For some reason, I never watched Babylon 5. I don't know why? I guess I was just wasting my time watching Star Trek at the time. LOL.
A couple of years ago I discovered Farscape though, and that is by far the best written Sci Fi I've ever seen. The characters: John Crichton (American Astronaut), Aeryn Sun (former Peacekeeper Commando), Ka D'argo (Luxan Warrior), Chiana (Nibari scoundrel), Rygel (deposed ruler of Hynerian Empire with 600 billion subjects), Sikozu (Scarran spy?), Scorpius (Sebacean/Scarran half breed, Peacekeeper madman?), Moya (living Leviathan spacecraft), Pilot, Bialar Crais, Stark, Jool, Noranti, Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan.... So many great characters.
It's just good on so many different levels. Interesting characters, intriguing long term plots, smart, funny dialogue, bad guys that you love to hate, great CGI, and amusing references to popular culture. Farscape often pays homage and pokes a little fun at other Sci Fi.
So, what happens when you have a great show? Well, like B5, Farscape has been cancelled. The Sci Fi network pulled the plug in the middle of season 4 and there are only four more episodes left. This is after Sci Fi signed a contract for both seasons 4 and 5.
Although I haven't seen B5.. I can certainly appreciate the heartache when your favorite show..which you believe to be sooo good... gets canned. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Sorry for hijacking. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif