Babylon 5

Name: Babylon 5
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Released: 1994-01-26
Cast: Bruce Boxleitner, Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Andreas Katsulas

1994 | 5 seasons | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Doctor Who, start here.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 44 minutes, about 81 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 514K people sought it out in the past year