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Farscape

1999 – 2003Show4 seasons88 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic758.3Rotten Tomatoes90%88%

A deeply romantic, gripping drama series about the future and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

4 seasons · 88 episodes · best: S3E21 "Into the Lion's Den: Part 2 - Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" 9.0

Episodes

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Story

My name is John Crichton, an astronaut. I'm just looking for a way home.

A freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults Astronaut John Crichton across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield.

Feels like

  • Space Opera Adventure
  • Witty Sci-Fi Banter
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Epic Romantic Tension
  • Clever Plot Twists
  • High-Stakes Escape
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Quirky Alien Cultures
  • Fast-Paced Narrative
  • Emotional Resilience

Cast

24 of 167 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tony Tilse, Rowan Woods, Andrew Prowse
Written by
Justin Monjo, David Kemper, Richard Manning
Produced by
Brian Henson, Rockne S. O'Bannon

Everyone

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Facts

March 19, 1999 · March 21, 2003 · Ended

First aired
March 19, 1999
Last aired
March 21, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 88 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
131 countries

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Farscape?"

Questions about Farscape

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Farscape?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TV

In the United States, Farscape streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Farscape worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Farscape okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Farscape?

88 h

About 88 hours: 88 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2003.

Is Farscape good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Farscape make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).