Crusade
“Who do you serve, and who do you trust?”
Series Overview
Crusade is an American spin-off TV show from J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5. Its plot is set in AD 2267, five years after the events of Babylon 5, and just after the movie A Call to Arms. The Drakh have released a nanovirus plague on Earth, which will destroy all life on Earth within five years if it is not stopped. To that end, the Victory class destroyer Excalibur has been sent out to look for anything that could help the search for a cure.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
43–60 min per episode
1999 – 1999
Premiered: Wed, Jun 9, 1999
J. Michael StraczynskiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Each Night I Dream of Home”
In an attempt to understand the nature of the Drakh virus better, the Excalibur is sent back to Earth's orbit for a top-secret special pick up. Familiar face returns. Final, open-ended, episode.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Michael Straczynski
J. Michael Straczynski, Douglas Netter
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J. Michael Straczynski
Producer
Douglas Netter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Crusade about?
Crusade is an American spin-off TV show from J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5. Its plot is set in AD 2267, five years after the events of Babylon 5, and just after the movie A Call to Arms. The Drakh have released a nanovirus plague on Earth, which will destroy all life on Earth within five years if it is not stopped. To that end, the Victory class destroyer Excalibur has been sent out to look for anything that could help the search for a cure.
How many seasons does Crusade have?
Crusade comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Crusade?
Key cast members in Crusade include Gary Cole, Daniel Dae Kim, David Allen Brooks, Carrie Dobro, Marjean Holden.
Who created or directed Crusade?
Crusade was developed and directed by J. Michael Straczynski.