The Farscape Episode Guide for Season Three: An Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques [Paperback]

Talis Pelucir (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002

Farscape's third season is full of surprises. In a bizarre accident, John Crichton is "twinned." While one relationship ends, another begins. The quest for wormhole technology heats up as Moya's crew is asked to make difficult decisions, some of which have tragic consequences.

An unofficial, independent episode guide to Season Three of the hit show Farscape. Includes plot synopsis for each episode, guest cast lists, writing and directing credits, the popular feature One Tier Below as well as detailed, honest critiques of each of the twenty-two episodes.

Additional information includes writing credits for the show's first three seasons, a comprehensive repeat guest star list and a critique of the Farscape Primer for Season Three.

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"Pelucir calls it like it is: the blunders and the wonders. A must-have." -- The Brilliant Review

About the Author

Talis Pelucir is the author of The Farscape Episode Guide for Seasons One, an Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques and The Farscape Episode Guide for Season Two, an Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques. He is also the compiler for Farscape! The Best Websites and Factoids and a number of other internet guides on various pop culture subjects.

He is the editor of the Direct Hits! series for Lightning Rod Limited.

He lives near Ullswater, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Lightning Rod Publishers (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590920023
• ISBN-13: 978-1590920022
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,171,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Would be better if author got off his high horse, March 4, 2003

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Naomi - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Farscape Episode Guide for Season Three: An Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques (Paperback)

Some of this book was interesting but the auther was constantly pushing his own agenda which does get tiresome. Accusations of racism and sexism are rife in all three books he has written for Farscape. Even with much loved episodes such as Revenging Angel the praise is begrudging with the suggestion that the episode is overrated. David Kemper has a right to be proud of that episode which he pushed for and believed in (against others advice) without nasty comments being thrown at him such as "That Mr Kemper has an ego the size of Australia is obvious to anyone who has read his column in the official Farscape magazine". Well it's not obvious to me, I enjoy his jokes and sarcasm when he interacts with fans, and I respect his work far more than yours Mr Pelucir. Please don't speak for all fans. Particularly as you are making money from David Kemper's work.

The constant bitterness and bile does get tiresome. For instance all websites have trolls who love to stir things up. Talis Pelucir (the author) actually dignifes their opinion by giving them a voice and ranting about one poster who called Zhann fat. The fact that it was probably a twelve year old troll apparently didn't occur to him, no it was an example of the show encouraging people to laugh at "big blue butts".

There is also ranting about Zhann's death not being treated with the same respect as Aeryn by the official website designed by Sci Fi. Who cares, just review the damn episodes is my response to that. I don't mind criticism based on acting or writing. But please stop with the knee-jerk reactions already. There is even complaints about Farscape Undressed being disrespectful to Ben and Claudia because it has them flirting with each other when they are not in character. If Talis would stop being offended on other peoples behalf and just judged the writing and performances of an episode this book would be far better. As it is I can't recommend it to those who are easily frustrated.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A honest look at a popular show, October 18, 2003

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takara yashimoto (San Juan Islands, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Farscape Episode Guide for Season Three: An Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques (Paperback)

Pelucir's books on Farscape are the only ones that really offer honest critiques of the show. The official magazine, the website, all of those are studio owned, sanctioned and controlled.

For example, Pelucir takes issue with online criticisms of the actress Virginia Hey being "too fat" and the actors Ben Browder and Claudia Black being asked to flirt with each other out of character. While some people will say that Pelucir is taking things too far, it's refreshing to be reminded that not all Farscape viewers are twelve year old boys with access to the Internet, but that some of us are adults who enjoy the show and are offended by the innane comments that fuel the show's message boards.

Pelucir gives kudos where they're due, but remember, a reviewer's job is to talk about the pros AND cons, not just heap praise on a show that has enormous potential but is sometimes misguided.

I loved this book and his other books about Farscape because he's willing to look at the show in a larger context and because he understands the power of television on young viewers. Not everyone laughs at big blue butt jokes, even if they come out of Rygel's mouth.

SO if you're interested in thinking about the show in a larger scifi context and thinking about its impact, read his books. If you just want glossy pictures that you've seen a thousand times before, buy the official ones.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not for farscape fans, August 28, 2002

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This review is from: The Farscape Episode Guide for Season Three: An Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques (Paperback)

The only thing I really liked about this book is the guest star listings in the back. The rest is dren.