"Eyes" discussion [spoilers]

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X16, "Eyes". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:

Sinclair is put under an internal affairs investigation because of his recent actions.

Extra reading:

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

Comments

[4thofeleven.livejournal.com]

Yes, I was thinking that too - especially when watching "By Any Means Necessary". We sorta assume - or at least I did - that Santiago was a good guy - but there's really not that much evidence for that. The EA is clearly going downhill even in the first season, and presumably Clark and Santiago are of similar politics, considering they ran on the same ticket.

(On the other hand, both "Survivors" and "And Now For a Word" do mention that Santiago was a big supporter of the Babylon Project. Could be he saw it more as an example of Earth power and influence than as a diplomatic resource, though...)

[vjs2259.livejournal.com]

They also mention that Santiago is a big booster of trade and tourism with other races at one point--I think right after the election. He seems to be one of the good guys, if maybe a little wishy-washy, or intimidated by the powers that disagree. Someone (Malcolm?) mentions that there are aliens all over Earth, acting like they own the place (presumably tourists, diplomats, business people, maybe even exchange students!)

[widsidh.livejournal.com]

Which goes to show how differently an essentially similar political line can be put into practice!
no way was that accidental ;-)

[lazulidragon.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that he's not an all of our heroes, then? I'm always confused about who on earth says what, my memory is terrible and we don't see the politicians' faces enough.