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actually, I had a fight once in my life.... i 70kilo.... he 130kilo..... a was learning krav maga for two years.... and doing 40 pull ups..... he started a fight.....and I was laughing..... ok.... really???? if you wonna dance I will dance :D :D :D :D :D
I might put it up against that scene in John Wick... Vigo: I understand you struck my son. Aurelio: Yes sir. Vigo: May I ask why? Aurelio: Well...he killed John Wick's dog and stole his car. Aurelio: Oh......
It is one of the best scenes in all of Babylon-5. Delean stopped an entire invasion task force by effectively growling at them. This is how you write an effective, strong female personality for movies. This moment was earned.
Minbari were a single step from wiping out humanity before they stopped. I imagine every single human military person has the fear of them carved into their souls. Like, this is not an idle threat, Delenn is telling them to their faces that Minbari wiped humans out once and can do it again if needed.
Yeah it was a shame to lose her at that age could have given us a lot more iconic characters for years to come with in that industry only made it to 65, and same illness as the actor from The Blacklist West Nile illness.
I also rememeber lorien revealing he was the first sentient life form in the galaxy, later when you found out he was older than the Earth it became a mind opening thouguht.
The fact that the Earthers ships commanders not even waited for the Babylon 5 hyper-jumpgate to activate and used their own show that those commanders suddenly wore the brown pants. They couldn't run faster. Truly a great moment and this dear present day Hollywood is how you write a strong female character. Long live Delenn from the House of Mir. May her actress Mira Furlan rest in peace.
@@Crossedsteve that’s the face you NEVER want to see on a woman and definitely don’t want to be the cause of. That look requires immediate location of some tarps or plastic bags, a shovel, an alibi, and bail money jic
@@GueCalColombianTropicals No, when Vigo asked Aurello why Aurello struck his son and Aurello informed Vigo that his son killed John Wick's dog. Vigo's only response before hanging up was "...oh."
funny part is, he might not get it at all it's shown several time many rly do believe human won that war, since everything was kept secret aside from human who actually fought (or should i say survive) not many rly understand how ùuch minbari were overpowering any human ship/tactic
@@namonamo494 "funny part is, he might not get it at all it's shown several time many rly do believe human won that war, since everything was kept secret aside from human who actually fought (or should i say survive) not many rly understand how ùuch minbari were overpowering any human ship/tactic" i am very curious about that list of times and what exactly it is shown. the war began far away from earth. the war ended in the sol system when the enemy is in your solar system you think they came to surrender or to squash the biggest nest of ants? when there was literally only one case of a "win" against the minbari and the rest of the battles ended with earth losing, how many would be brain dead enough to think: we are winning! and later when minbari surreders to think: it was because of the numerous times our troops hopelessly lost in all but ONE battle
I'll see you scene and raise you Dcotor Who - BAD WOLF - "I see you and you are tiny. I see every atom of your existence. And I divide them." - Daleks turn to dust Btw. I do agree with you too. I think the two scenes are equal.
I love the fact that the Earth fleet doesn't even waste the extra minute going to the jump gate. They're just like "Yes, ma'am" and form their own jump points.
I have said this before in other places. There is no histrionics here, no empty threats, no break in her voice. Delenn commands the situation immediately, states her requirements coldly and succinctly, and when she says "If you value your lives, be somewhere else" there is an almost imperceptible narrowing of her eyes that would make the most determined adversary stop dead in their tracks.
It's what happens when you have a brilliant writer, an excellent story with an incredible background and a powerful actress to deliver the lines that make you say "oh hell no!" I long for that combination these days.
It is a night of great sadness, for our friend and comrade has gone down the road where we cannot reach her. But as with all things, we will catch up with her in time, and I believe she will have many stories to tell us, and many new roles to share with the universe. In Memoriam: Mira Furlan When Mira Furlan came to audition for Babylon 5, her home country of Yugoslavia was in turmoil and shattering into two separate countries. During our first meeting, we spoke about her work and her life, and I learned that she had been part of a touring theater group that continued to cross borders of the disintegrating country despite receiving death threats from both sides in the civil war. I expressed my admiration for her courage, but she shrugged and waved it off. “What’s the worst that could have happened? Yes, they could have killed me. So what? Art should have no borders.” Very few people knew that side of Mira: the fiery, fearless side that fought ceaselessly for her art. She brought all of those traits to Delenn, and in turn I tried to write speeches for her that would allow her to comment on what was happening to her homeland without calling it out by name. I guess I must have done it correctly because one day during the Minbari Civil War arc, she appeared in my office door, a cup of tea in one hand, in full makeup but wearing a pull-over robe from wardrobe, and said, “So, how long did you live in Yugoslavia?” Her husband, Goran, has always been the rock of her life. He was and is a gentleman, quick to laughter, an accomplished director and as much an artist as Mira, which made them the ideal couple. I’ve rarely seen two people so utterly meant for each other. I remember the first time Mira appeared at a convention with me and some of the other cast. She didn’t quite understand what it was all about, but gamely did her part. When the audience question period came along, a fan held up his hand and said to Mira, whose Yugoslavian accent was much stronger in the beginning than it became with time, “Say ‘moose and squirrel.’” She had no idea what this meant, but she said “Moose and Squirrel” and the room erupted in one of the longest sustained laughs I’ve ever seen at a convention. We explained it later, but really, all that mattered to her was that the audience had been happy. We’ve known for some time now that Mira’s health was failing…I’m not sure that this is the right time or place to discuss the sheer randomness of what happened…and have all been dreading this day. We kept hoping that she would improve. In a group email sent to the cast a while back, I heard that she might be improving. Then came the call from Peter Jurasik. “I wanted you to know that Goran’s bringing Mira home,” he said. “Do you mean, he’s bringing her home as in she’s better now, or is he bringing her home as in he’s bringing her home?” “He’s bringing her home, Joe,” Peter said, and I could hear the catch in his voice as he said it. And as a family, we held our counsel, and began the long wait, which has now ended. Mira was a good and kind woman, a stunningly talented performer, and a friend to everyone in the cast and crew of Babylon 5, and we are all devastated by the news. The cast members with whom she was especially close since the show’s end will need room to process this moment, so please be gentle if they are unresponsive for a time. We have been down this road too often, and it only gets harder. If you are a fan of Mira’s work, fire up those special moments when she shook the heavens, and relive the art she brought to her work. For any actor, that is the best tribute possible: for the work to endure. As much as this is a time to grieve, it is also a time to celebrate her life and her courage. All of our thoughts tonight will be on the memories she left behind, the dazzling light of her performances, the breadth of her talent, and the heart and love she shared with Goran, and with all of you. Joe Straczynski
She gave us fire, and love, and, hope with her Dellen, and, with me, allowed us to see and feel what happens when good people go to war, and what good people can do when asked to make peace. Sleep well, sleep long, may the Old Gods welcome you into the Asgard to preform there.
