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The fantastic Farscape universe is available as a complete four season box set for the very first time on DVD! Five years ago, astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder) attempted to use the Earth's atmosphere to propel his ship, Farscape 1, at great speeds across the solar system. He went much further though and was sucked down a wormhole to a distant part of the galaxy and into the middle of a battle. He was rescued by a group of escaping prisoners and taken aboard their ship, a living ship known as Moya... Imaginative, daring and fun, the award-winning Farscape blows other Sci-Fi shows out of the water!
Run Time: 75 hours approx
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
after not having watch it for a while, (but remembering that it was brilliant) i bought this set as it works out cheaper then buying the individual series on their own. i have to say im not at all dissapointed. it's worth the £249 it was previously listed at, so now when i got it at the lower price of £130 its a complete bargain. 42 discs with over 75 hours of entertainment, (thats over 3 whole days worth of it) and its not like some series which get boring after a while, THIS grabs you by the arms and just doesnt let go. its not your normal sci-fi, its not your normal drama, its something completely unique and unbelievably enjoyable.
the case itself is longer then i expected and seriously the picture here doesnt do it justice, theres millions of little intricate details that you dont see untill you have it there in your arms. the exclusive content on the discs is now a must for most dvd's nowadays, and this set is no different, with audio commentary from the actors available for most of the episodes (well the ones i've watched so far) and exclusive content for the boxset which is a healthy addition to the complete set.
this is the first and last complete set of farscape, so you dont have to worry about splashing out for a new one in a couple of years time which is another of the sets many plus'.
so if your a farscape fan, buy it now!!! if your not, maybe have a look at a couple of episodes like the pilot episode before you start spending this amount on it, if your a sci-fi fan and looking for something fullfilling but a little different then this is it, and rather then buying it more expensively and in seperate dvds buy this instead, its a lot to fork out, but you'll be saving in the long term, and you wont be dissapointed.
A must have!!!!!
the case itself is longer then i expected and seriously the picture here doesnt do it justice, theres millions of little intricate details that you dont see untill you have it there in your arms. the exclusive content on the discs is now a must for most dvd's nowadays, and this set is no different, with audio commentary from the actors available for most of the episodes (well the ones i've watched so far) and exclusive content for the boxset which is a healthy addition to the complete set.
this is the first and last complete set of farscape, so you dont have to worry about splashing out for a new one in a couple of years time which is another of the sets many plus'.
so if your a farscape fan, buy it now!!! if your not, maybe have a look at a couple of episodes like the pilot episode before you start spending this amount on it, if your a sci-fi fan and looking for something fullfilling but a little different then this is it, and rather then buying it more expensively and in seperate dvds buy this instead, its a lot to fork out, but you'll be saving in the long term, and you wont be dissapointed.
A must have!!!!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Some people have tried to dismiss `Farscape' as an Australian `Blake's Seven' or `Buck Rogers.' But although it didn't have a unifying message like `Deep Space 9' or `Babylon 5,' it was still one of the most consistently excellent science fiction series ever made.
`SG-1' and `Deep Space 9' were almost ruined by too many bad episodes and hastey re-writes. Most other science fiction is groaning under the weight of its clichés and `Black & White' morality. But amazingly, almost every episode of `Farscape' was exceptional from beginning to end.
The acting was incredible, the scripts were just as good, and the `Jim Henson' Company's special effects were always spectacular and integral to the story.
Even the 'will they, won't they' between Kryten and Ayren, the `Comic Relief' and the few clichéd episodes (often the downfall of many science fiction programmes) were exceptionally well-written and performed. But at the end of the day, since the Science and Technology was justly pushed to one side, the brilliance of this series was almost entirely the result of its wonderful characters.
John Kryten: the human trapped in a strange part of the galaxy and desperate to find his way home.
Khar Dhargo: the Luxan warrior who seems doomed to never be happy.
Ayren Sunn: the `Peacekeeper' soldier, raised obey orders and slaughter without mercy who learns to be something more.
Cpt. Krais: The `Peacekeeper' Captain who first hunts Kryten to take revenge for the death of his brother, but who also learns to be something better than a mindless thug.
And Scorpius: the `Peacekeeper' who later hunts Kryten, desperate to steal the knowledge that he possesses.
