This is probably my favourite s1 episode (I reserve final judgement till I've rewatched all), certainly my favourite standalone.
These are among the best examples of Sinclair-style diplomacy, and I think it is important that it is mentioned at the end how unpopular he is making himself on Earth (given he was never their first choice for command anyway. It occurred to me that the change of actor in a way was a blessing of sorts for the Sinclair character - it saved him having to deal with whta Sheridan is going to face. At least as commander - Ranger 1 may be a much better role for such a spiritual character to be in. Then again, it would be intersting to know how Sinclair would have dewalt with it ...:-)
The comment about the "current" recession sent a shiver down my spine.
As for Londo & G'Kar, each time they have such a comic relief type outing in s1, their characters almost surreptitiously gain depth (see various comments above). Their arc is arguably the widest and most profound, and it is nice to see aspects emerging this early which will become important later on.
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Date: 2009-04-13 04:06 pm (UTC)These are among the best examples of Sinclair-style diplomacy, and I think it is important that it is mentioned at the end how unpopular he is making himself on Earth (given he was never their first choice for command anyway.
It occurred to me that the change of actor in a way was a blessing of sorts for the Sinclair character - it saved him having to deal with whta Sheridan is going to face. At least as commander - Ranger 1 may be a much better role for such a spiritual character to be in.
Then again, it would be intersting to know how Sinclair would have dewalt with it ...:-)
The comment about the "current" recession sent a shiver down my spine.
As for Londo & G'Kar, each time they have such a comic relief type outing in s1, their characters almost surreptitiously gain depth (see various comments above). Their arc is arguably the widest and most profound, and it is nice to see aspects emerging this early which will become important later on.