TKO story
Garibaldi is surprised when an old friend comes to Babylon 5 to fight in the mutai — a savage alien fighting arena. Meanwhile Ivanova has trouble dealing with her father's death. Directed by: John C. Flinn III. Story by: Larry DiTillio.
11 total · 4 choice · 5 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| coming to terms with things | choice | Susan Ivanova participated in the Jewish shiva funeral rite to help come to terms with her father's recent passing. |
| coping with the death of a family member | choice | Ivanova grieved for her late father. |
| father and daughter | choice | Susan Ivanova and Andrei Ivanov. |
| the desire for glory | choice | Walker Smith sought glory and prestige in the ring. |
| combat sports | major | Walker Smith was fighting to prove himself in an alien no-holds-barred fighting ring sport called "Mutai". |
| friendship | major | Garibaldi and Walker Smith. Sinclair and Susan Ivanova. |
| Judaism | major | Susan Ivanova's and Rabbi uncle visited Babylon 5. |
| remembrance | major | Ivanova for father |
| uncle and niece | major | Susan Ivanova and Rabbi Koslov. |
| funeral rite | minor | The Jewish shiva funeral rite was held for Susan Ivanova's deceased father. |