While I think the show as done a craptacular job of setting up Kara/Anders and Lee/Dee, in the former's case I understand the importance of it in showing us a key aspect of Kara's psyche. As you mentioned, she was preparing to marry Lee's brother before he died. I have no problem believing she desires a serious, committed relationship. Having such an unstable and painful childhood, she longs for the stability of a happy family life, she longs to be loved.
After Zak died she found some conept of family with Adama who was able to show her respect, faith, and affection. But she still sought romantic love. Lee could provide that for her. And given his actions in 'Scar' he is willing and wanting more than just sex. However, a relationship with Lee would not be easy. He challanges her. He'll fight with her. He'll force her to look at the hard truths about herself. I'm sensing that Anders accepts her as is with no questions asked. A relationship with him is easier and I think she was attracted to that idea, but she now sees that the reality of the situation isn't what she expected. It's not very fulfilling and she's not enjoying the happiness she thought she would find.
I'm probably wrong, but Gaeta's behavior screams Cylon to me. It's his actions in revealing the election fraud that put the human race in the position it is now. If Baltar hadn't won they wouldn't be settled on the planet and easy pickings for the Cylons. And I'm suspicious that Gaeta is working for Baltar in order to monitor/guide him. Gaeta hasn's had much of a role recently and suddenly he's pivitol to the story.
Yeah, I have no problem imagining Kara longing for a stable family life either. In fact I admire her for pushing so hard to overcome her scarring past. To me, it shows her typical strong determined nature.
I love your reading of the Anders relationship--I agree that he seems to accept her no matter what. And while that might seem wonderfully idyllic, it doesn't allow her to grow as a person, and Kara will end up frustrated with that if she doesn't find it outside of her relationship either. Stuck on the planet without her piloting and with no one challenging her, I think she'd be pretty unfulfilled.
With the Cylon attack, it seems like both Lee and Kara will discover that while they might hate the war, it does bring out the best in them. And I hope they find a way back together--I'm shameless in my continued shipping of those two! Regardless I want a continued friendship between them, since they challenge each other. I love their fights, I love the way they are magnetised by each other even when they'd rather not be, I love the inescapability of them.
I agree that suddenly Gaeta is thrust into an important role, and I notice the Gaeta as Cylon theory is very popular, though I hadn't made that leap myself. I do think he's a strong contender as a Cylon. Dee's the other one I think may be a Cylon, but perhaps that's just wishful thinking on my part to make her more interesting...
While I think the show as done a craptacular job of setting up Kara/Anders and Lee/Dee, in the former's case I understand the importance of it in showing us a key aspect of Kara's psyche. As you mentioned, she was preparing to marry Lee's brother before he died. I have no problem believing she desires a serious, committed relationship. Having such an unstable and painful childhood, she longs for the stability of a happy family life, she longs to be loved.
After Zak died she found some conept of family with Adama who was able to show her respect, faith, and affection. But she still sought romantic love. Lee could provide that for her. And given his actions in 'Scar' he is willing and wanting more than just sex. However, a relationship with Lee would not be easy. He challanges her. He'll fight with her. He'll force her to look at the hard truths about herself. I'm sensing that Anders accepts her as is with no questions asked. A relationship with him is easier and I think she was attracted to that idea, but she now sees that the reality of the situation isn't what she expected. It's not very fulfilling and she's not enjoying the happiness she thought she would find.
I'm probably wrong, but Gaeta's behavior screams Cylon to me. It's his actions in revealing the election fraud that put the human race in the position it is now. If Baltar hadn't won they wouldn't be settled on the planet and easy pickings for the Cylons. And I'm suspicious that Gaeta is working for Baltar in order to monitor/guide him. Gaeta hasn's had much of a role recently and suddenly he's pivitol to the story.
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I love your reading of the Anders relationship--I agree that he seems to accept her no matter what. And while that might seem wonderfully idyllic, it doesn't allow her to grow as a person, and Kara will end up frustrated with that if she doesn't find it outside of her relationship either. Stuck on the planet without her piloting and with no one challenging her, I think she'd be pretty unfulfilled.
With the Cylon attack, it seems like both Lee and Kara will discover that while they might hate the war, it does bring out the best in them. And I hope they find a way back together--I'm shameless in my continued shipping of those two! Regardless I want a continued friendship between them, since they challenge each other. I love their fights, I love the way they are magnetised by each other even when they'd rather not be, I love the inescapability of them.
I agree that suddenly Gaeta is thrust into an important role, and I notice the Gaeta as Cylon theory is very popular, though I hadn't made that leap myself. I do think he's a strong contender as a Cylon. Dee's the other one I think may be a Cylon, but perhaps that's just wishful thinking on my part to make her more interesting...
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