Babylon 5 Newbies React to 2x21 | Comes the Inquisitor

[@johnpooky84]

A friendly reminder: No spoilers/hints, please.

[@RKnights]

Yes please

[@lizd2943]

It was Agatha all along!!!

[@dunringill1747]

The Butler did it! ... And he would have gotten away with it too, if not for those meddling kids and their dog!

[@vincegamer]

They will pull delen's mask off and it will be old man Withers

[@simongiles9749]

Bruce Willis is a ghost!

[@sociallyferal4237]

I truly think Babylon 5 wouldn't have been the same without the actors for Londo and G'Kar. They always give such great performances.

[@matthewteague623]

There's a good 10-15 actors that, if you replaced them, I don't think you could have captured the lightning in the bottle that is B5. Londo and G'Kar are of course, exhibits B and A, respectively. But can you see anyone else, pull off the role of Delenn a tenth as well as Mira Furlan? Or imagine anyone other than Claudia Christian as Ivanova? Or imagine someone else managing Vir other Stephen Furst? Or imagine a better Morden than Ed Wasser? Or imagine a better Bester than Walter Koenig? Or imagine someone other than Patricia Tallman pulling off the role of Lyta Alexander? It just goes on and on for me.

[@Ower8x]

@@matthewteague623 Its why I wince every time I hear about a possible reboot ot remake or such as much as I would love more B5 ... .... I mean getting people together with comparable chemistry .... its like trying to put lightning in a bottle .... even with JMS at the helm

[@Ozai75]

Absolutely not. Two titans at the absolute peak of their talents and both so compelling and so gripping for so many reasons.

[@aaronleffew9593]

The power of "Jack" being in the service of the Vorlon shows just how terrifying they are

[@roystoyscomics1361]

Be afraid...be very afraid! 😮

[@dunringill1747]

For the Night is Dark and Full of Terrors! Oh, wait! Wrong series!

[@roystoyscomics1361]

"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention". - Ramsay Snow of House Bolton - Game of Thrones. 😮 Oh wait...still the wrong series. 😂

[@dunringill1747]

"That's not a knoife. THAT'S a knoife!" - Dang, still got it wrong!

[@roystoyscomics1361]

"I know what you're thinking: did he fire six shots or only five? You've got to ask yourself one question: do I feel lucky? Well, do you punk!". - Dirty Harry Still the wrong series. 😂

[@fakecubed]

Hey remember when Vir was just the comedy relief sidekick to a jovial goofball ambassador?

[@RabbitShirak]

Good times

[@william_santiago]

20:42 the scene we've all been waiting for. The actor of Vir, Stephen Furst, said that it was so powerful in that scene he wanted to break down and cry on the spot.

[@RKnights]

Best scene in season 2 IMO

[@dunringill1747]

Dude, when Andreas Katsulas is in full G'Kar mode - how can anyone not be moved by it?

[@IvarChoiEspedalen]

​@@dunringill1747 Hear hear

[@MAZE4]

Babylon 5 is the most intelligent series of the 90s

[@chrism7395]

The delivery of the line "Remembered only...as Jack" sends a shiver down my spine every time

[@stuartwald2395]

A great call by Ray, just from the date and his feelings about the character! Most reactors don't catch on until, at the earliest, Sheridan references the "string of murders in the East End".

[@RKnights]

Ray really has a keen eye for detail!

[@welshlad691]

Ray knows his serial killers, which I’m in two minds about

[@dunringill1747]

"Dead ... Dead ... Dead ... Dead ..." What a raw, powerful scene between Vir & G'Kar. Hang a huge star on this interaction. Absolute Gold! The beauty of it all? You guys are in store for a lot more. Your post episode discussions? I can't wait until you find out where you are right, wrong, or if you even hit the dartboard. Oh, MAN!

[@WereMike]

The elevator scene is one of my all-time favorites in science fiction. Also, I am in awe of Andreas Katsulas' performance and the fact that he can act and emote so powerfully through all that makeup.

[@cruelangel8689]

Much love for this episode, even without the reveal of Sebastian (as soon as Sebastian told Sheridan 1888 and London I knew who he was going to be). Wayne Alexander just killed it.

[@RKnights]

He was great

[@neilbiggs1353]

Did he he kill it like a woman in Victorian London?... ;-)

[@drjwww]

It says something to how much B5 was flying so much under the mainstream cultural radar that Andreas Katsulas didn't get nominated for a Supporting Actor Emmy. He truly should have been. But the show, and everyone involved, was shut out for nominations for its entire run. This show was the closest either Katsulas or Peter Jurasik ever got to unleash their inner Shakespeareans-- and under a ton of makeup, no less.

