Farscape 2x7 Reaction | Home on the Remains

[@Lordoftheapes79]

Don't forget, Rigel is hundreds of years old and lived most of that as a child of priveledge and royalty, then spent 100 years imprisoned. This is the first time he's ever experienced true freedom and friendships. What the writers have done very well so far imo, is that he is slow to recognize that, but he's starting to. Don't fool yourself, he cares more for this crew than he has ever cared for anyone else. He just doesn't know how to show it.

[@Loki384]

Rules of the Uncharted Territories: 1) Never swallow a dentic 2) Do not mess with Zhaan

[@gawainethefirst]

3) Mess with Rigel (aka Sparky, aka Napoleon XVI, etc) every chance you get.

[@johnfrick9639]

Dargo's violent sneezing (and your reaction to it) put me in mind of a "conversation" between Worf and Geordi 1st season of "Star Trek: The Next Generation": Worf: "I have to sneeze!" Geordi: "A KLINGON sneeze?" Worf: "It's the only one I know!" As for the kiss: her "Wow" showcases just how versatile a Luxon tongue must truly be.

[@gobsvensen]

If you're starting to notice some similarities between Farscape and Guardians of the Galaxy, like the Budong in this episode and the Head of the Ancient visited in GotG, it's not a coincidence. James Gunn has openly stated that Farscape was an inspiration and Ben Browder makes a cameo in GotG2 in gold paint doing his peacekeeper voice.

[@redrick8900]

Nowhere was from the comics. Gunn more appropriated the character dynamics. Starlord is clearly Creighton and Gamora is very much Aeryn. Drax is Dargo. Rocket is a lot like Rygel and Chiana.

[@gawainethefirst]

@@redrick8900 I think they meant more that Farscape influenced the visuals and cinematography.

[@redrick8900]

@@gawainethefirst I really don't see the similarities. GotG's looks is right out of 70's comics and in keeping with the aesthetic for outer space that Thor established. Farscape has a more drab black and white traditional look.

[@brucechmiel7964]

@@redrick8900 but not in concert. Farscape has a lot of strange high concept science-fiction going on and Guardians of the Galaxy is right up that alley.

[@Nim-c2w]

Glad to hear people in the comments are not giving out spoilers! Hope that continues.

[@brucechmiel7964]

When Gigi was casted her parents were impressed that the Costume department found a way to make her look endowed. They made a few jokes about her lack of sex appeal. She is like the exact opposite of the character.

[@chrisfraser5088]

12:06 “why does everyone have bad teeth?” 😂 Not the last time you’re gonna say that watching this show!

[@Aeroldoth3]

I take it those dental worms aren't common? I mean, the pilot show had _prisoners_ using them, so I'd think they'd be a dime a dozen.

[@KBTibbs]

Luxury bones on a budong where people are doing very dangerous mining just to eat.

[@ChrisTheComputerGuy]

We used to do watch parties during the big Covid times with Gigi Edgley (Chiana) on Twitch. Those were fun times.

[@AaronLitz]

Really? That is rad.

[@legostargalactica]

I love that we had two different main characters head butting two other main characters in this episode. Also John responding to Rygel biting him by biting back is just perfect.

[@farview13]

Ah, Farscape doing amazing stories on a very limited budget. I love that they never stop trying to make the most of what they have. Gotta love Chiana's "I'm evolving as an individual." line.

[@redrick8900]

Their budget was pretty big. It was over a million an episode which as big money back then. Those puppets are really expensive.

[@NZBigfoot]

@@redrick8900 Yeah there episodes near the end of the run got to around that level of $$$, it was unfortunately one of the reasons it eventually got canceled... The execs also got antsy about the idea of new viewers coming to the show and retention of said new comers (which the show had no issue with in reality, infact it gained more with every season despite being in no way serialized and self contained like other similar shows). Thing is, that cash per episode wasnt wasted.

