Why you should watch Babylon 5?

Perhaps the most important reason to watch Babylon 5 now is its prescient themes that have even more resonance now than they did in the mid-1990s. Without giving up too much of the plot, a major throughline in the series is the creeping authoritarianism of the future Earth government.

Why should I watch Babylon 5?

What is Babylon 5 based on?

Lost Tales
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales was the name given by Straczynski to the anthology show set in the Babylon 5 universe. Straczynski has described the stories as ones he had for the Babylon 5 television series, but never had the time to produce. Thus, the name itself, is, probably, an homage to The Book of Lost Tales.

Who is Babylon 5 creator JMS?

In 2019 Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski (better known to fans as JMS) spoke with Newsarama about the early days of the series, fighting to get the show (and the format) over with TV executives, and the history of one space station all alone in the night. RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU…

Did Babylon 5 get editorial interference with its casting decisions?

While Babylon 5 was largely free of editorial interference, the network did step in regarding several key casting decisions. One of these involved Lyta Alexander – the station’s resident telepath in the pilot movie.

What makes Babylon 5 different from other TV shows?

Many factors set Babylon 5 apart from the common clay of science-fiction television. It had a unique look, utilizing CGI long before such technology became standardized. It was applauded for its scientific accuracy yet its stories made use of fantasy elements such as psychic powers and prophetic visions.

How many dark secrets are there behind Babylon 5?

Yet for all of the loyalty the show inspired, it still maintains as many mysteries as a Vorlon. Here now are 18 Dark Secrets Behind Babylon 5 Even Die-Hard Fans Don’t Know. Real life has a way of getting in the way of things and that’s especially true in the world of television.