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CaptainCrunch · 11-29-2021, 08:40 AM

I just finished season 3.

This was a unique season in TV history due to the show creator JMS writing the whole season and every single episode. By doing this he created a really good logical flow to the season and advanced things.

You have to feel sorry for the crew of Babylon 5, from the breaking away from Earth after an uprising against the Earth Dome government in a coup by President Clark, to the erupting of the Shadow War as Sheridan brings together the minor races to fight the Shadows who are now openly acting. To Doctor Franklins addiction to Sims and the myriad of major problems on the Station with the NightWatch, Earths almost gestapo organization.

Because of that the pace of the whole season is incredibly brisk, with very few espisodes that are purely standalone. This is why this show is considered one of the best sci fi series even to this day.

From a pure lore standpoint a lot gets established. the fascinating reasons for the Shadow War, the role of the Vorlons and the death of Kosh. The open battle between Babylon 5 and Earth Force. The role of Babylon 5 in the Shadow War that was fought a 1000 years ago and the creation of Valin and almost god like figure in Mimbari religion. We also get so learn more about the Shadows with Sheridan traveling to their home world.

The effects took a major step forward. The battle scenes move with a great deal of speed and are a bit chaotic on purpose. The background and space based sets and CGI because a lot less jarring starting with the Battle of Babylon 5. While it still doesn't stand up to shows like the Expanse of lets say the Mandalorian. For its time this was probably state of the art.

The crew is incredibly strong, and they're now comfortable in their roles. The acting and dialogue is strong and natural. Even the background characters who are in and out put in really strong performances.

At the end, the season ends with multiple cliff hangers. Sheridan is caught in a explosion on the Shadow home world, one caused by self sacrifice. Garibaldi is missing and the last thing that we see is his capture by the Shadows. You feel real jeopardy and it feels like everything is falling apart, though the alliance has had several key victories.

The DVDs for season 3 is filled with extra's including a hilarious blooper real. But there are tons of goodies that show the behind the scenes effects work, as well as files on key personal and technology.

Next up, Season 4.

11-29-2021, 08:40 AM	#13
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	I just finished season 3. This was a unique season in TV history due to the show creator JMS writing the whole season and every single episode. By doing this he created a really good logical flow to the season and advanced things. You have to feel sorry for the crew of Babylon 5, from the breaking away from Earth after an uprising against the Earth Dome government in a coup by President Clark, to the erupting of the Shadow War as Sheridan brings together the minor races to fight the Shadows who are now openly acting. To Doctor Franklins addiction to Sims and the myriad of major problems on the Station with the NightWatch, Earths almost gestapo organization. Because of that the pace of the whole season is incredibly brisk, with very few espisodes that are purely standalone. This is why this show is considered one of the best sci fi series even to this day. From a pure lore standpoint a lot gets established. the fascinating reasons for the Shadow War, the role of the Vorlons and the death of Kosh. The open battle between Babylon 5 and Earth Force. The role of Babylon 5 in the Shadow War that was fought a 1000 years ago and the creation of Valin and almost god like figure in Mimbari religion. We also get so learn more about the Shadows with Sheridan traveling to their home world. The effects took a major step forward. The battle scenes move with a great deal of speed and are a bit chaotic on purpose. The background and space based sets and CGI because a lot less jarring starting with the Battle of Babylon 5. While it still doesn't stand up to shows like the Expanse of lets say the Mandalorian. For its time this was probably state of the art. The crew is incredibly strong, and they're now comfortable in their roles. The acting and dialogue is strong and natural. Even the background characters who are in and out put in really strong performances. At the end, the season ends with multiple cliff hangers. Sheridan is caught in a explosion on the Shadow home world, one caused by self sacrifice. Garibaldi is missing and the last thing that we see is his capture by the Shadows. You feel real jeopardy and it feels like everything is falling apart, though the alliance has had several key victories. The DVDs for season 3 is filled with extra's including a hilarious blooper real. But there are tons of goodies that show the behind the scenes effects work, as well as files on key personal and technology. Next up, Season 4. YouTube Video __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!