TotalTelly.co.uk
Devoted to Popular, Cult and Retro TV
Farscape : The Ultimate Complete Collection
RRP: £249.99
Our Price: £103.67 (subject to change)
One of the Four Greatest Television Programmes Ever Made
Review date: 2008-11-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
Some people have tried to dismiss `Farscape' as an Australian `Blake's Seven' or `Buck Rogers.' But although it didn't have a unifying message like `Deep Space 9' or `Babylon 5,' it was still one of the most consistently excellent science fiction series ever made.
`SG-1' and `Deep Space 9' were almost ruined by too many bad episodes and hastey re-writes. Most other science fiction is groaning under the weight of clichés and `Black & White' morality. But amazingly, almost every episode of `Farscape' was exceptional from beginning to end.
The acting was incredible, the scripts were just as good, and the `Jim Henson' Company's special effects were always spectacular and integral to the story.
Even the 'will they, won't they' between Kryten and Ayren, the `Comic Relief' and the few clichéd episode (often the downfall of many science fiction programmes) were exceptionally well-written and performed. But at the end of the day, since the Science and Technology was justly pushed to one side, the brilliance of this series was almost entirely the result of its wonderful characters.
John Kryten: the human trapped in a strange part of the galaxy and desperate to find his way home.
Khar Dhargo: the Luxan warrior who seems doomed to never be happy.
Ayren Sunn: the `Peacekeeper' soldier, raised obey orders and slaughter without mercy who learns to be something more.
Cpt. Krais: The `Peacekeeper' Captain who first hunts Kryten to take revenge for the death of his brother, but who also learns to be something better than a mindless thug.
And Scorpius: the `Peacekeeper' who later hunts Kryten, desperate to steal the knowledge that he possesses.
Even if you aren't a fan of science fiction, I would highly recommend this series. And in my humble opinion, it is still one of the most amazing stories ever told.
Similar Products
- Babylon 5: The Complete Collection + The Lost Tales (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk)
- Battlestar Galactica: Razor [2007]
- The X Files - The Complete Collector's Edition
- Battlestar Galactica: Season 4
- Stargate Atlantis - Series 4 - Complete [2007]
Reviews
Farscape is Awesome!
Review date: 2008-10-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
Nothing I can write can truly describe all that is Farscape. As a Sci-Fi fan, I remember seeing Farscape on TV back in the day and not being all that impressed.
Somewhere down the line I ended up really watching it, and now not only have all the Farscape available, but thoroughly enjoyed chain-watching them!
Farscape is simply awesome, Sci-Fi at its best!
NO SUBTITLES!!!
Review date: 2008-09-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
It might be a great show... but with absolutely zero subtitles, it gets complicated to watch, what with all the background noises when in combate and endless alien and space terminology... I mean, not even subtitles for the hearing impared!?! How inconsiderate is that!Shame...
10 stars where not available
Review date: 2008-02-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
You will read many reviews going into details regarding this space saga but I will spare you that and just sayL
SEE IT!!!
The best praise I can give it is that even watching it a third time it managed to surprise me in places and make me notice details that I missed the first two times around.
Absolutely great show, but NO SUBTITLES?!!!!
Review date: 2008-01-31 Rating: 10 out of 10
Love the show, too bad it had to end. But it was a struggle to catch every line in it. I'm not English; therefore I need a little help supported by subtitles, especially with alien voices and sci-fi terms.
It's a shame that with such a great sci-fi show (one of the best indeed) even English subtitles for the hearing impaired aren't available. 5 stars for the show, 1 star for the DVD producers.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Virginia Hey
Ben Browder
Claudia Black
Anthony Simcoe
Creators:
Ben Browder (Primary Contributor)
Claudia Black (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Contender Entertainment Group
Manufacturer: Contender Entertainment Group
EAN: 5030305800420
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 42
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2006-10-23
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 4500 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)