"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

[widsidh.livejournal.com]

I'd say Watergate has burned itself into the public consciousness as a prime example of the power of the media used for good in real life. etc.

Fair point - I amend "never" to "rarely"...

BTW:

The reporter here serves no purpose to the story

Arguably, her purpose is to be the trigger for Sinclair's speech at the end.
Not very good writing to have character with nothing but an extra-textual function, though...

[dqbunny.livejournal.com]

Not only this, but I think the reporter also serves as a reminder that Sinclair's actions are being viewed by people off station, as we get reminded increasingly as the series goes forward. With other sci-fi shows, you have the sense that everything takes place inside a bubble and that the actions of the staff are largely ignored in the outside world - but this is the first time in B5 where we see that Sinclair's decisions do have an impact beyond the station.