 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Farscape
- Syndicated
- Genre: Science Fiction
Common Sense Media says
Fun and adventure on the far side of the universe.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that while this series isn't excessively violent, there's a lot of conflict seething below the surface. Just about every character is part of a race, faction, or army that has at least one mortal enemy -- and often more. Many of the episodes are structured around these conflicts, making anger and aggression a common plot device.
What's the story?
When intrepid astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder) blasts off from Earth aboard the experimental spaceship Farscape One, he accidentally falls through a wormhole and emerges on the far side of the universe, right in the middle of an interplanetary conflict. His own ship destroyed, Crichton finds refuge aboard an enormous living spaceship named Moya, which is crewed by an eclectic band of galactic rogues. Many of his new colleagues are just as displaced as the lost astronaut, and FARSCAPE follows their adventures as they try to return to their various home planets.
Is it any good?
Farscape has similarities to many other sci-fi shows, with a team of adventurers encountering conflicts and crises as they explore the universe. But this one stands out. Its special effects and production values are excellent; though several of Moya's crew are Muppets, they never seem any less alive than the human actors. Even more importantly, the show's storylines and scripts manage to stay in the sweet spot between taking themselves too seriously and devolving into utter schlock. Crichton's tendency to make 20th-century pop culture references ranging from Die Hard to Monty Python is especially endearing to fans.
One of the series' strengths is that the characters are all fully fleshed out. Though they come from different planets with different cultures, each has a unique back story explaining how and why they ended up on the run. All of that said, as entertaining as the show is, its depth also makes it complex, and newbie viewers may have trouble following along. There are so many political conflicts between the various races, factions, and empires that it can sometimes be hard to understand why the Scarrans and Sebaceans are enemies, and why everyone is afraid of the Peacekeepers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about teamwork. Most of the show's characters seem to be refugees from various interplanetary conflicts, on the run from a galactic empire, or both. As such, many of them have found refuge aboard the ship out of necessity rather than a shared sense of mission. Do you think that makes conflicts between them more likely? How do they reconcile their various goals and agendas? When they work together, is it because their teamwork is best for the group or to achieve their own ends?
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I personally love FarScape but i don't think kids should watch it because of the sexual content in the later seasons of the show
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A good adult/older teen show
And I wish it was still on TV...
It is(was) about time a sci-fi show came along with more than a surface plot, and this was it. Funny, visual, and imaginative are the ways this could be described.
Definitely for adults and older teens, but the kids may hear you laugh during some parts of it.
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an adult fantasy that is OUT OF THIS WORLD!
I wouldn't let my tween watch this show because it is very violent and sexual. But I TOTALLY love it as an adult. The writing, acting and character development are excellent! The story lines are interesting, thought provoking and often HILARIOUS! The sexual tensions are wonderful and the special effects are incredible! especially for a TV show! I really miss it. Very sad that they canceled the series.
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Too bad they canceled it...
This show is one of the few truely original sci-fi shows. You'll either love the puppets or you'll hate them. Or, like me, you'll start off with dislike and move towards acceptance.
It's hard to rate the language category because all swear words are completely made up. Parents should know their children, but most teenagers should be able to handle, and enjoy this gem.
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There IS some language and violence, but a good show still...
Crichton uses words like "a**" and "hell" and the occasional "d***". However, it's relatively tame language and most of the words are made up, such as frell. it's a great and original series, and while younger kids (around 10 or 11, I think) might be bored, if they want to watch it I'd definitely let them.
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common sense media's review is missleading.
I have not seen this show for many years and I would like to get the box set. However do not be fooled by this seemingly harmless sci-fi adventure, the last 2 series are rated 18 and the rest are rated 15. Although the only disturbing violence ( the parts that my dad did not let me see when the series was on tv ) is when a man is tortured (I think by electrocution) and a man and his partner are obliterated by gun fire. The only other thing worth mentioning is that there is some mildly offensive language and some aggresive behaviour between the main characters. Finaly some of the theames covered in this series are probably too adult for younger audiences.
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Entertaining, but not for everyone
This show has an interesting story and a colorful cast of characters. The story mostly -but not allways- centers around the violent events that suround the crew on Moya.
There is one episode in which the central part of the story is a gauntlet that gives the wearer power but is addictive like a drug. In that episode one of the female alien characters strips her clothes off and is shown fully from the back. It's a brief scene that parents need to be aware of.
Other than that, this is an entertaining show to watch.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Syndicated |
| Cast: | Anthony Simcoe, Ben Browder, Claudia Black |
| Genre: | Science Fiction |
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