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Babylon 5 - The Complete First Season (1993)

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Reviews Counted:32

Fresh:11

Rotten:21

Average Rating:2.7/10

Runtime: 16 hrs 30 mins

Genre: Television

Synopsis: In 1994 STAR TREK had to take a backseat to this science fiction series, created by J. Michael Straczynski. The Babylon 5 space station has become an interplanetary peaceful negotiation center in... In 1994 STAR TREK had to take a backseat to this science fiction series, created by J. Michael Straczynski. The Babylon 5 space station has become an interplanetary peaceful negotiation center in the 23rd Century. Humans and aliens attempt to settle differences in a reasonable fashion here under the stewardship of President John J. Sheridan (Bruce Boxleitner). This boxed set comprises the entire first season covering a wide array of topics including political persecution, alcoholism, seductive slaves, religion, and the ways of the Narn. [More]

Starring: Michael O'Hare, Stephen Furst, Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian

Starring: Michael O'Hare, Stephen Furst, Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, Jeff Conaway

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Release:

Jun 16, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • 6-Disc Set
  • Region 1
  • Digipak
  • Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Documentary: BACK TO BABYLON 5
  • Introduction: J. Michael Straczynski - Creator (Two Episodes)
  • Audio Commentary: J. Michael Straczynski - Creator (Two Episodes)

Featurette:

  • 1. THE MAKING-OF BABYLON 5
  • 2. ENTER THE WORLD OF BABYLON 5 (Station Tour)

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11/29/02
Mike Spring
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With its deeply textured storyline, thoughtful writing, and strong characterizations . . . the series bears repeating.

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