ruuger: Londo from Babylon 5 and the text: "And now for something completely different - a Centauri with seven tentacles" (And now for something completely differe)
Ruuger ([personal profile] ruuger) wrote in [community profile] b5_revisited2009-04-20 11:45 am

"Signs and Portents" discussion [spoilers]

Sorry for the delay - my internet connection was down last night.

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X13, "Signs and Portents". 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 "Signs and Portents" at Lurker's Guide.

[identity profile] vjs2259.livejournal.com 2009-04-20 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Human exceptionalism: I don't think the show as such has it.."

I see it much more in the fandom than the show proper I must admit.

Londo and G'Kar's paths are fascinating, and I am looking forward to following it again with company this time. I still think this is the first hint that G'Kar can think beyond what he wants to what happens next. Londo seems to feel that what he wants is an end in and of itself. Also neither wants it for themselves, but for their people...isn't the capacity for self-sacrifice one of the principles of sentient life?