"Be somewhere else!" MY GOD that woman could give a threat! Sleep well Mira Furlan. You and all of those who lived on and made B5 live, made us better people, in one way or another.
The line "He is behind me, you are in front of me." I thought it also carried a subtle threat that not only were earth forces facing the Mimbari , but that behind her was the only human commander to ever defeat a Mimbari cruiser. Even if they survived one, the other was still a threat.
I think this line is said more from annoyance than as a threat. She is irritated that this idiot of an enemy commander dares to waste her time with his bullshit. She spells out the history of the Earth-Minbari-War for him like she is talking to a retard. Sheridan beeing there or not doesn't make a bit of a tactical difference. These three Sharlin Class Cruisers aren't an opposing force to the earth fleet. They are a firing squad.
@@Donleecartoons Exactly, she was very blunt about that. And "the other one" was beaten down to a pulp, what's "still a threat" about him? In the same scene the guy said "we couldn't take much more"... so overall, good comment, Brenda.
@@creatorsremose Three Minbari Sharlin class War cruisers pluse one White Star, the two Omega class destroyers did not have a chance in hell, against four ships, plus B5, plus the Alexander, and the Rubber Ducky who was leading the EA reserves knew it
Don't forget Ivanova is God always listen Ivanova when an idiot ignored the landing rules and nearly blew the station up to god she says just kidding about the God part.
I've watched this dozens of times and it only just struck me that the humans had to not just be terrified of her blasting them to atoms, they had to be thinking about what would happen if they re-started the Earth/Minbari war. Many soldiers on those ships had to remember the hopeless battle they had barely survived 10 years before.
THAT was the reason for her whole "only one captain ever survived battle with a Minbari fleet ..." line. She was annoyed that this idiot of an enemy commander did not fucked off the moment she left the jump gate. So she spelled it out for him like talking to a six year old. And she gave him a pretty good justification for not fullfilling his orders: "What did you want me to do Mr. President? Start a war with Minbar?
I first saw this as a teenager I’m in my 40’s now and this scene still gives me chills and I firmly believe this where the phrase F around and find out came from 😂
42 here :) This is a badass moment. Unfortunately Straczyński went woke and is going to reboot this series "for the modern audience", with correct "The Message". God help us....
@@cathulhu3772right??? I wish he carried on the right wing authoritarian dictatorship theme that Babylon 5 was known for; said no one with even a sliver of a brain cell has ever said. “Woke”? B5 fought against dictatorships. B5 fought for equality for different cultures, races, sexes. B5 showed races that didn’t have genders, some that were dual gendered and some that had multiple genders. All those are “woke”. Know what? I have never heard someone that said “woke”, with negative connotations, say anything of merit or meaning. Clearly, from your comment, you never got any of the subtleties of B5; you just like the people running around with their guns going pew pews and the explosions. “Woke”, the word people say when they don’t have anything to say, yet want to bring attention to themselves lol
This was a great “Hell Yes” moment. Mira Furlan brought her “A” Game to this series and it showed time and time again. A wonderful Actress, R.I.P. Mira Furlan.....you’ll will be greatly missed but you leave us with the legacy of Ambassador Delenn to remember you by. 😢
No no no! I had no idea we lost Mira :( I shouldn't say I can't believe it when this show has had the worst luck, we've lost so many great people. She's beyond the rim now. RIP Mira Furlan.
I love that line: 'He is behind me. You are in front of me.' Basically, 'if you /do/ manage to take me down, you'll be facing *him* next. Think about that.'
@@creatorsremose Bad take, we've lost the bulk of the main cast now. Freakin heartbreaking. There's too many to list, at this point it's easier to point out who's still alive. Forgive me for being a bit rash, I just found out in this comment section we lost Mira Furlan a year ago and I had no idea. Way too many have gone beyond the rim.
The awesomeness of this scene is incredible. What really stuck with me is, The captain commanding the attack fleet doesn't even wait to fly to the jumpgate he opened one right behind him. I still remember the first time I watched this, I could not sleep because of How awesome this esse.B5 here in Brazil was Broadcast at 11pm on Sunday. I recorded every episode to VHS, so I watched one more time and them tried to sleep but couldn't because I wanted to know what would happen I already have internet in my home so I go to a chat room to talk about this. Finally after 3AM I probably sleep in the couch, my dad wakes me up 5AM and says to me go to bad, 6AM my alarm goes off and I have to go o school (really far) and return home after 16PM watched again. That was a long week.
One of the absolute finest moments in all of Sci-Fi, or any genre for that matter, I've ever witnessed. Magnificently awesome how they paid off 2+ seasons worth of storytelling and worldbuilding with less than 2 minutes of a scene.
Yes he was saved by his girl friend. He would have no problem admitting it either. He is also smart enough to know how lucky he is. Imagine if she didn't like him.
Damn, she'll be missed, as the curse strikes again at only 65... A great soul, now Sleeping in Light where no shadows fall. Waiting for us beyond the rim. RIP Mira.
That series hasn't been kind to it's cast over the years. Of the folks who appeared in the opening credits, Stephen Biggs, Andreas Katsulas, Stephen Furst, Jerry Doyle, Michael O'Hare and Jeff Conaway have all died. And most of them weren't that old...and now we add Mira to that list. It is a pity.
