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Babylon 5 S2E16: "In the Shadow of Z’ha’Dum" - Episode Discussion

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    Nemoder
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    Finally some answers to move the main story along! I especially liked the WW2 history lesson that helps change the captain's mind. This must have been one of the episodes I missed in the original...

    Finally some answers to move the main story along! I especially liked the WW2 history lesson that helps change the captain's mind. This must have been one of the episodes I missed in the original airing and why I had trouble following it all back then.

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    1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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      It is definitely a major keystone in the overarching plot. For me I find the Nightwatch armband more ominous than Mordan's secrets in this episode. If Sinclair had stayed Commander this would have...

      It is definitely a major keystone in the overarching plot.

      For me I find the Nightwatch armband more ominous than Mordan's secrets in this episode.

      If Sinclair had stayed Commander this would have been about Catherine Sakai, a much more recent, more raw loss... Though Sheridan is raw enough for everyone. I wish I could see the alternative universe version too for how things could have played out.