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In the year 2258, it is ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. Commander Sinclair takes command of a giant five-mile-long cylindrical space station, orbiting a planet in neutral space. At a crossroads of interstellar commerce and diplomacy, Cmdr Sinclair (2d season Captain Sheridan) must try to establish peace and prosperity between various interstellar empires, all the while fighting forces from within the Earth Alliance. It is a precarious command, particularly given that sabotage led to the destruction of Babylon stations 1, 2, and 3 and 4 vanished without trace.
Being a Trekkie from a young age I was quite put off by B5's undignified look for many years. Funny, since everyone that I knew who had watched it raved about it endlessly. I decided to invest some time in the re-runs after a respected friend watched one episode of it and talked for hours about what he saw (after watching the whole lot I figured he saw "Into the Fire").
After putting my Trekkie pride aside, I delved into this series and was immersed by it for years, and still am. This is by far the most ambitious sci-fi story that I have ever seen. It is clearly Stracynski's life work, and he's done himself proud with it. He said more about humanity than Star Trek/Wars ever could.
Most TV sci-fi have characters that are either good or evil, B5 shows the shades of grey between the black and white. Nobody can truly say that Londo was evil, he was a decent person that let himself be led down the wrong path. His transformation from harmless fool, to prideful maniac, to regretful leader was a tragic yet spirited tale. G'Kar's road to enlightenment was a lesson for all hate-filled patriots. Then there's Delenn, who gave the order that almost wiped out humankind, then spent the rest of her life making up for her mistake. Sheridan started off as a beaming, naive Earther but quickly turned against his own government, against society in order to see the greater good accomplished. Then there's Kosh and the Vorlons, loving parents gone mad.
B5 has everything, but its' greatest accomplishment is to evolve the thoughts and temperaments of its viewers as the story and characters themselves evolve into something greater.
Instead of watching re-runs of Stargate/trek, give B5 a go. Don't let the somewhat dodgy FX put you off, as it does others, or you'll be missing out on your last, best hope for decent TV. Babylon 5 proved to be the greatest sci-fi saga ever on television. Unlike the episodic nature of Star Trek, this is a complete saga, with a beginning, middle and end. It was such a treat to watch the series unfold, and see how even the smallest event could have repercussions down the road. It followed in the tradition of great science fiction sagas; like the Foundation series, the Lensmen saga, and the Lord of the Rings. But, it was not about special effects and strange aliens; it was about the characters, their relationships, and their growth through the events of the story. Characters came and went, but they were rarely throw-aways.
The writing was first rate, most of it coming from series creator Joe Straczynski. He wrote most of the episodes for the first two seasons, and all but one episode for the final three seasons. His dialogue is superb, even if he was forced to use "hell" far too much. Network restrictions forced some taming of language, but it was a minor distraction.
The alien races were all distinct. On Star Trek, you had a tendency to make the aliens, and their ships, look pretty much the same. On B5, each race had a distinct look, mode of dress, and design aesthetic. Mimbari ships did not look like Centauri or Narn ships; and nothing looked like the Vorlon or Shadow vessels. There were degrees of technology, with some races more advanced than others. There were cultural and religious differences, as well as political clashes.
The series bore a closer resemblance to reality. Star Trek is a more utopian view of the future, which is fine, and reflects a certain viewpoint. B5 takes the view that mankind will grow in the future, but never fully escapes his prejudices and fears. Earth may achieve racial unity, but when outsiders appear, fear brings up man's worst traits. But, there are those who rise above and try to bring a better universe. B5 is about dealing with our fears and weaknesses and striving to move beyond them. Star Trek presented an idea of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, and B5 presents a similar message; but in a different fashion.
Despite it's much smaller budget, B5 was able to present a fully realized universe. Through ingenuous use of virtual sets, to CGI space scenes, they were able to present a complete world. The CGI is rarely distracting and always in service of the story.
The cast was outstanding, with Mira Furlan, Andreas Katsulas, and Peter Jurasik as special standouts. These actors bring tremendous gifts to their characters, and their work is stunning. Katsulas brings tremendous power to the speaches of G'Kar, and deep thought to the complex character. Furlan evokes wisdom and compassion, as well as a fiery passion when pushed too far. Jurasik fills Londo with humor and pathos, strength and weakness, light and darkness. Londo is the tragic figure of the show.
The other actors more than hold their own with these powerhouses, with Bill Mumy and Stephen Furst given a chance to move beyond their cult status (Lost in Space and Animal House, respectively). Mumy's Lenier is a thoughtful and inquisitive figure, who is torn between duty and love. Furst's Vir begins as a scared, bumbling figure, who grows into a tower of strength by the end of the saga. It's these secondary characters who set Babylon 5 apart from other sci-fi shows.
Mild Spoilers- The show is filled with memorable moments; in visuals, dialogue, performance, comedy, drama, and romance. My personal favorites are the first appearance of the Shadows, any scene with Bester, the techno-mages, the arrival of Delenn's fleet, when the station is attacked by Earth; the battle with Shadow forces, Sheridan's interrogation and torture, the final battle to free Earth, the goodbyes, and the warmth of the final episode. I was especially moved in "Objects at Rest", when Sheridan salutes the station, while Capt. Lockley salutes his ship. The music and the performances evoke great emotion. "Sleeping in Light" is the perfect bitter-sweet finale. It brings a smile, and reduces you to tears at the same time. It is a fitting farewell to all involved. Babylon 5 was that special series that grew beyond its humble beginnings. It was dismissed as a Star Trek rip-off by some, ignored by many. No one believed that you could tell a five year story on television. In the words of Joe Straczynski, "Faith manages."
-In addition there are several names which appear in both shows such as Lyta/Leeta and Dukhat/Dukat.. There were also "G'kar"s on both shows. -Another strange coincidence is that two veterans of "West Side Story" appeared on both shows....Richard Beymer on "Deep Spave Nine" (as the other G'Kar, oddly enough) and Russ Tamblyn on "Babylon 5"!"The Memory of Shadows" is a theatrical motion picture which has not been, and will likely not be, produced. The first draft of the script is largely written, but the group who optioned the movie rights and commissioned the script was ultimately unable to secure the necessary funding. Straczynski has not revealed the full details of the movie's plot, except to say that it involves the consequences of leftover Shadowtech. Straczynski planned in detail the entire story arc of Babylon 5 ahead of time. However, in order to allow for the possibility that actors might leave the show for any number of common reasons, he created a "trapdoor" for every major character, which would allow the story to continue without him or her. These trapdoors were essentially other characters which could take their place for story purposes.
Following is a list of all the trapdoors that Straczynski employed over the course of the series (the format is Original Character/Replacement Character):
Dr. Benjamin Kyle/Dr. Stephen Franklin - Dr. Kyle was B5's medical chief of staff in "The Gathering;" the actor did not return, and Dr. Franklin arrived in the second episode of season 1 to take his place. Dr. Kyle was transferred to Earth, presumably due to his contact with an unsuited Vorlon.
Lt. Commander Laurel Takashima/Lt. Commander Susan Ivanova - Babylon 5's original XO was a traitorous woman named Takashima. Once again, the actor did not return to film the series. Ivanova would have appeared anyway as Takashima's underling and eventual replacement. When Takashima could not appear in the series, Ivanova took the role immediately instead.
Lyta Alexander/Talia Winters - Babylon 5's resident telepath was, at the beginning, a fairly nonessential character. So when the actress portraying Lyta didn't return to film the series, replacing her with another telepath was a simple matter.
Commander Jeffrey Sinclair/Captain John Sheridan - For the reasons stated above, Sinclair left the series after the first season. Captain Sheridan arrived to take command of Babylon 5.
Talia Winters/Lyta Alexander - In an ironic twist, the character who replaced Lyta could not return for the third season, and the two were switched once again. This time, the trapdoor was slightly more complex, as Talia had received a gift from a super-powerful telepath that would ultimately lead to a dramatic rise in her abilities. To substitute, Lyta was altered by the Vorlons to produce a similar gain in power.