@@RB-ic4du a 3 mimbari battle ships plus a white star vs two earth aliance dreagnauths and two cruisers..... and with the oly oly huma, who ever fought the mimbiri and survived...... that would by a short fight
" I am Grey, I stand between the Candle and the Star. We are Grey, We stand between the Darkness and the Light. " - Ambassador & Grey Council Member Delenn. Well Mira, you are Light now and Shine with the Stars in the Sky. Thank you. You will be Missed and Remembered.
I meant Mira at Ottawa Comic-Con a few years ago. As an aspiring actress she gave me some of the best advice I've ever heard. Her advice will be something that stays with me forever. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met and that is the honest truth. Rest in peace mira we miss you❤
She was a velvet glove over an iron fist, by nature sweet and gentle, by provocation, an iron will and a mighty storm, she could be your kindest most loving friend, or your most terrible and determined enemy, the Delenn you meet is chosen by you actions, choose wisely.
One of the finest performances ever seen - a true Crowning Moment of Awesome for Delenn. Rest in peace, dearest Mira. And thank you for the gift of your great talent.
Just re-watched this episode (it's on Tubi)! God this moment still gives me so many chills. Mira Furlan was an incredible actress and even more incredible human being.
My opinion of this scene hasn't changed since I saw it for the first time. Perfection. The delivery is one of the best in tv. You will be missed Mira. Thank you for making Delenn one of the best characters in tv.
"Why not! Only one human captain has survived battle with a Minbari fleet ... he is behind me, you are in front of me ... if you value your lives, be somewhere else!" LOL didn't take them long to figure out to leave! (RIP Mira Furlan)
Delenn is one of many fantastic written female characters from this great show. "Modern day writers" need lessons in what a real Strong female character looks like. R.I.P. Mira Furlan.
Probably one of those scenes which is very difficult to replicate, it is a moment which puts the viewer there. Star Wars has tried, Star Trek and Marvel…but this scene is simple and pure, only wish I saw it on a Big Screen. Not even a show I like too much.
And Delenn carries off the speech of all speeches and sent the Earthforce dogs scurrying for home (no insult to actual canines intended). A great moment in Babylon 5!
The Falcon appearing over the Death Star trench to clear Skywalker's shot on the exhaust port to destroy the Death Star would like a word with you... BUT - as someone who is enjoying Babylon 5 for the first time *right now* and am almost at the end of Season 3... it is a great scene, and I am really engaged with this series, as much as I was for Firefly and Star Trek. Great cast of characters and a plot that seems to have a story to tell, and a good one at that.
After 20 Years For me... B5 is still Unmatched in Writing to this day. I watch : In The Beginning at least twice a year... and it reminds me of how pathetic the writers of today are. Shure they've had their moments... But nothing with the depth and vision the writers of B5... And the Actors : OMG Still off the Charts... Sadly some have left us... But they are immortalized in these great works... Even with a big budget they could NEVER Recreate Peter Jurasik's enduring performance as Londo. Sadly Andreas Katsulas as G'Kar : has passed. While Londo's character stole much of the spotlight : G'Kar was still a worthy character to play off of. Reiner Schöne as The Great Minbari leader Dukhat : Only appears in : In The Beginning but was a memorable character as well as Theodore Bikel as Lenonn. Also : Mira Furlan has passed. Although a central character : I feel they didn't give her enough to work with as a character. But at 1:07 of this video... Holy Bitch Slap... My Favorite Quote is from Bruce Boxleitner as John J. Sheridan: "There's Only One Truth About War... People Die." - It was and still is Truly Original... I could go on but I would be here all day...
The best thing about the series is how it (imo rightfull)y assumes that even after centuries of technological and biological evolutions and in parallel to other races the same basic dynamics of power and psychology still exist and history repeats itself in endless cycles. War, propaganda, prejudice, holy and unholy alliances, politics revolving around the distribution of power and perceived dangers ... all performed on a different stage than today but still being a mere reflection of today's issues.
One of the greatest sci fi moments of all time. I find it hard to decide between this and yesterday's enterprise. Picards words "let's make sure history never forgets the name enterprise" then you watch the D fight to the death to try and restore history
This is a better single scene in that we get the victory. In that timeline, the Enterprise is destroyed. Yesterday’s Enterprise is probably one of the best Trek episodes ever. Babylon 5 was a good series, but I did like TNG better. I would love to see them remake this series with newer CGI and all the political intrigue done in the fashion of GoT
@@barnabusdoyle4930 I don't know you know. Its hard to choose. Sends shivers down my spine watching this but equally enterprise knows it has to survive 20 billion dead already. That was the moment you saw what the new generation was made of. They fought to the death and the enterprise stood toe to toe with three cruisers. Babylon 5 had a battle of the line. Yesterday's enterprise in its own way also had the same. Enterprise held the line to restore history
Ambassador Delenn: "Only one human Captain has ever survived battle with a Minbari fleet! He is behind me! You are in front of me! If you value your lives, be somewhere else!". That was the greatest moment of Ambassador Delenn (portrayed by Mira Furlan who passed away in 2021). We shall never forget that scene when she stood in front of the Earth Alliance spaceships which came from Earth to take control of Babylon 5 by force. They obeyed illegal orders from President Lewis Clark. The Minbari soaceships arrived just in time to avoid the worst for the space station. She shall be remembered by all Babylon 5 fans worldwide. R.I.P. Mira Furlan.
One of if not THE most badass exchange of words in all of Sci-Fi. God, I miss these old sci-fi shows, and I miss Mira Furlan. I can't believe she was taken out by West Nile virus. What a shame. RIP, Mira.
