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| {{Infobox Television episode | {{Infobox Television episode | ||
| | Title = 33 | | Title = 33 | ||
| | Series = ] | |||
| | Image = ] | |||
| ⚫ | | Season = 1 | ||
| | Caption = Countdown from 33 minutes hits zero | |||
| ⚫ | | Episode = 1 | ||
| | Series = Battlestar Galactica | |||
| | Airdate = {{flagicon|United States}} {{Start date|2005|01|14}}<ref name="tvg33" /> | |||
| ⚫ | | Season = 1 | ||
| ⚫ | | Production = 101{{fact}} | ||
| ⚫ | | Episode = 1 | ||
| | Writer = ]<ref name="itself">{{cite episode| title = 33| episodelink = 33 (Battlestar Galactica)| series = Battlestar Galactica| serieslink = Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)| network = ]| airdate = 2005-01-14| season = 1| number = 1}}</ref> | |||
| | Airdate = UK: ], ]<br /> US: ], ] | |||
| ⚫ | | Director = ]<ref name="itself" /> | ||
| ⚫ | | Production = 101 | ||
| | Photographer = ]<ref name="itself" /> | |||
| | Writer = ] | |||
| ⚫ | | Director = ] | ||
| | Guests = | |||
| | Episode list = ] | | Episode list = ] | ||
| | Prev = ] | | Prev = ] | ||
| | Next = ] | | Next = ] | ||
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| "'''33'''" is the first episode of the reimagined |
"'''33'''" is the first episode of the reimagined ] television series, immediately proceeding the events of ].<ref name="tvg33">{{cite web|url = http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=191395&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=4371612|title = Episode Detail: 33|accessdate = 2007-12-02|work = TVGuide.com|publisher = ]|quote = First up: The crew is driven to exhaustion trying to elude the Cylons.}}</ref><ref name="itself" /> "33" won the 2005 ]<ref name="hugo">{{cite web|url = http://www.thehugoawards.org/?page_id=12|title = 2005 Hugo Awards|accessdate = 2007-12-02|work = The Hugo Awards|publisher = ]}}</ref>, and drew a 2.6 household ], attracting 3.1 million viewers and making it the #2 program on cable (8pm-11pm).<ref name="tfc">{{cite web|url = http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20050119scifi01|title = VIEWERS EMBRACE SCI FI'S 'GALACTICA'|accessdate = 2007-10-22|date=2005-01-19|publisher = The Futon Critic}}</ref> | ||
| == Plot == | == Plot == | ||
| ⚫ | Having fled the besieged Ragnar Anchorage at the end of ], the convoy of refugee ships is relentlessly and repeatedly attacked by the ]. The fleet must execute a ] jump to escape the Cylons each time they appear, but the Cylons always reappear at their new co-ordinates exactly 33 minutes later. The fleet's crews, particularly those aboard ''Galactica'' who must fight a delaying action to cover every jump, have been ] for 133 hours (over five days) and face the strain of constant action. Most of the episode focuses on the perils of the constant escape. | ||
| '''Survivor Count:''' 49,998 | |||
| ⚫ | Meanwhile, on ], ] (call-sign "Helo") is still alive and running for his life from Cylon patrols. While being chased, he manages to lure two ]s into an ambush, setting off explosives to destroy them. Helo is surprised when he sees that his ] pilot ] has returned to Caprica to rescue him. Little does he know that she is not only a Cylon, but not even "his" Sharon—that copy is aboard ''Galactica''. | ||
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| ⚫ | Back at the fleet, a civilian ship, the '']'', is mistakenly left behind during one FTL escape with over 1300 souls aboard. Suddenly, the Cylon attacks cease, allowing the fleet some respite. The ''Olympic Carrier'' jumps in after three hours of peace and makes radio contact with the fleet, but ] advises President ] that the ship may have been infiltrated by Cylons during its absence and is a threat to the fleet's safety. Orders are given for the ship not to approach the fleet, but the vessel does not respond and heads directly towards them. When sensors detect active ]s aboard the ''Olympic Carrier'', The President and ] order ] and ] to destroy it. After hesitating to fire on what is ostensibly a civilian ship, they realise that they have no choice and destroy the ship. This is of relief to Baltar, as the ''Olympic Carrier'' was carrying Dr. Amorak, a passenger who had earlier contacted the President and insisted that he had information regarding a traitor in their midst. Baltar suspected that Amorak had knowledge about Baltar's unwitting collusion with the Cylon attack on the ]. Baltar's ] declares that God is looking after Baltar's interests by allowing the destruction of the ''Olympic Carrier''. He is less than impressed by her explanation. | ||
| ⚫ | Meanwhile, on ], ] (call-sign "Helo") is still alive and running for his life from Cylon patrols. While being chased, he |
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| ⚫ | After a final attack, the fleet—sans ''Olympic Carrier''—makes one more jump, and the Cylons do not return. ''Colonial One''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s survivor ] is updated after the birth of the fleet's first child. | ||
| ⚫ | Back at the fleet, a civilian ship, the '']'', is mistakenly left behind during one FTL escape with over 1300 souls aboard. Suddenly, the Cylon attacks cease, allowing the fleet some respite. The ''Olympic Carrier'' jumps in after three hours of peace and makes radio contact with the fleet, but ] advises President ] that the ship may have been infiltrated by Cylons during its absence and is a threat to the fleet's safety. Orders are given for the ship not to approach the fleet, but the vessel does not respond and heads directly towards them. When sensors detect active ]s aboard the ''Olympic Carrier'', The President and ] order ] and ] to destroy it. After hesitating to fire on what is ostensibly a civilian ship, they realise that they have no choice and destroy the ship. This is of relief to Baltar, as the ''Olympic Carrier'' was carrying Dr. Amorak, a passenger who had earlier contacted the President and insisted that he had information regarding a traitor in their midst. Baltar suspected that Amorak had knowledge about Baltar's unwitting collusion with the Cylon attack on the ]. Baltar's ] declares that God is looking after Baltar's interests by allowing the destruction of the ''Olympic Carrier''. He is less than impressed by her explanation. | ||