[@chrisfraser5088]

Absolutely incredible episode. The Vir and G’Kar scene. The Garibaldi and G’Kar scene. Every scene with Sebastian. And damn, that closing scene… Wayne Alexander is an absolutely incredible actor. The way he changes his facial expressions as he says “Jack” is amazing. So chilling.

[@Philbert-s2c]

I still remember seeing this when it aired. Totally blew me away. The twist is just...brilliant. And if you think S2 is great, Seasons 3 and 4 are going to blow your minds.

[@danielallen3454]

Wayne Alexander so impressed JMS that he was brought back for several roles on the show. Usually a one-off alien in a single episode, but there's one significant character that'll come up later.

[@RKnights]

He was fantastic

[@roystoyscomics1361]

I got to meet Wayne Alexander at San Diego Comic Con one year and got several autographs of the various roles he played on the show. Very nice to his fans. 😊

[@tjtenser7828]

For me one of the best episodes of the entire series - the scenes with Andreas, Stephen Furst, Mira and Wayne Alexander are fire.

[@neilbiggs1353]

You know, I had forgotten this episode had so many quality moments with G'kar. The scene in the lift stands out, but I also love that exchange with the arms dealer and with Garibaldi

[@roystoyscomics1361]

Nobody expects the Vorlon Inquisition...dunn dunn duhhhhhhhh. 😂 "And what is the air speed velocity of a coconut laden swallow...?". 😂

[@dunringill1747]

Cardinal Biggles! Fetch the comfy chair! 🎶DUUUUUUUHHHHH! 🎶 What do you mean, an African or a European swallow?

[@GonkThePowerDroid]

What do you mean? An African or European coconut?

[@roystoyscomics1361]

"I don't know .... Waaaauuuuggghhh!!!"

[@Aeroldoth3]

"You will tell me if you are the Chosen One ORRRR.... you will get the comfy chair!"

[@roystoyscomics1361]

@@Aeroldoth3 "Still not talking...bring out the fluffy pillow!". Dun dun duhhhhhh

[@ScottRutter]

43 "Comes the Inquisitor" 🎶 We need to handle our financial situation 🎶 #Ham4B5

[@jhschmidMD4]

Morden was most definitely not in that room. Just another actor with the same haircut. If he had been, Delenn would have felt it, and her forehead would display a bright silver triangle! Not even going to mention what Kosh would do!@

[@RetroRobotRadio]

Maybe it was that guy in ops in the pilot that's played by the same actor?

[@jhschmidMD4]

@@RetroRobotRadio No, in the pilot, that actually was Ed Wasser playing an Earth Force officer on the command deck. The guy in background in TLTS was NOT the same actor at all, just the same haircut!

[@ronaldhartmann4309]

Everyone's hackles on the back of your necks rose when Gkar answered back to Ver, Dead, Dead,Dead,Dead in the elevator scene. The air could have been cut with a knife!.

[@RKnights]

That scene was so intense

[@dunringill1747]

Actor Andreas Katsulas is a FORCE! Actor Stephen Furst really nails his role as well. Rumor is, he was so moved by G'Kar his reactions were real and not acting. When G'Kar gets in your face like that, I half-expect even the Shadows to back off a little and say "WHOA! Maybe we don't want to do this."

[@IvarChoiEspedalen]

So many things had been said here. But I really liked your reaction and discussion . After all those years Babylon 5 is still my favourite TV-series. The Babylon5 universe is the only tv series which is exhibited in my bookshelf in my living room.

[@FastRiposte]

Pleased to see that you enjoyed this episode. The story line only become more complicated and nebulous, but much more interesting. I know that you will enjoy it. Have fun!!!

[@JohnSipe-jt7bm]

You’re the quickest to pick up on who the Inquisitor is. Some of the other reactors have had looks of shock. 2:07

[@zvimur]

"She'll spread wings and fly"!!😂🎉🎉

[@ojpete]

I said it before, I'll say it again - as good as this show has been so far, it's gonna keep getting better. Buckle up, it's one hell of a ride. Also want to take a moment and thank you for providing the best reactions to this show that I've come across. Hoping everyone has a great day

[@Realmasterorder]

Hey R Knights.I am so Glad you started with some discussion about Last Episode. The Previous Episode was one of the BEST in any Sci fi series it deserves Emmy Oscars and i dont know what else for the story and especially for the Acting of Both Gkar and Londo it was out of the scale !!!

