OK, let’s run down all of the previous episodes cited in “Eyes”: “Midnight on the Firing Line,” “Mind War,” “The War Prayer,” “And the Sky Full of Stars,” “Deathwalker,” “Survivors” and “By Any Means Necessary.” Did we miss anything? And, oh, by the way, through all of that: what did you think of the story? No spoilers for future episodes!
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Earhart’s: “Eyes” Spoiler Space
This is the discussion thread for those of you who want to ruthlessly investigate “Eyes” and its succeeding episodes as vigorously as Col. Ari Ben Zayn would have!
Episode 15: “Grail”
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Erika and Chip are on opposite ends of the spectrum. One only has eyes for David Warner. The other would prefer a date with a na’ka’leen feeder than to watch “Grail” again. How does Shannon hold it all together? And who’s our special musical guest? (That last one’s easy. It’s the fantastically anthemic rockers out of Wisconsin, Sunspot! Check them out at sunspotmusic.com.
Zocalo: Spoiler-free Discussion of “Grail”
David Warner! Larry (sans the two Darryls)! Unfortunate musical stings! Welcome to the Zocalo, and your discussion of “Grail” without fear of spoiling future episodes.
Earhart’s: “Grail” Spoiler Space
Was “Grail” your cup of tea?
Grail? Cup?
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Oh, fine. Whatever. Look, just talk about the show here with as many spoilers as you want.
The Vorlons would have found that hilarious.
Episode 14: “Signs and Portents”
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J. Michael Stracynski once described certain B5 episodes as “WHAM” episodes, episodes that kicked the series arc forward or had otherwise momentous events. “And the Sky Full of Stars” was the first. This is a bigger one. Or so Chip repeatedly and excitedly enthuses. To paraphrase Mr. Morden, “So tell me what ya want, what ya really really want.”
Zocalo: Spoiler-free discussion of “Signs and Portents”
If you are a new Babylon 5 viewer, or can put yourself in the mindset of one, what did you think of “Signs and Portents”? Were you baffled? Intrigued? Confused? Or could you not take your Eye off of that beautiful legendary artifact (cheap plastic prop)? Here’s where we talk about S&P and those episodes that came before, but none after.
Especially that one.
Earhart’s: “Signs and Portents” Spoiler Space
Where to begin? Is this the moment that Babylon 5 truly begins? Reveal your spoilers!
Episode 13: “By Any Means Necessary”
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Union-busting and horticulture come together in a surprisingly good mixture, as the Dockworkers’ Guild, an officious Senate negotiator, Londo and G’Kar combine to give Sinclair his worst 48 hours yet. There’s a lot of stubble and open-collar acting, but also an intriguing look at the world behind the space station. Won’t you join us for “By Any Means Necessary”?
Zocalo: Spoiler-free discussion of “By Any Means Necessary”
Labor negotiations! Botany! It’s another exciting episode of Babylon 5! If you haven’t seen the whole series yet, or would like to discuss this episode on its own merits without spoiling others, here’s your thread.