"Deathwalker" discussion [spoilers]

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X09, "Deathwalker". 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 "Deathwalker" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[widsidh.livejournal.com]

Who was not ready for immortality? Men? Narns? Everyone on B5?

All of the "younger races" I think.

Unless my memory deceives me (it has been a while...), the implications later on in the series is that the Vorlons/Old Ones have something close to immortality (although they can still be killed by force). And the end of Deconstruction suggests that eventually, others will join them, too.

I agree, it does leave open the question as to what *makes* one ready...

[alexcat.livejournal.com]

I do always think of Deconstruction and one million years in the future when men look quite like the beings of light that Vorlons are. Perhaps wisdom only comes in the fullness of time.

[widsidh.livejournal.com]

You could argue that wisdom isn't exactly what the Vorlons and Shadows display in season 4 ;-)
- which reminds me...(see below)