[@derekramsaroup3883]

I was browsing KZbin before heading out ,and was shocked and surprised to see this latest post ,only a couple of days after "Long Twilight Struggle"...yep,you boys have been bitten by the Babylon bug alright...

[@RKnights]

Stay tuned

[@matthewteague623]

Man, I hate when I fail to expect the Vorlon Inquisition. Jokes aside though, it's telling that even though Delenn has told John and Lennier in no uncertain terms they must not interfere, no matter what happens, Lennier casts that aside to try to get John to overrule Kosh and Kosh's inquisitor on Delenn's behalf.

[@williambranch4283]

Glad to see all four of you. They play the story lines as crochet.

[@frozenpiper2]

I figured out that he was Jack the Ripper about the same time in the episode. It was a fantastic episode. The acting/writing in this show is fantastic.

[@oielvert]

I like Julien. He knows a simp when he sees one.

[@Yonatan_Max]

I really like Mike's idea of Vir becoming a ranger.

[@whome1629]

You could feel Ver terror, being in that elevator alone with Gkar.

[@StephenCole1916]

If you listen and look closely, you'll notice Bruce's line about the murders on the east end is dubbed as he originally said west end and later they found the mistake and his line was dubbed to correct it.

[@darrenbabidge4694]

I love how you debate this show. Reminds me so much of my friends and I back in the 90s. We were just the same and no other show at the time could do that. Only thing missing is the beers :-)

[@matg919]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@RKnights]

so good

[@AlexandreMS71]

I was terrified during the "interrogation" ... truly.

[@mskain4896]

Funny that they mention Abraham Lincoln in an episode where Vir has a small but important part

[@MrTbk1701]

It’s good I’m here at home so I can’t scream out what’s going to happen. 😂I am enjoying watching this with you guys. Back in the 90s where I lived it was not always on at the same time so sometimes I’d wake up at 3 in the morning to watch and record it.

[@2manyhobbies857]

Just found this. I will start watching along. I saw this when it came out. You have so much fun to look forward to. I cannot wait to see your jaws on the floor. :)

[@starclone4]

It`s getting intense now !!!!😊

[@simongiles9749]

I call this episode Jack the Ripper's Lecture in Virtue Ethics. Funny thing is, the Ripper didn't torture his victims. They were killed quickly and mutilated post-mortem.

[@eddiemidnite]

Some of the best B5 dialog not delivered by G'Kar is in this episode.

[@hemmojito]

The inquisition *Let's begin*🎶 The inquisition *Look out sin* 🎵 ... I'm a stop right here

[@boqndimitrov8693]

as is often the case lately, our Narn friend stole the show!.. 😊❤

[@samuel_towle]

The actor Wayne Alexander who played "Jack" played several different characters in the series. You have said that season two is fire. I can't wait for your reactions to seasons 3 and 4. They are thermonuclear. It is only fair that you have to wait until next January before starting season 3. Just like we had to do originally. G'kar in an elevator isn't that an Aerosmith song? Great scene, but there is a better G'kar in an elevator scene coming soon.

[@JohnSipe-jt7bm]

The Narn questioning GKAR is Kim Strauss, the alien of aliens on Babylon 5. 24:56

[@philly83]

I love hearing your predictions

[@chernobyl68]

one of the best episodes of the series, hands down

[@corneliusoverton2617]

Can't wait for your next reaction. The S2 finale is one of the best episodes in the show. Love hearing your predictions. S3 is great but S4 will blow your minds.

[@txheadshots]

Good luck to you, in your holy cause, Captain Sheridan. May your choices have better results than mine. Remembered not as a messenger, not as a reformer, not as a prophet, not as a hero. Remembered only as Jack Chills dude Next episode will answer some of your questions - and give you all new ones to replace them 😂

[@neilbiggs1353]

The next episode was posted today, and I'm really looking forward to how they react to the Earth politics in that one given the discussion about G'Kar and Earth in this one!

[@teransolo]

Michael is high. Morden wasn't with the Rangers.

[@Ruosteinenknight]

Ed Wasser (actor that played Morden) was one of the command bridge staff in the pilot movie, though.

[@teransolo]

@@Ruosteinenknight Yeah, and so? Michael is still high.

