BABYLON 5 🌟 THEN & NOW 2022

[@chkmcgee]

Susan Ivanova was my favorite character. She was smart, fair, firm, and loyal. And God help anyone in her way.

[@Joseph32547]

“What is built, endures and what is loved, endures, and Babylon 5, Babylon 5, endures.” Rest now where no Shadows fall, Mira Furlan.

[@dalyngreen3196]

Blessed Be,ReIncarnate & Return All Those Beloved Who've Gone On Before From B-5!!! Be Sure to ReGather Jason Carter/Ranger Marcus (ReAnimated!!!) ,As Well As All Possible Other Cast Members,& to Include Jeff Conaway In Memoriam!!! "We Live & Die For The One"

[@brazil-y2y]

Yes and who knew how much Babylon 5 would endure

[@ewelmo3921]

Well, I guess I can add a bit of trivia for all of you that were fans of the show.... The computer that was responsible for all the cutting-edge 3D effects (at the time) was the Commadore Amiga and I was one of the primary technicians that built most of the systems that did all that CGI. The days of the Video Toaster on the Amiga were legendary in the 3D animation world for several years. The computer was way ahead of its time and only died because of massive mismanagement. I did enjoy working on the show and was sad to see it go. I have to admit I did not know a reboot was in the works, I shall look forward to seeing that show when or if it airs.

[@andy9841]

I had an Amiga at the time and reading about the Amigas involvement is what got me into Babylon 5 in the first place. Is it true that the Amiga was only used for the pilot or was it used for other episodes too? With the release of B5 on bluray I always thought it wouldnt be too hard to re-master the cgi effects and bring them up to date. I wonder if the original Lightware files are still around. Maybe for the 4k bluray release? 😆

[@ewelmo3921]

All outside space shots are Video toaster / lightwave aka Amiga.@@andy9841

[@ThomasTomiczek]

It is not only mismanagement - the advantages of the Amiga were a major problem for updates. They fell to the wayside to a more modular system that would have been a totally incompatible setup.

[@jeffco5237]

Patricia Tallman? Andrea Thompson? Claudia Christian? Tracy Scoggins? - just do a part 2 please! Thank you.

[@frederickbays405]

Claudia Christian is my fav and u missed here Major player and u missed her Do a part 2 and begin by saying sorry to Claudia

[@jarellano1014]

Thank You! I thought they missed a few others!! They Definitely need to redeem themselves cuz either someone dropped the Ball over there or they will do a part 2!!🤞🤞

[@apocalypseapostle8319]

The irony being that Claudia was even in the thumbnail.

[@woodpurposedmechanic8299]

It ain't B5 without Claudia!

[@robertfourhell2746]

And don't forget Walter Koenig

[@SuperDachande]

The actors haven't died, they have merely passed on beyond the rim

[@catcollector6195]

Where no shadows fall.

[@darth_yoda]

​@@catcollector6195 They are gray. They stand between the Candle and the dark.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I cant say any other character other than Londo... Passionate, flamboyant, loyal, tragic. He just had it all.

[@RobertWheeler-xh3zc]

Excellent show Probably the best SciFi series ever made, deep and complex and to follow you had to watch every episode. Bought the whole set as soon as they became available. I hope I'll get the opportunity to watch the reboot although I'll miss seeing those actors that have passed.

[@CMDR_Verm]

I'll never forget the final scene in ''Sleeping In Light'' where Sheridan and Delenn say their goodbyes. It breaks my heart every time. I suggested to my wife that we buy the boxed set for our 36th wedding anniversary (seeing as how we both loved the show) and she thought it was a great idea. The trouble is that B5 put me through so much of an emotional wringer that I can't get past series one. For anyone thinking the show is being remade and wondering how they are going to fill the cast, seeing as so many of our beloved actors have passed, apparently it is an animated version with voice acting only. Personally, I'm not holding my breath. I hold on dearly to my memories of a fantastic show.

[@brazil-y2y]

You sir are a lucky man to find a woman that loves Babylon 5.

