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Babylon 5 Volume 2.5

Jerry Doyle (Actor), Mira Furlan (Actor) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
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5.0 out of 5 stars The highlight of the series. Don't miss it. Jan 10 2001
By Christine
What can one say for a Hugo winner episode? Apart for the great directing, acting and special effects, the "Coming of the Shadows" triggers the series of events that will lead the heroes to the Shadow War. Bringing in mind an Ancient Greek Tragedy, where the characters are driven by powers beyond their will, this episode evolves around Centauri Emperor Tourchan. A really tragic figure, he comes to B5 to ask forgiveness for old sins. But those sins drug him down and he dies before he has the chance to save his people's future. Mollari, a puppet of his Dark allies, makes sure of that. Meanwhile, G'car tries to act honourably, whatever that may cost. And in the heart of the events the Vorlon ambassador foretells the End: "In fire."

After the first superb episode, it's hard to evaluate on "Gropos". This episode is not bad, however, compared to the previous one may seem boring. This is hardly the case. It is a decent story of good men and women who went to their deaths in a faraway planet, for reasons they may never know. In the meantime, the station has the chance to get armed for the war at hand and Dr. Franklin confronts his father.

The highlight of the series. Don't miss it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Last Gasp Feb 25 2000
By Harry Leckenby
Coming of Shadows is the Hugo-award winning flash point of the whole Babylon 5 story arc. Everything that happens starts here, and it starts with a bang. I would disagree that GROPOS is mediocre, though. With the fast-moving, grand scale of many of the season 2 episodes, moments like GROPOS are absolutely essential to keep a human connection to the characters. Are you certain it's not possible to give SIX stars?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best from JMS Jan 26 2000
By A Customer
Coming of Shadows is not only a pivotal episode in the entire plot of Babylon 5. It stands also as a fine example of JMS' immense screenwriting skill. JMS is able to combine sci-fi and classic tragedy, and it shows. But not only the script, also the acting of Katsulas (G'Kar) and Jurasik (Londo) is overwhelming. And - how could I forget? Turhan Bey as the Centauri Emperor makes a wonderful guest appearance. It deserved the Hugo Award. GROPOS, however, is mediocre stuff. Type of Father-versus-son-blah-blah. Not one of the "wham" episodes. But Coming of Shadows represents all that is essential to B 5. Therefore, it's worth the money.
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