In 2009, when the series “Battlestar Galactica” concluded, a significant question remained unanswered: who exactly was Kara “Starbuck” Thrace? Initially, in the rebooted TV show (which can be accessed with an Amazon Prime Video subscription), it seemed straightforward; Katee Sackhoff’s character was simply a human pilot for the Colonial fleet. However, the final season of “Battlestar Galactica” hinted that her identity had evolved into something greater, but without supplying a concrete solution to this enigma. Recently, show creator Ronald D. Moore explained why he decided to leave the ending open-ended in an interview with Sackhoff herself.
In the closing scenes of Battlestar Galactica Season 3 finale, it became evident that something unusual had occurred when Kara, believed dead in “Maelstrom,” mysteriously resurfaced piloting a new Viper and possessed knowledge about Earth’s location (the first one). However, in Season 4’s “Sometimes a Great Notion,” Kara stumbled upon her own lifeless body on the planet that once housed the Thirteenth Tribe. During his appearance on The Sackhoff Show, Moore discussed how they had subtly set up Kara for a grander destiny through her encounters with Leoben, and also touched upon the recurring theme of God within the series, dating back to its initial release in the miniseries. He further clarified:
* They carefully laid the groundwork for Kara to have a significant future through her interactions with Leoben.
* The idea of God was subtly incorporated into the show since its inception during the miniseries.
* In the Season 4 episode “Sometimes a Great Notion,” Kara found her own dead body on a planet inhabited by the Thirteenth Tribe in the past.
* During his interview on The Sackhoff Show, Moore explained that they had planned for Kara to have a more substantial role through her interactions with Leoben and that the theme of God was an essential aspect of Battlestar Galactica since its debut in the miniseries.
In the final stretch of our creative journey, I found myself grappling with the enigma: “How can one put a label on the indescribable?” This was a topic that sparked intense discussions among us writers during the last season. We tossed around various ideas such as, “Is Starbuck Gabriel in disguise? Is she an embodiment of Jesus? Hold on, let’s not jump to conclusions. Maybe she’s an angel. Or perhaps we should draw parallels from other spiritual traditions and beliefs on our planet?” However, none of these interpretations seemed to capture the essence we were aiming for.
In Season 4, Starbuck, whom we had been following, was found to be unlike Head Six and Head Baltar who turned out to be angels sent by a higher power. Instead, Starbuck appeared to be something completely different and inexplicable. She seemed to be a physical entity, yet her body was discovered in the wreckage of a Viper on a radioactive planet. Matters grew more puzzling when Kara Thrace learned how to play “All Along the Watchtower,” a song that had previously been heard in the minds of Tory, Anders, Tigh, and Tyrol when they discovered they were part of the Final Five. To add to the mystery, she mysteriously vanished while conversing with Lee Adama on our Earth.
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As a film enthusiast, I must admit that the explanations Ronald D. Moore and his team devised fell short in their own estimation. Rather than forcing an unsatisfying resolution, they opted to leave it hanging, which reminded me of one of HBO’s most captivating series while conversing with Katie Sackhoff. In my own words: “They chose to leave it unresolved, much like how that iconic show did.
Each time we labeled it or declared its identity, I sensed a loss of its enigma and unique charm. Ultimately, I opted not to specify its nature, instead leaving the audience in suspense. The ending of “The Sopranos” follows a similar pattern. It leaves certain questions unanswered, allowing for speculation among viewers, which may prove unsatisfying for some.
When Sackhoff delved deeper into Moore’s thoughts regarding if the ambiguity from the “Daybreak” series, aired over 15 years ago, has been more frustrating for viewers than clarification, Moore agreed that this is likely true. This is why fans of Battlestar Galactica often ask Sackhoff about this very subject. To summarize his words:
It seems unsatisfying for some viewers, which might be why the question is frequently asked. Over time, I’ve had doubts if my decision not to provide an answer was the best one. Perhaps I should have given a response since it remains a lingering mystery from the show that often resurfaces. In the past few years, I’ve debated within myself, “Is this intrigue good? Am I happy that viewers continue to ponder and yearn for an answer?” Or do I feel, “Ugh, why didn’t I just answer the question? Why leave it hanging like this?
Moore indicated that he remains content with not offering a conclusive response regarding Kara Thrace’s existence, emphasizing his appreciation for the enigmatic disappearance of Kara on Lee in the series. Consequently, fans can anticipate continued fascination with Battlestar Galactica, but they should never hold out hope for a solution to the mystery surrounding Kara Thrace’s existence in Season 4. Instead, they might need to develop their own interpretations or decide to let the question remain unanswered.
Currently, Peacock has cancelled their plans for a new “Battlestar Galactica” series that would have continued the storyline from the 2004 version. A movie adaptation has been in development by Simon Kinberg since 2020, but there’s been no recent news about its progress. Meanwhile, Ronald D. Moore, the creator of the original series, is using his writing talents on “Outlander” (available on Starz) and “For All Mankind” (streamable with an Apple TV+ subscription).
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