[@redrick8900]

@@NZBigfoot Towards the end it was double that. What I said is the budget for season 2. Season 1 was actually more expensive because they had to build all the sets and make puppets and do designs they are still using in season 2.

[@asteven8]

When I first watched the series, I definitely loved Crichton, Zhaan, and Chiana. Second rewatch taught me a greater appreciation for Aeryn's evolution. Now, through watching your reaction, I have a greater love for D'argo. Aside: Notice his voice becomes quieter, gentler when he talks to Chiana.

[@Ducky-face]

That "Whoa!" at the end of that episode is a pretty amazing moment - I knew that would make an impression on you.

[@moriahgamesdev]

Yeah but we know Chiana IS a frelling trelk so... Enjoy the moment while it lasts.

[@saturninus8389]

I love how we get to see so many different sides of Zhaan throughout the series. In my memory she’s always the thoughtful teacher and nurturer, but she also has a real dark side, both spiritual and biological. It’s a really interesting dichotomy that our most caring crew member can also be the most frightening and dangerous one as well.

[@tastyneck]

I think this show does a really good job with most of the characters in that respect. They did such a great job with them.

[@donkfail1]

I liked how we get to know the budong is ONE OF the largest creatures. I thought "Will there be even bigger ones we'll meet later on?"

[@BrexonX]

I met Lani, Virginia, Gigi and Paul at a convention back in like 2003.

[@rev.chuckshingledecker]

You’re reaction to the end was absolutely amazing! Totally made me smile from ear to ear! Farscape Fridays rock!

[@Pandaemoni]

One thing that's great about the show is that all of the characters grow and evolve in their own way.

[@bobwilliam5963]

Oh Season Two, you beautiful collection of emotions.

[@TenebrousFilms]

How serious must the glue have been to keep the luxan nose and headpiece attached to his head, during those sneezes...

[@Lordoftheapes79]

Australians attempting a Louisanna accent is a riot 😂

[@dondumitru7093]

Oh, it was painful. I liked Chiana's friend (Altana?) when she came in with the straight Australian accent. Much more palatable.

[@theboard6082]

Is THAT what that guy's accent was supposed to be? I've wondered about that for literal years.

[@redrick8900]

Is that what that's supposed to be? I thought he was supposed to be on dope or something.

[@Lordoftheapes79]

@redrick8900 meth.

[@Kragar01]

I blame the translator microbes taking artistic liberties for any and all accents.

[@j.rileyindependentproductions]

I always recommend having tissues on hand no matter what series to which one is reacting. Anything that's going to bring in the audience is going to have either seriously funny (to the point of tears) moments, or seriously tragic (to the point of tears) moments. Farscape does both.

[@TBoring]

Not my favorite episode but I love learning about the nuances of the different species of our crew. Like Zhaan’s spores and growths are clearly a holdover in evolution from the time her ancestor species were stationary plants. If her ancestors’ soil wasn’t supplying enough nutrients they couldn’t move so they’d release these spores in order to have the area’s fauna die so the decomposition would nurture the soil, but now they just come out whenever she’s malnourished and it brings out a more predatory nature in her. It’s so cool!

[@Ulriquinho]

I really wish they had said she needed nitrogen rather than protein! Venus fly traps trap flies for their source of nitrogen… not for protein, and I feel like that would have made more sense. But I am really nit picking here and in terms of how that trait evolved evolutionarily speaking, is quite interesting!

[@redrick8900]

@@Ulriquinho Zhaan is fully ambulatory though. It makes sense for her to need protein in that it's got much more energy to it.

[@GARYHODGKINSON]

Slightly fun fact, the original DVDs in the UK were released in box sets of 4-5 episodes, most sets were rated for either age 12, or 15, but the one that contained this episode, is the only to be rated 18, mainly because of the melting hand. Which was censored on TV.

[@bulletproof844]

I wonder if the miners on the budong were inspiration to the belters in The Expanse. They are giving strong belter vibes.

[@plothole181]

The whole thing reminded my of Knowhere from Marvel.

