"Mind War" discussion [spoilers]

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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

[selenak.livejournal.com]

They're really excessively nasty, though. I mean - the Psi Cops always *are*, rather, but I do wonder a little why they don't realise how counterproductive it is. Or perhaps that's a "tone" argument, and they're that nasty because everyone already hates them?

Good question. You could make an argument either way. What's his name, Harriman from Eyes, isn't nasty but is a Psi Cop. On the other hand, Bester is perfectly pleasant with Lochley during his first s5 visit, and Lochley is the first station commander to treat him courteously instead of hostile when he shows up. (But then, she has another type of backstory with him.) It's a hen and egg question, I think, with both Psi Cops and "mundanes" bearing some fault.

Though, if I were them, I'm not sure I'd rely on even a Psi Cop's ability to lie to telepaths! It's not a particularly safe game.

Quite. Though as it turns out Bester is really good at lying to other telepaths, considering his secret alliance with Sheridan between late s3 and mid s4.*g*

Like you, I really like the way the Sinclair and Sakai relationship is presented.