Zhaan, D'Argo and Crichton are confronted by a female Luxan, Nilaam, who recognises D'Argo as a General. He tries to leave, realising that she is an Orican - a holy woman revered by Luxans, but quickly sees that she is dying. He agrees to attend her, if she deems him fit for the purpose but, upon judging him, she finds him unworthy and proclaims him a fraud...

I personally find this episode to be a bit pants, although John does look exceptionally gorgeous throughout it ;)

There's just something about those pants and that coat and his hair :drool:

Anyway. Nice to see Melissa Jaffer in her first Farscape role :D

And I also like the end with Chi tottering about like a newborn lamb :lol:

Nilaam: "The spiritual realm frightens you?"
John: "Losing those I care about frightens me."

I'm actually quite relieved that I enjoyed this episode more this time around. The first time I watched it it sent me to sleep! I've always viewed it as a bit of a stinker and have kind of resisted watching it again... until now :lol:

That was because it reminded me of the way Star Trek TNG used to dip into Worf's background and Klingon lore (something that got increasingly more and more tedious in that show). This episode does similarly for D'Argo and Luxans. But the fact of the matter is that D'Argo is a far more rounded character than Worf ever was. His insecurities and inhibitions come from his youth and inexperience and we learn more about his past in this episode, particularly about his time in battle - and, finally, what those tattoos are all about. This is the more introspective, tortured character that I am used to and it's good to see.

Of course another link between D'Argo and Worf is the fact that they both have sons. But, again, D'Argo is elevated higher because we have known about Jothee all along, whereas Alexander was irritatingly dumped on Worf in order to force some character development.

Obviously the visit to the commerce planet went quite well because Crichton, D'Argo and Zhaan all have nice new outfits. It also amused me to hear Crichton calling Melissa Jaffer "Grandma". Karen'll know what I mean. :lol:

I also find the scenes where Pilot's health is deteriorating to be quite distressing which just shows how the character, the puppeteers and Lani Tupu are all progressing in the role. The scenes he has with Aeryn are, once again, very touching. And is it my imagination, or does he place one of his "hands" on her knee? :blink:

It's just a shame that the link between Nilaam's rejuvenation and what is happening to Moya is so immediately obvious. The fact that it takes the crew so long to figure it out is mystifying. Almost as mystifying as the translator microbes' inability to translate the Luxan language during the rituals...

Oh, and what the hell was with all that nipple licking?! It's the start of Farscape porn ladies and gentlemen! :rolleyes: :lol:

So it's not a particularly good episode, but it is quite atmospheric and moody, and it looks fantastic.

And in no way is it anywhere near as pants as the next episode! :lol:

Isn't this a recycled version of Rhapsody in Blue ;)

Overall a bit pants, have to agree with Melian , BB looked hot :wub:

Inasmuch as Rhapsody In Blue involved a ritual that resulted in something being taken from one of the characters, yes it does. They added an extra level to this one by making it about Moya and Pilot, rather than D'Argo. Doesn't mean it's a good episode, though :lol:

And if you think this was pants wait till you see the next episode! :x :lol:

Ben Browder? Hot? The git.

Did no-one else watch Mind The Baby...? :unsure:

Of course, but this was easier to write about, cos it was pants. I'll do a review, but not now, just come back from the pub (hiccup) :lol: :lol:

Taking The Stone should be even easier to write about, then :lol: :lol:

I would agree it's not the best Farscape has to offer.

But even though it's crap, it's still stylish and very entertaining crap.

One thing I've just thought of that does come through in this ep is what great "actors" the two puppets are. I have never regarded them as Muppets but always as part of the cast of the show.

They can both carry "acted" scenes very well.

It's amazing how quickly you (the viewer) accept them as being real :)

:( Actually this is probably one of my least favourite episodes, glad I'm not alone. It doesn't work at all. At least Taking the stone had a few good moments in.

I would have much preferred a D'Argo flashback story instead, going into his personal history more, I know budget or lack of probably had a lot to do with it but its the least inventive.

I think that this and Taking The Stone are my two least favourite episodes of the season, with the latter being the worst of the whole series, imo. :(

B) How about Back & Back & back to the future, cringe

I actually quite liked that one during this rewatch. :)

Exodus From Genesis and TGIFA are my least favourite season 1 eps.

:( Yes, its a shame about those eps, I'm sure they could have been better, there was potential.

In a way that's a good thing, and one of the aspects of Farscape that I've always liked. There is potential in almost all of the episodes. You can see what they're trying to do, where they're trying to get to. They reached that potential on several occasions during season 1 and the first half of season 2 but, by the end of season 2, they were fulfilling and even surpassing it on a regular basis.

:thumbsup: They probably realised what an exceptional cast they had!

The bigger challenges they lay down the better they perform :thumbsup:

It's difficult to find the words for this one. It's saving grace, it's not Taking the Stone :rolleyes:

The positives; An interesting new looks for a couple of the characters, certainly more stylish compared to their season 1 images. We also get a bit of background information on Pilot, learning that he'll only live for as long as Moya does. One thing that's grown on me over the season spanning episodes so far has been how much of a character in it's own right Moya has become. Even though all the communication between Moya and the crew goes through Pilot, it's still easy to believe that the character's there. Pilots growing on me as well.

The bad; the story. It's not good by any stretch of the imagination. If i were remotely tired whilst I'd been watching it I'd have been snoozing inside 5 minutes :rolleyes:. The plot was obvious, as has been mentioned, and I could very easily have just skipped through this one. It suffers greatly from being the first 'regular' episode of the season; what with the final arc to last season and this year's opener, this one just disappoints on far too many levels.

I hate this one and prefer Taking the Stone.

Its awful, it doesn't seem to fit with Farscape, its an old formula not done well. It seems to be a step back for D'Argo's character and what should have been a harrowing experience for Moya held no tension whatsoever.

It was obvious what was happening from the beginning, did the crew lose all their brains as well.

Honestly, this episode is like an average Star Trek episode, of whatever series. It's that bad.

I'd take slight exception to that Steve. Average Trek episodes usually have a few redeeming qualities, this was barely watchable :(

Pretty much how I feel about Trek these days I'm afraid, James ;)

I'd not disagree with you on the current (or recent) series Steve.