Farscape is a show that constantly tries to find the envelope and push it off the desk, though the first season doesn't always live up to this. It's very choppy, featuring some great episodes, some bad episodes, some average, and some that just plain suck. The first episode, 'Premiere', is a great set-up for the show, very fast, but it does also take time to appreciate the little things, like John's reaction to being the first human on another planet, or just how alone he feels. The next five are a little iffy, mostly just being okay, though the plot of 'Back and Back and Back to the Future' is really interesting. The season starts to improve afterwards, with stand-out episodes being 'They've Got A Secret', 'The Flax', 'A Human Reaction' and 'Through the Looking Glass'. Unfortunately, there are also some bad episodes, the forerunner being the infamous 'Jeremiah Crichton', known for its bad effects, ridiculous plot, and very skewed characterization of Crichton. However, once they hit 'A Bug's Life', things really pick up. The show becomes much more willing to take risks, and they pay off. 'Nerve/The Hidden Memory' is an excellent two-parter, and do a great job of setting up the new villain, Scorpius (NOT the one from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy). 'Bone to Be Wild' is a bit jarring, but the parts that further the current arc are well worth it. The final episode, 'Family Ties', is an absolute gem, really tugging at your emotions. What helps sell it is that nearly every character gets a scene with everyone, showing how much they've grown in their time together. The cliffhanger is excellent, really leaving you excited to find out what's going to happen next. Overall, it does have some flaws, but when it's good, it's really good, and I can't wait for more.
Season 1: Choppy, but Overall Good
Farscape is a show that constantly tries to find the envelope and push it off the desk, though the first season doesn't always live up to this. It's very choppy, featuring some great episodes, some bad episodes, some average, and some that just plain suck. The first episode, 'Premiere', is a great set-up for the show, very fast, but it does also take time to appreciate the little things, like John's reaction to being the first human on another planet, or just how alone he feels. The next five are a little iffy, mostly just being okay, though the plot of 'Back and Back and Back to the Future' is really interesting. The season starts to improve afterwards, with stand-out episodes being 'They've Got A Secret', 'The Flax', 'A Human Reaction' and 'Through the Looking Glass'. Unfortunately, there are also some bad episodes, the forerunner being the infamous 'Jeremiah Crichton', known for its bad effects, ridiculous plot, and very skewed characterization of Crichton. However, once they hit 'A Bug's Life', things really pick up. The show becomes much more willing to take risks, and they pay off. 'Nerve/The Hidden Memory' is an excellent two-parter, and do a great job of setting up the new villain, Scorpius (NOT the one from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy). 'Bone to Be Wild' is a bit jarring, but the parts that further the current arc are well worth it. The final episode, 'Family Ties', is an absolute gem, really tugging at your emotions. What helps sell it is that nearly every character gets a scene with everyone, showing how much they've grown in their time together. The cliffhanger is excellent, really leaving you excited to find out what's going to happen next. Overall, it does have some flaws, but when it's good, it's really good, and I can't wait for more.