Moral Principles in Falling Skies
Watch one of the following series. You must watch all episodes.
Babylon 5 (5 seasons; 110 episodes)
The Good Wife (5 seasons; 101 episodes) The Shield (7 seasons; 88 episodes)
Mad Men (6 seasons; 78 episodes)
Death Note (anime series; 37 episodes; free, start here: http://www.vizanime.com/ep/688- deathnote-1)
Cowboy Bebop (anime: 26 episodes; free, start here: http://cc-anime.com/cowboy-bebop/1/)
Battlestar Galactica (4 seasons; 75 episodes) Justified (5 seasons; 53 episodes)
Breaking Bad (5 seasons; 62 episodes)
Borgen (Danish series; 3 seasons; 30 episodes)
Falling Skies (3 seasons; 30 episodes)
Tenchijin (Japanese series; 47 episodes; free: http://www.gooddrama.net/japanese- drama/tenchijin)
Tree with Deep Roots (Korean series; 24 episodes; free: http://www.hulu.com/tree-with-deep- roots)
Write a 1,500 word paper analyzing the show’s moral philosophy (ethics). What is the ethical message(s) of the series? Explain why you agree or disagree with the message. Your argument should not be limited to your feelings or opinions. Make sure to provide solid reasons in support of your view. You are encouraged to use course material in your analysis of the series. Do not summarize the plot. Do not include a works cited or title page. Do not use external sources. The only sources you need are the TV series and your readings.