Baz Greenland The Triumph of Babylon 5 : The Science Fiction Classic & Its

Babylon 5 revolutionized genre television. First aired in 1993, the space opera series is highly respected for everything it was trying to achieve on television at a time when Star Trek was king. Its use of story arcs and longform storytelling in science fiction can be felt in everything from Battlestar Galactica to Lost and The Expanse. Much of its legacy has been about its struggle to survive. From the rivalry with Star Trek Deep Space Nine, to the collapse of the Prime Time Entertainment Network, the cancellation of spinoff series, and the failed big screen attemptsthe behindthescenes details on Babylon 5 are as fascinating as anything we have on screen. This work explores the complex history of Babylon 5, the career of showrunner J. Michael Straczynski, and the behindthescenes drama to stay on the air, with many attempts to continue the franchise. Featuring interviews with cast members from the podcast A Dream Given Form, a lengthy twopart interview with Peter Jurasik (Londo) and a chat with Patricia Tallman (Lyta) and others, this book gives insights into what it was like to be part of Babylon 5, chronicling the shows highs and lows and examining the legacy it left behind in genre television. | Baz Greenland The Triumph of Babylon 5 : The Science Fiction Classic & Its