Product Details

• Actors: Ben Browder, Claudia Black
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 6
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: November 17, 2009
• Run Time: 1060 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002GP7ZW8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,155 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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The offbeat but frequently brilliant science-fiction series Farscape came to an abrupt close with its fourth season, and in typical fashion, the show ended with a bang--not your ordinary bang, mind you, but then again, nothing on Farscape was ever ordinary. The season picks up months after the crew of the living spaceship Moya are separated, and it spends most of the first five episodes bringing them together from the farthest corners of the universe; once together again, starlost human Crichton (Ben Browder) and his alien compatriots get down to the business of sewing up a vast number of story lines before the final episode. Among them: Crichton's new-found ability to suss out wormholes; an attack by bounty hunters ("I Shrink, Therefore I Am"); two trips to Earth, one to the past ("Kansas") and the other--one of the show's best episodes--to the present, where Moya's alien crew become the first extraterrestrials to meet humankind ("Terra Firma"); and a last-ditch attempt to stop a war between the show's main antagonists--the reptilian Scarrans and the humanoid Peacekeepers--via the threat of galaxy-wide destruction (the three-part "We're So Screwed"). There's also the growing relationship between Crichton and female lead Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black), which reaches a peak in the final series episode, "Bad Timing"--but ah, there's that big bang in the end.

If that feels like a lot of ground to cover in 22 episodes (all of which are included on the Complete Season Four's six-disc set), it is, and the leisurely pace that marked the preceding three seasons is occasionally missed here. But the show's strengths--its clever scripting and solid performances--are still intact, and if the show's conclusion is gasp-inducing, fear not: series co-producer Brian Henson wrapped up the show in a four-part miniseries shortly after this season aired. The season 4 set contains three commentaries (Ben Browder and Claudia Black on "John Quixote"; they're joined by executive producer David Kemper on "Kansas" and "Bad Timing") and a wealth of featurettes that cover everything from the show's villains and effects to the outpouring of support by its fans that helped revive Farscape for its miniseries conclusion. A speech by Kemper to the cast and crew on the final day of shooting is a lovely and moving bit of video. --Paul Gaita

Product Description

Months after the cliffhanger finale of Season 3, which left Crichton stranded alone and low on fuel after Moya was unexpectedly sucked into a wormhole, FARSCAPE SEASON 4 begins with Crichton studying wormholes aboard an aged and dying Leviathan, foreshadowing the danger that wormhole science will soon pose to his first home, Earth.

A series of thrilling, surreal, and nearly lethal adventures follow for the crew, including battles against heat delirium, space madness, bounty hunters, a deadly video game, and the relentless pursuit of Peacekeeper Commandant Grayza.

Season 4 closes with the aptly named episode “Bad Timing.” With the Scarrans heading for the wormhole to Earth, Crichton must make the ultimate sacrifice to protect his home, and Farscape draws to a close with one of the most controversial series finales in television history.

DISC 1: Crichton Kicks / What Was Lost Part I : Sacrifice / What Was Lost Part II : Resurrection / Lava's a Many Splendored Thing
DISC 2: Promises / Natural Election / John Quixote / I Shrink Therefore I Am
DISC 3: A Prefect Murder / Coup By Clam / Unrealized Reality / Kansas
DISC 4: Terra Firma / Twice Shy / Mental as Anything / Bringing Home The Beacon
DISC 5: A Constellation of Doubt / Prayer / Bonus Features
DISC 6: We're So Screwed Part I: Fetal Attraction / We're So Screwed Part II: Hot To Katratzi / We're So Screwed Part III: La Bomba / Bad Timing

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74 of 77 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be a frellnick, buy this set! October 13, 2004

By Wayne Klein HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

Now that word has arrived that we have the concluding mini-series (and thanks to all of my fellow 'scape fans for writing to Sci-Fi channel without which this would never have happened), I decided to take the plunge and buy season 4 to refresh my memory of what happened to Crichton and his merry band of pransters. Man what a great season. For those that need to know, this boxed is only different in one way from the individual two disc sets with season 4 episodes. It's cheaper. No other extra features besides a nice little box to put them inside. A pity I was hoping for something extra but, hey, with gas prices I'm happy I could save a few bucks. There are a number of strong episodes this season (and only one or two that I thought was absolutely lame)

In "Crichton Kicks" we are introduced to a new recurring character Sikozu as she crashes into the ship Crichton has taken refuge on in order to escape pirates interested in harvesting Leviathans. He's just about gotten his mathematical formula ready to go when she destroys part of it and they have to team up to stay alive. "What Was Lost" is an outstanding two part episode where Crichton hooks up with his buddies and sees Scorpious humiliated by a peacekeeper named Grayza who has delusions of grandeur. Finally Crichton finds Aeryn on Moya with her new friend Scorpious. It seems Scorpi saved her life and, as such, Crichton has a new shipmate.