Simply amazing - One of the best scenes EVER in any sci-fi series🥰🥰 She was an awesome character played by a stellar actress - No one else could have nailed the scene the way she did🥰🥰 Farewell Mira and thank you😇😇🥰🥰
Mira created an absolute warrior. Her voice is full of contempt as she dictates her ultimatum. Not ASKING is implicit and she is a woman of few words. They're lucky the Minbari listen to the religeous caste. Even their Warhawks stand down when A human Ranger won't yield saying "..we die for the one" and shows himself to be MORE Minbari than he. RIP Mira Furlan
Before woke was a thing, there were already awesome strong women. This is one of them. What a great scene. That look on Mira's face is so fierce. Goosebumps..
"Minbari to Earthforce ships. Babylon 5 is under our protection. Withdraw at once or be destroyed." "Negative! We have authority here! Don't make us engage your ships." "Why not? Only one human captain has survived a battle with the Minbari. He is behind me. You are in front of me. If you value your lives, be somewhere else!" Chills. This section of dialogue is one of the best written for any show. Period. Especially if you know the history of the Earth/Minbari war.
I come back here every once and a while to watch this and remember how writing back then was sooo much better. I'm not much of a religious person but I'm reminded of another quote that has never left me, "Faith Manages"
Earthforce fleet: "Babylon 5 you are ordered to surrender and prepare to be boarded."
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This must be the genZ translation of babylon 5.
@@chrisbrown-sj1gg genZ would have usually thrown in a "lol, no, you" between the last 2 lines.
@@willdavis3802 And emojis. Ironic emojis.
I love this comment so much, i wish i could give it two upvotes.
Earth Fleet: Can I have my balls back before we leave, ma'am?
"Do not force us to engage your ship!"
"Why not?"
Best. Moment. EVER.
the answer "WHY NOT" must be the most badass answer in history off all cinema :D
actually, I had a fight once in my life.... i 70kilo.... he 130kilo..... a was learning krav maga for two years.... and doing 40 pull ups..... he started a fight.....and I was laughing..... ok.... really???? if you wonna dance I will dance :D :D :D :D :D
I might put it up against that scene in John Wick...
Vigo: I understand you struck my son.
Aurelio: Yes sir.
Vigo: May I ask why?
Aurelio: Well...he killed John Wick's dog and stole his car.
Aurelio: Oh......
Yup one of the greatest "Dont fuck with me human." Lines in scifi
Ever. In all Television and movies..
It is one of the best scenes in all of Babylon-5. Delean stopped an entire invasion task force by effectively growling at them. This is how you write an effective, strong female personality for movies. This moment was earned.
Exactly yes. B5 is textbook example of how to write strong female characters that don't have to suplex a 300lb man to be strong characters.
@@jlowe8059It is a tossup which one I feared more, tbh. Delenn, Ivanova or Leta Alexander. All were terrifying at times but believable as people.
One of the best scenes in all of sci-fi
Minbari were a single step from wiping out humanity before they stopped. I imagine every single human military person has the fear of them carved into their souls. Like, this is not an idle threat, Delenn is telling them to their faces that Minbari wiped humans out once and can do it again if needed.
@@HubiKoshi Everyone but humans in Babylon 5- DO NOT under ANY circumstances anger the Minbari!
Humans- Um... oops?
One of the single most memorable scenes I've ever watched. Rest in peace, Mira.
One of the most badass lines ever.
i miss her
Yeah it was a shame to lose her at that age could have given us a lot more iconic characters for years to come with in that industry only made it to 65, and same illness as the actor from The Blacklist West Nile illness.
I also rememeber lorien revealing he was the first sentient life form in the galaxy, later when you found out he was older than the Earth it became a mind opening thouguht.
the answer "WHY NOT" must be the most badass answer in history off all cinema :D
The fact that the Earthers ships commanders not even waited for the Babylon 5 hyper-jumpgate to activate and used their own show that those commanders suddenly wore the brown pants. They couldn't run faster.
Truly a great moment and this dear present day Hollywood is how you write a strong female character.
Long live Delenn from the House of Mir.
May her actress Mira Furlan rest in peace.
"do not force us to engage you"
"why not?"
"understandable, have a nice day."
I'm sorry, but that was the best line in ALL science fiction. RIP Mira. You will not be forgotten.
I do have to give honorable mentions to "Actually..... now that you mention it....". But yea. Delenn wins first prize.
Ivanova's "God sent me." is pretty up there too
Absolutely Agree.. In all Television!
Let me throw a "I love you" - "I know!" in.........
Late to the party, but “l am that guy” …
I remember the first time watching this. When the White Star cleared the jump point, my first thought was "Aw shit, mama's home, and she's pissed."
WORD!!
Then you were definitely sure when you see her face.
Everyone knows: Daddy means fun. Mommy means trouble.
@@Crossedsteve that’s the face you NEVER want to see on a woman and definitely don’t want to be the cause of. That look requires immediate location of some tarps or plastic bags, a shovel, an alibi, and bail money jic
That close up on Delenn's face is so good, she is Enraged.
President Clark: “You turned around and ran without firing a shot???”
Earth Commander: *Plays video.”
President Clark: “Yeah, OK, I get it now.”
It's like that scene in John Wick... "oh".
@@jonathanseguin2638 Where he sent the guard home? :D
@@GueCalColombianTropicals No, when Vigo asked Aurello why Aurello struck his son and Aurello informed Vigo that his son killed John Wick's dog. Vigo's only response before hanging up was "...oh."
funny part is, he might not get it at all
it's shown several time many rly do believe human won that war, since everything was kept secret aside from human who actually fought (or should i say survive) not many rly understand how ùuch minbari were overpowering any human ship/tactic
@@namonamo494
"funny part is, he might not get it at all
it's shown several time many rly do believe human won that war, since everything was kept secret aside from human who actually fought (or should i say survive) not many rly understand how ùuch minbari were overpowering any human ship/tactic"
i am very curious about that list of times and what exactly it is shown.
the war began far away from earth.
the war ended in the sol system
when the enemy is in your solar system you think they came to surrender or to squash the biggest nest of ants?
when there was literally only one case of a "win" against the minbari and the rest of the battles ended with earth losing,
how many would be brain dead enough to think: we are winning!
and later when minbari surreders to think: it was because of the numerous times our troops hopelessly lost in all but ONE battle
"If you value your lives, be somewhere else"......
