Interludes and Examinations story
The Shadow War begins in earnest, and it falls to Sheridan to rally a force against the Shadows. He requests help from Kosh, which brings profound consequences. Franklin deals with his stim addiction. Directed by: Jesus Trevino. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.
12 total · 6 choice · 4 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| attack from outer space by a genocidal enemy | choice | the shadows threatened the galaxy |
| coping with stress at work | choice | Franklin took drugs to keep up |
| divide and conquer | choice | the shadows sowed chaos |
| drug abuse | choice | Franklin faced up to his problem in the end |
| facing an overpowering adversary | choice | everyone facing the shadows |
| factions joining forces against a common enemy | choice | Sheridan tried to organize resistance |
| a common enemy unites | major | it seems in this episode this was true only to a lesser extent |
| coping with someone who is overexerting themself | major | Garibaldi tried to help Franklin |
| coping with the death of a lover | major | Londo was distraught when his love interest Adira turned up dead. |
| romantic love | major | Londo's lover returns |