[@bulletproof844]

@ Yeah it feels like a mixture of both. The the guy who gambled with Rigel could have been straight from the Nauvoo. :)

[@boxerjeep]

Hey it is Friday!! Time for Farscape!! Love doing a rewatch of this series with you. Great content on all your videos and glad new folks experiencing Farscape.

[@jollyrayda]

You've never heard of blood and bone as fertiliser? I remember being on a school trip and going somewhere where the grounds had just been covered - a smell not soon forgotten...

[@firebowls6365]

Audrey 2! Yes! Also, when we first meet Chi’anna during her team up with John she tells him she can handle any of her problems by ‘cry, kick or kiss’. Chi uses anything she can to win. In a tough universe she is at a strong disadvantage. Kiss it, kick it or cry your way out of trouble.

[@StarkRG]

So, Aeryn and John, now D'Argo and Chiana. I guess that means Zhaan and Rygel are the next to pair off. 😂

[@FarscapeOne-o3i]

Decent episode. I liked how John bit Rygel back lol

[@tomnorton8499]

Surprise the ship you didn't know you wanted.

[@drusillathetinsmith]

The "fungal soak" idea would work if there was an outside parasitic force messing with Zhaan. Sadly, the spores *are* Zhaan. Remember that *other* carnivorous plant lady? Dargo and Chianna as a couple: I saw this back in the day, and I felt something sink in my stomach. Nevertheless, I wished them all the best. Zhaan and the need for a steak: you're not alone. I want one too, something on the rare side.

[@thisslime2109]

18:35 interesting i need to try this. I also have spring tails helping in some of my plants soils

[@reverseBLT]

Yay, it's Chi'Argo time!

[@jerryfick613]

The snake plsnt(aka mother i. Law's tounge) only blooms when it is stressed If you have one as a house plant and it blooms all of sudden, it is probably potted out and needs a bigger pot. So it makes sense she would bud and spore when stressed by lack of protien

[@talynstarburst2l2l2l]

Great episode to watch before Thanksgiving diner! I loved the WOW at the end too 😊

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

Not one of my favourites but this one does show how desperate their situation can get . Chiana is ruthless but willing to sacrifice for her friends . You can understand Dargo being attracted . We found a lot more about Zhan and Erin has become more human and compassionate because of John . Farscape is never predictable and always interests even when not at its best.

[@ramy8207]

"Does she need to be fertilized?" 😂 This week on Farscape: Delvian Pon Farr

[@kwanarchive]

14:53 Angela is a plant lady in more than one way.

[@Sentinel3D]

Knowhere, the giant severed Celestial head in Guardians of The Galaxy. Knowhere first appeared in a Nova Comic in 2007. I read that recently. I tried to find the quote about the Boudong, but I only found a general comment about Farscape.

[@ericjennings4411]

China got a Luxen tongue French kiss! 🤣

[@mori1bund]

Those things from "The Time Machine" were called Morlocks. 🙂

[@Monsteruss]

This is one of those "see! This is why Guardians Of The Galaxy feels like Farscape The Movie" episodes. People living on the dead Budong, people living on the dead Celestial.

[@questionablehumor2800]

We really need to make sure that Angela has seen "Blazing Saddles" before she gets too much further (soon).

[@questionablehumor2800]

Kinda like Deadpool's media cross references, some of John's best lines are quotes within context.

