Babylon 5: The Last, Best Hope for Peace

Overview

Babylon 5 is a five-mile-long space station orbiting a distant planet, designed to be a meeting place for diplomacy and trade. It is a focal point for the peaceful resolution of interstellar conflicts.

Key Characters

• Commander Jeffrey Sinclair
• Captain John Sheridan
• Ambassador Delenn
• Ambassador G'Kar
• Ambassador Londo Mollari

Major Themes

The series explores themes of war and peace, loyalty and betrayal, and the rise and fall of civilizations. It delves into the complexities of morality, leadership, and the impact of history on the present.

Notable Episodes

1. The Coming of Shadows - The events that lead to war between the Centauri and Narn.
2. Severed Dreams - Babylon 5 declares independence from Earth.
3. Z'ha'dum - The confrontation with the Shadows comes to a head.
4. Sleeping in Light - The poignant series finale, reflecting on the legacy of Babylon 5.