"Caprica" (2009) TV series 2009-????

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Creators:

Remi Aubuchon
Ronald D. Moore

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The end of humanity has a beginning...

Plot:

Two families, the Graystones and the Adamas, live together on a peaceful planet known as Caprica, where a startling breakthrough in artificial intelligence brings about unforeseen consequences. A spin-off of the Sci Fi Channel series "Battlestar Galactica" set 50 years prior to the events of that show.

Plot Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence | Space | Virtual Reality | Terrorism | Morality

Cast

Eric Stoltz	...	Daniel Graystone (1 episode, 2009)
Esai Morales	...	Joseph Adama (1 episode, 2009)
Paula Malcomson	...	Amanda Graystone (1 episode, 2009)
Alessandra Torresani	...	Zoe Graystone (1 episode, 2009)
Magda Apanowicz	...	Lacy Rand (1 episode, 2009)
Avan Jogia	...	Ben Stark (1 episode, 2009)
Polly Walker	...	Sister Clarice Willow (1 episode, 2009)
Sasha Roiz	...	Sam Adama (1 episode, 2009)
Brian Markinson	...	Jordan Duram (1 episode, 2009)
William B. Davis	...	Minister Chambers (1 episode, 2009)
Sina Najafi	...	William Adama (1 episode, 2009)
Jorge Montesi	...	The Guatrau (1 episode, 2009)
Hiro Kanagawa	...	Cyrus Xander (1 episode, 2009)
Genevieve Buechner	...	Tamara Adama (1 episode, 2009)
Anna Galvin	...	Shannon Adama (1 episode, 2009)
Katie Keating	...	Prefect Caston (1 episode, 2009)
Veena Sood	...	Secretary of Defense Joan Leyte (1 episode, 2009)
Karen Austin	...	Ruth (1 episode, 2009)
Nancy Kerr	...	Prosecutor (1 episode, 2009)
Terence Kelly	...	Mayor (1 episode, 2009)
Angela Moore	...	Judge (1 episode, 2009)
Josh Byer	...	Defendant (1 episode, 2009)
Vicky Lambert	...	Hecate (1 episode, 2009)
Jim Thomson	...	Serge (1 episode, 2009)
Jared Keeso	...	Rod Jenkins (1 episode, 2009)
Maiko Miyauchi	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Kathryn Schellenberg	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Mauki Miyauchi	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Daina Ashbee	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Adrienne Chan	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Salma Allam	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Kirsten Wicklund	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Kristen Wicklund	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Donald Sales	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Shawn Stewart	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Paul Becker	...	Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Cara Long	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Jay Devery	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Keita Parker	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Chelsea Darden	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Megan Sehn	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Chantal Ayre	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Michelle Andrew	...	Lap Dancer / ... (1 episode, 2009)
Eva Hartkopf	...	V Club Patron (1 episode, 2009)
Edwina Cheer	...	Bikini Girl (1 episode, 2009)
Roger R. Cross	...	Tomas Vergis (1 episode, 2009)
Ildiko Ferenczi	...	Bikini Girl (1 episode, 2009)
Marci T. House	...	Woman (1 episode, 2009)
Nathalie Marrable	...	Burlesque Dancer (1 episode, 2009)
Charlie Robson	...	Avatar (1 episode, 2009)
Ayesha Shiva	...	Go-Go Dancer (1 episode, 2009)

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English | Greek

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Vancouver Film Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

David Eick Productions

Trivia:

Esai Morales plays the father of Edward James Olmos's character from "Battlestar Galactica" (2004). They had worked together on My Family (1995) and The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998).

Movie Connections:

Spin off from "Battlestar Galactica" (2004)

An Excellent Successor

I was blown away by the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, a show that always kept me guessing and brought me to tears on more than one occasion. A hardened sci-fi fan, I like to think I can pick out the good stuff from the BS, and this was good stuff.

As such, when I first heard about the prospect of a prequel series some months ago I got a sick feeling in my gut. I was afraid that the formula that made Battlestar so successful would be reused in Caprica, which wouldn't work at all. BSG's story, of a mournful ragged band of survivors, trapped aboard decaying star ships and guided by prophetic vision and a sequence of pseudo-miracles, was perfectly complimented by extraordinary music and a better cast of actors.

Caprica feels different. Where BSG takes place after the fall of a great civilization, Caprica portrays that civilization in it's cold and decadent heyday. The overall vibe I got from Caprica was similar to that of Minority Report, minus excessive and counterproductive theatricality. In true BSG form, Caprica has in it's first few hours of programming already tackled the issues of religious freedom, racism, the morality of playing God and the nature of the human soul.

The casting for Caprica is also excellent. Each character is unique and deep, from the obsessive and distant scientist-turned-entrepreneur, to his troubled and willful daughter, each actor and actress throws themselves into their respective roles.

Music, which was used so powerfully in BSG, also plays a significant role in Caprica. Battlestar's powerful rolling drums and mournful duduks served it's themes very well. Caprica uses a more orchestral sound, which gives the show it's own feeling quite distinct from either of it's predecessors.

The new Caprica is definitely it's own show, pulling from the Battlestar franchise only as much as it needs. I look forward to the full series.