Farscape Undressed (2001 TV Movie)
7/10
A good introduction to the series for those who have missed the first two seasons
2 October 2012
It is unlikely that anybody watching this feature won't have already seen the entire series but even so it provides an interesting recap of the opening two seasons in a way that introduces the key characters without including many major spoilers; what spoilers there are relate to problems encountered in season two but don't show us how or if they are resolved.

Not surprisingly much of the feature is made up of clips; these are presented by actors Ben Browder and Claudia Black; while they are out of character there is some obviously scripted but fun banter between them. They introduce their characters; Astronaut John Crichton and former Peacekeeper Officer Aeryn Sun as well as telling us about the other passengers on Moya; Zhaan, D'Argo, Chiana and Rygel and their primary enemies Captain Crais and Scorpius. This is done well so anybody who is starting the third season without seeing the first two will have a good idea what is going on. People who have watched the series can enjoy it as well of course as it shows us a series of well chosen clips that will remind them of those early parts of the series.

I don't imagine this will be broadcast again but it is included in the 'Farscape: The Definitive Collection' DVD boxed set amongst the many extras and is well worth watching.
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