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Is Babylon 5 in the same universe as Star Trek?
The first, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a continuation of the long-running Star Trek franchise. The second, Babylon 5, a brand new universe and IP by J. Michael Straczynski (often referred to as JMS).
Is Babylon 5 as good as Star Trek?
Babylon 5 was a really excellent show (except Season 5), and at certain points was far more exciting than the concurrent Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which was also very good. It also revolutionized the concept of multi-season story arcs, prefiguring shows like Lost, Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones.
Is Babylon 5 a Star Trek spin off?
Babylon 5 was a not a Star Trek rip-off, but it did take place in the 23rd Century, and like the classic Trek, featured heroic human starship captains and their alien allies teaming-up to save the galaxy.
Where can I watch Babylon 5 in 2021?
Babylon 5 is streaming on HBO Max.
Has Babylon 5 been remastered?
It’s available on Amazon, iTunes and HBO Max. According to Warner Brothers, “Babylon 5 Remastered” has been scanned from the original camera negative. …
Will the Babylon 5 movies be remastered?
It’s available on Amazon, iTunes and HBO Max. Tragically, the remaster retains a 4:3 aspect ratio — not 16:9 — even though the show was filmed for widescreen and released on DVD in widescreen. …
Is Babylon 5 the best science fiction show ever?
Babylon 5 is one of the best science fiction shows ever made. It also kind of sucks, and that’s okay. “I hope the future will be like Star Trek, but I’m afraid it’s going to be like Babylon 5.”
Did Babylon 5 make Star Trek better in the 1990s?
In retrospect, Babylon 5 made Star Trek better in the 1990s. Like Paul McCartney being inspired by the Beach Boys in the ‘60s, Babylon 5 was the scrappy ‘90s sci-fi underdog that, in a roundabout way, inspired the best of Trek to be better.
What makes Babylon 5 so special?
(Screenshot: Warner Bros.) Here’s what Babylon 5 also has: a complete, pre-planned, serialized story arc that is arguably one of the first successful examples of such on American television. A bisexual second-in-command and a nod to legalized gay marriage (in 1994!).
What was the last episode of Babylon 5 that Leonard Nimoy directed?
Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard Nimoy, directed the most pivotal episode of Babylon 5, the 1996 season 3 finale, “Z’ ha’dum.” These days, this kind of thing happens all the time — Jonathan Frakes directs episodes of Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville in the same year.