Farscape Season 1, Vol. 11 - Bone to Be Wild / Family Ties

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The two episodes (numbers 21 and 22) contained in this, the 11th and final volume from Farscape's first season, carry on with the series' entertaining brew of drama, humor, superior production values, credible special effects, and, perhaps best of all, the clever commingling of human and humanoid characters with puppets designed by the Jim Henson Company. Episode 22, "Family Ties," ends with a cliffhanger guaranteed to bring viewers back for more, as the duplicitous Rygel plans to turn traitor, which eventually leaves the fates of Crichton (Ben Browder) and D'Argo (Anthony Simcoe) up for grabs and "living spaceship" Moya's young offspring under the control of the conflicted villain Crais, among other developments. Television viewers already know how it all turns out, as the third season completed its run in April 2002. The rest of us, however, must be content to wait until subsequent Farscape seasons are issued for the home video market. --Sam Graham

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"Bone to Be Wild": While hiding in an asteroid field from Crais' Command Carrier, Moya picks up an urgent distress call. As Aeryn stays on board to help the Leviathan bond with her newborn, Crichton, Zhaan, and D'Argo answer the call in hopes of finding charts that will steer them through the field. But the garden-like asteroid from where the distress signal originated holds only two inhabitants. One is a feral female; the other, a massive plant-like male. When each proclaim the other is a ruthless killer, Crichton, Zhaan, and D'Argo are forced between the two aliens--a place that makes them easy prey for one... or both!

"Family Ties": When the crew fails to evade the pursuing Peacekeepers, one of Moya's own steals a transport and flees to the Command Carrier to betray the others in exchange for his own life! To deal with the treachery, Crichton devises a dangerous, possibly fatal mission that places them all in jeopardy. But the traitor finds a surprising collaborator on the enemy ship--one who will change the crew's destiny forever. Discover the nerve-shattering cliffhanger that had critics on the edge of their seats and fans screaming for more!

Customer Reviews:

"Bone"--3 stars; "Family"--5 stars.......2005-11-07

"Farscape," one of the best SF shows ever, wrapped up its first season with these two episodes.

The first, "Bone to Be Wild," is just average. Hiding out in an asteroid belt, the crew discovers two inhabitants on a verdant asteroid, each claiming that the other is responsible for killing its compatriots. There are some chilling moments, but it remains a three-star effort.

"Family Ties" raises the bar considerably. Still hiding in the asteroid belt, Crichton (Ben Browder) and company are forced to take huge risks in order to preserve their own lives and that of Talon, the offspring of their living spacecraft, Moya. Rygel appears to be defecting, Crais (Lani Tupu) appeals to Crichton and the others after losing his power struggle with Scorpius (Wayne Pygram), and events culminate in a snafu of galactic proportions that would seem to sever contact among our characters forever. This important episode introduces plot elements that will play out over the course of many episodes and seasons. If you've made it this far, you won't be able to stop now.

Season Finale Triumph.......2002-08-12

Family Ties is such a strong episode that I have ignored its unfortunate pairing with Bone to be Wild (an episode of little consequence and terrible storyline placement) and given this a 5 star rating. Family Ties is everything a season finale should be -- enemies old and new, each character coming fully into their own, Farscape's typical wit mixed with the most poignant moments to date, and of course a cliffhanger that makes you glad the SciFi channel is goofy enough to air the final four episodes right before the beginning of the new season so you don't have to agonize too long. These actors can handle anything with style, and Family Ties is one of the most stylish episodes from any season.

Great and Silly episodes.......2002-07-27

The DVD's are well coordinated and the menus are easy to follow. The clarity is excellent.

Farscape was (and I specify was) one of the best new SciFi series out. I recommend all episodes in season one and season two however, starting with the ending of season three it has become silly and juvenile. Chreiton's brain implant is becomming redundant and needs to be resolved. I do not plan on purchasing any additional episodes (perhaps even watching) unless they get new writers (someone over the age of 12 at least)for the upcoming episodes.
LETS HOPE THEY RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL CONCEPTS OF THE SERIES.

Two great episodes to watch over and over.......2002-04-26

Being Sci-fi fans for a long time, particularly of the Star Trek franchise (our favorite was Voyager), we have been bowled over by the Farscape series. It is far more creative and adventurous than anything before it--thanks to the amazing work of Henson's Creature Shop and the bold vision of its creators...but the real success of the show is due to its fabulous cast, who make the scripts sing and sizzle...funny and poignant and raucous adventure, all rolled into one! These two episodes are truly representative of Farscape's best features, with creatures to die for (Bone to Be Wild) and the captivating performances by the cast (Family Ties). Our full salute to this inventive show!

Oh My God The Best Show Ever.......2002-04-15

I have to sey I was not all that in to Farscape at first but then I saw the dvd and thought ok it would be fun to see the first few shows and then I would buy the next one and the next one you see where theis is going I love this show now to bad I don't know whats going on now but I will never miss it ever now I can't wait for Vol 12 to come out I love Farscape and you will to

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