Babylon 5: Delenn/Lennier - Three Is Sacred

WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 5.

I'm going to say just two things about this video. One is that the lyrics in this song fit Lennier's character and actions so perfectly I couldn't NOT make this video.

The second thing is that I always loved the triangle of Delenn/Sheridan/Lennier and thought that, considering his kindness and sacrifice throughout the series, Lennier's betrayal was a cruel ending to the saga - though at the same time it was so dramatic I wouldn't want it any other way.

I've mixed up a lot of scenes to get that feeling across so I hope it works and I hope I don't offend fans by reinterpreting some of the more dramatic events

The song is 'The Angel And The One' (isn't it just Lennier & Delenn all over?) and it was performed by Weezer. The clips are all courtesy of Babylon 5.

May many more Babylon 5 vids appear on YouTube! xx

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[uberlutra]

Egads, that song is perfect. I do believe this is my favorite Lennier vid out there. The song is quite fitting and you picked great scenes and fit them together so nicely. Lennier was my favorite since the beginning of the series. While I was quite sad about his ending (and the fact that you never find out what happens to him afterwards) I agree it was dramatic and from a psychological standpoint, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner.

[CosmicHobo]

Me too, you'd think he'd have snapped earlier. But then again there's also the tragedy that he would easily have outlived Sheridan and really all he needed to do was wait...

Thanks for commenting by the way!

[uberlutra]

and that's not the healthiest behavior, right? I mean, I understand it is part of their culture, but it's still not healthy because he does absolutely everything for her even at the sake of his own mental health (I think he would have been a much happier

[CosmicHobo]

First off I stupidly managed to delete you're final comment when I meant to hit reply and I have no idea how to get it back! Secondly lol for long replies they're the best! I agree that he wouldn't have been happy with Delenn, he was too obsessed, it was dangerous (as proved by his actions I guess...).

[CosmicHobo]

In his defence though, as I found out when making this video, there are a lot of moments in the series when Delenn shows him far more affection than she should, especially after she realises how he feels. I think it maybe gave him false hope even after she met Sheridan and it all added up to the tragic end. Again, sorry about deleting that last comment! And out of interest, do you know any good active B5 fansites at the moment?

[uberlutra]

Oh definitely, part of it was Delenn's fault. She definitely showed him too much affection at times and expressed that freely in front of others. After Confessions and Lamentations, I'm pretty sure Lennier deluded himself into agreeing with that other guy whose name eludes me at the moment into believing that Delenn is marrying Sheridan as war reparations. Delenn said "oh you don't believe that" and he said "of course not" but you can tell by his voice that he's already convinced himself that

[uberlutra]

feelings towards Sheridan. Imagine that, and then having to see him every day of your life and then add Delenn into everything...it's a small wonder he lasted that long.

I think I find the fact that he seemed to give up his identity for her as the most tragic thing of all. In season one he was so innocent, enthusiastic, and individual, and it makes me so sad when I don't see those bits of individuality (like his OMG history! thing) showing through in the later seasons.

Okay, I'll shut up now..

[solarfiredancer]

@blueindigo1000 Delenn said that to Lennier after Marcus died ....they were talking about why Marcus did what he did .....

[blueindigo1000]

I can' t remember who said that all love is unrequited, but it fits.

[Cassadinegirlaz]

As much as I understand why Lennier falling in love with Delenn, I don't think it was a healthy love, and not just because it was unrequited. He idolized her far too much and was too willing to give up everything to be what she needed, or what she thought he needed. Sheridan loved her and respected her greatly, but he didn't revere her. He treated her an equal, was willing to argue/discuss things with her, and did not view her as perfect or infallible.

[Cassadinegirlaz]

I always felt bad for the character of Lennier. One moment of weakness among all his good and selfless acts. It was a shame he could not find someone who would have loved him the way he wanted Delenn to love him. I mean, I know the show was not a soap opera where all the characters get paired off, and I appreciated the realism of JMS not giving all the characters happy endings, but still ... poor Lennier ... *sniff*

[NoNameWorks007]

what so he kills john, but he is in the movie. and he dies of old age. I don't remember this...

[zaishe18]

I love this video and the song is absolutely gorgeous and fits so well. Every time I watch this video I get a new and different meaning from it, too. One that keeps recurring though is I wonder if you mean this only as Lennier reflecting in his moment of weakness when he leaves John to die, or if this is simultaneously demonstrating Delenn's thoughts on that same moment, and maybe what she did to bring it about. The scenes you've used from the Dreaming make me think that. Just curious. Thumbs up

[Usul573]

Lennier just left him to die there because he feel asleep during dinner didn't he?

[SailorOlga]

thats....so nice video!Love it...

[videosauce]

You make such great use of Lennier's different expressions... Gorgeous editing, a truly lovely vid. It drew tears to my eyes.

[fuzzynippleman]

great way to end it too BTW. "I guess..."