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• Actors: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Lani John Tupu, Jonathan Hardy
• Directors: Geoff Bennett, Ian Watson, Tony Tilse
• Writers: Rockne S. O'Bannon
• Producers: Andrew Prowse, David Willis, Doug Heyes Jr., Emily Skopov
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A.D. Vision
• DVD Release Date: December 10, 2002
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006CY4L
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,507 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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• This is item 4 in The Farscape Season 2 Series.

Editorial Reviews

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Both the wit and wisdom of Farscape are readily apparent in this two-disc, four-episode set from the popular TV series' second season. The former shows up in "Beware of Dog," in which a parasite manages to board the organic mother ship Moya; although the creature's attack on D'Argo (Anthony Simcoe; bios of both the actor and his character are among the set's DVD bonus features) is serious business, both it and the "Vorc," an E.T.-like critter whose job is to destroy parasites, are played for laughs. Meanwhile, the show's more serious side can be seen in "The Locket," which finds Crichton (Ben Browder) and Aeryn (Claudia Black) growing old together on a strange planet--and sharing some of the genuine emotions that have been brewing between them since the show's inception. Either way, Farscape fans will surely find much to admire in this set, which also includes deleted scenes and various other extra material. --Sam Graham

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the best episodes of all, November 27, 2002

By	"arawen" (Athens, GA) - See all my reviews

I don't normally write reviews, but I felt some of the reviewers of this group of episodes have been a little harsh on a few, which of course is perfectly acceptable.

The first episode is Beware of Dog, which happens to be very popular. Not my favorite, but it does have some great moments as a parasite invades the ship and crew goes through much trouble to get rid of it by employing a tracking animal. Much comedy and excitement ensues. This episode also hits a solid 8 on the gross-out scale at one point. I won't dwell more on this episode because I want to get to the others.

Won't Get Fooled Again is an incredible episode. It starts weird and gets weirder. Crichton wakes to find himself on Earth surrounding by his friends and family. But then things take a turn. Suddenly members of the Moya crew appear, but in earthly roles, like a doctor and a psychiatrist. Slowly Johns psyche starts to disintegrate as the situations turn ever darker. Then suddenly the reasons become clear. I won't spoil the rest. Interposed between moments of strangeness are incredible moments of hilarity. Crais in pumps, Dhargo's Luxan bonding ritual and Boogie Oogie Woogie. This episode is a must watch.

I have to admit that the Locket is my favorite episode of the series. I am surprised that it is not more popular among the fan base. Here we come upon Moya in a stellar mist to discover that Aeryn has been missing for a few hours. When she returns she has aged 60 years. The situation is complex and I don't want to spoil it, but I will say that much that happens is on a character level. The focus is the interaction between John and Aeryn and there is not much "action" per se. But the character development in this episode is incredible and there are moments of pure magic. In one point in the show John sings a snatch from the old Robert Shaw ballad A-roving. Later on John and Aeryn on walking through these green hills under gorgeous trees, talking and laughing together, but you can't hear them because overdubbed is an absolutely beautiful musical reprise of the A-roving melody, just simple and heart-wrenching in its loveliness (kudos to the music department on this one). Then the scene cuts to a brief glimpse of Moya hanging in this flowing stellar mist as the music carries on, then it cuts to a commercial break. It's just beautiful. Inserted into a time of fear, mystery and doubt is a little section of quiet simplicity. I could only call it a moment of serenity.

The Ugly Truth has come under some unfair criticism from another reviewer. In this episode the crew of Moya is questioned by a race called the Plokavians. They are asked in turn to relate the events that occured when Talyn destroyed a Plokavian ship. Each crew member gives his/her impression of the events. While it may seem slow to some people it actually quite brilliant. This episode is an homage to Akira Kurasawa's masterpiece film Rashomon as it follows the same story structure. While very little actually happens in the episode, the enjoyment of it is watching how the personalities of each character influence how each of them percieved the reality of the events. Obviously this is another character based episode, so if you want action, this may not be for you. But if you want great writing and acting, this is for you. Only the best acting could pull this off, and they did. This episode is about the perception of reality and it tackles this serious subject with the same flair that Farscape handles all such issues. Even keel, with a steady hand, but not too seriously, as there are a few gags now and then.

These are some of my favorite episodes of all, and to have them in one addition is something very special. Do not miss the chance to own these as it seems Farscape is nearly doomed to cancellation. Help to save Farscape, but if the networks are foolish enough to not pick up this hit show, make sure you have all the episodes on DVD. This is a show I can watch forever.

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the greatest Farscape episodes finally on DVD, September 24, 2002

By	"katyaz3" (Sharon, MA USA) - See all my reviews

As Season 2 of Farscape enters full swing, some questions are answered, and hidden secrets are revealed. This DVD represents an important turning point for the series. Most of the episodes later in the series refer back to what we first learned in the episodes on this DVD.

Out of all the episodes on this DVD, the one that stands out for me is the Won't Get Fooled Again episode. This is perhaps the episode that has aroused the most controversy among the fans. I have found that most people either absolutely love it, or absolutely hate it, with very few people in between. I am one of the people who loved it. In fact, Won't Get Fooled Again is one of my favorite episodes of the entire series.

I find the way this episode slowly degenerates from realism into absolute chaos is beautifully done. Yes, there is disturbing imagery in this episode, but in my opinion, it's never gratuitous, and it is all for a greater purpose that does get explained in the end. And of course, there are some absolutely priceless images thrown in along the way, as well.

And perhaps most importantly, information is revealed in this episode that is going to affect the way the viewer sees the rest of the Season 2 episodes after this, and even a lot of the episodes in the seasons to come. Yes, it was hinted at before, and it will be fleshed out in later episodes, but Won't Get Fooled Again is where it is first explicitly stated, and it will always hold a special place in my heart for that.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FARSCAPE really is the best of television, January 21, 2003

By	petition_girl (Ogden, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

All right, WOW! I've been eagerly awaiting this release because of 'Won't Get Fooled Again'. One of the first eps I'd seen (after 'Hidden Memory') and still one of my favorites! The acting and directing on this series is simply brilliant.
'The Locket' is another I really like. A character-driven plot-line(not much action in this ep. Sorry.)that really lets you see into the characters, how they've changed and grown.

That's it! Never written a review before...