In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum story

bbf2x17 · 1995-05-10

Sheridan discovers a connection between his late wife and the mysterious Mr Morden, and makes enemies of everyone around him when he has Morden detained. Elsewhere, the Nightwatch is formed on the station. Directed by: David J. Eagle. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.

8 total · 3 choice · 3 major · 2 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
coping with memories of a lost love choice Sheridan is struggling with having lost his wife
coping with the death of a lover choice Sheridan struggled with having lost his wife in a space accident.
the need for closure choice Sheridan clearly needed closure over his late wife
Faustian bargain major Londo's deal with the Shadows is discussed
the letter of the law vs. the spirit of the law major this expression was used wrt. to Sheridan's skulduggery
unlawful detention major Sheridan detained the Shadow spy without a good cause and Garibaldi resigned over it.
organized religion minor Franklin discussed his faith "Foundationism" which involved a monotheistic god.
World War II minor Zack mentioned Germany's Enigma machine.