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: ''For the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] phrase, see: [[end of line]].''
: ''For the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] phrase, see: [[end of line]].''


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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
"'''End of Line'''" is the reported title of the ninth episode of the series ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''.<ref>[http://www.syfy.com/schedule/index.php?date=26-MAR-2010&feed_req= Syfy Schedule]</ref>
''When the demand for the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] production is dramatically changed to just a week, [[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] calls the order to clean the [[meta-cognitive processor|MCP]], which will destroy the [[Zoe-A|Zoe avatar]] in the process and forces her to take drastic actions to escape. [[Barnabas Greeley|Barnabas]] puts [[Lacy Rand|Lacy]]'s allegiance to the [[Soldiers of the One|STO]] to a test, as [[Clarice Willow|Clarice]] plans a trip to [[Gemenon]]. [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]] is haunted by visions of [[Darius|her brother]] and the allegations made by [[Tomas Vergis|Vergis]] against her husband push her to the brink. [[Emmanuelle]] finds [[Tamara Adama|Tamara]] so as to finally take [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]]'s quest to an end.''


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
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* The phrase "end of line" is used by the [[w:Master Control Program (Tron)|Master Control Program]] (MCP) in the cult film ''[[w:Tron (film)|Tron]]''. The acronym later finds use in ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' when discussing the [[meta-cognitive processor]].  
* The phrase "end of line" is used by the [[w:Master Control Program (Tron)|Master Control Program]] (MCP) in the cult film ''[[w:Tron (film)|Tron]]''. The acronym later finds use in ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' when discussing the [[meta-cognitive processor]].  
* End of Line is phrase often spoken by Cylon [[hybrid]]s.  
* [[End of line]] is phrase often spoken by Cylon [[hybrid]]s.  
* "End of line" is also used in various programming languages to signify the end of a line in a program or other computer script.
* "End of line" is also used in various programming languages to signify the end of a line in a program or other computer script.
* [[Jesse Haddock]] is credited as Vergis's driver rather than [[Darius]] because this was leftover from the original concept of Amanda's visions of her brother. According to David Eick's podcast for "[[Ghosts in  the Machine]]", it was planned for it to be part of a hoax perpetrated by Vergis who found a look-alike of her brother to drive Amanda insane. However, it was decided instead to portray it as her mental reaction to Zoe's death and all scenes that were filmed to explain it as a ruse were edited out.


== Analysis ==
== Analysis ==
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* Will Amanda survive her attempted suicide?
* Will Amanda survive her attempted suicide?
* Will Clarice be involved in what next happens to Amanda?
* Will Clarice be involved in what next happens to Amanda?
* What will Clarice do about Barnabus' attempt to kill her?
* What will Clarice do about Barnabas' attempt to kill her?
* How will the STO leadership on Gemenon view Barnabus' actions if they are made known to them?
* How will the STO leadership on Gemenon view Barnabas' actions if they are made known to them?
* Were Nestor and bystanders killed by the car bomb?
* Were Nestor and bystanders killed by the car bomb?
* Will Lacy and Keon continue to work for Barnabus now that he has shown a willingness to kill both of them, or will they attempt to oust him?
* Will Lacy and Keon continue to work for Barnabas now that he has shown a willingness to kill both of them, or will they attempt to oust him?
* Will Zoe-R survive the wrecking of the car she was in?
* Will Zoe-R survive the wrecking of the car she was in?
* Will the GDD recapture Zoe?
* Will the GDD recapture Zoe?
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== Guest Stars ==
== Guest Stars ==
*[[Scott Porter]] as [[Nestor Willow]]
*[[John Pyper-Ferguson]] as [[Tomas Vergis]]
*[[James Marsters]] as [[Barnabas Greeley]]
*[[Alex Arsenault]] as [[Philomon|Philo]]
*[[Leah Gibson]] as [[Emmanuelle]]
*[[Jill Teed]] as Col. [[Sasha Patel]]
*[[Hiro Kanagawa]] as [[Cyrus Xander]]
*[[Genevieve Buechner]] as [[Tamara Adama]]
*[[James Pizzinato]] as [[Drew]]
*[[Liam Sproule]] as [[Keon Gatwick|Keon]]
*[[Teryl Rothery]] as [[Evelyn]]
*[[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]]
*[[Jesse Haddock]] as Vergis' Driver
*[[Johnston Gray]] as [[Darius]]
*[[Zak Santiago]] as [[Pann]]
*[[Aidan Dee]] as [[Hippolyta]]
*[[Alan Wong]] as Soldier at Roadblock