[@alexanderriley2979]

I know your intentions are benevolent and friendly, but it's my guess Angela would not react well to pressure to put more viewing on her plate. She's got work, she's got a fiancé, she's got a right to some 'me' time. You probably don't see it as a big deal, a one-time thing, but if she gives in on this, the sand castle crumbles as everyone else wanting her to watch their show redoubles with imagined offense taken if she says no, because there has to be a personal reason she said yes to one and no to all others, right. And the worst possible reason, it's gotta be. I get it, there's stuff I want her to watch, too. But you have to realize there comes a point where even if you think she'll benefit from the experience, it's not taking into account how this looks from the other side of the conversation. And I feel for you...one of fandom's commandments is 'Thou'lt shall recommend and share The Good Stuff.' But I've shut up more recently because recommending things might actually not be any good to her actually see them. I see from her own schedule she decides, and that her interests do not often ally with my own. And that's just how it is. Anyhow, if I've offended I apologize in advance, I meant no disrespect. But I wanted to forestall an exchange that over several days would have been progressively more temperamental and less illuminating. So I thought I'd lay it all out in one post. And then you'd have your say (if you wanted one) and that would be it. Apologies for the length of this, and have a good weekend.

[@redrick8900]

Nobody should watch that.

[@paulwatson9486]

​@@redrick8900"THAT'S HEDLEY!"

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

@@redrick8900 What? Why? It's a hilarious movie!

[@matthewneufeld8854]

Huh I don't remember this episode but enjoy watching with you.

[@philipjohnson3459]

Wahoo, caught up. I found your channel a few weeks ago and I got really excited when I saw you were reacting to Farscape. I love this show and am so happy to see someone else fall in love with it. I got my friend group to jump on the Firefly train, but I could only get one person to watch Farscape. I'm so excited to revisit this show and again, have someone go through the joy and pain of this show. No spoilers, but you have already figured out to keep the tissues close. As you have figured out, this show will have you laughing out loud, then suddenly in tears, but just know I think it's one of the best rides you can go one. Enjoy the future, again, this is one of the great sci-fi shows in my opinion

[@paulwatson9486]

I've probably seen this episode half a dozen times, and never noticed the unbuckling.

[@PrototypeSpaceMonkey]

My horntree got the fungus a few years back. Tried everything to get rid of it but it always came back. Finally when it barely had any horns left I figured "Frell it, it's gonna die anyway" and took a blowtorch to it... and it worked surprisingly well! Now I keep the blowtorch next to it and whenever I see a spot of mildew I cleanse it in sacred fire! It started growing new horns again, has quite a few scorch marks now, but no fungus.

[@paxzin8501]

A typical Farscape-ism, is to use words spelled backwards to create names. Just like with 'Namtar' or 'Mle' (Ratman (DNA Mad Scientist), we have Pissog, (Gossip). Sometimes the names mean a little something, sometimes, it just looks like a case of 'writer's block'.

[@DrLipkin]

Even though John and Chiana didn't have many scenes together in this episode, it goes a long way towards explaining what the dynamic of their relationship is. Chiana has trust issues, and uses her sexuality as a tool to survive. Chiana flirts with John to try and control her situation. John is a good man who isn't out to screw her (in either sense of the word) and Chiana doesn't know how to handle genuine kindness. She kind of alternates between flirting with him to try and keep him at arms length, and flirting with him because she doesn't know another way show him that she appreciates him. For John's part, Chiana is kind of like a close friend's kid sister. Her flirtations are amusing, but she's too young and too much trouble to consider a serious romantic prospect.

[@biguy617]

I love this episode. Bu-Dongs are like Giant space worms or they remind me of the monster from Empire Strikes Back that the Falcon flew into. I think B-song killed his brother not only to take control of the mine but also he knew Chiana was coming and wanted her for himself.

[@dondumitru7093]

I am reminded of commentary from the making of the classic Doctor Who episode, The Talons of Weng-Chiang, where they asked the prop master to make a giant rat monster for the sewers, they couldn't give him much time or budget, and the prop master said "Ok, but you have to promise me that the audience will never actually be able to SEE it." Spoiler - It turns out, the audience was able to SEE it. I quite like this episode. For me the highlights are very clearly the interactions between Aeryn and Zhaan, and between D'Argo and Chiana. John gets to be action-boy, and Aeryn really puts in the work.

[@robertscullin3824]

They do look like Morlocks from the Time Machine

[@spangelicious837]

One thing about Farscape: telling you to have tissues handy doesn’t mean you might be crying that episode. Could just mean you might have a sympathetic allergy attack.

