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Babylon 5

TV Series

5 SEASONS

1994 - 1998
SHOWRUNNER:

J. Michael Straczynski

STREAMING SERVICES:

MAX

SEASONS:

5

SHOWRUNNER:

J. Michael Straczynski

STREAMING SERVICES:

MAX

SEASONS:

5

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    Bruce Boxleitner
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    michael o'hare
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    Tracy Scoggins

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Reviews(8)

  • I love B5! Watching it again for third time on prime right now!

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    10 /10
  • One of the best series made. Maybe only bettered if they could find a way to film the Iain M Banks books.

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    10 /10
  • Babylon 5 is absolutely my favourite 'non Star Trek' sci-fi series. Despite it's obvious comparison to DS9 I love both shows & think they stand equally strong individually on many levels. Babylon 5 does a wonderful job with its ongoing storyline while also offering standalone episodes. It's character development is (chef's kiss) absolute perfection showing depth & multi faceted aspects to its regular characters, delving deep into the psyche of each to give the viewer a dichotomy behind what drives each individual & challenges you to judgement on their actions as a result. I'm so glad I chose to research 'that 90's show with the spider ships' I used to watch after coming home from the clubs back in the day, to ultimately find & binge it in it's entirety (multiple times) as a result. While DS9 is probably my favourite Star Trek series (although I don't really play favourites with Star Trek) I honestly feel Babylon 5 goes even further in the development of its characters but in a completely organic way, through perfectly complex storylines & natural ongoing progression. Nothing feels forced, it never leaves too much unsaid or unfinished, while still allowing some mystery & potential for viewers to come to their own conclusions. I'll it the special effects are pretty subpar but given the times & budget, I don't think they're that bad, you just need to use your imagination a little. The Shadow Ships, Minbari & Vorlon ships are awesome for the time, they did pretty well across the board when it came to designs for all the vessels as well as Babylon 5 itself (& Babylon 4). I'm keen to rewatch it again, it's been a few years & while I would definitely watch a reboot I would only hope they do it justice and not just rely on the fans love & the previous strength of its characters to prop it up. If they can't do a solid job at moving the story & characters forward I think they should leave it

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    10 /10
  • Best Si-Fi Series Ever.

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    10 /10
  • Amazing series, episodic but with far reaching plotlines. Watching it again and it holds up well.

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    10 /10

Synopsis

Babylon 5 is a sci-fi television series that revolves around a group of humans and aliens that work together on a space station known as Babylon 5 during the twenty-third century. The show explores intergalactic relations, conflict, and the relationships of the crew as they try to help their respective species thrive and survive.


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Seasons(5)

Season 1 (1994)

22 episodes

Season 2 (1994)

22 episodes

Season 3 (1995)

22 episodes

Season 4 (1996)

22 episodes

Season 5 (1998)

22 episodes

Cast(16)

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Bruce Boxleitner
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michael o'hare
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Tracy Scoggins
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Richard Biggs
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Peter Jurasik
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Jason Carter
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Robert Rusler
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Mira Furlan
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Patricia Tallman
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Bill Mumy
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Claudia Christian
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Jerry Doyle
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stephen furst
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Jeff Conaway
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Andrea Thompson
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Andreas Katsulas

Reviews(8)

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