(Contains spoilers)
This is another light-speed episode. The four Cylons are revealed. Admiral Adama has a breakdown. The rebel Cylons led by Deanna almost destroy the humans. Lee Adama almost washes Saul Tighe out an airlock. The viper that brought Kara Thrace back from death suddenly comes to life and points the way to Earth. The Cylons and humans agree to go to earth together. President Adama turns the reins back to President Roslin. And Earth? Well, there’s nothing there but a burned-out, radioactive husk of a planet.
There are hints of things to come. Early in the episode Kara consoles Lee Adama by repeating something Leoben said to her about children being meant to replace their parents, and the only way for children to become greater than their parents is for the parents to die. There are several shots later in the episode of Hera and Nicholas (both children of cylon/human mating). Are we foreshadowing?
The disappointing condition of Earth leaves us wondering, “now what?” What are the Cylons and humans really meant to find if not Earth? Who destroyed Earth? With no common goal, will the Cylons and humans start warring with each other again? And, of course, where the heck is the fifth of The Five, and what can he or she add to all of this mess? Stay tuned boys and girls: If you miss a minute of these shows you’ve missed major plot changes!