"Infection" discussion [spoilers]

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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

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Others have mentioned the IPX continuity glitch, and there are several plot holes that annoy, but I retain a sneaking fondness for this episode since my 8 year old (at the time) loved it.
There are Markabs all over the place, and in hats. Isn't that one selling the aphrodisiac/floor wax to Garibaldi?
I liked Sinclair telling Garibaldi he'd join him 'on the line.'
I very much liked Garibaldi's speech to Sinclair at the end. Particularly that he presaged Lorien's remarks to Sheridan..'the war gave you something to die for, do you have anything to live for?' abracax has mentioned the use of the same phrases and ideas spoken by different people in different contexts throughout the series; I think it gives the series resonance and depth.
Likewise Sinclair's declaration that the Ikaran's demise was due to ideology; that'll come up again, along with the racial purity motif.