The episode begins as you see a plot by Lord Refa and Londo unfolding to wrest control of the Empire once the aging Emperor dies. This is a very complex and evil bit of scheming and it all comes together thanks to their evil machinations and the help of the scarier-than-the-Devil Mr. Morden! At the same time, the Emperor is coming to B-5. Why is uncertain, but G'Kar is sure he will finally have a chance for revenge for all the years of Centauri rule--he will murder the Emperor! There is MUCH more to the episode than this and the plots go MUCH deeper, but I don't want to spoil the surprises. The bottom line is that the episode is jam-packed full of surprises, irony and suspense. And, on top of all this, it sets the entire Shadow War into motion--which after this episode begins to unfold in earnest. Trust me--it's THAT'S good!! While not the very best episode of the season (this is the final episode of season 2), it's sure close! This is one you've gotta see.
Review of The Coming of Shadows