[@MrRJ139]

​@@brazil-y2y i shall therefore consider it a blessing, that my own wife enjoys B5 as well! 😊 So do our son and daughter

[@marktarter5738]

Londo Malari stole every scene he was in. I miss that show. I was fortunate enough to work on the set of The Longest Ride with Peter. One day I walked up to him and said "Emperor, would you care for a mint?" we had a bit of a laugh at that.

[@biguy617]

I found him and the other Centari funny

[@Geolog66]

Walter Koenig could have been mentioned - even if we didn't see him very often, he played an important role in many of the plots of B5. Good video thought, sad to see so many of those actor have left us.

[@scottyV1000]

The Corp is Mother The Corp is Father. Bester was a great bad guy. It’s just too bad we never got to see Garibaldi get his revenge.

[@cookiemonsterdayz]

@@scottyV1000 You have to read the novels then. In the end he got some revenge of sorts. I don't want to spoiler too much. The Telepath War are an interesting topic to read.

[@АлександрБаженов-й2м]

Главный злодей сериала.

[@tempslip]

Easily the best sci fi series that's been created. Even more so, considering all the hassles and ludicrously tight budget it had to work with. But it was the actors who made this series legendary. My favorite was Peter J. He was written so well and his performances were exemplary.

[@buybuydandavis]

The only scifi story arc that stuck the landing.

[@siimkukk8731]

Absolutely !! The actors were the best ! Every one of them !

[@mygreenfroggy]

Thoroughly enjoyed that series and the closeness between the actors made it well worth watching, and rewatching! I did finally get to see the movie that actually tied it all together and explained the missing parts, at least.Sad to hear so many of them passed on, too. Claudia Christian has also helped write a graphic novel series that looks pretty good.

[@trevorjennings72]

Hello Ruth, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus?

[@euniceprobert9060]

Claudia Christianson is in the thumbnail pic for this video, but not in the video itself. Jeff Conaway, who played Zack Allan, sadly also died from alcoholism.

[@trevorjennings72]

Hello Eunice, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus?

[@JedForge]

Traci Scoggins as Lochley, Andrea Thompson as Talia, Patricia Tallman as Lyta, Jason Carter as Marcus Cole, Josh Coxx as Corwin (who for some reason never made the intro credits), Caitlin Brown/Mary Kay Adams as Na'Toth, Ed Wasser as Morden, Walter Koenig as Bester ... I understand limited time, but those had important enough roles to warrant a mention as well as the two you mentioned.

[@brentchaney6154]

That was a terrific synopsis of the characters- but by far- Susan Ivanova (Claudia Christian) was my favorite- she is alive and well❤️

[@daveroche6522]

After all these years, that scene with Sheridan alone on the White Star when the lights go out still makes me cry. MUSTSEE episode - "Sic Transit Vir".

[@noahellis3672]

I started watching the series towards the end of the first season and have really enjoyed it since. It's sad to hear how so many of the original cast have passed away but I am glad that the others are still doing well and keeping busy. This is one series that I would love to see in reruns again.

[@daveroche6522]

Every so often I bingebox all of it - still the best series ever. Also another shoutout to Walter for his Bester (STILL the most punchable little shit in the galaxy). Almost impossible to out-slimy Mr. Morden though....

[@gregorycoogle7621]

Great Series! Unfortunately we’ve lost lotta those actors… very sad. We will always remember them I was hoping for a spin off for continuation. For those that passed away rest in peace! Best regards! Greg

[@fdoe9184]

You missed something major with Bill Mumy. Even though he was in 3 episodes, he was the kid in the Twilight Zone episode (It's A Good Life) that wished people into the cornfield. A classic.

[@shaungillingham4689]

Commander Sinclar was one of the best characters, had a "devil may care" attitude, never retreated but always took on any challenge & led from the front, very sad that he suffered with his mental health, although we see his "character" given a good send off on Babylon 4 being sent back in time & transformed into Valen, a great leader of the Nimbari. The two episodes of babylon 4 stiched together, really was a terrific plot development.

