"Deathwalker" discussion [spoilers]

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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

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This is one of the first episodes I remember clearly; this and Believers, coming up next, that made me realize that this was a thinking person's show.

The dilemma Sinclair faces, the choices he and the others make, poor Lennier being put in the middle, Deathwalker's 'momument' and her quite accurate assessment of the reaction to her anti-agapic, the Vorlon reaction; all complex and true to life.

The concept of the vickers is a fascinating one, and I would love to know what use Kosh planned for his recording of Talia's fear.

The Wind Swords appear again, and obviously they have passed along what they know of Sinclair (which is how much?) to Jha'dur.

The revelations about the other races' actions or lack of same during the Dilgar war.

Sinclair's comment on politics and morality seldom being on the same side is echoed by Vir in Season Four. I love the symmetry in so much of the writing. Reflections of reflections.

And I love Kosh here so much. The Hour of Scampering and the Hour of Longing; all the aphorisms and convoluted sayings, the nonsense of Abutt's words, Kosh's treatment of Talia, and his showing up at the end to watch Jha'dur's demise. 'You are not ready for immortality' implies that others are? have been? he is?

All in all, one of my favorite first season episodes.