“Know Thy Enemy” continues the slow evolution of Caprica as a series. Unlike the first few episodes, this one has a fairly concise narrative, one that serves to focus the plot and characters. This is good because the series certainly needs a much clearer direction for its story. What holds the episode back, though, is the fact that it is, mostly, setup. Once again, new characters and conflicts are introduced, adding to what is, already, an overload of such elements. The episode works, because it manages to stay close to one specific narrative thread — and thanks to a few tantalizing and compelling scenes — but it doesn’t represent a giant leap forward for the series as a whole.

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Topics: Sci-Fi, TV Reviews
Filed under: Caprica

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