Welcome back to The Rewatch Project with Hannah and Mike! In today's episode we dive into Season 2, Episode 1 of Babylon 5, titled “Points of Departure”.Join us as we explore the major shift in the series — the arrival of Captain John Sheridan on Babylon 5, the departure of Commander Sinclair, the resurfacing of a rogue Minbari war cruiser, and the revelation of deep political and spiritual undercurrents that will shape the rest of the show. We discuss:- How Sheridan handles stepping into big shoes and taking command of the station- Ivanova’s reaction to the change of leadership and the chaos aboard the station- The renegade Minbari ship Trigati and what it signals for the fragile Earth–Minbari peace The bombshell revelation about Minbari souls being reborn in humans — and how that changes everything What this episode sets up for the rest of the season and series: new direction, new conflicts, and the theme of transition. Favourite moments, surprising beats, and the tone shift from Season 1.And of course: our reaction, commentary, fun facts and listener questions.If you’re a long-time Babylon 5 fan or just discovering it, this episode of the show is a key moment — and we’ll give it the deep dive it deserves.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & feedback10:21 – Episode review (non-spoilers)46:05 – Spoiler chatDon’t forget:👍 Like this video if you enjoy deep dives into classic sci-fi!🔔 Subscribe (and hit the bell) so you don’t miss future reviews of Babylon 5 episodes (and more) with Hannah & Mike.💬 Comment below: What surprised you most in “Points of Departure”? How did you feel about Sheridan’s arrival? Would you have done things differently?Thanks for watching/listening and being part of the Rewatch Project community. Let’s celebrate one of the greatest serialized sci-fi shows ever made!#Babylon5 #Babylon5Review #PointsOfDeparture #Season2Episode1 #JohnSheridan #Sinclair #Minbari #SciFiPodcast #TheRewatchProject #HannahAndMike #SpaceStationDrama #ClassicSciFi #TVPodcast #Babylon5Podcast #SciFiAnalysis
🚀 Babylon 5 S1E22 “Chrysalis” | The Rewatch Project Podcast with Hannah & Mike 🪐It’s the season finale of Babylon 5 Season 1, and things are about to change forever! Join Hannah and Mike on The Rewatch Project Podcast as they dive deep into “Chrysalis” — the explosive 22nd episode that sets the stage for everything to come.Expect spoilers, laughs, and in-depth discussion as we break down:⭐ The shocking twists and major turning points⭐ Character arcs coming full circle (and others just beginning)⭐ JMS’s bold storytelling choices that redefine sci-fi television⭐ Predictions, favorite moments, and fan theoriesIf you’re a Babylon 5 fan, sci-fi lover, or just discovering the series, this is the perfect companion for your rewatch journey.Timings:00:00 - Intro and Feedback16:08 - Episode review48:40 - Spoiler chat🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Rewatch with us every week!👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE your thoughts on Chrysalis!CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL APPRECIATED: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WHEBAJ4DL53JPLEASE DO NOT CONTRIBUTE IF IT WILL CAUSE YOU ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ALL CONTENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE FREE ON THE YOUTUBE PAGE#Babylon5 #TheRewatchProject #Babylon5Podcast #SciFiPodcast #JMichaelStraczynski #B5Rewatch #Babylon5Chrysalis #TVPodcast #Babylon5Season1 #NerdPodcast #RetroTV #RewatchPodcast🎬 Episode link: IMDB - Babylon 5: Chrysalis
🎙️ The Rewatch Project Podcast with Hannah & Mike returns to Babylon 5 for another deep dive! This week, we’re rewatching and reviewing Season 1, Episode 21 – “The Quality of Mercy” — an episode packed with moral dilemmas, telepathic intrigue, and Dr. Franklin doing what he does best: breaking all the rules.💫 Episode Summary:As Babylon 5 deals with issues of justice and compassion, a mysterious woman with healing powers raises big questions about ethics and punishment — and Londo finds himself in yet another morally murky situation.🔥 In This Episode We Discuss:The themes of mercy and justice in the Babylon 5 universeMemorable character moments from Franklin, Londo, and TaliaHow this episode sets the stage for the Babylon 5 Season 1 finaleOur favorite quotes, moments, and behind-the-scenes trivia🛰️ Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the station, join us as we explore why “The Quality of Mercy” still resonates decades later.👉 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & catch-up07:48 – Spoiler-free thoughts27:00 – Spoiler thoughts🔗 Episode Info: IMDB – Babylon 5: The Quality of Mercy (S1E21) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0517712/?ref_=ttep_ep_21🎧 Subscribe for weekly Babylon 5 rewatch episodes and TV nostalgia!CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL APPRECIATED: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WHEBAJ4DL53JPLEASE DO NOT CONTRIBUTE IF IT WILL CAUSE YOU ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ALL CONTENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE FREE ON THE YOUTUBE PAGE#Babylon5 #TheQualityOfMercy #Babylon5Podcast #TheRewatchProject #SciFiPodcast #JMichaelStraczynski #B5Rewatch #Babylon5Review #RetroTV #SpaceOpera
