Daniel Graystone answers to the public on television while Josephs plan to have Amanda Graystone killed goes into action

\This review may contain spoilers.

"Caprica" may move at a slightly slower pace than "Battlestar Galactica," but most of the storylines that seemed stagnant in past episodes unfolded and developed in Gravedancing."

From GDD detective Jordan Durams (Brian Markinson) zealous search for evidence to the Adamas' quest to kill Amanda Graystone (Paula Malcomson), the action matched the wordplay of the title throughout the episode.

Throughout the series, the writers have posed the question of what it means to be Tauron. So far, most of the portrayals have been scant and a bit stereotypical. But, in this episode, the interaction between Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) and his mother-in-law Ruth (Karen Austin) showed a very eye for an eye philosophy which matches the hit that Joseph put out on Amanda through his brother Sam (Sasha Roiz).

Although it seems that only violence and vengeance relates to Taurons, in a bright moment with Ruth and young William Adama (Sina Najafi), the grandmother offered bright advice for him to strive to be what he wants to be now and not just to wait for his future.

The threat to Amanda clouded over most of the episode, but it did not outshine the ramifications of a hurt public face for the Graystones. In order to preserve and save company face, Daniel (Eric Stoltz) agreed to go on Baxter Sarnos (Patton Oswalt) show, one with a Jay Leno feel, with a PR-approved message. Amanda, completely against the message he sends, interrupted the interview to the surprise of many. Both the audience at the show and the viewing audience of Caprica were reminded that Zoë really was a lost and angry teenager. Daniels take on why she joined the Soldiers of the One (STO) was more enlightened than expected. In a spontaneous gesture, Daniel proposed that Graystone Industries would no longer take profit from the virtual world technology. Seemingly a humanitarian offer, we know that there is more behind every move that Daniel Graystone makes.

In the last episode, Joseph crossed over to the dark side of his passions when he ordered Sam to kill Amanda to balance the death of his wife as well as his daughter. In the end, he regained his compassion as he frantically tried to cancel the hit with Sam. His desperation to stop the destruction was complemented by Sams lesson to him about taking responsibility for his own requests and desires.

Finally, there was a slight peak into Sister Clarice (Polly Walker) and her mission. Ignoring the visual explanation of her polygamous marriage, seeing her destroyed after a raid at the school forces an SOT student to escape with the components of a bomb gives us a moments pause to wonder what her part has been all along ... her obsession about Zoë and her avatar only promises more to come from Sister Clarice.

What Worked

Seeing an expansion on Tauron culture satisfied many questions that have lacked an answer so far. Taking the tradition of meaningful tattoos and giving it to the Taurons is not far-fetched, but showing that it is a tradition that belongs to more than just those like Sam was enlightening. (Show writer Jane Espenson gives a detailed explanation of Sams tattoos in an article for Show Patrol at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/show-patrol/2010/02/exclusive-caprica-pr...). The writers finally took advantage of Sasha Roiz when they let Sam Adama play with Joseph a little about the hit on Amanda Graystone. The mix of his sarcasm with his knowledge of the weight of what he does brought more life to the character.

What Didnt Work

It may not be appropriate to put this under What Didnt Work, but the literal translation of Gravedancing with the Cylon Zoë and avatar Zoë busting some dance moves was awkward. It was nice to see Zoë wearing something different as well as having a little bit of fun. But in the end, it felt like a big flashing sign of what the title of the episode meant in the form of a big, dancing CGI Cylon.

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

Caprica stars Eric Stoltz, Esai Morales, Paula Malcomson, Polly Walker, Alessandra Torresani, Magda Apanowicz, and Sasha Roiz. Gravedancing was written by Jane Espenson and Michael Angeli, and directed by Michael Watkins.

Caprica airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET on Syfy.