A handsome American ends up stranded on an alien ship, manned by an unusual alien crew, where he falls in love with its resident warrior woman. It's not "Guardians of the Galaxy," it's "Farscape," the Australian-American sci-fi series! The series was created by Rockne S. O'Bannon and Brian Henson with alien designs courtesy of the Jim Henson Company, including several puppets that served as central characters. "Farscape" is funny, campy, and weird as hell, setting it apart from not only its television contemporaries but all other sci-fi shows. "Farscape" ran for four seasons from 1999-2003, and while it wasn't as popular as some of the other big sci-fi shows, it has a devoted cult following that really loves it.
In a retrospective for the show's 25th anniversary at IGN, Henson shared his inspiration for the show and what he and O'Bannon were trying to do with "Farscape." With its wacky...
In a retrospective for the show's 25th anniversary at IGN, Henson shared his inspiration for the show and what he and O'Bannon were trying to do with "Farscape." With its wacky...
- 5/12/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The genre of science fiction is one of the most popular: it was back then and it is now. However it seems that there are only a few sci-fi shows that are getting enough praise nowadays, and the rest of the not less brilliant series are being sidelined.
One of such shows is definitely Farscape, created by Rockne S. O'Bannon. The series premiered in 1999 and ran up until it was canceled on its season 4 in 2003 because of being too expensive to produce.
Despite its 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Farscape remains a show that only true sci-fi fans know about. This exciting Australian-American show is about an astronaut named John Crichton. A specialist from Earth, he was thrown into a distant part of the universe and ended up as part of the crew of a fugitive alien spaceship.
Trapped among alien creatures with deadly technology and hunted by a merciless military race,...
One of such shows is definitely Farscape, created by Rockne S. O'Bannon. The series premiered in 1999 and ran up until it was canceled on its season 4 in 2003 because of being too expensive to produce.
Despite its 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Farscape remains a show that only true sci-fi fans know about. This exciting Australian-American show is about an astronaut named John Crichton. A specialist from Earth, he was thrown into a distant part of the universe and ended up as part of the crew of a fugitive alien spaceship.
Trapped among alien creatures with deadly technology and hunted by a merciless military race,...
- 5/5/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
As the calendar marks March 19th, 2024, we find ourselves celebrating a remarkable milestone in television history. It’s been 25 years since ‘Farscape’, the innovative science fiction series, burst onto our screens with its pilot episode. This show not only captivated audiences with its rich storytelling but also revolutionized the use of special effects and puppetry in science fiction. At its core, ‘Farscape’ is the tale of astronaut John Crichton, thrust into an unknown galaxy and forced to navigate a universe teeming with alien life and intergalactic conflict. The series distinguished itself from other space odysseys by delving into the
The post Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘Farscape’ first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘Farscape’ first appeared on TVovermind.
- 3/18/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Farscape fans may be few, but they are proud and Peacock garnered some deserved plaudits late last year when all four seasons of the show, plus The Peacekeeper Wars miniseries, arrived on the streamer.
It’s just nice to be thought about, isn’t it? It’s a sign that someone somewhere in the industry still cares about this gleefully anarchic space opera of ours.
With that in mind, it seems like a pretty good time to list exactly where you can stream Farscape in the US and UK right now, including a fair few outlets where you can get it for free.
For convenience, we’d recommend Plex where you can stream Farscape on-demand for free in HD in both the US and the UK. For the fandom, we’d recommend streaming it live on Shout! Factory TV, which is also available in both territories. Shout! Factory is the...
It’s just nice to be thought about, isn’t it? It’s a sign that someone somewhere in the industry still cares about this gleefully anarchic space opera of ours.
With that in mind, it seems like a pretty good time to list exactly where you can stream Farscape in the US and UK right now, including a fair few outlets where you can get it for free.
For convenience, we’d recommend Plex where you can stream Farscape on-demand for free in HD in both the US and the UK. For the fandom, we’d recommend streaming it live on Shout! Factory TV, which is also available in both territories. Shout! Factory is the...
- 3/14/2023
- by James Hoare
- The Companion
Synopsis
Astronaut John Crichton assumes he’ll be home in time for dinner. But a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he’s trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology – a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his unforgettable quest for home. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking, epic sci-fi adventure that has become a fan favorite around the world.
Blu-ray Bonus Materials
Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars 2-part Finale Miniseries Audio Commentaries Archival Documentaries, Featurettes and Inside Looks Behind-the-Scenes Interviews Deleted & Director’s Cut Scenes Alternate Version of the Season 2 Premiere TV Promos And More!
Cast And Crew
Creator: Rockne S. O’Bannon
Executive Producers: Rockne S. O’Bannon, Robert A. Halmi, David Kemper, Brian Henson, Richard Manning
Cast: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Gigi Edgley,...
Astronaut John Crichton assumes he’ll be home in time for dinner. But a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he’s trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology – a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his unforgettable quest for home. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking, epic sci-fi adventure that has become a fan favorite around the world.
Blu-ray Bonus Materials
Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars 2-part Finale Miniseries Audio Commentaries Archival Documentaries, Featurettes and Inside Looks Behind-the-Scenes Interviews Deleted & Director’s Cut Scenes Alternate Version of the Season 2 Premiere TV Promos And More!
Cast And Crew
Creator: Rockne S. O’Bannon
Executive Producers: Rockne S. O’Bannon, Robert A. Halmi, David Kemper, Brian Henson, Richard Manning
Cast: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Gigi Edgley,...
- 9/29/2019
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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