"All Alone in the Night" discussion

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This is the discussion post for the episode 2X11, "All Alone in the Night". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:
Sheridan is abducted by a mysterious alien ship. Meanwhile, Delenn travels to Minbar to find out if the Grey Council will allow her to continue as an ambassador after her transformation.

Extra reading:
The article for "All Alone in the Night" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

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This is the episode where I fell in love with Delenn.

I wrote out a whole long screed about it, but I'll keep it to myself. This is also the episode where Lennier begins his fall. Their scenes are the best part.

Minor quibbles:

How does Ta'lon know that's a survival pod and not a garbage chute?
Why is Ta'lon speaking English?
Why do torturing aliens always bring out buzzsaws and never use them?

Minor points:

The Drazi being used against Sheridan in a torture sequence previews Intersections.
Delenn's rescue of Sheridan previews Severed Dreams.
The Streib jettisoning the captives previews the 'raiders' jettisoning Garibaldi in S4.
Whitley Streiber previews the Streib :)