Release Date:
01/21/2000
Air Date:
Fridays at 9 P.M. and 12 A.M. (ET/PT)
TV Network:
Syfy
Farscape, at first glance, looks like a roundup of the usual suspects: A villain named Scorpius, a human hero in uncharted space, and a bunch of funny looking aliens with blue heads and weird tentacles. But unlike a lot of space operas, theres no military hierarchy among these characters. You cant just look for the fanciest uniform to figure out whos in charge. Good sci-fi is supposed to make you think; this show also asks you to pay attention.
Once a viewer gets on board, Farscape is worth the time. The JimHenson Creature Shop creates an exotic look, the stories are innovative, and the acting is solid. Its not a reinvention of the genre, but it is a nice addition.
Once a viewer gets on board, Farscape is worth the time. The JimHenson Creature Shop creates an exotic look, the stories are innovative, and the acting is solid. Its not a reinvention of the genre, but it is a nice addition.