Captain Susan Ivanova/Captain Elizabeth Lochley - Due to various disputes, Claudia Christian did not return to film the fifth season, and her character of Ivanova had to be written out. Since Ivanova would have taken command of Babylon 5 in the fifth season, Captain Lochley was introduced as the station's new CO instead. An ongoing series with as heavy a story arc as Babylon 5 almost guarantees that the final product will look different from what was originally envisioned. In addition to normal creative changes, the real life departures of actors can cause plot changes on the show. As mentioned above, Straczynski wrote "trap doors" for the various characters, which were plot points which would allow them to be written out of the show. Often in retrospect the "ghosts" of potential plotlines can be seen among the earlier episodes. Among the changes which occurred over the course of the show were:
-The earliest change was casting. Between the B5 tv movie and the first season most of the actors playing human characters left the show. Rather than recasting the characters, Straczynski opted to create new ones, often with very similar characteristics. Dr Benjamin Kyle was replaced by Stephen Franklin, Lyta Alexander was replaced by Talia Winters, Laurel Takashima, was replaced by Susan Ivanova. Among the plot points which would later be taken up by other characters was stim addiction. In the pilot movie there are several references to Dr Kyle working too hard and too long, what would eventually lead Dr Franklin to use stims.
-Perhaps most significant was the departure of Michael O'Hare and the replacement of Jeffrey Sinclair with John Sheridan. Originally Sinclair was supposed to last for the whole series and was meant to both lead the battle against the Shadows as well as becoming Valen. Straczynski decided that this was two much for one character, a feeling which meshed nicely with O'Hare's desire t depart the show, and the role of the Captain was recast. John Sheridan would go on to fight the shadows while Jeffrey Sinclair would become Valen. Vestiges of this unified plotline can be seen in the show: one is Catherine Sakai, Sinclair's on-again-off-again love interest who, at the end of season one was sent on a mission to the galactic rim. When Sheridan was introduced it was revealed that his wife had apparently died on a mission to the rim. If Sinclair had stayed on Sakai would have fulfilled the role ultimately played by Anna Sheridan. Similarly when Captain Sheridan ultimately "dies" he dematerializes into energy, an effect which would likely have led to his becoming Valen.
-Another altered plotline was that of the "traitor." Babylon 5 was always supposed to have a traitor among her crew who was loyal to sinister elements of EarthGov, rather than to the station. Originally this was supposed to be Laruel Takashima. When she left the show the plotline was transfered to Susan Ivanova. However, when the actress who played Talia Winters wanted to leave the show the plotline was used to write Talia out.
-In the episode BSquared the crew learns that the previous station, Babylon 4, has been moving through time. Originally it was explained that a mysterious figure known as "The One" was bringing Babylon 4 forward through time in order to serve as a base. During the episode the crew experiences flashes from their past and future. During one of these, Captain Sinclair sees Garibaldi, apparently fighting to the death against an unseen foe who is destroying Babylon 5. One of the final scenes reveals that "The One" is in fact Jeffrey Sinclair, although he appears quite a bit older. Eventually the mystery was explained in season three when Sinclair brought the station forward a few years in time, becoming artificially older in the process, before travelling back in time with it to the first shadow war. Originally, however, it seems clear that the station was being brought forward in time to serve as base after Babylon 5 was destroyed by the shadows. The Sinclair shown in the episode was from decades in the future near the end of his life when he would eventually become Valen.
-As originally conceived, Delenn was supposed to be an androgynous character, played by an actress but with her voice altered to sound masculine. Her transformation in season two would involve not only become more human but also becoming female. This idea was scrapped before filming began although Delenn's makeup became more human between the pilot movie and the series.
-Originally Straczynski intended for Londo to assassinate Cartagia. When he was writing Cartagia's death scene, however, he decided that it would be better for Vir to do it.
-At the end of season four Claudia Christian, who plays Ivanova, departed due to contractual disputes. She was written out of the show as having taken over a new class of starship. In her place a new character named Elizabeth Lochley was written in to take command of Babylon 5, and an important story arc for season five involved Lyta Alexander's romance with the leader of a doomed colony of telepaths on the station. If Ivanova had stayed on she would have assumed command of the station and been involved in a romance with the telepathic leader.
-In the plotline involving the human civil war the character of General Hague was always intended to lead the rebel forces against EarthGov. However when the time came for the plotline to mature the actor who played Hague was not available so his character was killed off camera.
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