Hey, so I've tried watching Farscape a number of times, because I love Sci-Fi and I adore Claudia Black, but I'm finding a bit hard to watch. I haven't managed to finish the first season, and I can't seem to marathon it like I can the different series of Stargate, and Star Trek, and so on. I was wondering if you had any suggestions, because I'm really interested in the series and characters. Thanks anyways!
First off, I hope you don’t mind me publishing this. I am because I think some of my followers might have good things to add to this (’cause I kind of suck at these things). If you’d like me to delete it, do let me know and I’ll delete it asap.
Also: I’m sorry this is so long!
Season 1 can be a bit uneven, but I swear that if you power through it, it gets SO good.There’s a reason it’s my favourite show (alongside SG-1).
While I loved Farscape right away, the first episode that had me completely hooked was PK Tech Girl. And I know I’m not alone in saying that. After that it gets steadily better and better (with a few meh ones here and there). So I’d say, definitely watch until you get to PK Tech Girl and then make your choice, but please keep watching it after that, even if you’re not completely sold yet. Once you get to A Human Reaction, that’s when the story arc for the whole show really starts.
I’m a stickler for watching every single episode of a show I’m watching, but there’s a skip-it guide HERE, which I mostly agree with (stop reading after season 1). The only one I really disagree on, for season 1, is #10 - They’ve Got A Secret. Its silly and goofy and not the best episode, BUT there’s a revelation at the end that’s very important for the rest of the show.
If you’d like, take a look at my WATCH FARSCAPE tag. It contains posts that talk about what makes Farscape great. Just be aware that some posts might be spoilery.
I also suggest listening to some podcasts to accompany you on the way. I know they’ve made my Farscape watching even more enjoyable:
The Scaper Chronicles - Has both “veterans” and newbies on for every episode.
Farscape Friday podcast - Hosted by Kay and Taz who have both watched the show before. They’re also on Tumblr: @farscapefridaypodcast.
ScapeChatz - Hosted by Allen and Magellan who are complete newbies to the show.
All of these podcasts are excellent, and spoiler free!
Followers: if you have anything to add, please do, ‘cause I know some of you are so much better at this than I am.
EDIT: Forgot to add that you need to watch it in the order that’s on this page. Several websites (including Netflix) have the episodes in the wrong order.
