Babylon 5

In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum was a perfect and classic episode of Babylon 5's second season. I really enjoyed watching this episode because we learned more about the Vorlons and the Shadows, who are the original Ancient Aliens! I really enjoyed the scenes were we got to see the Shadows as Mr. Morden was being held by Sheridan. I thought the story of this episode was excellent. This episode definitely moves the season's main story line along and gives viewers a taste of what is to come. I am very curious to learn what Talia saw when walking by Mr. Morden. I look forward to watching more episodes of Babylon 5!!!!!!!

It is a episode what really has everything on it. Everything to set the action for future, very influential - like the "Coming of Shadows"... everything is going around. I really enjoyed the emotions, the way we saw Sheridan in totally new way. Something we have not known or seen but it was done so well. And the way everyone had their own agenda - wanting mr Morden being released for their own reasons. And more and more Sheridan tried, more and more he got into trouble but right time there were Delenn and Kosh. And the way it ended, him seeing them.. And everything else hinted there... just... major episode.

the scene opens up with zac and michael garibaldi watching the injured narns arrive on the station. vir is summin to mr mordon and mr mordon asks vir what does he want. l love the repy he gives. he says to mr mordon he would like to live long enough to see he head cut off and he would smile and wave. captain sherdian is in his office when mr garibaldi comes in and tells him that he has seen this man alive{ mr mordon}. captain sherdian gos nuts and wants to know what happen to his wife and the other crew. its a very good episode.

What an excellent show. Very informative about many things.



First, we see the creation of the Ministry of Peace (Minipax) and the Nightwatch. The Ministry of Peace and his shortened version, Minipax, comes directly from George Orwell's book, 1984. In the novel, the Ministry of Peace is actually in charge of war. I fear the use of the same name was not a mistake by the writers. I feel that this is another way that President Clark is expanding his power over the citizens he is supposed to serve. He is trying to create a galaxy wide system of "eyes and ears."



Second, we see how deeply Garibaldi believes in the law. So much that he actually resigns over the fact that Sheridan was breaking the law with his treatment of Morden.



Third, we get a better understanding of what the Captain is capable of when under stress and emotions. He breaks the law. He chooses revenge over his friend (Garibaldi). He sets up Talia so she has to talk past Morden. I understand why he did what he did, but that does not make his decisions any better. Luckily, he made the right choice at the end and Garibaldi is back.



Fourth, we learn much more about what Kosh and Delenn have known. Severel loose ends from the first season have either been brought back into the fold or explained. That of the ancient guardians of the galaxy, only the Vorlons are left.



Fifth, in the last few episodes we have seen deeper into Vir. We have shown that he is more than a mere secretary to Londo, that he is a deep character in his own right. His standing up to Morden is the best example of that so far.



Sixth, more information on the Shadows. They appear three times in this episode. Other than seeing their ships, we have only seen them in one other episode.



Well, I think that’s it. I'm sure I'll think of more later, I always do. But this is good for now. Oh, and don’t you just hate when someone does a list the way I just did? I do. Oh well, it seemed fitting, this time.