"Mind War" discussion [spoilers]

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X06, "Mind War". 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 "Mind War" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[alexcat.livejournal.com]

I simply dislike Talia, Lyta and all telepaths! This episode was still a good one depsite the main plot. When Jason told Sinclair he'd see him in a million years, I wonder did he mean when all men 'become' beings of light? (remember the ep that was in?)

I did find Talia's description of how it feels to be a teep interesting but her making love speech just creeped me out. I found Talia as sexy as a toad for some reason. And I agree with everyone that there was simply NO chemistry between her and Jason Ironheart(Though his name is great!).

G'Kar though! Wow! I really loved his quote - 'nobody here is what they appear' - this sets the tone for much of the series to come! Catherine Sakai was actually quite nice in this episode too... I love her mocking G'kar in her ship as she heads to Sigma 957. G'Kar is slowly coming to the forefront in the show... almost without us noticing it and he always gets the best lines too! HIs character is becoming less villain and more spokesman for 'everyman,' I think.

Bester... everyone needs someone to hate and Bester is the perfect villain. They even begin to set up what happens way down the road with Garibaldi and Bester. Best line here was Ivanova's: "What do you do in your spare time? Juggle babies over a fire pit?" She actually provides a giggle in the midst of the seriousness of that horrid acting by Bester's partner. God, what a relief to see her die! Poof! Gone!

I am sure that Talia was meant to be in the show a long time and this episode was probably the beginning of setting that story arc up but her departure really makes this episode useless as to plot development. Well, her part anyway. It does much to set up the coming of the shadows... (insert appropriate 'oooooo' sound).

Again, I want to stress how very much I am enjoying this! B5 is the best TV show ever, IMHO and it's fun to chat about it with someone new after a long time!