The late Jim Henson believed that puppets could tell adult as well as children’s stories. But while he made a few moves in that direction — notably with projects like Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal — he died before he could fully realize it. However, his son Brian took the ball and ran with it, joining forces with TV veteran Rockne S. O’Bannon to create Farscape. The show first premiered in 1999 and looked like nothing else in sci-fi. With the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises sticking resolutely to formula and new arrivals like The Matrix shying away from space opera, it made a strong impression in a very short amount of time.It’s also held up extremely well over the ensuing decades, with sharp scripts and strong characters on interesting journeys. And while its CGI effects are very much a product of their time, many of the practical effects are ageless. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is responsible for many of the series’ wondrous aliens — including two of the leads, Pilot and Rygel — which adds both to its longevity and its unique take on a well-worn formula. James Gunn has cited it as a favorite, and its influence can be seen in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies (Farscape star Ben Browder appears in Vol. 2). As of this writing, Farscape is widely available for new fans and old alike.Farscape takes place on the far side of the galaxy, where Earth is unknown and interstellar empires clash endlessly for power. The militaristic Peacekeepers enforce a fascist rule over much of the sector in the name of protection. Their primary foes — the reptilian Scarren — are even worse, as are most of the large alien governments occupying the region.RELATED: The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem Apologizes for Forgetting to Make an Album
The late Jim Henson believed that puppets could tell adult as well as children’s stories. But while he made a few moves in that direction — notably with projects like Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal — he died before he could fully realize it. However, his son Brian took the ball and ran with it, joining forces with TV veteran Rockne S. O’Bannon to create Farscape. The show first premiered in 1999 and looked like nothing else in sci-fi. With the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises sticking resolutely to formula and new arrivals like The Matrix shying away from space opera, it made a strong impression in a very short amount of time.
It’s also held up extremely well over the ensuing decades, with sharp scripts and strong characters on interesting journeys. And while its CGI effects are very much a product of their time, many of the practical effects are ageless. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is responsible for many of the series’ wondrous aliens — including two of the leads, Pilot and Rygel — which adds both to its longevity and its unique take on a well-worn formula. James Gunn has cited it as a favorite, and its influence can be seen in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies (Farscape star Ben Browder appears in Vol. 2). As of this writing, Farscape is widely available for new fans and old alike.
Farscape takes place on the far side of the galaxy, where Earth is unknown and interstellar empires clash endlessly for power. The militaristic Peacekeepers enforce a fascist rule over much of the sector in the name of protection. Their primary foes — the reptilian Scarren — are even worse, as are most of the large alien governments occupying the region.
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