"Survivors" discussion [spoilers]

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This is the discussion post for the episode 1X11, "Survivors". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Extra reading:

The article for "Survivors" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

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I always wondered if Lianna was on EarthForce One when it exploded at the end of the season.

The very sad and scary parallel in the choices-consequences-responsibilities that Londo and Garibaldi face at the beginning and end of the B5 story, and the echo of the mantra of 'new beginnings, even for people like us' impressed me this time.

The foretelling of the end of the season, and the death of Santiago, and Garibaldi's failed attempt to prevent it, was chilling with foreknowledge.

Jerry Doyle hadn't impressed me with his acting before this episode, but he made a pretty convincing drunk.

[widsidh.livejournal.com]

I always wondered if Lianna was on EarthForce One when it exploded at the end of the season.

Interesting idea.
But her job seems to be to check/sort things ahead of the arrival of the presidential convoy, probably not.
Which makes it more the pity that the character didn't come back.

he made a pretty convincing drunk

...as opposed to his stunt doube, who did a perfect breakfall when the cheracter stumbles outside the bar.
I *wish* directors could resist showing that kind of thing!
:-)