Review: Farscape S1, E8 - That Old Black Magic

Farscape S1, E8 - That Old Black Magic

This episode really isn't shown as important as it really is. Crichton gets captured by an evil "vampire" as he so called it, a black wizard. The vampire brings Crais into the scene as well, and a cat and mouse chase game where only one can survive. Crichton, being the moral person he is, tries to reason with Crais, but Crais has his mind on only one thing; killing Crichton.

Over the time spent in his prison, Crichton becomes more and more injured, until he too is fianlly resorted to violence. This is a major point for the show; as much as Crichton may try to reason, he is not always successful.

Zhaan as well also has a major turning point for the show, one which constantly turns up over and over throughout the series. She becomes, for the sake of saving Crichton, evil. By using powers she buried deep within herself many many years ago, she re-awakes an evil in herself that she can call whenever she needs it. Only she fears she cannot control that evil.

Favourite Scenes and Phrases:

"Would you destroy one evil, only to introduce another?" - Zhaan. "I think I would prefer the lesser evil." - Ka D'Argo. This is when they are deciding who and how they should attack the evil wizard.