Yes, It's That Time Again...

Well, I am now back at home, and, yes, I have now watched tonight's Farscape. And, as is my wont, I am now going to talk about it here.

Truly, I will never cease to be amazed at this show's ability to pull a fast one on the viewer. They still didn't answer any of the major questions left over from last week (or from the season premiere, or from last season's finale, for that matter). I would have expected that to really piss me off, but, astonishingly, the episode was so full of so many cool and interesting things happening so quickly that for most of the episode I completely forgot my burning need for answers. That's impressive.

Some thoughts (WARNING! SPOILERS AHOY!):

Speaking of pulling a fast one on the viewer... I remember reading somewhere on the net a list of rules somebody wrote up describing how things work on Farscape. I think they called it "The Survival Guide to the Uncharted Territories." And one of the rules -- I remember it well, because I thought it incredibly apt -- was: "When you think you know who the monster is, you're wrong. And, just when you've figured that out, you'll discover that you were actually right the first time." Yes, they keep using that formula over and over again, and doggone it, it works every damned time. Fooled me again, Mr. Black Lagoon Guy!

Team Chiana-Sikozu-Jool was truly a joy to watch. I especially like Chiana in this ep. She's mad as hell and she's not gonna take it any more! You go, girl!

The old woman still annoys me. Even if she's acting a bit saner this ep, she still annoys me. At least she didn't lose Winona. (You know, it's weird, but I believe I'm becoming as attached to that pulse pistol as John is. The whole time he was fighting with Black Lagoon Guy in the water, I kept thinking, "Oh, no, don't lose Winona!" Sort of reminds me of Winston the volleyball from Castaway.)

And, hey, they've finally cleared up one of the biggest confusions in the Farscape lexicon: the definition of "metra." So, a "metra" is on the order of a mile, and a "matra" is on the order of a meter. That explains so much! Good save, writers!

OK, Scorpius can not be dead. Because, you know, he's Scorpius. It's like one of the Rules of Farscape: You can't kill Scorpius. He's just too cool to die. Besides, his name is still in the credits. But I can't for the life of me figure out how he's going to get out of that one.

Speaking of names in the credits (or the lack thereof)... Goodbye, Jool! It really doesn't surprise me in the least that she's leaving: all the signs pointed that way, really. But it is kind of a shame. Yes, she started off as an extraordinarily annoying character, but I was finally beginning to warm towards her. I think she had the potential to develop into something truly interesting, and I'm sorry that she's not going to get the chance. Here's hoping we'll meet up with her again some time. (Which seems pretty likely, really. I have the distinct feeling we haven't seen the last of that planet...)

In the meantime, I still have no idea what's actually been happening for the past half-cycle or so. But, you know, I think I can wait to find out. I really can. As long as they keep entertaining me like this while I'm waiting.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've still got three and a half more Buffy discs to watch...