Farscape: The Complete Series (15th Anniversary Edition)

I was flipping through channels recently and landed smack in the middle of an episode of "Farscape". I had NO idea what was going on,and had never seen the show before, but the gist of the story and the depth of the characters instantly drew me in. I purchased the box set, and I am so glad I did! This is one of the most creative, crazy, addicting Science Fiction shows ever made, and many of the CGI sequences have held up remarkably well.But it's not the explosions, prosthetic alien makeup, or detailed sets and puppets (Yes, I said puppets, but these ain't your friendly Fraggles) that drive "Farscape"; it is the development and interactions between all the intriguing characters that will hook you. At the crux of the tale is John Crichton, an astronaut who accidentally arrives in a distant region of space after traversing a wormhole. He immediately encounters a ship, a living ship (Think giant space whale) full of prisoners making their escape from a militaristic force called the Peacekeepers. And the space odyssey begins in earnest! Crichton works to simultaneously become accepted and useful to the outcast crew, and his ultimate goal of returning to Earth.The characters in "Farscape" are not your typical sterile, static Sci-fi batch viewers are use to. They are a flawed, self-serving and pretty violent little band of misfits...but they each have redeeming qualities, and the more you watch them, the more you love them. Each actor takes every opportunity to explore their character's facets, and they do a terrific job. The show is able to be dark and gritty, yet transition to comedic scenes seamlessly. And you really do forget the puppets are puppets. Trust me.Another aspect of "Farscape" that MUST be mentioned is the romance between Crichton and Aeryn, a former Peacekeeper also stranded about the ship with the prisoners. The relationship that builds between them is so deliciously complicated that I couldn't look away from any of their scenes together, afraid I'd miss some nuance or long look. Seriously torturous! But the kind of torture you sorta like. Ben Browder and Claudia Black have some serious chemistry, and it soooo drove many a "Farscape" story. They made me cry! Like, multiple times. Again, an unusual feat for traditional Science Fiction.It is a shame that a show this cool was cancelled before its time. I think the writers and actors would've done justice to a 5th season. There are many extras and commentaries that are worth a listen, as are the bloopers. Lastly, if you get this box set and you are a new fan like me, go ahead and get the mini-series "The Peacekeeper Wars." Buy it before you finish the last episode of Season 4, or you're frelled, my friend.

Fun and goofy, well written and dren... All await you should you wish to guide your tv thru this particular wormhole. Wacky costumes, some well executed and some were, well silly. Bad guys? Scorpius is a villain of epic proportions, brought low by Commandant Cleavage, Crais was just a sap and we named our dog Chiana in honor of the gray/blue Nebari we fell in love with. Lots of extras kept the show moving, the sets were cheezee (sometimes) but for a weekly series I thought they did a good job.I watched the series when it came out, every week I recorded it on VHS and when I was divorced the tapes went with the ex... Then I saw that the show was doing reruns, the dvd discs advertised and here I am on Amazon, writing a review. I would call myself a forgiving, fanatic fan that loves the series in spite of the 'gaps'. It has a 'Star Trek' meets 'Alice in Wonderland' on mushrooms kinda feel to it. Lots of blasting, yelling shut up, starbursting away and 'we can't starburst' moments, fun times and sad. An enduring love story between Creighton and Aeryn, jilted/cuckold and unexpressed love/lust everywhere, dialog that made me laugh and groan. There were also twists that would defy a Terrelian to untangle and always the info locked in John's head, wormhole technology. Everybody wants it and to protect that info, the beings that put it there (the Ancients) have encode it and tucked it into John's subconscious.I love the series, warts and all. If you like space drama, aliens, love stories, good bad guys and bad good guys, having your imagination stretched and your brain warped, this might be just the show for you.

I got this for Christmas 2015 and have now watched the entire series at least twice with this product.(First Photo Upload) The episode "Mental as Anything" has an editing screen number in the first frame of a sequence where John Crichton is trying to get a "key" from hot rocks. Either the number should be removed or that frame should be.(Other Uploads) "Farscape: The Archives" Digital Video Disc lists "PSYCHOTICALLY AMBITIOUS: A FARSCAPE REUNION" among the contents. The screen menus do not. This feature is not here!Other than those small gems, and the first several seasons being full frame, instead of widescreen, this is a television series you would want to see in order. If you miss an episode (I avoided the ship eating episode when it aired) you may be slightly lost as to what happened to who, or who certain characters are. The Moya Crew do tend to reference themselves almost as much as pop culture. It is great to have the entire series so I can now follow along without too many questions. There are some continuity issues but very minor... Some of the Sci-fi commercials were not the highest quality either, but these are bonus features.Being an Anniversary Edition, you would think they would have ironed out all these small flaws!I'm left wondering, "Are these flaws I've pointed out on the Blu-ray versions? Is this just my DVDs?"I've checked out the Jim Henson website and New Video but find no place for feedback like this on their products.

I love this series, watched it through several times. Now I'm very happy to own my favourite show. John, Aeryn, D'argo, Zhaan, Chiana, Scorpius Rygel, and company, I'll see you all very soon.

This is one of the Best Sci Fi Series out there. All of the Characters are unique. The Discs are very secure in their cases. Highly recommend this series to anyone interested in sci fi.

You must have this series, absolutely worth every penny you pay! If your any sort of a Jim Henson fan or fan of great SF, then you have to add this to your collection.

Farscape is one of those hidden gems. It is a fantastical story with action, comedy, drama, love and family. This surrounds the main character that is trying to get home in a world where everything is alien to him. Love Ben Browder and Claudia Black.

done with great actor and actress....great series. to kept us always ready vigilant.