"Infection" discussion [spoilers]

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X04, "Infection". 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 "Infection" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[kathrid.livejournal.com]

Overall I agree with the previous comments that it's not a classic B5 episode, due to how generic it is. However, there are a couple of 'Shadows and Portents' to redeem it.

- First mention of important events 1000 years ago (Ikarran wars).

- A really early glimpse of Earth Force not being as noble as the main characters would have it be, a plot arc that quite probably continues well past the end of the series. It's an army and like all armies will do questionable things because the government tells it to and not all soldiers are as prescient as the B5 characters.

*feels that non-B5 Earth Force personnel get a bad press*