[@tinman3381]

Sinclair was not a captain, he was a commander . 😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@marimisheru]

I'm glad to see that someone supports Ukraine 🇺🇦 and the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 people.

[@theenragedklingon5099]

"Ahhhhh.......Virrrrrr! " Without a doubt the greatest Sci-fi series of all time, and one of the greatest TV dramas of all-time. Sadly B5 has not received as much attention as Star Trek, Star Wars, and other sci-fi shows, but it is far and away the best of them all. The best character arcs are the Londo and G'Kar arc, the best captain is Sheridan, but there's only one other Captain and you didn't mention her, that's Elizabeth Lochley. 😮😢 I honestly feel the Londo and G'Kar arc is so powerful iand emotionall that it is the encapsulation of the human condition and whether or not we are capable of forgiveness in the harshestvof circumstances. It is the art of Television taken to a level it rarely goes to.

[@scottyV1000]

This was a great show. I went through all the trials and tribulations of if it would get renewed every year or what channel it would be on. I was glad they got the whole 5 years in and it was amazing that JMS had the whole 5 years planned out at the beginning.

[@joegee2815]

Great series. I never really watched when it was first broadcast. It wasn't until much later that I bought the box set and watched the whole thing end to end and loved it. I even watched it with the alternate commentary sound track start to finish. We need more fiction like this.

[@Mikey109105]

I didn't watch it much when it was on reruns as a kid either, though I did like what I saw at the time. Then I rediscovered it about 10 years ago and I still go back to watch it every now and again.

[@AliceTolson]

I loved Both Captains..but Bruce as Captain and President JS was my favorite. .but i loved the whole main cast..great team..thought it was a great show..hate that so many have passed away..so heartbreaking. 😢

[@peteperez7741]

Sheridan held the rank of commander, not captain.

[@ericstockley]

Jason Cater as Marcus Cole and Tim Choate as Zathras are my favorites. Marcus for his care and love of others and Zathras for his willingness to serve others while not wanting anything in return (oh yes the comic relief as well). Peter Jurasik should be voice over for any Narration for the upcoming Animated Film I loved his VO in The Gathering and In The Beginning.

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

Zathras and Zathras like this comment.

[@BenjaminPitkin]

@@JohnLeePettimoreIII Yes, but nobody asked Zathras, because nobody talks to Zathras. Poor Zathras.

[@spike178]

Amazing series have it all Dvd.

[@daveroche6522]

BEST! SERIES! EVER! In Valens Name.

[@janoskurz86]

I started watching B5 right from the start on our huge old satellite dish,and even through 2 kids and two cross country moves, I never missed an Episode. Now my whole family is hooked! Can't wait to see the new series

[@jameswhite7275]

Please do a part 2.I would like to know what happened to the rest of the cast.Psi Cor,Rangers,Ivanava.

[@Evangeline31b]

Jeffrey Sinclair was a Commander as well as head of B5. John Sheridan was Captain as well as head of B5. Commander and Captain are not the same rank #fyi

[@AndrewTryon]

Agreed...part 2 is needed...don't forget Zack

[@agent7796]

Greatest Sci Fi show ever IMHO.

[@daveroche6522]

Great Maker - how could it not be? VIIIIIIIIR......

[@biguy617]

One of my favorite shows

[@ralphsims3101]

I have the total box set. All seasons and movies. Love it.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

Poltergeist: This movie is cursed. Babylon 5: Hold my Brivari.

[@Alessandro-B]

👏👏👏

[@Arthezius]

"Let's hope some of these actors are still with us.....Richard Biggs". I said "oh no here we go" out loud. It's a damn shame so many of these wonderful people passed on.

[@darkforge633]

I love this series. For me, Babylon 5 is better than Star Trek and, dare I say it, Star Wars. The characters and lore are fantastic. While it only ran for 5 seasons with a few to TV movies, it will always be remembered. On a side note, I have two favorites, Garibaldi and G'kar.