The most powerful moment ever......
Precious quote
I'll see you scene and raise you Dcotor Who - BAD WOLF - "I see you and you are tiny. I see every atom of your existence. And I divide them." - Daleks turn to dust
Btw. I do agree with you too. I think the two scenes are equal.
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All I can think of is the captains were relieved that they didn't have to carry out these orders.
And other always amuses me that they did so at the fastest method at thier disposal too
I love the fact that the Earth fleet doesn't even waste the extra minute going to the jump gate. They're just like "Yes, ma'am" and form their own jump points.
Want to bet the pilots were activating the jump engines once Delenn started talking?
@@Adelina-293Many Earth ships still had the sensor systems from the war, that were ineffective.
I have said this before in other places. There is no histrionics here, no empty threats, no break in her voice. Delenn commands the situation immediately, states her requirements coldly and succinctly, and when she says "If you value your lives, be somewhere else" there is an almost imperceptible narrowing of her eyes that would make the most determined adversary stop dead in their tracks.
And Sheridan is looking at that screen thinking "Dear God I love that woman...."
It's what happens when you have a brilliant writer, an excellent story with an incredible background and a powerful actress to deliver the lines that make you say "oh hell no!" I long for that combination these days.
@@caddan4175 "And I will never, EVER, complain about having to do the dishes again..."
@@caddan4175 That part. When you say you have a "ride or die" this is what you SHOULD mean.
It is a night of great sadness, for our friend and comrade has gone down the road where we cannot reach her. But as with all things, we will catch up with her in time, and I believe she will have many stories to tell us, and many new roles to share with the universe.
In Memoriam: Mira Furlan
When Mira Furlan came to audition for Babylon 5, her home country of Yugoslavia was in turmoil and shattering into two separate countries. During our first meeting, we spoke about her work and her life, and I learned that she had been part of a touring theater group that continued to cross borders of the disintegrating country despite receiving death threats from both sides in the civil war.
I expressed my admiration for her courage, but she shrugged and waved it off. “What’s the worst that could have happened? Yes, they could have killed me. So what? Art should have no borders.”
Very few people knew that side of Mira: the fiery, fearless side that fought ceaselessly for her art. She brought all of those traits to Delenn, and in turn I tried to write speeches for her that would allow her to comment on what was happening to her homeland without calling it out by name. I guess I must have done it correctly because one day during the Minbari Civil War arc, she appeared in my office door, a cup of tea in one hand, in full makeup but wearing a pull-over robe from wardrobe, and said, “So, how long did you live in Yugoslavia?”
Her husband, Goran, has always been the rock of her life. He was and is a gentleman, quick to laughter, an accomplished director and as much an artist as Mira, which made them the ideal couple. I’ve rarely seen two people so utterly meant for each other.
I remember the first time Mira appeared at a convention with me and some of the other cast. She didn’t quite understand what it was all about, but gamely did her part. When the audience question period came along, a fan held up his hand and said to Mira, whose Yugoslavian accent was much stronger in the beginning than it became with time, “Say ‘moose and squirrel.’”
She had no idea what this meant, but she said “Moose and Squirrel” and the room erupted in one of the longest sustained laughs I’ve ever seen at a convention. We explained it later, but really, all that mattered to her was that the audience had been happy.
We’ve known for some time now that Mira’s health was failing…I’m not sure that this is the right time or place to discuss the sheer randomness of what happened…and have all been dreading this day. We kept hoping that she would improve. In a group email sent to the cast a while back, I heard that she might be improving.
Then came the call from Peter Jurasik. “I wanted you to know that Goran’s bringing Mira home,” he said.
“Do you mean, he’s bringing her home as in she’s better now, or is he bringing her home as in he’s bringing her home?”
“He’s bringing her home, Joe,” Peter said, and I could hear the catch in his voice as he said it.
And as a family, we held our counsel, and began the long wait, which has now ended.
Mira was a good and kind woman, a stunningly talented performer, and a friend to everyone in the cast and crew of Babylon 5, and we are all devastated by the news. The cast members with whom she was especially close since the show’s end will need room to process this moment, so please be gentle if they are unresponsive for a time. We have been down this road too often, and it only gets harder.
If you are a fan of Mira’s work, fire up those special moments when she shook the heavens, and relive the art she brought to her work. For any actor, that is the best tribute possible: for the work to endure. As much as this is a time to grieve, it is also a time to celebrate her life and her courage.
All of our thoughts tonight will be on the memories she left behind, the dazzling light of her performances, the breadth of her talent, and the heart and love she shared with Goran, and with all of you.
Joe Straczynski
Thank you..she played that part with such passion...I know where it came from...
;____;" boy is this sad but wholesome. i adore the vibe the series and the production has.
She gave us fire, and love, and, hope with her Dellen, and, with me, allowed us to see and feel what happens when good people go to war, and what good people can do when asked to make peace. Sleep well, sleep long, may the Old Gods welcome you into the Asgard to preform there.
She good decent actress
Since 2014 Ukrainian coup I'm a civilian survivor of war as well so Mira and I have a lot to talk about.
"Be somewhere else!" MY GOD that woman could give a threat! Sleep well Mira Furlan. You and all of those who lived on and made B5 live, made us better people, in one way or another.
You made me a helluva Warrior Delenn.
Human captain "Lucky for you I've just remembered I've got a dentists appointment, and any one who says I just pissed myself is lying"
😂😂😂😂
Either that or the human captains just realized they'd probably get shot by their own crews if they didn't call off the attack immediately.
The best intimidation speech I have ever heard. Don't piss off Delenn.
This never gets old.
Indeed.
@@Lord.MaximusDude I heard that in Kosh's voice. Whoa.
“If you value your lives, be somewhere else.” Wow! I can’t believe nobody has come close to those heights of sci-fi writing since.
"He is behind me, you are in front of me."
One of the best lines in cinema period!
