The Incomparable

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  The Incomparable Mothership October 2, 2021 The prodigal showrunners return

  583 Could They Reboot 'Supernatural'?

  Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Shannon Sudderth, Chip Sudderth and Steven Schapansky

  In this flash episode we discuss the head-scratching news from two of our favorite franchises, as the prodigal showrunners have returned! First it’s the news that Russell T Davies, who brought “Doctor Who” back in 2005, is reuniting with his producers from that era to produce and write the show. Then came the announcement that J. Michael Straczynski has been contracted with The CW to write a pilot for a rebooted “Babylon 5.” Can you go home again? Will they play the hits or strike out in new directions? Just a reminder, nobody is going to delete your favorite old episodes—not even the BBC.

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  The Incomparable Mothership March 7, 2014 “Babylon 5,” for new viewers as well as veterans.

  185 A Three-Edged Sword

  Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Michael Gartenberg, Chip Sudderth and Andy Ihnatko

  It was the dawn of a new age—the rise of sci-fi shows with story arcs, complex characters, and computer-based special effects. “Babylon 5” was a trailblazing TV series and we give it the treatment it deserves in this double-sized episode. The curious can join us for a lengthy pre-Spoiler Horn conversation about why we like the show, and the veterans can stick around for detailed, spoilery conversations about where the show went during its five seasons on the air.