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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
"'''Ghosts in the Machine'''" is the reported title of the eighth episode of the series ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''.<ref>[http://www.syfy.com/schedule/index.php?date=19-MAR-2010&feed_req= Syfy Schedule]</ref>
''[[Daniel Graystone|Daniel]] highly suspects that the [[Zoe-A|Zoe avatar]] he thought was lost is still in the [[Cylon Prototype]], so he puts the robot through a series of tests, hoping that it will lead Zoe to reveal herself to him. [[Joseph Adama|Joseph]] ventures further into the gritty world of ''[[New Cap City]]'' to find [[Tamara-A|Tamara]].''


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* ''[[w:The Ghost in the Machine|The Ghost in the Machine]]'' is a non-fiction work by [[w:Arthur Koestler|Arthur Koestler]]. Among its themes are man's tendency towards self-destruction, and that the more primitive parts of the brain (the "ghost in the machine") can override logical functions and are responsible for destructive impulses.
* ''[[w:The Ghost in the Machine|The Ghost in the Machine]]'' is a non-fiction work by [[w:Arthur Koestler|Arthur Koestler]]. Among its themes are man's tendency towards self-destruction, and that the more primitive parts of the brain (the "ghost in the machine") can override logical functions and are responsible for destructive impulses.
* ''[[w:Ghost in the Machine (album)|Ghost in the Machine]]'' is the fourth album by [[w:The Police|The Police]], named for and influenced by the book mentioned above.  Among the songs contained on the album are "Spirits in the Material World", Demolition Man", and "Rehumanize Yourself".  Additionally, the song, "One World (Not Three)" evoke's Lacy's and Zoe's conversation in "Rebirth" about Zoe's three selves which Lacy refer to as a trinity.
* ''[[w:Ghost in the Machine (album)|Ghost in the Machine]]'' is the fourth album by [[w:The Police|The Police]], named for and influenced by the book mentioned above.  Among the songs contained on the album are "Spirits in the Material World", Demolition Man", and "Rehumanize Yourself".  Additionally, the song, "One World (Not Three)" evoke's Lacy's and Zoe's conversation in "Rebirth" about Zoe's three selves which Lacy refer to as a trinity.


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== Guest Stars ==
== Guest Stars ==
*[[John Pyper-Ferguson]] as [[Tomas Vergis]]
*[[Leah Gibson]] as [[Emmanuelle]]
*[[Dmitry Chepovetsky]] as [[Cerberus]]
*[[Phil Granger]] as [[Tanner Willow|Tanner]]
*[[Anita Torrance]] as [[Mar-Beth Willow|Mar-Beth]]
*[[Panou]] as [[Olaf Willow|Olaf]]
*[[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]]
*[[Jesse Haddock]] and [[Johnston Gray]] as [[Darius]]
*[[Stefan Arngrim]] as [[Amphead]]
*[[Ron Selmour]] as [[Shotgun]]
*[[King Lau]] as Bouncer #2
*[[Amos Stern]] as Cigarette Man
*[[Patrick Sabongui]] as Weasely Bouncer
*[[Kailyn Stratton]] as Six-year-old [[Zoe Graystone|Zoe]]
*[[Kassandra Kingsborough]] as Young [[Amanda Graystone|Amanda]]
*[[Hannah]] as [[Caesar]] the Dog
*[[Kirstyn Konig]] as Female Dancer
*[[Crystal Yuan-Jui Lai]] as Female Dancer
*[[Paula Giroday]] as Female Dancer
*[[Aryn Savard]] as Female Dancer
*[[Christian Vincent]] as Male Dancer
*[[Scott Augustine]] as Male Dancer
*[[Kenny Mugisha]] as Male Dancer
*[[Marco Arimare]] as Male Dancer


== 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 Wayne Rose]]

Revision as of 17:30, 20 March 2010

Ghosts in the Machine
"Ghosts in the Machine"
An episode of the Caprica Series
Episode No. Season 1, Episode 8
Writer(s) Michael Taylor
Story by
Director Wayne Rose
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No.
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA March 19, 2010
CAN airdate CAN
UK airdate UK
DVD release
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Overview

Daniel highly suspects that the Zoe avatar he thought was lost is still in the Cylon Prototype, so he puts the robot through a series of tests, hoping that it will lead Zoe to reveal herself to him. Joseph ventures further into the gritty world of New Cap City to find Tamara.

Summary

Teaser

Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Act 4

Notes

  • The Ghost in the Machine is a non-fiction work by Arthur Koestler. Among its themes are man's tendency towards self-destruction, and that the more primitive parts of the brain (the "ghost in the machine") can override logical functions and are responsible for destructive impulses.
  • Ghost in the Machine is the fourth album by The Police, named for and influenced by the book mentioned above. Among the songs contained on the album are "Spirits in the Material World", Demolition Man", and "Rehumanize Yourself". Additionally, the song, "One World (Not Three)" evoke's Lacy's and Zoe's conversation in "Rebirth" about Zoe's three selves which Lacy refer to as a trinity.

Analysis

Questions

Official Statements

Noteworthy Dialogue

  • Isabella's riddle posed to Joseph Adama for information on Tamara's whereabouts.
Isabella: As the gods overthrew the titans, so has man overthrown the gods. But when man visits his sins upon his children, how shall he be repaid?

Guest Stars

References