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Why didn't anyone mention this was a kids show?


I read somewhere (lots of places) that this was a good sci fi show and an alternative to Trek or Battlestar or whatever, so I checked it out. Then I saw the cast full of Muppets and Fraggles and various 80's kids TV show fluffy characters... Wtf?

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"Cast full of muppets"? how does one "muppet" cast member (Rygel) turn into a cast full of them? Logic fail. I never saw this show as a kids show, especially considering all of the sexual situations and conversations in it. I'm not saying the show is adult themed by any means, but calling it a kids show because it has one muppet is a far stretch.

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Lol. Because someone heard about some of the characters actually being muppets. I'll bet that is it, or Jim Henson??
Nothing here but adult fare ..
But it is a cult favorite for sci fi fantasy and one of the best stories I've had the pleasure to be addicted to for 16 years..lol...my favorite fantasy tv ever has done.

Everything about Farscapeis a treasure.

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Lol. Because someone heard about some of the characters actually being muppets. I'll bet that is it, or Jim Henson??
Nothing here but adult fare ..
But it is a cult favorite for sci fi fantasy and one of the best stories I've had the pleasure to be addicted to for 16 years..lol...my favorite fantasy tv ever has done.

Everything about Far Scape is a treasure.

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Don't let some of the anger turn you off ...people,myself as well. Love Far Scape. I'll say this...you need to get I to the last part of the first season..up to "Nerve". That episode and the following ones introduce the story and the real nemisis. From that point on it is one,of the best rides ever.
But it is true, Farscape isn't for everyone...if you don't like,esp after nerve,you won't. And there are several very "strange" eps. That we fans love!!! But not for everyone...That's fine. Everything can't appeal to everyone. And Farscape has one of the most tight and dedicated fan bases ever! So it isn't like we need more fans, more come daily,,.lol...

Good luck!

I had trouble getting into Babaloyn 5. And that has a dedicated following as well. I'm gong to try it again though. Battlestar Galactica is awesome on many levels. But the two are as different as can be. No comparisons to be made there..I'm always surprised how personal this stuff can get. It it ok if you don't like it. It isn't o e everyone does.

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Lol. Because someone heard about some of the characters actually being muppets. I'll bet that is it, or Jim Henson??
Nothing here but adult fare ..
But it is a cult favorite for sci fi fantasy and one of the best stories I've had the pleasure to be addicted to for 16 years..lol...my favorite fantasy tv ever has done.

Everything about Far Scape is a treasure.

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