"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

[likeadeuce.livejournal.com]

Oh, hey, new 'B5'! I had skipped this on my first time through, because various people had told me it was inessential -- they *obviously* weren't Sheridan/Garibaldi shippers, because I adored their interactions here. Good Franklin episode too. I can see that the sci-fi plot is derivative and a little muddled, and action!Sinclair was a little odd and unexpected. Still, this was a really entertaining episode.

[selenak.livejournal.com]

That's Sinclair/Garibaldi, oh shipper, and I still don't feel guilty for telling you to skip that one on your original run. I was tring to get you hooked!

[likeadeuce.livejournal.com]

Dammit, I don't get those guys mixed up but I do mix up their names! I blame JMS and his fixation with his own initials!

And yes, I do get the reasoning -- I was eager to get to the big arc stuff that I'd been hearing all about (and managed to stay almost totally unspoiled for, so yay for that). And it is cool that I'll be able to see some things for the first time, on this rewatch, and have them mean more.