The trilogy of"Unrealized Reality", "Kansas" and "Terra Firma" finds Crichton and the rest of Moya's crew traveling to Earth but at the wrong time. Eventually, they find the right time but, unfortunately, their timing leaves something to be desired. The concluding three part episode "We're so Screwed" takes the series in an entirely new direction with Crichton mastering much of the wormhole information that's been locked in his head. It seems the Scarrans have taken Aeryn hostage in hopes of using her as bait to get him to give up the wormhole technology so the Scarrans can rule the known universe. Finally, we get the coda for season four (and the set up for the mini-series). "Bad Timing" ties directly into the preceding three episodes concluding the story arc with Crichton learning that the Scarrans may try to invade Earth. Crichton's only choice is to try and close the portal to Earth but will he ever be able to get back?

Picture quality is outstanding on each disc with a sharp, crisp high definition transfer. The 5.1 soundmix takes full advantage of the format and the sound has tremendous presence. The extras are numerous with the second and third season bloopers, interviews with cast, deleted scenes, set, prop and costume galleries, early make-up tests (which is really quite fascinating). Each indvidual box comes with a booklet with character histories, season four overviews, episodes synopsis and interesting photos. Special featurettes include "Cool Farscape Facts", "On the Last Day" where we get behind the scenes footage for the season four wrap session,"The Story So Far" which gives a brief update on the series to season four, "Villains", the usual "Alien Encounters" bits and "Farscape Trailers".

All in all another exceptional season. I do miss the commentary tracks. While they didn't have to be on every single episode, I would have enjoyed them on "Bad Timing" and the "We're So Screwed" trilogy. I suppose you can't have everything but I am quite happy that "Farscape" is returning even if only in a limited capacity. A pity that Sci-Fi blundered and cancelled it making us wait this long for the resolution but, hey, at least we have it.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The last stand (well, almost) March 8, 2005

By N. Durham HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

The fourth, and ultimately final, season of Farscape saw astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder) and Aeryn (Claudia Black) end up together as the seeds of what will be an uneasy alliance between Crichton and Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) are planted when Scorpius saves Aeryn's life. War begins to brew as the reptillian-esque Scarrans now seek the wormhole technology Crichton knows to rule the universe, no matter the cost. The series finale, appropriately entitled "Bad Timing", ends on a heck of a cliffhanger and both Crichton and Aeryn are blasted to bits, leading way to the recent, and outstanding, mini-series Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars. While the fourth season of Farscape wasn't the best the series had to offer, it was still exceptional sci-fi TV that continued to soar in new and innovative directions. In the end however, despite suffering the untimely fate of cancellation, Farscape did what shows like Babylon 5 and the various Star Trek series' couldn't do: continue to be original, intelligent, and just plain amazing, even while facing the inevitable threat of cancellation. And by the time the Peacekeeper Wars are over, one can't pray for a better way to send off this supremely original and fantastic series.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best season of one of the greatest series of all time. June 12, 2010

By Richard Walden

Format:DVD

We all know how badly it sucks that Farscape was abruptly cancelled. BUT, in season 4 you get the brilliance of an amazing, complex show, truly hitting it's stride. They nailed this, it's one of my favorite single seasons of all time.

The acting and directing is phenomenal. You can sense that cast and crew have learned how to trust each other, and that they are not afraid to take risks. Both acting and directing is confident, intense, and also not afraid to be playful. They made me cry, they made me laugh, they made my jaw drop open. Multiple times.

The special effects and costumes and set design remain some of the most impressive ever on TV, and superior to many movies. That they were able to make this much magic 22 hours a year (7 years ago) blows my mind. And season 4, of course is the best ever for visuals and effects. They all have the basic visual language down cold by now, so they are able to polish and enrich existing props (notice how much more detailed the Droids are this season, or Rigel's puppet) The show has a much richer, more organic look this season. And while computer graphics have come a long way since 2003, Farscape still has some of the most visually arresting CGI ever made for the small screen.

Just don't expect a clean ending. It ends on a cliff-hanger, the whole team was expecting at least one more season. You want to watch Peacekeeper Wars after.

This season has some very disturbing images (Scorpius boot-licking, John's sexual enslavement, Aeryn's double with 1/2 her head blown off in loving close-up, various torture scenes)I definitely would not recommend it for pre or early teen viewing, and if I had a mature teen I'd want to at least talk about it before and after.

And it's got a few scenes that I thought didn't work. (including big chunks of "John Quixote")

The DVD is a bit disappointing. While it has a number of special features, including deleted scenes and actor interviews, it is completely lacking any commentary tracks. This show cries out for multiple commentaries from writers, producers, directors and crew, special effects, etc. I was very let down that they did not do a commentary for at least a few episodes.

Despite that. This is one of the most visually captivating, emotionally moving, and intellectually stimulating single seasons ever to be broadcast. While I strongly recommend you watch Farscape from beginning to end, if you were only to watch a single season, make it season 4. If you give it a chance, it will rock your world.