[@badbadger902]

Easy to answer Male :- Stephen Furst as Vir Cotto ( after all He was a favorite too in National Lampoons "Animal House" ) Female :- Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander, the most powerful PsiCorp, thanks to the Vorlon Kosh. ( plus She made a stellar "Barbara" from the remake to Night of the Living Dead.

[@scottyV1000]

He also forgot to mention all the Next Generation episodes Andreas was in as Sub Commander Tomalok of the Romulan Empire.

[@RLLE-dl3oy]

Picking a favorite among that legendary cast is a three-edged sword.

[@oriondark9249]

It's interesting how you may not truly comprehend just how much something means to you until it's gone.. forever.

[@banderfargoyl]

Not to complain, but this is like asking whatever happened to the original star trek cast and then forgetting Spock.

[@jedimike64]

One of my guilty pleasures growing up. Hate that it only lasted 5 seasons. I was then happy when crusade came out but that was also short lived and had so much potential. Andreas was my favorite on the show as well as Bruce and cameo from Star Trek veteran Walter Koenig. It is sad that most of the original cast is no longer with us.

[@edwardhuggins84]

The show was planned for only 5 seasons from the start in fact the core story and frame work was done in the 80s it took some time to get someone to pick it up

[@sanctumlhotelrit496]

j'ai revu récemment la série complète et j'ai apprécié comme la 1ère fois. L'épisode final de l'ultime saison me fait toujours frissonner avec l'explosion de la station. Personnages attachant, histoires toujours d'actualité, musiques, tout est bien. Peiné d'apprendre les nombreux décès des acteurs...

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

The only way B5 will do well as a reboot is if they retain the same writers and director, who can take almost any actor and turn them into a star.

[@PeBoVision]

You have an aversion to Psycorp ???? Not a mention of Lyta Alexander (Patricia Tallman) or Alfred Bester (Walter Koenig), two pivotal roles in the series, blurring the lines between heroes and villains.

[@paulharris7660]

Babylon 5 saved DS9. The show brought a necessary shake up to DD9. B5 is one of the best.

[@manricobianchini5276]

Babylon 5 and DS9 are the absolute two best sci-fi shows ever!!!

[@kummer45]

After the Expanse the bar is settled high. People who worked on the Expanse should work on Babylon 5 adjusting few things. There should be redesigns for Vorlons and Shadows. There are good things on the show that deserves continuation too. A good reboot using the style of Expanse would be a success.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

My favorite actor? Andreas Katsulas. Tomalak was the appetizer. G'Kar was the main course.

[@Mikey109105]

You missed quite a FEW people: Jeff Conaway, Claudia Christian, Patricia Tallman, Andrea Thompson, Tracy Scoggins, Jason Carter. And those were all main starring cast at one point or another. Maybe do a part 2?

[@jarellano1014]

Did I blink, blackout!?! Cuz I didn't see Claudia Cristian??🤷‍♂️🤔

[@markdennis3862]

Don't forget Jeff Conway, Zack Allen, he's gone too.😢

[@ksisu1324]

The ranger character Marcus, the psy-corp Lita, Claudia Christian,

[@kostassf]

We most certainly remember . I think you missed a few actors though . The one that was playing Ambassador Kosh , Patricia Tallman , Walter Koenig ( aka Bester ) and the tip of Season 1 to name a couple . As for favourite actor , well it's really hard to pick one and the saddest part is that they have past beyong the veil . Well let's say Late Mira Furlan for one ( although they all made a pretty good set , so it's really hard to imagine a spin off ( who will replace the ones that are gone ) ) .

[@lisasharf1442]

Walter Koenig is 84 years old. He’s not acting as much , but he still does conventions. Sadly, Walter’s son, Andrew, committed suicide in 2010.

[@flavioturrin8408]

Londo! An amazing character

[@alethiosoratos5455]

It was so great, Star Trek stole the concept and cooked up DS9, which is also an awesome show.

