Caprica: Season 1

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SyFy | Season Premiere Date: January 22, 2010

Starring: Brian Markinson, Paula Malcomson, Eric Stoltz

Summary: The Battlestar Galactica prequel introduces Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) and Joseph Adama (Esai Morales), the father to BSG's Admiral William Adama, as well as the beginnings of the Cylons.

Creator: Ronald D. Moore and Remi Aubuchon

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction, Tech & Gaming

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E18. Apotheosis
Air Date: November 30, 2010
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S1:E17. Here Be Dragons
Air Date: November 23, 2010
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S1:E16. The Heavens Will Rise
Air Date: November 16, 2010

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Tim Goodman

The new offering, from executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick (the team behind "BSG"), stands on its own and in many ways might be more inviting to viewers who are not hard-core sci-fi fans. Read full review

Diane Werts

Caprica feels torn between soulfully mature ruminations and adolescent "accessibility" for gamers wondering where the space action went. Let's hope the pilot's spellbinding second hour points the way toward greatness. Read full review

Joanna Weiss

While the technology is inventive, fear, frustration, and anguish still drive the plot. We’re back in “Battlestar’’ territory, and that feels good. Read full review

Kris King

While fans of Battlestar should be happy to hear inventive use of the word "frak" again, they might be put off by Caprica feeling like Moore's own version of Dallas. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

I've since seen two more episodes, which in some ways intrigued me even more than the pilot. It's not "Battlestar Galactica", in that it swaps out the military components of that show for a bit of teen angst and soap opera intrigue, but I really like the lead performances by Eric Stoltz and Esai Morales (two actors who in previous roles often made me feel like there was something missing), and the social commentary is just as sharp here as it was on "BSG." Read full review

David Hinckley

Caprica is well-crafted and good-looking, with solid acting. It's also encouraging that Syfy is willing to commit the resources to do it. Recruiting new voyagers will be the challenge. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Again, if you loved all things Battlestar beyond measure, Caprica may satisfy. For all others, this is a planet best left unvisited. Read full review

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agleek

Mar 27, 2012

For those naye sayers out there, I must pity you. The point of this show was to provide a stark contrast to BSG. BSG was a show where humans feared technology and feared the cylons, they were running in space and had to make quick decisions concerning survival. In Caprica, everything isFor those naye sayers out there, I must pity you. The point of this show was to provide a stark contrast to BSG. BSG was a show where humans feared technology and feared the cylons, they were running in space and had to make quick decisions concerning survival. In Caprica, everything is advanced. The humans can't live without their technology which is so ingrained into the society. Starting off with a train explosion, this show is anything but slow. And from then on, I was hooked. The subtle nuances, the religious aspects, explaining where the cylon roots come from, why they were invented, and the hardships that went through to create them, and in what society they were created. All of these things made Caprica a wonderful show. I especially loved the element of Tamara in the V-world, being a dead walker and I quote 'Who are you?' Tamara answers 'I'm awake.' and she shoots her.
Wonderful plot, and for anyone who says it was too slow or not action packed enough, they didn't watch this show, their guide said caprica, but when they selected it, I think Gilmore Girls must have really been on - believe me, that happens all the time to me. Guides can sometimes lie to you, it's really annoying.… Expand

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ArthurM.

Jan 28, 2010

The set up looks good for dramatic story lines. Hopefully, they will pay more attention to working out the story lines over time so they don't wind up with the silly, unsatisfying ending of the otherwise great and wonderful Battlestar Galactica, the predecessor series.

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TheCapricaTimes

Dec 5, 2010

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Bitash

Feb 22, 2016

I havent watched Battle Star Galactica yet but was blown away by how good this is. Great CG, fantastic acting. Very well written. Im hooked. Highly recommended

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Acriminal

Jan 2, 2011

A very sexy, stylish, and well written show that was as good and in many ways even better than its predeceasor. I was captivated by the characters and the story throughout. I think one of the reasons why this wasn't as popular as it could have been is because of the heavy parallels betweenA very sexy, stylish, and well written show that was as good and in many ways even better than its predeceasor. I was captivated by the characters and the story throughout. I think one of the reasons why this wasn't as popular as it could have been is because of the heavy parallels between the Caprican Monotheistic cult and the behaviors of real-life religious fanatacism. I think it might have been a bit too painful for fundamentalist types. It was likely even a bit controversial for a conservative. Caprica painted a very bleak and dreary image of an interplanetary society of superficial murdering businessmen, cigarette smoking gansters, religious fanatic terrorists, and other would be frak-talkers. Although this likely was part of the show's success, it would have been great to see more sunny days on the colonies.… Expand

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jgzeger

Jul 7, 2016

Although Caprica gets bogged down in sub-plots at times, it is generally worthwhile as it is visually beautiful to watch and well-acted with an engaging plot. What's more, Alessandra Torresani is too cute for words. I'm disappointed that this series wasn't renewed for a second season

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helohe

Jun 22, 2011

after watching all battlestar gallactica episodes, I was very much looking forward to this show. but I was disappointed from the beginning to the end. the show is very slow paced. and it seems to be some kind of teen show. almost everything good known from battlestar galactica was missing.after watching all battlestar gallactica episodes, I was very much looking forward to this show. but I was disappointed from the beginning to the end. the show is very slow paced. and it seems to be some kind of teen show. almost everything good known from battlestar galactica was missing. except those stupid religious elements, they had to keep those of course. this whole series could have been done in two episodes, and it would have been a lot more fun I guess. there are no dark elements anymore, no suspense/tension during the whole show. it is more similar to gilmore girls than to battlestar galactica. if there was in battlestar gl. at least some plausible science, then here you will find none of that. don't watch this show, or you will be wasting your time.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 22, 2010
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 22, 2010
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  S1:E18. Apotheosis
  Air Date: November 30, 2010
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  S1:E17. Here Be Dragons
  Air Date: November 23, 2010
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  S1:E16. The Heavens Will Rise
  Air Date: November 16, 2010
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  S1:E15. Dirteaters
  Air Date: November 9, 2010
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  S1:E14. Blowback
  Air Date: November 2, 2010
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  S1:E13. False Labor
  Air Date: October 26, 2010
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  S1:E12. Things We Lock Away
  Air Date: October 19, 2010
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  S1:E11. Retribution
  Air Date: October 12, 2010
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  S1:E10. Unvanquished
  Air Date: October 5, 2010
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  S1:E9. End of Line
  Air Date: March 26, 2010
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  S1:E8. Ghosts in the Machine
  Air Date: March 19, 2010
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  S1:E7. The Imperfections of Memory
  Air Date: March 12, 2010
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  S1:E6. Know Thy Enemy
  Air Date: March 5, 2010
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  S1:E5. There is Another Sky
  Air Date: February 26, 2010
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  S1:E4. Gravedancing
  Air Date: February 19, 2010
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  S1:E3. Reins of a Waterfall
  Air Date: February 5, 2010
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  S1:E2. Rebirth
  Air Date: January 29, 2010
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  S1:E2. Caprica Pilot, Part 2
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: January 22, 2010