The Coming of Shadows
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| "The Coming of Shadows" (Babylon 5) | |
| Season 2, Episode 9 | |
| Air Date (US): | 1 February 1995 |
| Production No.: | 209 |
| Written by: | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Directed by: | Janet Greek |
| Guest Stars: | Fredric Lehne (Ranger) Malachi Throne (Centauri Prime Minister) Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan) William Forward (Refa) Turhan Bey (Centauri Emperor) |
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The Coming of Shadows is an episode from the second season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5. It won the 1996 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
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Plot synopsis
The Centauri emperor visits Babylon 5, but before he can give a major speech, he falls ill and dies. Londo plots to increase his influence, and in so doing, sparks a war between the Centauri and the Narn.
Arc significance
This episode marked the beginning of the Narn-Centauri war, as well as marking a significant step in Londo's rise to power. Besides marking the failure of Babylon 5 to keep the peace, the Narn-Centauri war also played into the Shadows' hands, creating fear and chaos through the League of Non-Alligned Worlds.
Production details
Trivia
The Centauri Emperor and Prime Minister featured in this episode are not named; however, later in the series, they are referred to by the names of the actors who played them: Emperor Turhan and Prime Minister Malachi.
External link
- Lurker's Guide Episode Page (http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/guide/031.html)