[@petergordon5478]

Interesting that you your thumbnail has a couple of pics of Claudia Christian and you don’t even mention her

[@patriciaaturner289]

My favorite comedy team is Rebo and Zooty.

[@tookay5]

zoot zoot

[@madman026]

as much as i want a reboot without dr franklin or G"kar or Dalin the show would not be the same ":( They have gone beyond the outer rim

[@mtgcardzandreview2756]

Missing several of the characters/actors that appeared in the later seasons. (What about Kosh, Alfred Bester, Susan Ivanova (maybe I missed this one), Marcus Cole and others)

[@CheMechanical]

Umm, they’re already was a spinoff series. It was called “Crusade.” it only lasted one season with about 13 episodes before it was canceled.

[@catjudo1]

It's really hard to pick a favorite when so many were so good. I loved Claudia Christian and really hoped she would star in a version of the Honor Harrington stories as she had the demeanor and the badassery to do it. If I have to pick a favorite among favorites it is Andreas Katsulas. B5 really gave him so much depth to work with (much more than Star Trek ever did, btw) and he really rose to the occasion. As for the captains, it's kind of moot as Michael O'Hare wasn't capable of continuing the role due to his mental illness issues (not a criticism; I have bipolar 2 and I have had a lot of problems too) but they did give Sinclair a good closure that retained the actors' dignity. That said, I like Bruce Boxleitner's Sheridan more. He was a great Sheridan and he seemed to have real chemistry with the cast. Seeing the lovely Melissa Gilbert was a bonus.

[@nacoran]

The guy who played Zach is dead too. Jakar was always my favorite. Like you said, his interactions with Londo were wonderful. Their elevator scene, where Jakar refuses to help save them from the fire because he wants Londo dead, but can't kill him because Londo's people would kill many of his people on occupied Narn is wonderful. Several of the members of the B5 crew were musicians, and they even released an album under the name The Be Five. I knew about most of the deaths. I didn't know the doctor had passed too. It's sad that so few of them are left. I wish you'd covered more of the characters. You left out a lot (including a bunch of ones who are still alive who might have made this less depressing.) You left out basically everyone who had anything to do with Psi Corps.

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

I have seen the series several times and to date I have never had one favorite actor. Londo and JKar were my favorite characters.

[@vickilindberg6336]

This was an excellent show. Sorry it went away too soon. Do enjoy Claudia Christian in her current network role.

[@muranziel]

my all time favorite B5 episode is Rumors, bargains and lies. Story wise, I'm torn between Londo's anf G'kar's friendship developement and fall of Lennier.

[@wesmartyn3829]

R.I.P you wonderful actors from Babylon 5.

[@angelawoodcock5817]

Garbodi. I always felt sorry for him . When he was brain washed into being a traitor my heart sank

[@natmanprime4295]

YOUVE GOT IVANOVA IN THE THUMBNAIL BUT NOT IN THE VID WHAT GIVES

[@carolbriscoe9337]

Thanks. I didn't realize so many of the key actors had passed. RIP to them all.

[@douglasmcneil8413]

Hope you do a part 2 and get the rest of the cast.

[@CrazBears]

Thank you for the update on the B5 cast

[@O4FUXACHE]

Not even a mention for Walter Koenig ?

[@annoyed707]

How could the P12 psi cop not make it into his thoughts? Unless...

[@torimartin6715]

Katsulas was also the Romulan Tomalak in Star Trek the Next Generation

[@miketuppen6438]

Did I miss the bit about Claudia Christian (Commander Ivanova)?

[@SeanMorgan280]

By far the best story Arc was the evolution of the Shadow War. In Valen's name! Best Sci-fi TV EVER! Favorite Character was G'Kar, of course. He was a Warrior, Philosoper and Poet. A Man for all Seasons. Wish they made this into a feature Film. How about it, JMS? Still not too late. with a new cast and reimagining.

