Why This Episode is GENIUS 🧠 | Babylon 5 2x15 Discussion | And Now For A Word

Описание: The "Babble On" crew is back to analyze one of the most iconic "format-breaking" episodes in sci-fi history: Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 15, "And Now For a Word."

In this discussion, Jenny and Jenn (the superfans) lead first-time watchers Gus and Ali through the "documentary" style episode that gave us an outside look at the station's chaos. As TV industry pros, we dive deep into the cinematography, including the use of Steadicam and early CGI drone cameras to create that "60 Minutes" aesthetic. We also breakdown the script by J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) and directed by Mario DiLeo, noting how it mirrors the structure of classic episodes of MAS*H and Battlestar Galactica.

The conversation gets heavy as Ali and Gus experience the "psychic damage" of Sheridan and Delenn’s earnest monologues, leading to a deep dive into Jungian psychology and the "bonobo vs. chimp" nature of humanity. Plus: we discuss the horrifying Psi Corps "subliminal" ads, Londo's blatant spin doctoring of the Narn-Centauri war, and why the year 2026 feels a little too close to the world JMS predicted.

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