Farscape Season 1, Vol. 3 - Back and Back and Back to the Future/Thank God It's Friday, Again

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Summary: Putting The Pieces Together Again and Again
Review: These two episodes, "Back and Back and Back to the Future" and "Thank God It's Friday, Again" are excellent episodes that demonstrate the many strengths of FARSCAPE. Both episodes feature great performances and effects and in each the writing is superb. The first episode takes the familiar science fiction premise of a character forced to repeat events and gives it a fresh new spin of desperation as Crichton tries to escape his predicament and save his friends. Browder's performance makes you feel his increasing frustration and makes the situation seem that much more intense.There are some other very subtle character nuances and revelations that bear careful watching, especially in the case of D'argo. Events are foreshadowed that will not become obvious til much later in the series. The second episode is an example of another classic FARSCAPE trick, taking a seemingly innocuous situation and twisting it into something strange and troublesome. In this episode, the crew finds that all is not as it appears to be on a pastoral paradise planet. The episode features some wonderful comedic moments thanks to Rygel's bodily functions and some terrifying and painful moments at Crichton's expense. But it is the actions and reactions of D'argo, Zhan and Aeryn that really bear watching. What they say and fail to say speaks volumes about their feelings and their futures. No one in this show is ever truly who they appear to be and these two episodes begin the process of unlocking these complex puzzles. Watch as an intricate puzzle is created before your eyes.

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Summary: Another Winner
Review: This third installment of Farscape DVDs is again another winner. The uncut episodes are great, both showing elements of the show that had not yet been shown in the series. "Back and Back and Back to the Future" shows a darker side of the series, proving that just because it's a Henson production, Farscape is not a children's show. "Thank God It's Friday, Again" not only is crucial to the series overall, but also to the character of Aeryn Sun. It also has some very humorous moments with Rygel. The extras on this DVD are a wonderful bonus and are great to watch. Virginia Hey's profile and photo gallery is both informative and cool to watch. The commentaries here aren't nearly as funny as some of the previous tracks, but both are still great to listen to, especially the one featuring Ben Browder and Rowan Woods. Any Farscape fan should listen to these commentaries because the insight in them is fascinating. One bonus that is especially excellent are the two Farscape trailers. These are just cool! All in all, anyone who even casually watches Farscape must own this DVD.

Rating:
Summary: Another Winner
Review: This third installment of Farscape DVDs is again another winner. The uncut episodes are great, both showing elements of the show that had not yet been shown in the series. "Back and Back and Back to the Future" shows a darker side of the series, proving that just because it's a Henson production, Farscape is not a children's show. "Thank God It's Friday, Again" not only is crucial to the series overall, but also to the character of Aeryn Sun. It also has some very humorous moments with Rygel. The extras on this DVD are a wonderful bonus and are great to watch. Virginia Hey's profile and photo gallery is both informative and cool to watch. The commentaries here aren't nearly as funny as some of the previous tracks, but both are still great to listen to, especially the one featuring Ben Browder and Rowan Woods. Any Farscape fan should listen to these commentaries because the insight in them is fascinating. One bonus that is especially excellent are the two Farscape trailers. These are just cool! All in all, anyone who even casually watches Farscape must own this DVD.

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Summary: When I found Farscape on cable-surfing,.,.I was ecstatic
Review: When I found Farscape on cable-surfing,.,.I was ecstatic. Had someone made a mistake(?) I think Australian movies have the BEST science fiction PROPS. Whether it is the background bulkhead in one of the space ships or the scenery when on a planet I can really experience being there. The Australians take the best of the British (whimsically futuristic) and the best of USA (details, diversity) put it together and come up with a really belevable "set".
Also, usually when I see a skinny woman getting the upper-hand on a man I turn the channel because I don't believe it, but Erin, who was once a peace-keeper but is now a good guy, is believable as being "tough".
The characters are explained in detail by the actors (and others) in "Extras".