron The Hybrid ends its sentences with the phrase, "end of line." In the movie Tron, the Master Control Program also finished its sentences with this phrase. Additionally, the episode title Torn is an anagram of Tron. Edit
    • The Hybrid is reminiscent of the Precogs from the movie Minority Report. Edit
    • Athena Sharon's call sign Athena is a reference to the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, weaving, and certain crafts. Athena was born fully grown from her father Zeus' forehead, and fully armed. Edit

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