Babylon 5 (TV Series) A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 2 (1994) User Reviews

A continuation of the last excellent episode

[planktonrules · 8/10 · 3 January 2007]

This is the second part of a two-part episode featuring the Minbari "Draal"--an older man who is both Delenn's mentor and is tired of seeing his race change for the worse. He sees that the Minbari and their love of both the spiritual and sanctity of life in general is vanishing and he seems on the brink of suicide as he seeks some higher meaning and purpose. At the same time, the seemingly dead planet over which the station is orbiting is starting to show a lot in instability--with earthquakes that seem ready to cause the planet to blow apart (and taking the station with it). When they investigate, the planet attacks the ships as they near it! Obviously, this "dead" planet is very much alive, though also perhaps a bit sick as well! In this particular episode, once the potential power of this planet is seen, both humans and aliens try to lay claim to it. How all this is resolved is pretty impressive.

However, oddly, in future episodes, Draal is played by John Schuck! I actually didn't mind this because Shuck's version of Draal is MUCH more fun to watch, as he finally shows a sense of humor and is a much more life-like character.

A fine conclusion to a two part story

[Tweekums · 8/10 · 18 August 2018]

Following in from the previous episode Sinclair returns from the planet with the alien who was connected to its defence system. Meanwhile an Earth Force heavy cruiser arrives; its captain stating that they are taking control of the area... Earth has heard about the technology on the planet and aims to get it before other races. While the alien lies in med-lab Draal, Delenn's mentor, hears him call out asking for help... it appears somebody must take his place in the machine or the planet will destroy itself, taking Babylon 5 with it. If that weren't enough more aliens, of the same species, arrive and claim the planet... inevitably a standoff ensues.

This episode provided a good conclusion to the story. It started well with the surprise revelation that the large ship arriving at the end of the previous episode was in fact from Earth... it was nice that it wasn't one of the alien species being seen to try to get to the technology first. The standoff between the various parties was well handled, especially when it looks as though their might be conflict between Babylon 5 and the cruiser. The resolution to the problems on the planet were wrapped up in an interesting, if not too surprising, manner. While the troubles back on Mars played a smaller role in this episode they weren't entirely forgotten; and they did give us a fun confrontation between Garibaldi and a group of loud-mouths in the bar. Overall another solid episode which fans of the series should enjoy.

Great Conclusion

[VenVes · 23 July 2018]

I don't post spoiler reviews so I won't ruin anything that happens, but suffice it to say that this episode won't disappoint. Great conflict and eventual conclusion to this two parter.