"And Now for a Word" discussion

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This is the discussion post for the episode 2X15, "And Now for a Word". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:
ISN Special Report about a regular day on Babylon 5.

Extra reading:
The article for "And Now for a Word" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I thought the reporter's questions to Delenn were on the spot, and worth considering. Delenn's inability to handle them reflected badly on her, which (I thought) was the point. How _are_ you a bridge between the two races, anyway?

Delenn may be a diplomat, but she's not a public diplomat; she works with negotiations among leaders and other diplomats, who are at least respectful within the formalities. I don't think Delenn, at this point, is really up to handling people whose respect is predicated on the quality of her words, rather than her status. (Something last week's episode with Neroon ties into.)

The post-production editing was obviously slanted, but I thought the reporters were at least trying to do an honest job.


Tony Zbaraschuk