"Born to the Purple" discussion [spoilers]

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X03, "Born to the Purple". 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 "Born to the Purple" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[beatrice_otter]

Sigh. Much as I like Lyta's character arc, as a person I'm more fond of Talia. This was a good ep for her.

Also, when I re-watched "Midnight on the Firing Line" I was surprised by how wooden Sinclair came off--that wasn't how I remembered him at all. Even just two episodes in, he comes off much more naturally.

Also, is it just me, or does anyone else want to know how it was G'Kar and his aide ended up playing Vir's game while they were waiting for Londo?

[selenak.livejournal.com]

*obliges*

G'Kar pretended to suspect Vir of secretly communicating with Londo through that device, and/or of doing sinister anti-Narn things, and claimed he needed to investigate it rather than just believe Vir's denials. Vir was not just intimidated but aware this was a lie by a very bored G'Kar and nice enough not to ask it back but explain the rules when G'Kar really got going.

[beatrice_otter]

Thanks!