[@adamjakub2907]

Mr Bruce Boxleinter was also acting in great war comedy Road Raiders (1989)

[@whitetigerinphila1]

i love this and i was wondering why u did not put Claudia Christian in this video

[@Ohforgodssakethatsme]

This video definitely needs a part 2.

[@tookay5]

or Andrea Thompson, Walter Koenig

[@kellydclear]

The definition of a clickbait video. "Here's Claudia Christian, see her then and now." Video doesn't mention her. :p

[@natmanprime4295]

REMAINING CAST MEMBERS??? WHOS LEFT GODDAMMIT

[@alethiosoratos5455]

Such an awesome cast

[@AngryitNerd]

this story was better than star wars and star trek combined..

[@loufaolla]

So - not one word about Claudia Christian? Even tho you click baited her in the thumbnail ? Seriously?

[@AndieMiller]

Actually none of them passed away...they are just "traveling beyond the rim"

[@darryl3422]

Often compared negatively to DS9 I thought it was great creative nice FX and well acted

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

Jerry Doyle as Lt. Garibaldi was my favorite. You are very much missed Jerry. RIP.

[@rogue_one4382]

O'hare's character was a commander, not a captain.

[@tomabbott5259]

I wonder who played Kosh and how he is today?

[@grandnagus5851]

It's like picking a favorite child, i just can't. Top 3, maybe. Top 5, i could do that: Delenn, Ivanova, G'kar with Sheridan and Marcus characters that had almost as much impact on me as the other three

[@Mike-xh8fl]

Missing a few main characters like Ivanova, Zak, Lochley, Marcus, Lyta Alexander, Talia Winters, Bester etc. Definitely needs a part 2.

[@acyxdigitalstudio3700]

The best speeches ever!

[@raz1980.]

Best TV show ever made.

[@Kokopilau77]

Over half the cast is gone. I remember reading about their passings. Still sad to hear.

[@michaelcaro2118]

this my favorite sci-fi show and I have the complete collection

[@daveroche6522]

Plus the Anla''Shok badges on your coat(s)s/jacket(s)?

[@MichaelSyska]

thank you

[@steveforbes7718]

My favorite was Claudia Christian as Susan Ivanova! What a gorgeous and stunning woman! She is still gorgeous and stunning, today! The reason that B-5 was so good, even better than Star Trek, any version, was that it was REAL! The show put real life situations with extremely talented actors, into a future scenario that is not at all improbable. (Once we get past the issues of not having jump gates and such, yet. LOL) In fact, so much of what is happening today was the entire premise of the series! We have people who have social troubles in LA, Seattle, Portland, NYC and so on, which could easily be considered "Down Below". We have various factions being pushed into conflict, just like the US, Russia, China and North Korea. We have several "leaders" currently in office who all want absolute power over everyone. (Take your pick!) It was all there for us to see and experience with the hopes that we could avoid it! No one learned and now, it is here, just a few centuries earlier than depicted. What happened on B-5 is danger close to us now. Is it too late? Maybe. Maybe not. The future is fluid and not yet written. Although, all I can hear in my mind now is Kosh Naranek (The Vorlon) saying "And so it begins.". I know that a new series is in production, or should be shortly. I have reservations about it. That was a special show with special people and all of the feelings and excitement just cannot be reclaimed. I would prefer to leave it as it was and enjoy watching it over and over rather than having it tarnished by contemporary HollyWOKE with it's insanity and propaganda machinery! I vote that we leave the dead in peace.

[@UncleBubbaUSA]

and they had all of the diversity and messages back then, without the current woke agenda and trashing of men

[@themaninblack7503]

You missed a lot of other cast members.

[@daviddevlogger]

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don’t. And believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, just that it would be worth it

[@weelzneal4768]

Gay

[@randyranderson690]

What???? No talk of Ivanova or Marcus??? How and why would you ignore them??

[@jonmason1955]

What about the actors playing Ivonova and Marcus?

[@dezreenmacdowell9967]

Thank you. I truly loved this series. RIP all who passed.