Summary

• Battlestar Galactica’s “Last Supper” teaser hinted at the characters’ fate in the finale.
• The picture contained hidden clues to future events and reflected the development of the characters.
• Religious undertones in the image reflect the central themes of faith and destiny in the show.

Battlestar GalacticaThe teaser for the fourth season, “The Last Supper,” subtly set the stage for the fate of several characters in the series and hinted at the full scope of the finale. Battlestar Galactica was a phenomenon when it debuted, and helped solidify the evolution of the science fiction genre on television in the early era of prestige television. This thoughtful approach to big genre fare can be seen throughout the series, but especially in the “Last Supper” promotional visual created ahead of the show’s fourth season.

Many shows use promotional images to hint at upcoming seasons. But Battlestar GalacticaDuring the finale of The Return of the Queen, fans went through the image over and over again to decipher all possible clues to the finale. And they were not wrong, according to Battlestar Galactica Executive producer Ron D. Moore and co-executive producer David Weddle. The pair later commented that the composition of the image actually contained clues to the twists of the final season. Here are all the characters who appear in The Last Supper and how their fates are reflected in The Last Supper. Battlestar Galactica‘s end.

The characters in the painting of the Last Supper explained

Battlestar GalacticaThe Last Supper features the show’s greatest characters

Based on Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting “The Last Supper” Battlestar GalacticaThe promotional image of “The Last Supper” quietly gave a foretaste of several future events in the final season of the series. “Last Supper” was released by Entertainment Weekly ahead of Season 4 and features many of the show’s major characters arranged around a table. Aaron Douglas wrote on LiveJournal and Katee Sackhoff claimed in an interview with the Baltimore Sun that it was merely a photo shoot with no deeper meaning. Although Ron Moore was not present at the photo shoot, he claimed (via Chicago Tribune) that he specifically requested the cast’s placement.

The picture contains many of the most important characters of the fourth seasonleading to the series finale. On the far left sit President Roslin, the Six copy known as Natalie, and Col. Tigh. Separated from Tigh by an empty chair, Lee Adama sits next to Gaius Baltar. The version of Six that appeared in Baltar’s mind stands in the middle of the picture, between Baltar and the couple Starbuck and Anders. Behind Anders is Tyrol. Next to him are Athena and Helo, next to Commander Adama on the far right. The poses of the figures have an implicit secondary meaning.

What the Last Supper meant for the history of Battlestar Galactica

Themes such as death, resurrection and faith are addressed in season 4

The secondary meanings of Battlestar GalacticaThe image of the “Last Supper” contains strong allusions to the future events of the season. The inherent religious overtones of recreating a spiritual image such as “The Last Supper” fit well into the overall theme of the showwhich deals with questions of faith and destiny. These elements seem particularly relevant to Roslin, who had previously turned to her religion in the face of death and danger. The fire in front of her seems to indicate how she eventually burns her holy book in a moment of doubt, setting up her final story arc in the series.

This religious influence is also evident in Baltar and Sixwith the former staring at the latter in awe. This mirrors the way Six is ​​finally confirmed in Battlestar GalacticaThe final lines depict an angelic force sent by God to guide humanity to a new home. Baltar’s position reflects his faith in her, which helps save humanity in the finale. The image also concealed the identity of the fifth Cylon, Ellen Tigh. This justified the placement of an empty chair next to her husband, as well as the cup to symbolize her death by poisoning in Season 3.

What the Last Supper meant for the characters of Battlestar Galactica

Many character fates were hinted at in “The Last Supper”

The teaser is particularly predictive of the stories each character will go through in Season 4with subtle nods to their storylines in the final stretch of the series. Lee is seen in a business suit instead of his Viper flight suit, symbolizing his transition from combat duty to civilian leadership. Natalie’s accusatory gestures toward Athena and Helo refer to the tensions that build between them throughout the season, ultimately leading to Natalie’s death. Tyrol brandishing a knife with a grim look on his face reflects the dark storyline he goes through in Season 4, which culminates in him murdering Tory.

Starbuck and Anders are shown embracing, indicating their continued trust in each other throughout the season—as well as their shared fatal fate. In contrast, Adama and Roslin are shown far apart, suggesting how the season would divide them over revelations about Hera’s survival and Roslin’s lies. Battlestar GalacticaThe “Last Supper” image is one of the best examples of a promotional image used to predict the future of a show. Even though the cast may not have known the context of their placements, it served as a fitting teaser for Battlestar Galactica‘s last stage.

Sources:LiveJournal, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun