OT Farscape Best Scifi Series Ever?

Fyron · #1 March 17th, 2003, 11:17 PM

Invader Zim is not sci-fi, it is a comedic cartoon.

Ragnarok · #2 March 18th, 2003, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Invader Zim is not sci-fi, it is a comedic cartoon.

Even though it's not sci-fi, Invader Zim is awesome.

I have a few clips of it on my computer.

Fyron · #3 March 18th, 2003, 12:29 AM

I did not make a value judgement of the show, just a statement about it not qualifying as sci-fi.

raynor · #4 March 18th, 2003, 12:31 AM

ST:TOS vs. ST:TNG is almost a religious war kinda division. I have many friends who absolutely loved TOS but can't stand TNG. My friends who like TNG will still watch TOS but feel that is is a bit flat. The stories in the original series always had just a single plot line, and the characters showed much less depth. But there was more action. The Next Generation typically had three plots going on, and we got to see more character development. But, of course, there wasn't as much action in many episodes.

I like Star Trek: The Original Series before they had fleshed out the Prime Directive. There is an episode where Kirk tells Scotty to "glass" the planet if he doesn't hear back from Kirk. I enjoyed that episode. Then again, Riker's dreadnaught Enterprise in the final TNG episode was nice as well--as were the one shot, one kill weapons in the final episode of V'ger.

I'm a pretty big Star Trek fan but still think B5 is a better choice for best sci-fi series because it's darker and more representative of how I see the human race in the future. The whole "money isn't important" idea of Star Trek is a little too touchy feelie idealistic for my taste.

Lord Kodos · #5 March 18th, 2003, 01:33 AM

i mention how the Vectorian Armada is based of the Irken "BIG SPACE SHIP...GANG!" "You mean the Armada?"

Ragnarok · #6 March 18th, 2003, 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
I did not make a value judgement of the show, just a statement about it not qualifying as sci-fi.

I know you didn't.

I was just stating how I liked it.

phaet2112 · #7 March 19th, 2003, 07:11 AM

Must weigh in...faxes to sci-fi being ignored...

I cry each time I watch Farscape, and think "Hmm...they cancelled this for Battlestar Galactica: TNG or Tremors: Mr. Keaton Kills Stuff" OH my GOD I HATE absolutely HATE scifi for cancelling farscape. I loved Dr. Who because of the way the actors filled out their roles. That is why Farscape is fantastic. Yes, there are some episodes which are *by themselves* somewhat iffy (I think of the stone one with Chiana jumping and getting all dredd-ed out offhand).

But everyone must give credit to the writers and actors for having the courage to
A) Keep women in roles of power, far outnumbering the men on the show (what other show was there? Xena is the only one...)
B) Mess with the main characters. ST and ST:TNG are fine, but I get tired of the morality on there...resulted in the same stories ep after ep. The writers for Farscape were like little boreworms- digging deep into Crichton's brain and squirming around, wreaking havoc with their main character and his emotions. Who else would have their main person go insane? Or be twinned and then die? Or become a nuclear terrorist?
C) Have the best darned production values of ANY show on TV. Farscape has had the best looking, most original villians and creatures of any show (as opposed to the ST "let's put a ridge on your brow" creature shop). Anyone remember the spider lady on Farscape? Or just the Delvians and Saark? (Mmm..blue...)

*sigh* so much energy...no ability to change evil vivendi/usa conglomerate...