Review: Farscape S1, E1 - Premiere

Farscape S1, E1 - Premiere

This very first episode of the series introduces the main characters, as well as show a very shallow view of their personalities. The main character, Commander John Crichton begins the show discussing with his father how he is nervous to go out on his experimental trial. The very trial which sends him through a black hole and into another place (at this stage whether its future, different universe, or so very far from Earth it is unknown). His nervousness, he describes basically as an upset stomache, which to him only ever occurs before something seriously large happens, such as "the night before graduating high school". Although appearing to make small talk, this statement reappears at the end of the episode as a sign that there is larger and more important things that will happen than just meeting his fellow alien crew.It should be noted that before he leaves his father gives him a ring/puzzle, and tells him that there will be a time for him to be a hero and he will be able to stand up to the challenge. This is true later on in the episodes. The very ring puzzle itself is used as a means of escape, which could easily suggest that he is a man more of thoughts and words than of action. He is, essentially, a man of science and democracy. This becomes very evident with later scenes, when he often prefers to take a diplomatic approache with aliens rather than a straight out fight - something of which his fellow crew prefers to do.It should also be noted that by pure accident Crais's younger brother is in a flight accident with Crichton, which results in his death. Because of this, Crais vows revenge, and spends much time tracking down Moya's crew, even against superiors orders.

Characters
John Crichton (Ben Browder)
Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black)
Ka D'Argo (Anthony Simcoe)
Rygel XVI (voiced by Jonathan Hardy)
Moya (The Ship)
Pilot (voiced by Lani John Tupu)
Zhaan (Virginia Hey)Crais (Lani John Tupu)

Favourite Scenes and Phrases:
"Stay back! or I'll fill you with... little yellow balls of light." - Crichton, when using an alien weapon to barter for freedom.