Ive been watching Babylon 5 for the first time after numerous failed attempts over the years. The beginning of S01 was pretty rough to get through but then the show got really good. I'm shocked at how close it parallels modern times with President Clark.

Currently on S05 (the final season) and it's gotten sort of rough again. From my understanding, it's because the creator thought the show would be canceled after s04 so he wrapped the whole story up that season but was then greenlit for S05.