I am so grateful that this exists. In an age of television where there is so much to choose from and risky shows are usually just cancelled out of the blue - we have a three hour long film to show off one last adventure with all of our favourite characters and culminations to all of their stories. I fear that if Farscape had started just a few years ago we would have never seen this come about, so seeing it happen with just the right balance of fan-service and plot development was mesmerizing.
I have to mention the visuals. Farscape went cinematic for its final triumph, and it really shows. Space battles seem reminiscent of Star Wars and the character designs are similar enough to stay true to the show but with that blockbuster edge. The Scarrans finally look as menacing as they've been portrayed to be and the new race introduced in the shocking cliffhanger to Season 4 look great. I really don't want to talk about Jothee in regards to his character so I'll just say he looks laughably bad but that's not down to the crew. It was good to see other Luxans, I guess.
The storyline is absolutely worthy of being a three-hour sci-fi film and the culmination of the Farscape tale. I'm sure people who had never heard of the show would get enjoyment out of the vast war depicted and the personal drama of Crichton's crew and the villains. Their quest is certainly epic in terms of scale and consequences. I loved all of the darker elements, too, that have proven to be a key part of Farscape - it seemed uniquely appropriate that all of the 'deus ex machinas' set up in the first half were shown to fail in the latter part, with the priest being so close to converting the Scarran Emperor no less. I was wondering if Scorpius would be involved and I think it was perfect to see him helping the protagonists for once, paying homage to Crais before him. Harvey remains a timeless gem of comedy. They had definitely already provided the necessary trauma and sadness crucial to a final episode with the devastating death of Ka D'Argo. I won't pretend this wasn't savagely emotional. There's a lot of time just after the fact that are tough to get through, I'm glad enough time was given for a proper send-off, but my tear ducts aren't.
And now they get to live in peace. No final cliffhanger, outlasting feud or mental parasite. Farscape as we know and love it is over. Though I have heard a couple of Season 5 rumours flying about, I don't know if I believe them, or if I would even want another season. Farscape as a complete show, four seasons and a film, which is more than enough really, works incredibly well, and I can't wait to rewatch the later seasons.
I have to mention the visuals. Farscape went cinematic for its final triumph, and it really shows. Space battles seem reminiscent of Star Wars and the character designs are similar enough to stay true to the show but with that blockbuster edge. The Scarrans finally look as menacing as they've been portrayed to be and the new race introduced in the shocking cliffhanger to Season 4 look great. I really don't want to talk about Jothee in regards to his character so I'll just say he looks laughably bad but that's not down to the crew. It was good to see other Luxans, I guess.
The storyline is absolutely worthy of being a three-hour sci-fi film and the culmination of the Farscape tale. I'm sure people who had never heard of the show would get enjoyment out of the vast war depicted and the personal drama of Crichton's crew and the villains. Their quest is certainly epic in terms of scale and consequences. I loved all of the darker elements, too, that have proven to be a key part of Farscape - it seemed uniquely appropriate that all of the 'deus ex machinas' set up in the first half were shown to fail in the latter part, with the priest being so close to converting the Scarran Emperor no less. I was wondering if Scorpius would be involved and I think it was perfect to see him helping the protagonists for once, paying homage to Crais before him. Harvey remains a timeless gem of comedy. They had definitely already provided the necessary trauma and sadness crucial to a final episode with the devastating death of Ka D'Argo. I won't pretend this wasn't savagely emotional. There's a lot of time just after the fact that are tough to get through, I'm glad enough time was given for a proper send-off, but my tear ducts aren't.
And now they get to live in peace. No final cliffhanger, outlasting feud or mental parasite. Farscape as we know and love it is over. Though I have heard a couple of Season 5 rumours flying about, I don't know if I believe them, or if I would even want another season. Farscape as a complete show, four seasons and a film, which is more than enough really, works incredibly well, and I can't wait to rewatch the later seasons.