Farscape Episode 2.18: “A Clockwork Nebari”

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One of my favorite episodes, but probably not my absolute favorite Chiana-centric one. That honor still goes to “Home on the Remains,” which really delves into Chi’s psychology and what makes her tick (plus provides the First Big Moment for her and the D man. :P Also Chiana’s back in that tight-fitting black outfit, but there’s more leather this time. Yowza.) This one was far more about fleshing out her backstory—and it was frelling awesome. Major, major props to Gigi Edgley.

The Nebari are a villainous race unto their own. Sadly, this is the most time we get to spend with them and their agenda—the show went off in different directions, and, I assume, it was impractical to have a big Nebari plot, given all the makeup required. But…I’ve been looking for an opportunity to squee about this for awhile…apparently a new “Farscape” tv movie is in the works! :O After all this time, we’re still alive and kicking. (Props to all the comics, conventions and etc, too.) …dare I hope that this new installment might deal with the Nebari? Honestly, I think they are the most major, untapped source for conflict from the show. Plus, the whole Establishment’s “greater good” agenda, as uncovered in this episode that was named for novel-turned-movie “A Clockwork Orange” about induced behavior modification, is completely dystopian. And dystopian drama is totally in right now, yeah, dude! /bad impression of John’s stoner surfer dude whatever :P

But for now, onto the episode! Really…not much I want to complain about, other than, you know, this whole, major “getting to Jothee before he’s sold into slavery” plot isn’t moving so fast, is it? Lots of interruptions…but of course, we’re also building this up to be a big endgame for the season. And herein lies the Wynona intro! Always a good thing.

Episode summary is here, courtesy of the John and Aeryn Fansite.

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