Welcome back, space travelers! 🚀 In this week’s episode of The Rewatch Project Podcast, Hannah & Mike dive deep into Babylon 5, Season 1 Episode 20 (“Babylon Squared”). We’re unpacking all the twists, time shenanigans, and character reveals you may’ve missed the first time around — and questioning what it means for the shadowy future of Babylon 5.Episode Timings:00:00 - Intro and feedback23:02 - Episode review
🚀 This week on The Rewatch Project with Hannah & Mike, we dive into Babylon 5 Season 1, Episode 18 – “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”. Things heat up as strange seismic activity on Epsilon III sparks political intrigue, interstellar tension, and a mystery that could change everything for the station and beyond.👀 Whether you’re a long-time B5 fan or watching for the first time, join us as we rewatch, review, and break down the episode’s biggest moments, themes, and hidden details. Expect laughs, insights, and plenty of geeky Babylon 5 love.✨ In this episode, we cover:Sheridan’s crew navigating a looming crisis (and some classic Babylon 5 diplomacy!)The significance of Epsilon III and what it means for the wider story arcCharacter moments you might have missed on first viewingHow this two-parter sets the stage for HUGE revelations📺 Episode reviewed: Babylon 5 – Season 1, Episode 18: “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”🔗 Full episode details: IMDB link👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss our weekly Babylon 5 rewatch and review!💬 Drop your thoughts below – what’s your take on A Voice in the Wilderness?Episode Timings:00:00 - Intro and feedback04:23 - Non-spoiler episode review22:53 - Spoiler chatCONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL APPRECIATED: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WHEBAJ4DL53JPLEASE DO NOT CONTRIBUTE IF IT WILL CAUSE YOU ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ALL CONTENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE FREE ON THE YOUTUBE PAGEFeedback always appreciated at rewatchprojectpodcast@gmail.com#Babylon5 #B5Rewatch #Podcast #ScienceFiction #Babylon5Review #JMS #TheRewatchProject
🛰 The Rewatch Project Podcast | Babylon 5 S1E18 – “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”Step back aboard Babylon 5 as Hannah and Mike dissect one of the key turning points in Season 1: “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”, an episode that lays the groundwork for so much of the series’ lore.Episode Timings:00:00 - Intro and feedback03:50 - Non-spoiler episode review24:20 - Spoiler chatCONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL APPRECIATED: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WHEBAJ4DL53J
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Join us on the latest episode of The Rewatch Project with Hannah and Mike as we continue our journey through Babylon 5! 🚀This time we’re reviewing Season 1, Episode 17: "Legacies" – an episode that dives deep into questions of heritage, politics, and the burden of the past. We break down the story, explore the character arcs, and share our thoughts on how it connects to the larger tapestry of the series.Whether you’re a longtime fan of JMS’s masterpiece or experiencing Babylon 5 for the first time, our discussion is full of insights, laughs, and a spoiler-free look beyond this episode.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with all our Babylon 5 rewatch coverage, as well as other classic TV deep-dives!Episode Timings:00:00 - Intro and feedback07:55 - Non-spoiler episode review28:56 - Spoiler chatCONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL APPRECIATED: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WHEBAJ4DL53JPLEASE DO NOT CONTRIBUTE IF IT WILL CAUSE YOU ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ALL CONTENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE FREE ON THE YOUTUBE PAGEFeedback always appreciated at rewatchprojectpodcast@gmail.com
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode EYES (season 1, episode 16) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by Larry DiTillio and directed by Jim Johnston"Colonel Ari Ben Zayn of Earthforce Internal Affairs investigates Sinclair and his command staff for recent station actions.."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback07:28 - Non-spoiler review
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This time we look at the episode GRAIL (season 1, episode 15) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!
Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by Christy Marx and directed by John C. Flinn III"A man searching for the Holy Grail arrives. Ambassador Kosh may be behind a string of attacks on the station.."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback03:38 - Non-spoiler reviewCONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL APPRECIATED: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WHEBAJ4DL53JPLEASE DO NOT CONTRIBUTE IF IT WILL CAUSE YOU ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ALL CONTENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE FREE ON THE YOUTUBE PAGEFeedback always appreciated at rewatchprojectpodcast@gmail.comSubscriptions and reviews via Apple Podcasts are appreciated!https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-rewatch-project-with-hanna#Babylon5 #B5Rewatch #SciFiTV #TheRewatchProject #Babylon5Review #GrailEpisode #SciFiFans #TVRewatch #JMSUniverse #Babylon5Podcast #Babylon5Fans
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode TKO (season 1, episode 14) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by Larry DiTillio and directed by John C. Flinn III"A disgraced boxer comes to Babylon 5 to compete in the Mutai, an alien fighting match. Meanwhile, an old friend visits Ivanova so that she can mourn the loss of her father.."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback07:43 - Non-spoiler review
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode BY SIGNS AND PORTENTS (season 1, episode 13) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!
This episode is written by J. Michaeel Straczynski and directed by Janet Greek."Londo obtains a priceless Centauri artifact and a stranger visits each alien ambassador asking only one question."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback04:40 - Non-spoiler review33:39 - Spoiler thoughts
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY (season 1, episode 12) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by KAT
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dock workers stage an illegal strike, G'Kar tries to hold a Narn religious ceremony, but Londo holds the plant he needs and won't relinquish it.."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback10:30 - Non-spoiler review
Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode SURVIVORS (season 1, episode 11) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by Marc Scott Zicree and directed by Jim Johnston."Garibaldi is blamed for an accident aboard B5, leading to his return to the bottle."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback07:57 - Non-spoiler review32:09 - Spoilers
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode BELIEVERS (season 1, episode 10) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by David Gerrold and directed by Richard Compton."An alien family refuses surgery to save their dying child.."Episode timing00:00 - Intro & Feedback09:55 - Non-spoiler review
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This time we look at the episode DEATHWALKER (season 1, episode 9) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!
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This episode is written by Larryt DiTillio and directed by Bruce Seth Green.
"A war criminal scientist who is the last of the notorious Dilgars is discovered on Babylon 5 bearing an extraordinary medication that all the powers want."
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode AND THE SKY FULL OF STARS (season 1, episode 8) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Janet Greek."Sinclair is kidnapped by two men who want to know what happened to him when he disappeared in the final battle of the Earth-Minbari War, something that even Sinclair does not know."Episode timing00:00 - Intro11:43 - Non-spoiler review42:22 - Spoiler Review
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode THE WAR PRAYER (season 1, episode 7) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by the great D.C. Fontana and directed by Richard Compton."A pro-Earth group attacks a Minbari poet. Two Centauri lovers seek Londo's help."Episode timing00:00 - Intro08:40 - Non-spoiler review
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode MIND WAR (season 1, episode 6) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Bruce Seth Green."The Psi Cops arrive at the station to capture Talia's old Psi Corps instructor. Catherine is warned not to survey a sector of space by G'Kar."Episode timings:
00:00 - Intro21:30 - Non-spoiler review56:56 - Spoiler talk
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode PARLIAMENT OF DREAMS (season 1, episode 5) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Bruce Seth Green."A week long cultural festival is takes place on board the station. Catherine Sakai, Sinclair's old girlfriend, arrives on the station and G'Kar receives a death threat."Episode timing00:00 - Intro22:00 - Non-spoiler review44:46 - Spoiler talk
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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode INFECTION (season 1, episode 4) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discussion for those have seen the show before, so ALL ARE WELCOME!This episode is written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Richard Compton."A living weapon wreaks havoc on the station."Episode timing00:00 - Intro10:36 - Non-spoiler review39:52 - Spoiler talk
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