- Original release
- Previous episode S07E01 - Image in the Sand
- Number S07E02
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Director
Allan Kroeker
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Writers
Ira Steven Behr
Hans Beimler
- Country United States
- Genres Action, Adventure, Drama, Science-Fiction
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Shadows and Symbols
Stardate: Unknown
Worf attempts to win a battle by destroying a Dominion shipyard to guarantee Jadzia's spirit a place in Sto-vo-kor, the Klingon afterlife. Ezri wishes to join Ben, Joseph and Jake Sisko on their hunt for the Bajoran Orb of the Emissary. After discovering the Orb, and opening the case, the Wormhole is re-opened and the Orbs are reactivated. Sisko learns that a Prophet, to ensure his birth and guarantee his destiny, possessed his mother. Kira must find a way of preventing the Romulans from building weapons on the Bajoran moon where they claim they are building a hospital.
If you're yearning for a TV series that combines action, adventure, drama, and science-fiction into one compelling narrative, then look no further than Babylon 5. This US-made series is an exquisite space opera that has not only aged gracefully but also remains influential in contemporary television.
Set in the 2250s aboard a five-mile-long space station located in neutral space, Babylon 5's primary goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races. Its diplomatic function is enhanced by its role as a military post for Earth and a port of call for an array of characters including travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers. Constructed by the Earth Alliance, the station plays host to ambassadors from different civilizations who work together - or sometimes against each other - to keep interstellar relations under control.
What sets Babylon 5 apart from many other shows in its genre is its pre-planned five-year story arc. Each episode serves as a chapter in an overarching narrative rather than standalone stories common in episodic television. This format allows Babylon 5 to explore major plotlines involving intrigue, wars and conflicts among various races while delving into personal themes such as change, loss, oppression, corruption and redemption.