[@chernobyl68]

the actor playing sebastian played in several roles on the series, many aliens. I think this is the only time he's a human

[@campbellcooley-voiceactor]

No Spoilers here... Another great reaction vid. I'm really happy at how much you enjoyed this episode. I also predicted that Ray would figure out who the Inquisitor was! Well done, Ray! I can't wait to see your reactions to the next episode. As always, I love your theories and devotion to the show. Enjoy! 🙂

[@Unformed8]

6:01 - Morden wasn't there, get the boy off the drugs He was actually in "The Gathering" 2 part pilot, he was a C&C extra before he got this role

[@TheFalconerNZ]

The writing in this show is so good, as you said the scene with G'Kar & Vir in the lift was phenomenal & it is only just getting warmed up so please make the break between seasons as small as possible, (No Spoilers {you have been warned already} but we are dying out here 🤣) Love your after watch banter & seeing so many direct hits as well as the misfires & can't wait to see your reactions to the hits. Great episode & great reaction.

[@RetroRobotRadio]

G'Kar gets the best elevator scenes.

[@PassiveSmoking]

I should make a soundboard of this guy for when scammers call me. "Who are you?" "I'm calling about upgrading your phone" "Incorrect answer. Who are you?" As for season 1, I think it's far better than a lot of ans say, but that mostly applies to re-watches when you know what those episodes are foreshadowing. You can see the clues dropped in those early episodes for what's to come but most of them go over your head on the first watch.

[@aleczrike9647]

Nobody expects the Inquisition!

[@phillipsuttles1926]

The Spanish Inquisition!

[@SpockvsEgon]

Our chief weapon is surprise: surprise and fear... er, two! Two weapons are surprise and fear and ruthless efficiency...

[@dirufanboy1971]

To be fair NOBODY expects the Inquisition!

[@Yonatan_Max]

This was a hard episode to watch. Delenn's screams felt real and raw... Its' interesting hearing her real story about leaving Czechoslovakia, and escaping persecution, and how she expressed that through the character as an outlet

[@davidb1565]

Croatia or the former Yugoslavia, not Czechoslovakia friend. But yes, she was a star in real life. With some startling parallels to Delenns experiences with hostility and rejection from her own people.

[@javiersmith8618]

The Shadows ask “What do you want?” The Vorlons ask “Who are you?”

[@dunringill1747]

🎶"WHOOoooo are you? Who Who ... Who Who .. "🎶 The Vorlons do so appreciate the nature of song.

[@matthewteague623]

@@dunringill1747and, there is a Beastie Boys song "So What'cha Want?".

[@Iymarra]

Dead. Dead. Dead. Dead. Dead. Dead.

[@canuckled]

No One Expects the Vorlon Inquisition!!!

[@damonbryan7232]

It this show is still only ramping up.

[@txheadshots]

Vir is Luke Skywalker to Londo’s Darth Vader - he still sees good in Londo at this point and thinks he can turn him Will he? Stay tuned

[@charlesbaldwin3166]

Imagine if Poland had been Galaxy brained enough in WW2 to have their ambassador blow up London after they were defeated by Germany and Russia.

[@А.Ободшин]

47:07 This depth of thought is no threat to Londo! It's much more trivial than that... Just execute the Narn government, usually a matter of history under occupation.

[@garysmith3037]

Who are you?! What do you want?!

[@aaronleffew9593]

Why are you here?

[@stuartwald2395]

And do you have anything worth living for?

[@MAZE4]

I suppose it's about totality

[@IsaacBeImont]

2261 - 1888 = 373 years I'm sorry, but I'm a 40 YO man with a minor in history, so you guessing Jack the Ripper when you hear about a jerk in Victorian England is not impressive. 😂😉 Also, STAR TREK DID IT! (BETTER, TOO!) You dudes are killing it with these reactions! I love B5!

[@walkir2662]

You made a WEIRD true guess for next episode there... (That shouldn't spoiler anything^^)

[@alexanderlee9743]

As a kid seeing this episode it was good, but a let down from the action packed previous show. When I re-watched the series years later it still isn't as good as the previous episode, but I was able to enjoy and appreciate much more.

[@meropetied]

Can we really trust the Vorlons after this? How do we feel about them after this?

[@franciscoguzman1034]

It's Jack the Ripper.

[@cthulhucollector]

ITS NOT HIM

[@becca1189]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@SierraSierraFoxtrot]

Vir is not woke, Vir is BASED!

[@Rangera-ct1xu]

the best villains are german. they have the be evil accent.