"War without End" discussion

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episodes 3X16 and 3x17 "War Without End, Parts 1 & 2". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:
Sinclair, Delenn and Sheridan travel back in time to rescue Babylon 4.

Extra reading:
The article for "War Without End", Part 1 and Part 2 at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[ufgator1977.livejournal.com]

This is the episode I always point to for people I introduce to the show. I simply tell them that JMS is a genius storyteller and they have to hang in until they see this episode.

I missed Michael O'Hare when he left and I was beyond thrilled to see the payoff for Sinclair. The scene where he takes command of the White Star barking those commands in Adronato. His tender scene with Delenn where he tries to comfort her about John. My happy surprise at the revelation that John and Delenn married and had a son. Londo's dream becoming reality. The foreshadowing of Anna's return. Not to mention that time travel is one of my favorite sci-fi things(space battles are my other favorite).

Let's not forget JMS' slick manuevering around that scene from "Babylon Squared" with an aged Sinclair.

I could gush for days.

Anyway, I'll step aside now for the people who will view this in a more objective frame of mind.

[nic]

Let's not forget JMS' slick manuevering around that scene from "Babylon Squared" with an aged Sinclair.

You know, that was the only part that DIDN'T work for me. Knowing that he had to get older (somehow), the explanation seemed a little...forced.

[ufgator1977.livejournal.com]

Nothing like a good time distortion field to blame something on. ;)