Ep 5. The Long Night
- TV-NR
- January 30, 1997
- 43 min
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9.0 (727)
In Babylon 5 season 4 episode 5, titled "The Long Night," the station faces a crisis as an unknown alien race attacks a nearby mining colony. As Commander Susan Ivanova coordinates the defense effort, she struggles with both personal and professional obstacles.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Delenn receives a visit from an unexpected guest: her ex-lover, Neroon, a member of the warrior caste of the Minbari. As they reconnect and reminisce, Delenn grapples with her conflicted feelings towards the caste system that has shaped her life and values.
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Captain Sheridan embarks on a dangerous mission to investigate the alien attackers and discover their motives. Along the way, he confronts difficult truths about the wider conflict in which Babylon 5 is located, and the shadowy powers that are manipulating events from behind the scenes.
As the episode reaches its climax, each character faces their own test of courage and conviction, and the fate of the station and its inhabitants hangs in the balance. With new alliances forged, old wounds reopened, and bonds tested to their limits, "The Long Night" is a tense and gripping episode that showcases Babylon 5's trademark blend of epic drama, nuanced characters, and rich world-building.