The 1990s were a confounding era for science fiction on television. All sorts of sci-fi exploded onto the scene, but shows ranging from seaQuest to Babylon 5 had a hard time surviving. Even Star Trek’s dominance slowed down by the early 2000s as the nature of how people watched TV (and what was expected from television) changed dramatically. Into this maelstrom entered a sci-fi series well ahead of its time. On March 19, 1999, Farscape brought wayward astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder) across the universe and into a sci-fi landscape unlike anything fans had seen before or since. And, today, somehow, it still feels transgressive and fresh.
As Farscape celebrates 26 years, Inverse looks back on the show with interviews from cast members Ben Browder, Gigi Edgley, and series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon, to look back on what made Farscape special and how they hope to continue its legacy. Plus, how to watch the show streaming right now.
