"Babylon 5" was a show I heard off but did not pay any attention to since it reminded me too much of "Star Trek:Deep Space Nine". Mind you it was only the title that bothered me and never actually had seen the show.Then a friend introduced me to it. I started watching the second series of Babylon 5 and was hooked. This show had it all. A good story,great action especially the space battles but more important wonderful characters and story. Bruce Boxleitner as Sheridan,Andreas Katsulas as G'Kar,Peter Jurasik as Londo Mollari. The different characters living at Babylon 5 all had some agenda for being there. Gradually we would find out what that was and how it would play out for them. Like in a real world these characters were complex. In one episode someone could be seen as an aggressor and in a later episode the same character could also been seen as a victim. To not be clear cut as say characters from the "Star Trek" universe was very refreshing and very interesting to see. What also was a new approach that this show wasn't about discovering new worlds,new aliens or their technology. It was more about basic things like politics and trade where the aliens did have a significant role. If you look closely at the alien characters you can see that they are used as symbols representing ideas and culture that you can find on earth. Take the Centauri for instance. It is obvious that their culture is based on ancient Rome. And it was nice to see that these alien characters were not so different from humans in their emotions. Characters like G'Kar and Londo were just as likable as the human characters. They were not just put in for show or eye candy.So there is much more to the whole alien aspect. Never before had I seen something like this. Each episode got more complicated and thrilling by the minute. Almost every episode ended with a twist for things getting worse. This was before shows like "24" and "Lost". So just imagine the impact it had on me. i must admit that the first season of "Babylon 5" is difficult to watch at times because the story (at first sight) doesn't seem very interesting compared to later seasons. But I have come to realize that you will appreciate this season better if you have seen all the seasons. It all will make sense since all seasons are connected somehow. "Babylon's 5 structure is set up in such a way that it will make your mind boggle. With knowledge of season 2,3,4 and 5 re watching the first season is much more fun. One example: Commander Jeffrey Sinclair will not be perceived as a dull character anymore (because we will find out in later seasons) that he is involved in matters of epic proportions. This first season is full of hints of matters that are of importance in later seasons. This gives the show more depth and meaning. There are not many SF shows that have managed to do this. Just amazing! "Babylon 5" is an epic show full of drama,humor,action,eye candy and thrills that has given me one of the best experiences in my life. And this is no exaggeration. It's the truth!
Review of Babylon 5