Even if you aren't a fan of science fiction, I would highly recommend this series. And in my humble opinion, it is still one of the most amazing stories ever told.
`SG-1' and `Deep Space 9' were almost ruined by too many bad episodes and hastey re-writes. Most other science fiction is groaning under the weight of its clichés and `Black & White' morality. But amazingly, almost every episode of `Farscape' was exceptional from beginning to end.
The acting was incredible, the scripts were just as good, and the `Jim Henson' Company's special effects were always spectacular and integral to the story.
Even the 'will they, won't they' between Kryten and Ayren, the `Comic Relief' and the few clichéd episodes (often the downfall of many science fiction programmes) were exceptionally well-written and performed. But at the end of the day, since the Science and Technology was justly pushed to one side, the brilliance of this series was almost entirely the result of its wonderful characters.
John Kryten: the human trapped in a strange part of the galaxy and desperate to find his way home.
Khar Dhargo: the Luxan warrior who seems doomed to never be happy.
Ayren Sunn: the `Peacekeeper' soldier, raised obey orders and slaughter without mercy who learns to be something more.
Cpt. Krais: The `Peacekeeper' Captain who first hunts Kryten to take revenge for the death of his brother, but who also learns to be something better than a mindless thug.
And Scorpius: the `Peacekeeper' who later hunts Kryten, desperate to steal the knowledge that he possesses.
Even if you aren't a fan of science fiction, I would highly recommend this series. And in my humble opinion, it is still one of the most amazing stories ever told.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Love the show, too bad it had to end. But it was a struggle to catch every line in it. I'm not English; therefore I need a little help supported by subtitles, especially with alien voices and sci-fi terms.
It's a shame that with such a great sci-fi show (one of the best indeed) even English subtitles for the hearing impaired aren't available. 5 stars for the show, 1 star for the DVD producers.
It's a shame that with such a great sci-fi show (one of the best indeed) even English subtitles for the hearing impaired aren't available. 5 stars for the show, 1 star for the DVD producers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Farscape => Original, Inventive, Strange & Awesome Sci-Fi!
I've bought this brilliant Cert.18 version of The Farscape:The Ultimate Collection DVD Sci-Fi series because of the previous positive reviews about this being THE version to obtain... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ziggystardust48
Farscape is truly Additctive and brilliant
Highly addictive, has personality ! I only ever saw a small clip of it a few years ago and didn't think to watch the series from the start. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Adrian Thompson
LACK OF SUBTITLES FOR HARD OF HEARING A partial solution
I am slightly deaf, hole in left ear drum, I had this set years ago [SOLD ON VIA AMAZON]and had to keep going back to hear some things rebought it once I got PHILIPS CHEAP [2 ON... Read more
Published on 12 May 2010 by David Bland
Starburst
"My name is John Crichton, an astronaut... a radiation wave hit and I got shot through a wormhole... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by E. A Solinas
Best Sci-Fi Series, EVER!
This was a great series, but it was mainly New Zealanders not Austalians in space!
Just watch it! There isn't a bad episode in the whole lot!
Bazza
Just watch it! There isn't a bad episode in the whole lot!
Bazza
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Barry W. Klarnett
The Ultimate Collection
Must have for all Farscape fans! Dont have any issues with this product at all.
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by D. Black
Farscape is the best example of episodic sci-fi out there!
The main character of Farscape is John Crichton who is an American astronaut. Crichton has a theory that a manned spacecraft could overcome atmospheric friction and exponentially... Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by Dragonlord
great show
I loved the show. I was sorry when it ended. In Spain I couldn't see the Peacekeeper wars.
Published on 20 May 2009 by Cristina Algarra Carrasco
Australians? In Space? You canny get Australians in space!
There is one steady rule in sci-fi
Americans - goodies
English - baddies
Scottish - docs/engineers
Thats it
I bought this blind, having... Read more
Americans - goodies
English - baddies
Scottish - docs/engineers
Thats it
I bought this blind, having... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by S. Stubbs
Brilliant!
I love farscape and have wanted the entire collection on dvd for some time. The audio commentry was great, even though i found it annoying that i had to turn it off at the... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by Kittalen
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