| ==Production== | |||
| ⚫ | After a final attack, the |
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| With ] as one of the major plot points of the episode, actor ] liaised with an expert on the subject and the crew to best depict the actual effects realistically. Following up, director ] game each main cast member a specific symptom to play up, so as to avoid repetition on screen. Olmos and several other cast members took their study a step further, to immerse themselves by restricting their sleep patterns to about three hours a night to emphasize what their expert was imparting.<ref name="bsgtoc"> {{cite book | last = Bassom | first = David | editor = Adam "Adama" Newell | title = Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion | origdate = 2005-06-01 | date = 2005-06-01 | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-1845760977 | pages = 46 }}</ref> ] (]) claimed later that "33" is his favourite episode, as well as "...the perfect episode of Battlestar Galactica." Emphasizing the dark, gritty, and nightmarish aspects of the episode, Bamber felt it was a microcosm of the series as a whole.<ref name="ACEDmag">{{cite web|url = http://acedmagazine.com/content/view/677/1/|title = Battlestar Galactica: Cast Interviews|accessdate = 2007-12-03|last = Bensoussan|first = Jenna|date = 2007-11-24|work = ]|publisher = ACED Magazine, Inc.}}</ref> | |||
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Television episode| "33 (Battlestar Galactica)" |
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"33" is the first episode of the reimagined 2004 Battlestar Galactica television series, immediately proceeding the events of the miniseries. "33" won the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form, and drew a 2.6 household Nielsen rating, attracting 3.1 million viewers and making it the #2 program on cable (8pm-11pm).
Plot
Having fled the besieged Ragnar Anchorage at the end of the miniseries, the convoy of refugee ships is relentlessly and repeatedly attacked by the Cylons. The fleet must execute a faster-than-light jump to escape the Cylons each time they appear, but the Cylons always reappear at their new co-ordinates exactly 33 minutes later. The fleet's crews, particularly those aboard Galactica who must fight a delaying action to cover every jump, have been operating without sleep for 133 hours (over five days) and face the strain of constant action. Most of the episode focuses on the perils of the constant escape.
Meanwhile, on Caprica, Lt. Karl Agathon (call-sign "Helo") is still alive and running for his life from Cylon patrols. While being chased, he manages to lure two Cylon Centurions into an ambush, setting off explosives to destroy them. Helo is surprised when he sees that his raptor pilot Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii has returned to Caprica to rescue him. Little does he know that she is not only a Cylon, but not even "his" Sharon—that copy is aboard Galactica.
Back at the fleet, a civilian ship, the Olympic Carrier, is mistakenly left behind during one FTL escape with over 1300 souls aboard. Suddenly, the Cylon attacks cease, allowing the fleet some respite. The Olympic Carrier jumps in after three hours of peace and makes radio contact with the fleet, but Dr. Baltar advises President Laura Roslin that the ship may have been infiltrated by Cylons during its absence and is a threat to the fleet's safety. Orders are given for the ship not to approach the fleet, but the vessel does not respond and heads directly towards them. When sensors detect active nuclear weapons aboard the Olympic Carrier, The President and Commander Adama order Capt. Lee "Apollo" Adama and Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace to destroy it. After hesitating to fire on what is ostensibly a civilian ship, they realise that they have no choice and destroy the ship. This is of relief to Baltar, as the Olympic Carrier was carrying Dr. Amorak, a passenger who had earlier contacted the President and insisted that he had information regarding a traitor in their midst. Baltar suspected that Amorak had knowledge about Baltar's unwitting collusion with the Cylon attack on the colonies. Baltar's Internal Six declares that God is looking after Baltar's interests by allowing the destruction of the Olympic Carrier. He is less than impressed by her explanation.
After a final attack, the fleet—sans Olympic Carrier—makes one more jump, and the Cylons do not return. Colonial One's survivor whiteboard is updated after the birth of the fleet's first child.
Production
With sleep deprivation as one of the major plot points of the episode, actor Edward James Olmos liaised with an expert on the subject and the crew to best depict the actual effects realistically. Following up, director Michael Rymer game each main cast member a specific symptom to play up, so as to avoid repetition on screen. Olmos and several other cast members took their study a step further, to immerse themselves by restricting their sleep patterns to about three hours a night to emphasize what their expert was imparting. Jamie Bamber (Lee Adama) claimed later that "33" is his favourite episode, as well as "...the perfect episode of Battlestar Galactica." Emphasizing the dark, gritty, and nightmarish aspects of the episode, Bamber felt it was a microcosm of the series as a whole.
References
- ^ "Episode Detail: 33". TVGuide.com. TV Guide. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
First up: The crew is driven to exhaustion trying to elude the Cylons.
- ^ "33". Battlestar Galactica. Season 1. Episode 1. 2005-01-14. Sci Fi Channel.
{{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|serieslink=ignored (|series-link=suggested) (help) - "2005 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- "VIEWERS EMBRACE SCI FI'S 'GALACTICA'". The Futon Critic. 2005-01-19. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- Bassom, David (2005-06-01). Adam "Adama" Newell (ed.). Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion. Titan Books. p. 46. ISBN 978-1845760977.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|origdate=ignored (|orig-date=suggested) (help) - Bensoussan, Jenna (2007-11-24). "Battlestar Galactica: Cast Interviews". ACED Magazine. ACED Magazine, Inc. Retrieved 2007-12-03.