The line "He is behind me, you are in front of me." I thought it also carried a subtle threat that not only were earth forces facing the Mimbari , but that behind her was the only human commander to ever defeat a Mimbari cruiser. Even if they survived one, the other was still a threat.
Nothing subtle about it ...
I think this line is said more from annoyance than as a threat. She is irritated that this idiot of an enemy commander dares to waste her time with his bullshit. She spells out the history of the Earth-Minbari-War for him like she is talking to a retard. Sheridan beeing there or not doesn't make a bit of a tactical difference. These three Sharlin Class Cruisers aren't an opposing force to the earth fleet. They are a firing squad.
@@Donleecartoons Exactly, she was very blunt about that. And "the other one" was beaten down to a pulp, what's "still a threat" about him? In the same scene the guy said "we couldn't take much more"... so overall, good comment, Brenda.
@@creatorsremose Three Minbari Sharlin class War cruisers pluse one White Star, the two Omega class destroyers did not have a chance in hell, against four ships, plus B5, plus the Alexander, and the Rubber Ducky who was leading the EA reserves knew it
This and Susan Ivanova's "I am Death incarnate" still gives me the chills. Two of the most badass characters on any sci-fi series.
Don't forget Ivanova is God always listen Ivanova when an idiot ignored the landing rules and nearly blew the station up to god she says just kidding about the God part.
and her Babylon project was our last best hope for peace speech still moves me and the no boom today speech
"Remembered only as...Jack." is mine
@@cha2117 Always a Boom tomorrow.
@@Reoh0z Or a "Boom-shubba-lubba-lubba..."
I've watched this dozens of times and it only just struck me that the humans had to not just be terrified of her blasting them to atoms, they had to be thinking about what would happen if they re-started the Earth/Minbari war. Many soldiers on those ships had to remember the hopeless battle they had barely survived 10 years before.
THAT was the reason for her whole "only one captain ever survived battle with a Minbari fleet ..." line. She was annoyed that this idiot of an enemy commander did not fucked off the moment she left the jump gate. So she spelled it out for him like talking to a six year old. And she gave him a pretty good justification for not fullfilling his orders: "What did you want me to do Mr. President? Start a war with Minbar?
@@Ork20111 That and those commanders probably weren’t happy about following these orders in the first place…
"And they taught me terror. How to use it. And how to face it" - Marcus Cole
@@chrism7395Wrong. Only cowards and scumbags use terror. The CIA, Zelensky, Dzerzhinsky...
@@tatianalyulkin410 preach!
Just got the news that Mira Furlan passed and had to come see what may be her finest moment
That line was so iconic... "If you value your lives, be somewhere else"
I first saw this as a teenager I’m in my 40’s now and this scene still gives me chills and I firmly believe this where the phrase F around and find out came from 😂
42 here :) This is a badass moment. Unfortunately Straczyński went woke and is going to reboot this series "for the modern audience", with correct "The Message". God help us....
@@cathulhu3772right??? I wish he carried on the right wing authoritarian dictatorship theme that Babylon 5 was known for; said no one with even a sliver of a brain cell has ever said. “Woke”? B5 fought against dictatorships. B5 fought for equality for different cultures, races, sexes. B5 showed races that didn’t have genders, some that were dual gendered and some that had multiple genders. All those are “woke”. Know what? I have never heard someone that said “woke”, with negative connotations, say anything of merit or meaning. Clearly, from your comment, you never got any of the subtleties of B5; you just like the people running around with their guns going pew pews and the explosions. “Woke”, the word people say when they don’t have anything to say, yet want to bring attention to themselves lol
@@cathulhu3772 ...INB4 the old babylon 5 is WAYYY better than the new babylon 5
RIP Delenn. Remember, we are all star stuff. Mira Furlan has returned to the universe so that it can gain a further understanding if itself.
Rest in peace, dear Lady. "I will see you in a little while, in a place where no shadows fall."
Can I give you 10000 👍🏽s for this, also another iconic line said so well for Mira. I tear up every time I hear this line
Between Delenn and Ivanova the women of B5 really got to shine
This was a great “Hell Yes” moment. Mira Furlan brought her “A” Game to this series and it showed time and time again. A wonderful Actress, R.I.P. Mira Furlan.....you’ll will be greatly missed but you leave us with the legacy of Ambassador Delenn to remember you by. 😢
No no no! I had no idea we lost Mira :( I shouldn't say I can't believe it when this show has had the worst luck, we've lost so many great people. She's beyond the rim now. RIP Mira Furlan.
I love that line: 'He is behind me. You are in front of me.'
Basically, 'if you /do/ manage to take me down, you'll be facing *him* next. Think about that.'
The Russian version had Delenn speak "Only one human captain has ever survived battle with the Minbari fleet - and he is not on your side!"
Yes! I really liked that line when watching it in Russian too!
In memory of a great scene and a lovely Minbari, who passed beyond the rim this day.
RIP Mira Furlan
The fact that so many of the cast of B5 are gone is deeply sad.
Dude, the show aired almost 30 years ago and they weren't exactly teenagers at the time.
@@creatorsremose The cast members of Star Trek TNG and DS9 weren't exactly teenagers and they're all still alive. Babylon 5's death count is unusual.
@@creatorsremose Bad take, we've lost the bulk of the main cast now. Freakin heartbreaking. There's too many to list, at this point it's easier to point out who's still alive. Forgive me for being a bit rash, I just found out in this comment section we lost Mira Furlan a year ago and I had no idea. Way too many have gone beyond the rim.
But their memory lives on. We get to see, laugh and cry over their antics on B5.
The awesomeness of this scene is incredible.
What really stuck with me is, The captain commanding the attack fleet doesn't even wait to fly to the jumpgate he opened one right behind him.
I still remember the first time I watched this, I could not sleep because of How awesome this esse.B5 here in Brazil was Broadcast at 11pm on Sunday. I recorded every episode to VHS, so I watched one more time and them tried to sleep but couldn't because I wanted to know what would happen I already have internet in my home so I go to a chat room to talk about this.
