Friday, June 26, 2009

Watching Farscape: DNA Mad Scientist

A great one, and the best episode since the Premiere.

A scientist by the name of Nam'tar offers the locations of D'Argo, Zhaan, and Rygel's homeworlds in exchange for one of Pilot's arms (Nam'tar can't find Earth, though). He later starts turning Aeryn into a Pilot as well, but is deposed by his assistant who is in fact his creator.

A great concept, and Nam'tar is a wonderfully realized character. A truly impressive creation of Jim Henson wizardry. There are lots of character moments in here, as well as conflict within the Moya crew; especially among harsh D'Argo, greedy Rygel, and newly troubled Zhaan.

Everyone gets a strong showing, but Aeryn probably has the most development here. Pilot's arm does grow back, doesn't it?

Rating: 8.5 / 10

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