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Farscape 3.1 [1999]
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All the principal actors know their characters inside and out by now, and delight in showing off their many weaknesses and flaws. Refreshingly, the crew of Moya are a squabbling, bickering, selfish bunch most of the time, who somehow and against expectations manage to pull together (just) at the crucial moment. The writing has matured, too, remaining as witty as ever but equally unafraid to push both genre and censorship boundaries as villains bloodily torture their victims (usually Crichton) and the main characters become more and more obsessed with their sex lives (or lack thereof). Farscape is a whole galaxy away from the clean, cosy world of Star Trek. On the DVD: with a number of key personnel changes on the horizon, these first five episodes are evidence that Farscape knows where it's going even as it delights in keeping the audience guessing. Will Aeryn survive? If so, at what cost to her crewmates? What will D'Argo do when he discovers that Chiana and his son are having an affair? Can Zhaan really be dying? Just who is Neeyala? And can Crichton keep one step ahead of S&M fetishist Scorpius, various Skarrans and sundry other bloodthirsty aliens all intent upon getting into his mind, sometimes literally? Aware that no one is going to be able to start Season Three without knowing a lot of background, sensibly the main extra is a 45-minute "Farscape Undressed" documentary, hosted by Ben Browder and Claudia Black, which introduces all the key characters and themes of the show and sets up the backstory for the new season. There are "Info Pods" on Aeryn (with interview) and Zhaan, an interview with new series composer Guy Gross, some text trivia pieces, plus a gallery. There's also a bonus sampler disc of the pilot episode, though if you really want to keep up you'd better start but not stop there. --Mark Walker Series 3 was truly impressive, many plots and sub plots would leave many confused but Farscape always made it clear and wanting more, I remember the long time of waiting between series 2 and 3, I just hope they can keep on going. One last point to make out is the cost, I remember being put off by it, especially when it was TV first, but the extras you get are worth it, the deleted scenes make an episode fresh, but most of all there uncut, allowing for full enjoyment. All fans of Farscape will no doubt want this, so be sure to get it soon and sit down for hours of frelling fun.
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
It's clear from the opening episodes of its third season that Farscape has developed into a grown-up show. There's a new self-confidence and maturity here that's entirely welcome after the often wildly erratic tone of the second season. The production design and high-quality effects remain true to the show's original quirky style, although both the look and the more adult-themed scripts have become progressively darker. It's also clear that anyone who has not followed Farscape extremely closely from the very first episode of Season One will be utterly baffled by the convoluted plotting and complex character interactions. This is not the best place to begin your interstellar journey.
Farscape - need you say anymore, no but you want to.
Review date: 2002-01-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
I watched Farscape since Series 1, the first thing I thought was that it would be another sci-fi series to watch, as time went by it got better and better, hard to believe, the stories were mostly fresh and the effects left no concern about a sudden drop in quality, infact Farscape has always managed to convey it's aliens in a way you would think it was acceptable.
Series 3 has many silly scenes that take place in Crichtons mind, the most memorable is the animated one that felt a bit off it usual high standards, but very enjoyable.
The Series is a Cult success and it's easy to see why, the start of Series 3 is everything you can hope for and more.
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Product Details/Specifications
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Recording label: Contender Entertainment Group
Manufacturer: Contender Entertainment Group
EAN: 5030305810115
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2002-03-18
Number of discs: 2
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 270 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1999-03-19
Language: English (Original Language)