"A Voice in the Wilderness" discussion [spoilers]

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This is the discussion post for the episodes 1X18 and 1x19, "A Voice in the Wilderness", Part 1 and Part 2. Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:

Delenn has a visit from an old friend, Garibaldi is troubled by the news from Mars, and there is mysterious seismic activity on Epsilon 3.

Extra reading:

The article for "A Voice in the Wilderness". Part 1 and Part 2 at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

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I agree with most of what 's been said already, so just a quick thought.

While it is interesting that Londo is chosen, apparently for his willingness to sacrifice himself, I find it far more interesting that Delenn, who is being built up as quite a spiritual person and (despite recent revelations) good-guy type figure, is not.

In the light of later events, it is not all taht surprising, but it is another subtle piece of character building of the type we are subsequently led to (temporarily forget) - just for it all to resurface after the Shadow War.

ANd on a different subject - some fantastic Ivanova lines too - I particularly like the "just kiding about the god part" bit!