Ep 23. In der Stunde des Wolfs
- November 7, 1996
- 43 min
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In der Stunde des Wolfs is the 23rd episode of the third season of Babylon 5. The episode begins with Captain John Sheridan dealing with the aftermath of an attack on his ship, the Agamemnon. The attack was orchestrated by a group of rogue Earth Alliance ships, who are seeking to overthrow the current government. As tensions rise, Sheridan becomes increasingly concerned that a full-scale civil war may be about to break out.
Meanwhile, on the station, Ambassador Delenn is struggling to come to terms with the news that she has been transformed into a Minbari/Human hybrid. Her physical appearance has changed drastically, causing her to feel like an outcast among her own people. To make matters worse, she is also grappling with a troubling vision of the future, which seems to suggest that something terrible is about to happen.
As the episode progresses, Delenn's concerns are proven to be well-founded. Sheridan receives a message from a mysterious figure calling himself "The One," who claims to have the power to overthrow the government and bring about a better tomorrow. Despite his reservations, Sheridan agrees to meet with The One, convinced that it is the only way to prevent a civil war.
At the same time, Delenn's vision begins to come true. A group of Shadow ships arrive at the edge of the system, causing widespread panic among the station's inhabitants. As the situation spirals out of control, Sheridan realizes that the only way to stop The One and the rogue Earth Alliance ships is to work with the Shadows.
In the climactic scene of the episode, Sheridan meets with the Shadows and convinces them to help him stop The One. Together, they launch a surprise attack on the rogue Earth Alliance ships, successfully preventing the outbreak of a civil war. However, as the episode draws to a close, it becomes clear that this victory has come at a great cost. The Shadows have revealed their true nature, and it is clear that their help came with an ulterior motive.
Overall, In der Stunde des Wolfs is a tense and action-packed episode that raises many questions about the future of the Babylon 5 universe. With the Shadow threat looming larger than ever, and the rogue Earth Alliance ships still at large, the stage is set for an explosive finale to the season.