Soul Mates
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"Soul Mates" is a second season episode of the science fiction
television series Babylon 5
.
Several characters imply that Sheridan
ought not get too comfortable with his job.
Matthew Stoner, Talia
's ex-husband, arrives on the station. He claims to have "left" the Psi Corps
, even though "no one leaves the Corps". Later he explains to Talia that he was the subject of experimentation which eliminated his telepathic ability. He claims he can reproduce the procedure for Talia, and she can thereby escape the Corps. Although initially tempted, she refuses.
Delenn
is struggling with her new human characteristics, namely her hair. She tells Ivanova
that the Minbari soak themselves in a caustic chemical instead of bathing, which Ivanova believes has ruined Delenn's hair. Ivanova helps her wash and style it, something Delenn knows absolutely nothing about.
Sheridan opines that Stoner has become an empath.
After surviving an apparent assassination plot, Londo decides to keep Timov as his wife, saying to her, "with you, I will always know where I stand." Timov leaves, secretly charmed a little at this respect for her honesty.
Science fiction
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television series Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is an American science fiction television series created, produced and largely written by J. Michael Straczynski. The show centers on a space station named Babylon 5: a focal point for politics, diplomacy, and conflict during the years 2257–2262...
.
Synopsis
Londo Mollari brings his three wives, all of whom barely tolerate him, to the station for the purpose of divorcing two of them as part of a special boon granted by the Centauri Emperor. Two of his wives, Daggair and Mariel, compete for Londo's affections, while the third, Timov, bluntly rejects any such competition.Several characters imply that Sheridan
John Sheridan (Babylon 5)
John J. Sheridan is a lead character in the fictional universe of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Bruce Boxleitner. For most of the series, he is the commander of the Babylon 5 station; during the series' final season he is the President of the Interstellar...
ought not get too comfortable with his job.
Matthew Stoner, Talia
Talia Winters
Talia Winters is a fictional character appearing on the science fiction television show Babylon 5 during its first and second seasons. She was portrayed by actress Andrea Thompson....
's ex-husband, arrives on the station. He claims to have "left" the Psi Corps
Psi Corps
In the fictional universe of Babylon 5, the Psi Corps is an agency of the Earth Alliance responsible for all humans with telepathic or other para-psychological abilities anywhere within Earth controlled space. All persons with Psi abilities are required to either join the Corps, face lifetime...
, even though "no one leaves the Corps". Later he explains to Talia that he was the subject of experimentation which eliminated his telepathic ability. He claims he can reproduce the procedure for Talia, and she can thereby escape the Corps. Although initially tempted, she refuses.
Delenn
Delenn
Delenn is a fictional lead character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Mira Furlan.-Overview:Delenn, an alien ambassador and leader from the planet Minbar, is one of the pivotal characters in Babylon 5....
is struggling with her new human characteristics, namely her hair. She tells Ivanova
Susan Ivanova
Susan Ivanova is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Claudia Christian.-Character overview:...
that the Minbari soak themselves in a caustic chemical instead of bathing, which Ivanova believes has ruined Delenn's hair. Ivanova helps her wash and style it, something Delenn knows absolutely nothing about.
Sheridan opines that Stoner has become an empath.
After surviving an apparent assassination plot, Londo decides to keep Timov as his wife, saying to her, "with you, I will always know where I stand." Timov leaves, secretly charmed a little at this respect for her honesty.
Arc significance
- Delenn's "odd cramps" suggest she may be sexually compatible with humans.
- Londo's choice of the blunt but dutiful Timov for his remaining wife over his flattering but treacherous other wives shows his preference for integrity and the basis for his later costly attempts at redemption after being the pawn of the Shadows.
Production details
- The episode's original title was "Pestilence, Famine and Death". Londo coyly referred to his wives by those exact titles (and in that exact order) in The War PrayerThe War Prayer (Babylon 5)"The War Prayer" is an episode from the first season of the science fiction television series Babylon 5. The title of the episode comes from the Mark Twain story of the same name.-Synopsis:...
. A holdover from this original title is the fact that Timov is Vomit spelt backwards. - Timov is the daughter of Alghul (ghul or ghoul), literally, The Demon. Note references to LovecraftBabylon 5: ThirdspaceBabylon 5: Thirdspace is a made-for-television film that is part of the Babylon 5 science fiction universe. It was written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño....
and GaimanDay of the Dead (Babylon 5)"Day of the Dead" is an episode from the fifth season of the science fiction television series Babylon 5. It was written by science fiction and fantasy author Neil Gaiman, and is the only episode after the second season not written by J. Michael Straczynski. The episode also features Penn & Teller,...
in the article on ghouls. - "Soul Mates" was originally intended to air after "A Race Through Dark Places", rather than before. Talia's desire to leave the Corps in this episode is a result of the events of "A Race Through Dark Places".