In the Kingdom of the Blind
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| “In the Kingdom of the Blind” | |
|---|---|
| Babylon 5 episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 8 or 9 |
| Guest stars | Robin Atkin Downes (Byron) Neil Hunt (Minister Vitari) Damian London (Centauri Regent) Victor Love (Telepath) Francis X. McCarthy (Minister Vole) Ian Ogilvy (Lord Jano) |
| Written by | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Directed by | David Eagle |
| Production no. | 509 |
| Original airdate | 18 March 1998 |
| Episode chronology | |
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| List of Babylon 5 episodes | |
"In the Kingdom of the Blind" is an episode from the fifth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5.
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[edit] Plot synopsis
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Londo returns to Centauri Prime. Byron and his telepaths threaten the Interstellar Alliance.
[edit] Arc significance
- Tensions between the telepaths and the Interstellar Alliance start to escalate.
[edit] Production details
[edit] Trivia
- The title comes from the 15th Century philosopher Erasmus, who claimed that "In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." His thesis being that if all around you are ignorant, then even a little knowledge would make you significant in that community.
- When the Regent comes out from behind the throne, a microphone can be seen being pulled off screen on the right hand side.