[@johnmadden1605]

I love Farscape I used to watch it on Syfy channel many years ago I love your channel and I love your content John Madden from Pawtucket Rhode Island USA❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@unrealisticcliffburton3893]

Love the hairstyle

[@kingbeauregard]

Gotta say, your makeup game is on point today. Lookin' sharp!

[@Sakrysta]

Way off in the future when you finish this series, I would love to see you look back at your early impressions of each of the main characters and compare how you feel about them in the end. I think it would be highly entertaining. 🥰

[@johnw8578]

Farscape is great sf!

[@thehenchman.]

Wampa 24:48

[@mmattson8947]

When I listen to the FLGR opening riff ( at the start 0:03 ), it might be fun if that could be playfully changed for her Farscape reactions. Either a few bars doing a cover of the Farscape opening credits for S1 and S2 (lower piano notes for the male choir grunting, higher synth notes for the other parts of the music). Or if there are the right settings on a synthesizer, do the FLGR riff with male choir grunting for those initial piano notes.

[@evanflynn4680]

Those dentics John fries at the start were actually Witchetty grubs. They're Australian, and Aboriginal people eat them raw or lightly cooked. The heads are never eaten, though.

[@matthewfowler133]

30:55-- Cue Andy Dwyer meme from Parks and Rec...

[@kingbeauregard]

"Maverick" - I'm guessing you're thinking of "Top Gun", and not the old Western "Maverick" about a gambler's adventures in the Old West. Well, two gamblers (Bret and Bart). Three if you count cousin Beau, and four if you remember Brent. Four guys named Maverick ... well, five if you count Pappy, and Uncle Bentley would make six. Okay, no more than six guys named Maverick!

[@brucechmiel7964]

Finally, I found a fan of James Garner.

[@kingbeauregard]

@@brucechmiel7964 Garner was by far the best Maverick. I don't know what it was, but every single thing that came out of his mouth had just a touch of humor to it. It just made even the most dire crisis feel like a high-stakes game that Garner was playing his way out of. No offense to Jack Kelly, but he just didn't have it.

[@brucechmiel7964]

@ I agree. Mel gave it a good try. But nobody can top Garner’s charisma. Same reason the Rockford Files will NEVER have a successful remake.

[@ilmari1452]

Why does this say it landed "10 days ago"? Definitely missed it last week! Which is no worry, I can be patient, but I just want to make sure they're dropping when they're meant to, Farscape deserves all the attention!

[@funnylilgalreacts]

It was uploaded 10 days ago, not posted

[@NealArt26]

@@funnylilgalreacts could you please make a reaction video for Invincible Season 3 Official Trailer

[@archaeobard1]

I've always wondered whether the 'captain Kirk chitchat' line was a nod to Kirk fighting the Gorn in the Original Series.

[@biguy617]

I laugh when Aeryn calls Chi a Tralk because she gets stuck with Zhaan.

[@adolfomcasasjr4668]

You got a interesting episodes coming up soon.

[@JakkFrost1]

This is essentially an old west style mining town, good dental hygiene isn't exactly a high priority.

[@Sephiroth144]

Womp Womp, a Wampa (is the critter on Hoth)

[@pedanticperson1149]

Re: Zhaan - it was definitely the lack of food, she explains that it's a defence mechanism in times of starvation to help her species catch prey... As for lopping off one of Pilot's arms, you don't have to go to that extreme, just have Crichton or one of the others donate some blood and make blutwurst, simple. Though you'd have to hope she doesn't develop a taste for it!

[@wompa70]

The keedva is almost like the “blue no-nose chimp” from Evolution.

[@Holy_Waffles]

"I think we've established that caw-caw caw-caw and tooki tooki, aren't working!"

