I watched it when it was broadcast, but not since. With the political climate and all, it seems like a good time to revisit.
We would have to police for spoilers somehow, I’d think. If only we had a moderator or site admin who was entirely on board with this idea. If only. @orenwolf ?
I wonder if we could have a flag for spoilers, that instead of yielding a 'removed for rudeness, click here to view" causes a post to be [spoilered], and if a couple people throw it it just spoilers the text rather than removing the post? No mod intervention required.
I added a “no spilers” comment at the top of the thread, and as I mentioned, the Lurkers guide is a great spot for starting discussion, as it is, by design, spoiler-free.
I remember watching Babylon 5 back in the late 90s (that’s when it aired on tv around here).
Granted, I was like 6 at the time, so aside from some gnarly visuals I don’t remember anything else.
Here is a wiki for the discussion schedule. Anyone can edit the comment to add date information.
@miasm: I started on a Mon / Fri schedule for two episodes a week. Gives us something to do at the beginning of the week and something to watch over the weekend. If the schedule is too fast, feel free to change it.
In order of series chronology:
2245–48 • In the Beginning (1st film)*
2256 • Babylon 5 station commissioned
2257 • The Gathering (Pilot)
2258 • Signs and Portents (Season 1)
2259 • The Coming of Shadows (Season 2)
2260 • Point of No Return (Season 3)
2261 • No Surrender, No Retreat (Season 4)**
2261 • Thirdspace (2nd film)***
2262 • The Wheel of Fire (Season 5)†
2263 • The River of Souls (3rd film)
2265 • The Legend of the Rangers (5th film)
2266 • A Call to Arms (4th film)
2267 • Crusade (spin-off series)
2271 • The Lost Tales: Voices in the Dark
2278 • In the Beginning (1st film)*
2281 • Babylon 5 station decommissioned
Paging the people who expressed a desire to do the thing. Sorry if I missed anyone!
(acer already edited the wiki but everyone else gets a quote so… I guess orenwolf should get a quote too!
Feeling the same way here. I wish these were included with a service I already pay for. I can afford to buy them separately, just with prime and paying for internet I already feel like I spend more than I should for home entertainment. I’m not really interested in the DVDs - not very good with optical media - and the seasons are $20 to “own” on amazon video with the movies at $8 per. Youtube does have “In the Beginning” for $2, so I guess I’ll start there. I guess if I can stick to an episode a week (I doubt it) and spread out the cost ~$100 isn’t so bad… Alright, I’m in.
Great to see so many fans though. It always was about londo and g’kar, or more accurately about the rise (again) of the centauri people and the horrible price they paid as a result. The quote @bibliophile20 posted is key and a rewatch makes you appreciate how meticulously jms planned it all out since it comes so early. Galactic war? Merely a diversion to the true arc of that series.
Like others, I love the show, but lack access to the media. If I can participate without spoilering, then I will. You lucky, lucky people. :slight_smile:
Loved B5 since it came out and rewatch it every now and again. Recently got the BluRay set of the CNN documentary but havent had occasion to watch it all yet.
Yes, right this way sir, into the Alamo. No, it’s part of the no-refusal weekend. There will be kale and craft-beer if you make it to the end of season one.
neither Hulu nor netflix provide.