Finally after 3AM I probably sleep in the couch, my dad wakes me up 5AM and says to me go to bad, 6AM my alarm goes off and I have to go o school (really far) and return home after 16PM watched again.
That was a long week.
One of the absolute finest moments in all of Sci-Fi, or any genre for that matter, I've ever witnessed. Magnificently awesome how they paid off 2+ seasons worth of storytelling and worldbuilding with less than 2 minutes of a scene.
Another great scene is the one against the drakh.
Meanwhile, it must be pointed out that Sheridan just got saved by his girlfriend.
One of the best moments in the series.
Rest in peace, Mira.
Yes he was saved by his girl friend. He would have no problem admitting it either. He is also smart enough to know how lucky he is. Imagine if she didn't like him.
Damn, she'll be missed, as the curse strikes again at only 65... A great soul, now Sleeping in Light where no shadows fall. Waiting for us beyond the rim. RIP Mira.
That series hasn't been kind to it's cast over the years. Of the folks who appeared in the opening credits, Stephen Biggs, Andreas Katsulas, Stephen Furst, Jerry Doyle, Michael O'Hare and Jeff Conaway have all died. And most of them weren't that old...and now we add Mira to that list. It is a pity.
I'm a grown ass man and that tribute made me bawl.
the answer "WHY NOT" must be the most badass answer in history off all cinema :D
@@Mike-dl8cq Agreed.
@@RB-ic4du a 3 mimbari battle ships plus a white star vs two earth aliance dreagnauths and two cruisers..... and with the oly oly huma, who ever fought the mimbiri and survived...... that would by a short fight
Rest in Peace, Mira, you have achieved immortality, forever remembered.
" I am Grey, I stand between the Candle and the Star. We are Grey, We stand between the Darkness and the Light. " - Ambassador & Grey Council Member Delenn. Well Mira, you are Light now and Shine with the Stars in the Sky. Thank you. You will be Missed and Remembered.
I remember this scene when it first aired on tv.. Today its regarded as the Most fav scene speech in all of b5 you will be missed Mira.
I meant Mira at Ottawa Comic-Con a few years ago. As an aspiring actress she gave me some of the best advice I've ever heard. Her advice will be something that stays with me forever. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met and that is the honest truth. Rest in peace mira we miss you❤
What was the advice?
One of the VERY BEST show down scenes EVER, in any genre.
Still gives me goose bumps after all these years. Such a great moment. RIP Mira.
wow Mira really knocked this one out of the ball part, her delivery of her lines in this scene, is really powerful, she had power and presence.
She was a velvet glove over an iron fist, by nature sweet and gentle, by provocation, an iron will and a mighty storm, she could be your kindest most loving friend, or your most terrible and determined enemy, the Delenn you meet is chosen by you actions, choose wisely.
This is one of the best scenes ever in B5. Mira Furlon was a wonderful actress and it's a shame she's no longer with us.
This is possibly one of the best scenes in any sci fi program. The goose bumps.
The delivery of Mira's lines was prefect. Couldn't have been done better.
Mira Furlan is Terrifying in this scene :D
May she rest in peace
One of the finest performances ever seen - a true Crowning Moment of Awesome for Delenn.
Rest in peace, dearest Mira. And thank you for the gift of your great talent.
Well it is one of the finest shows in all television history.
RIP Mira Furlan, just had to watch this scene again, never gets old and still gives me the feels even more so now that she has passed!
Just re-watched this episode (it's on Tubi)! God this moment still gives me so many chills. Mira Furlan was an incredible actress and even more incredible human being.
My opinion of this scene hasn't changed since I saw it for the first time. Perfection. The delivery is one of the best in tv. You will be missed Mira. Thank you for making Delenn one of the best characters in tv.
"Why not! Only one human captain has survived battle with a Minbari fleet ... he is behind me, you are in front of me ... if you value your lives, be somewhere else!" LOL didn't take them long to figure out to leave! (RIP Mira Furlan)
This is the best space opera I have ever seen. And this is the best scene ever...
As a B5 fan, I couldn’t truly appreciate the terror of Delenn’s threat until after I’d seen In the Beginning.
Delenn is one of many fantastic written female characters from this great show. "Modern day writers" need lessons in what a real Strong female character looks like. R.I.P. Mira Furlan.
Mira has taken her place beyond the Rim. May we see you again in a place where no shadows fall.
RIP Mira Furlan
Vale Mira Furlan. Rest in piece amongst the galaxies forever. Your words live in our hearts :(
Every now and then I come back to watch this clip, and every time it sends shivers down my spine.
I never knew an Omega Class Earth Destroyer could turn around that fast (or at all...).
Badass scene. RIP Mira Furlan.
Probably one of those scenes which is very difficult to replicate, it is a moment which puts the viewer there. Star Wars has tried, Star Trek and Marvel…but this scene is simple and pure, only wish I saw it on a Big Screen.
Not even a show I like too much.
I never get tired of watching this scene. Delenn is such a badass!
And Delenn carries off the speech of all speeches and sent the Earthforce dogs scurrying for home (no insult to actual canines intended). A great moment in Babylon 5!
RIP Mira Furlan :'(
The single greatest moment in sci-fi history :-)
The Falcon appearing over the Death Star trench to clear Skywalker's shot on the exhaust port to destroy the Death Star would like a word with you...
BUT - as someone who is enjoying Babylon 5 for the first time *right now* and am almost at the end of Season 3... it is a great scene, and I am really engaged with this series, as much as I was for Firefly and Star Trek. Great cast of characters and a plot that seems to have a story to tell, and a good one at that.
@@VengerDFW I'm going to go with the Adama Maneuver, Galactica vs Pegasus, and the Rocinante vs the Pella.
All are awesome scenes.
Still gives me goosebumps watching this.
R.I.P. Mira Furlan.
Watching now with tears of loss. She will always be the strength and wisdom of Delenn, now and forever beyond the Rim.