[@74gould]

Yeah, not a great episode… but the Chiana/D’argo scene = LOVE IT. 😊 And yes, oh yes, quickly approaching the mid-point of season 2, and that’s what we’ve all been waiting for. Things are about to pop off, as my kids would say. (Oh man, that was the least cool thing I’ve ever said…)

[@lassesipila6418]

I wonder how _much_ animal protein Zhaan needed and whether if they could've handled it with some little blood donations from the crew.

[@MentalEdge]

Four plates of meat is a lot more than a pint or two of blood.

[@becca1189]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@redrick8900]

Wampa. That's the Hoth Yeti.

[@PsychoMuffinSDM]

I forgot Farscape did a Knowhere episode!

[@gregoryfloriolli9031]

Welcome to Farscape Reaction #29 - The One Where Angela Forgets Everything

[@thehenchman.]

Sassy and adorable

[@Lordoftheapes79]

The thing about that last episode is that once you know the twist, it's less interesting to rewatch.

[@questionablehumor2800]

15:59 try "Fontanel"? Never bothered much with alien anatomical nomenclature.

[@biguy617]

The Keba looks like a cross between a Gorilla and a bear

[@IanM-id8or]

If you had Audrey 2, you'd need to feed it a dentist ;-)

[@TheFalconerNZ]

I was going to comment to FLG if during that kiss, did he use a little tongue to remind FLG that he has a long tongue but it sounded like (33:01) she had that thought but I am not so sure she was thinking of him using it during a kiss. 🤣

[@paulwatson9486]

Spoilers.

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@paulwatson9486 My bad I thought FLG got that far so edited comment. TY

[@christaylor9929]

See? You only *thought* you weren't a shipper! ❤

[@Jcewazhere]

Pilot can regrow his arm sure, but Moya is a thousand tons of edible meat too...

[@redrick8900]

Moya is metal. She's not organic.

[@Jcewazhere]

@@redrick8900 "... a ship, a living ship..." from the intro. She has allergies. Also season 3 episode 6 shows a diseased leviathan leaking pus. Also also live births. Also also also allergies. Also also also also they age like living creatures, not mechanical ones. Also also also also also that time Moya's life-force was sucked up by that witch. Also also also also also also their creators, the builders, call them alive. She's kinda like a horseshoe crab, hard bits on the outside and soft yummy bits inside. And while yes shows like Short Circuit and Batteries Not Inclduded, and more recently 'Chappie' have featured living mechanical beings moya's not circuitry like that. She's more like Lexx.

[@NZBigfoot]

@@redrick8900 She also has organic parts inside, like the nerve fiber rigel had to cut the beacon plugs out of back in I, ET. Along with other fluids.

[@redrick8900]

@@Jcewazhere None of that means Moya is organic.

[@redrick8900]

@@NZBigfoot Cars have fluids.

[@WadeKakoschke]

Probably my least-favourite episode of season 2, but in classic Farscape fashion, even the few bad episodes have such a complete grasp of the characters and the universe, you still end up with quality moments that resonate. Also, the idea that the generally peaceful and enlightened Delvians have an uncontrollable survival mechanism that numbs living creatures in order to make them easy prey... *Chef's kiss*

[@MrTheSickOne]

WAMPA

[@Nargon46]

Cobra Kai Season 6 reaction?

[@lbjohnnyjohn]

You really need to stop watching everything else and just pay attention to this one show. I just dont like waiting between reviews.😁😁

[@xaemosxone]

Your new hair color really suits you. I have always thought you were beautiful, however your new hair color makes you very desirable.

[@kjetilhvalstrand1009]

Its no reaction, if you know what’s coming, so no spoilers for you.

[@Sakrysta]

Probably my least favorite episode of the entire show simply because of the gross-out factor. 🤮🤮🤮

[@redrick8900]

It's a pretty weak episode but I'll take being grossed out over the goofiness of "Beware of Dog" any day.

[@maltorramus2997]

Funny rewatching Farscape like this after all those years... I realized that the Guardian of the galaxy movies took a lot of inspiration from Farscape!