January 11, 2003
The "smartest SF show on TV" is back, for now: Farscape season 4 final episodes released
It's back, at least for the 11 remaining episodes of season 4: SciFi Channel's Farscape! I don't usually do this, but here are some of the many compelling reasons to watch (the ship's herbalist, mercifully, was not included in this promo shot):
Those who've not seen this series will wonder what the fuss is all about. Without going into fanboy/obsessive detail, I'll at least say this: Star Trek it ain't. If you enjoyed Babylon 5 - after it really got rolling in the 3rd season - you'll probably like this. The characters are superb - they've followed the tradition of the original Planet of the Apes, where the guys in the heavy makeup really have to act through their masks - and is good enough to have an intelligent viewer actually care about the fate of an obnoxious muppet (if you're a viewer, you'll know I mean Rygel).
Hmm... now that I'm thinking of it, Ka D'Argo reminds me strangely of my friend Anton...
Posted by Russell Whitaker at January 11, 2003 02:40 PM | TrackBack``His first reaction to most every situation is to attack first and ask questions never.'' Wow, thanks.
Posted by: Anton Sherwood on January 18, 2003 03:04 AMActually, that's not at all like you. What I meant was more of a physical resemblance. He's a guy I wouldn't want to mix it up with. His character is one of those "I'm glad he's on my side" types of guys. It was intended as a compliment... and also a way to check if you were reading, since I knew you checked in from time to time. Heh...
Posted by: Russell Whitaker on January 18, 2003 11:15 AMHm, well, you did say `strangely'.
Posted by: Anton Sherwood on January 18, 2003 06:32 PMi live in england and bbc 2 have just finished showing series 3 and i was wondering if any body knows if the bbc will show the forth series if so and when
Posted by: Ian Partridge on August 24, 2007 05:59 AM