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}
{{Episode list (Caprica season 1)}}
[[Category: Episodes written by Michael Taylor]]
[[Category: Episodes directed by Roxann Dawson]]

Revision as of 09:26, 27 March 2010

For the Cylon phrase, see: end of line.


End of Line
"End of Line"
An episode of the Caprica Series
Episode No. Season 1, Episode 9
Writer(s) Michael Taylor
Story by
Director Roxann Dawson
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No.
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA March 26, 2010
CAN airdate CAN
UK airdate UK
DVD release
Population {{{population}}} survivors
Additional Info Season 1.0 / Mid-Season Finale
Full Credits
Episode Chronology
Previous
Ghosts in the Machine End of Line
Related Information
Official Summary
R&D Skit – View
[[IMDB:tt{{{imdb}}}|IMDb entry]]
Listing of props for this episode
Related Media
@ BW Media
Promotional Materials
Online Purchasing
Amazon: Standard Definition | High Definition
iTunes: [{{{itunes}}} USA]


Overview

When the demand for the Cylon production is dramatically changed to just a week, Daniel calls the order to clean the MCP, which will destroy the Zoe avatar in the process and forces her to take drastic actions to escape. Barnabas puts Lacy's allegiance to the STO to a test, as Clarice plans a trip to Gemenon. Amanda is haunted by visions of her brother and the allegations made by Vergis against her husband push her to the brink. Emmanuelle finds Tamara so as to finally take Joseph's quest to an end.

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Notes

  • The phrase "end of line" is used by the Master Control Program (MCP) in the cult film Tron. The acronym later finds use in Caprica when discussing the meta-cognitive processor.
  • End of line is phrase often spoken by Cylon hybrids.
  • "End of line" is also used in various programming languages to signify the end of a line in a program or other computer script.
  • Jesse Haddock is credited as Vergis's driver rather than Darius because this was leftover from the original concept of Amanda's visions of her brother. According to David Eick's podcast for "Ghosts in the Machine", it was planned for it to be part of a hoax perpetrated by Vergis who found a look-alike of her brother to drive Amanda insane. However, it was decided instead to portray it as her mental reaction to Zoe's death and all scenes that were filmed to explain it as a ruse were edited out.

Analysis

Questions

  • Will Joseph accept that he will never see Tamara again?
  • What will become of Tamara-A in New Cap City?
  • Will Joseph learn that Evelyn was Emmanuelle?
  • Is Evelyn from Tauron or does she merely know the language?
  • Will Amanda survive her attempted suicide?
  • Will Clarice be involved in what next happens to Amanda?
  • What will Clarice do about Barnabas' attempt to kill her?
  • How will the STO leadership on Gemenon view Barnabas' actions if they are made known to them?
  • Were Nestor and bystanders killed by the car bomb?
  • Will Lacy and Keon continue to work for Barnabas now that he has shown a willingness to kill both of them, or will they attempt to oust him?
  • Will Zoe-R survive the wrecking of the car she was in?
  • Will the GDD recapture Zoe?
  • If Zoe is recaptured, what will be done to her?
  • How will Philomon's fate and Lacy's apparent inability to help her affect Zoe's attitudes towards humans?
  • What is the extent of Vergis and Patel's involvement?
  • Will Vergis succeed in securing the defense contract?
  • What was Daniel phoned about?

Official Statements

Noteworthy Dialogue

Guest Stars

References

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