If you like great storytelling, check out "Babylon 5," airing on the Sci-Fi Channel or available on video.
"B5" is simply amazing television. Some incredible writing, with timeless themes and ideas, and lines (delivered by excellent actors, such as Andreas Katsulas as G'Kar) that'll stick in your mind long after you've watched an episode.
The creator, J. Michael Straczynski, wove many influences (myth, legend, conspiracy theories, classic sci-fi, religion, war stories, ideals such as freedom and justice, etc.) into a compelling story "arc." I've probably seen all the episodes three or four times.
Here's a link to a pretty good B5 Web site. There's information here on the upcoming new "B5" movie special, too.
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