The Vorlons & The Shadows: Babylon 5's Ancient Warring Races (And What Happens To Them) Explained

In Babylon 5, the Vorlons and the Shadows were ancient forces that defined much of the cosmos, making the surprising resolution of their seemingly endless war all the more effective. While most of Babylon 5 is focused on humanity and its peers from across the universe as they try to achieve peace, two of the most mysterious forces manipulating events and people behind the scenes are the Vorlons and the Shadows. The former is introduced early in the show through the mysterious Kosh, while the latter steadily develops into an overarching threat for the whole show.