So there has been a distinct lack of discussion about the greatest space opera brought to television on these here internet boards, so we are going to change that.
For those who don't know or may have been lost in the dark sectors of space, Farscape was an Australian/American space opera produced by the SciFi channel (back when it was good) which aired from 1999 to 2003 with a collective four seasons (88 episodes all together). To say Farscape was simply a space opera television show isn't quite fair as it happens to be the space opera show. To this date no show has been able to trump it in the stories, characters or designs as featured on the program. But you might be wondering, "If this is so awesome, what the frell is it?" Well, let us begin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CtM6Mhkb08
That shows the three intros which dictate the adventures of John Crichton and the other crewmates on Moya.
The series was known for going areas that traditional, televised sci-fi had not gone before and in many distinct episodes developed an amazing level of emotional resonance with the audience. Not afraid to kill of main characters or subvert conventional ideas the show did a lot for the genre.
Also, let us not forget the best character of the entire series, Scorpius. A man so cunning and brilliant you realize that he is actually a better manipulator than even Benjamin Linus from Lost. Plus he has all that leather and well who doesn't want that...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOq0T980x8E&feature=related
With all of that said if you haven't seen the series I believe it is on Netflix instant streaming. In addition the entire series is under $60 and is well worth the price.
Let us discuss!!!