Babylon 5
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Nope, I've heard of the show and that's about it but I would guess it's some sort of Legal show based largely during the night. It simply might not have gotten much airing on this side of the pond.
And it's one of the greatest sitcoms ever which unfortunately never caught on that much here in Europe.
As for Richard Moll, sadly nobody seems to remember his role in The Sword & the Sorcerer.
As for Richard Moll, sadly nobody seems to remember his role in The Sword & the Sorcerer.
I do!
But do you remember him in Galaxis?I do!
I don't know about Forbin but, I never watched that...thing...
Thank you for your work—so the Thirdspace ships—they were inspired by the Proximans from TTA?
SFX is a British science fiction magazine. However, B5 Scolls has some information on the design of the ships in Thirdspace. http://www.b5scrolls.com/#Screen2_11_1 http://www.b5scrolls.com/#Screen2_11_2
Nope, never even heard of it. Sounds like I'm lucky.But do you remember him in Galaxis?
The past nuking of San Diego is a running thing in jms writing, in Captain Power before B5.
I'm watching Signs and Portents now.
One of the episodes where watching it knowing how things go is very different from watching it the first time.
The scene where Mordin goes to G'Kar before Londo, and is disappointed to find that G'Kar's ambition is limited to revenge against the Centauri and has no interest in any other conquest is so pivotal and telling for the future development of his character.
One of the episodes where watching it knowing how things go is very different from watching it the first time.
The scene where Mordin goes to G'Kar before Londo, and is disappointed to find that G'Kar's ambition is limited to revenge against the Centauri and has no interest in any other conquest is so pivotal and telling for the future development of his character.
I'm inclined to say Harry's loss was our gain.
For me, it's all about his appearance in the pilot to Highlander: The Series. He has swordfights against Connor and Duncan MacLeod!
"There All the Honor Lies"
or: gift shop episode.
This one was a mix of very good (aforementioned gift shop hijinks) and very confusing (the Minbari just get harder to get a handle on).
Here's what I mean by the latter: firstly, I'm still not getting the "point" of Delenn becoming half-human. I know the in-universe explanation was "it will help form a bridge between our worlds" but really, how exactly does 'looking like a human' achieve that? In practical terms it seems to do the opposite, preventing her from fitting in with either race. The other Minbari apparently consider her a freak! Either she's deeply regretting her decision or there's still more to be revealed about her motives when it comes to this particular move by Delenn.
Secondly - this whole thing about "the Minbari never lie." Settle down there, Wesley. Apparently, it comes down to "they never lie... UNLESS they have a good reason" which just comes off as a pretty weak resolution.
Thirdly - what are Minbari clans? How can Minbari be of the same "clan" but different castes? Well, I guess it's not that unusual - after all, members of the same family have different jobs, even different personalities/interests entirely. I just feel like I need a more in-depth examination of Minbari culture to clear up all of my questions.
That subplot didn't work all that well for me mostly because it lacked tension. It was always obvious that Sheridan was never in any danger, meaning it all felt like a waste of time. And why was he so outraged/disgusted at the idea that he'd been sent a lawyer?
Elsewhere, we got a nice showing of the Londo/Vir relationship; Londo was able to perform an act of kindness for Vir (demonstrating that he doesn't solely think of him as a bumbling idiot) as a welcome moment of light for an increasingly dark character.
Rating: ***
-"We're not some deep space franchise!" Shot at a certain other group of star-set series?
-Where were the Kosh dolls?
or: gift shop episode.
This one was a mix of very good (aforementioned gift shop hijinks) and very confusing (the Minbari just get harder to get a handle on).
Here's what I mean by the latter: firstly, I'm still not getting the "point" of Delenn becoming half-human. I know the in-universe explanation was "it will help form a bridge between our worlds" but really, how exactly does 'looking like a human' achieve that? In practical terms it seems to do the opposite, preventing her from fitting in with either race. The other Minbari apparently consider her a freak! Either she's deeply regretting her decision or there's still more to be revealed about her motives when it comes to this particular move by Delenn.
Secondly - this whole thing about "the Minbari never lie." Settle down there, Wesley. Apparently, it comes down to "they never lie... UNLESS they have a good reason" which just comes off as a pretty weak resolution.
Thirdly - what are Minbari clans? How can Minbari be of the same "clan" but different castes? Well, I guess it's not that unusual - after all, members of the same family have different jobs, even different personalities/interests entirely. I just feel like I need a more in-depth examination of Minbari culture to clear up all of my questions.
That subplot didn't work all that well for me mostly because it lacked tension. It was always obvious that Sheridan was never in any danger, meaning it all felt like a waste of time. And why was he so outraged/disgusted at the idea that he'd been sent a lawyer?
Elsewhere, we got a nice showing of the Londo/Vir relationship; Londo was able to perform an act of kindness for Vir (demonstrating that he doesn't solely think of him as a bumbling idiot) as a welcome moment of light for an increasingly dark character.
Rating: ***
-"We're not some deep space franchise!" Shot at a certain other group of star-set series?
-Where were the Kosh dolls?
I think it did unnecessarily confuse the Minbari situation that they have both clans and castes. It's not unrealistic, but for a TV audience it's another layer, and unless it's relevant to the overall story, I'm not sure it's needed. Are the clans even relevant after (or before?) this episode?
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