I wasn't a big Babylon 5 fan but I've watched this scene over and over again countless times it's just that badass
After 20 Years For me... B5 is still Unmatched in Writing to this day. I watch : In The Beginning at least twice a year... and it reminds me of how pathetic the writers of today are. Shure they've had their moments... But nothing with the depth and vision the writers of B5...
And the Actors : OMG Still off the Charts... Sadly some have left us... But they are immortalized in these great works...
Even with a big budget they could NEVER Recreate Peter Jurasik's enduring performance as Londo. Sadly Andreas Katsulas as G'Kar : has passed. While Londo's character stole much of the spotlight : G'Kar was still a worthy character to play off of.
Reiner Schöne
as The Great Minbari leader Dukhat : Only appears in : In The Beginning but was a memorable character as well as Theodore Bikel
as Lenonn.
Also : Mira Furlan has passed. Although a central character : I feel they didn't give her enough to work with as a character. But at 1:07 of this video... Holy Bitch Slap...
My Favorite Quote is from Bruce Boxleitner
as John J. Sheridan: "There's Only One Truth About War... People Die." - It was and still is Truly Original...
I could go on but I would be here all day...
The best thing about the series is how it (imo rightfull)y assumes that even after centuries of technological and biological evolutions and in parallel to other races the same basic dynamics of power and psychology still exist and history repeats itself in endless cycles. War, propaganda, prejudice, holy and unholy alliances, politics revolving around the distribution of power and perceived dangers ... all performed on a different stage than today but still being a mere reflection of today's issues.
the line Why not, must be the greastest in cinema
Best "fuck around and find out" threat ever 😂
One of the greatest sci fi moments of all time.
I find it hard to decide between this and yesterday's enterprise. Picards words "let's make sure history never forgets the name enterprise" then you watch the D fight to the death to try and restore history
This is a better single scene in that we get the victory. In that timeline, the Enterprise is destroyed. Yesterday’s Enterprise is probably one of the best Trek episodes ever. Babylon 5 was a good series, but I did like TNG better. I would love to see them remake this series with newer CGI and all the political intrigue done in the fashion of GoT
@@barnabusdoyle4930 I don't know you know. Its hard to choose. Sends shivers down my spine watching this but equally enterprise knows it has to survive 20 billion dead already. That was the moment you saw what the new generation was made of.
They fought to the death and the enterprise stood toe to toe with three cruisers.
Babylon 5 had a battle of the line. Yesterday's enterprise in its own way also had the same. Enterprise held the line to restore history
Best line and the best delivery by the best actress in the series. PERFECTION! Even now many years after I saw this on TV I still get chills!
Ah one of my favorite scenes of all time.
I'm not sure just how many times I've watched this scene, on DVD and TH-cam. Hasn't gotten old yet.
Ambassador Delenn: "Only one human Captain has ever survived battle with a Minbari fleet! He is behind me! You are in front of me! If you value your lives, be somewhere else!". That was the greatest moment of Ambassador Delenn (portrayed by Mira Furlan who passed away in 2021). We shall never forget that scene when she stood in front of the Earth Alliance spaceships which came from Earth to take control of Babylon 5 by force. They obeyed illegal orders from President Lewis Clark. The Minbari soaceships arrived just in time to avoid the worst for the space station. She shall be remembered by all Babylon 5 fans worldwide. R.I.P. Mira Furlan.
Earth captains must had PTSD flashback after hearing threats from Ambassador Delenn
Rest in Glory, Mira Furlan
One of if not THE most badass exchange of words in all of Sci-Fi.
God, I miss these old sci-fi shows, and I miss Mira Furlan. I can't believe she was taken out by West Nile virus. What a shame.
RIP, Mira.
RIP Mira.
to absent friends, in memory still bright 🍷
A rare moment when acting and writing comes together to give us a great scene.
Rest in Peace Mira.
Mira delivered the most badd ass line in history of TV.... cudos
Simply amazing - One of the best scenes EVER in any sci-fi series🥰🥰 She was an awesome character played by a stellar actress - No one else could have nailed the scene the way she did🥰🥰 Farewell Mira and thank you😇😇🥰🥰
1:00 She looks just a little angry
I seriously love how how there is no reply from the humans, just their ships turning around and running away.
Friggin savage. She owned that no question
Also my best Moment at Babylon 5. when I first saw it o was very little and in this moment I remember I was so excited almost cried 😢
Mira created an absolute warrior. Her voice is full of contempt as she dictates her ultimatum. Not ASKING is implicit and she is a woman of few words. They're lucky the Minbari listen to the religeous caste. Even their Warhawks stand down when A human Ranger won't yield saying "..we die for the one" and shows himself to be MORE Minbari than he. RIP Mira Furlan
"You make a compelling case. Goodbye!"
RIP Delenn. Stay safe beyond the rim.
Possibly the most awesome moment in Science fiction history!
Just love that scene...watched it so many times...🤗
SHE HAS NOE PASSED FROM US. TERRIBLE NEWS. SHE WAS WONDERFUL.
Such a wonderful actress she will be missed. She was one of the greats as far as I'm concerned in scifi
Delenn was SO BadAss. Plus, props to the Late, Great Mira Furlan for her performance. Her portrayal had such nuance.
Before woke was a thing, there were already awesome strong women.
This is one of them.
What a great scene. That look on Mira's face is so fierce. Goosebumps..
i never get old of these scene... greetings from uruguay
"Minbari to Earthforce ships. Babylon 5 is under our protection. Withdraw at once or be destroyed."
"Negative! We have authority here! Don't make us engage your ships."
"Why not? Only one human captain has survived a battle with the Minbari. He is behind me. You are in front of me. If you value your lives, be somewhere else!"
Chills. This section of dialogue is one of the best written for any show. Period. Especially if you know the history of the Earth/Minbari war.
This is the best sci fi scene ever made. I love this scene so much!!!! Delenn u kick ass so much!
We remember you Mira. Rest in peace.
I come back here every once and a while to watch this and remember how writing back then was sooo much better. I'm not much of a religious person but I'm reminded of another quote that has never left me, "Faith Manages"