In a science fiction universe as distinctive and unique as that seen in the TV series ‘Farscape’, created by Rockne S. O’Bannon, it’s natural for fans to occasionally make comparisons between other fantastical settings and this world filled with wormholes, space pursuits, and intriguing alien creatures.
In the realm of science fiction TV shows, Farscape (available on Peacock) distinguished itself by consistently infusing a dash of the extraordinary into every episode during its four-season journey. This was largely due to the captivating creature characters created by the skilled artists at The Jim Henson Company, such as the lovable yet gruff Rygel. And let’s not forget the epic conclusion in the miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars.
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In many discussions, the iconic cantina scene from the original Star Wars is pointed out as a clear inspiration for Farscape, particularly due to the similarities in their imaginative and playful alien characters. However, in an interview with The Paley Center for Media in 2017 (via Medium), Farscape’s creator, Rockne S. O’Bannon, revealed another, older movie that served as a significant influence. He intentionally drew from this film to create the fish-out-of-water theme central to the series, which revolves around John Crichton, the main human character in the show, who finds himself displaced among alien beings.
In a charming tidbit, O’Bannon shared that his mother played one of the munchkins in the timeless 1939 fantasy film “The Wizard of Oz.” He also mentioned that the movie served as a source of inspiration for an early concept for the “Farscape” pilot, which featured doppelgängers living in parallel universes.
Originally, a version of the pilot script for the show was discarded which featured around four to five pages set on Earth with the main character, John Crichton. In this early draft, there were also three or four scientists who mirrored the characters D’Argo and Zhaan from another world. This was intended to create a strong parallel with “The Wizard of Oz”, where characters like the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion exist in two different worlds. Many elements inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” were later removed to reduce the number of characters.
Although certain aspects inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” may have been discarded during the writing process for “Farscape”, the fundamental concept – which positions Crichton as an alienated figure navigating a bizarre and unfamiliar universe – shares a significant resemblance with Dorothy’s predicament in “The Wizard of Oz”.
O’Bannon mentioned, ‘The concept of someone who was once in Kansas and suddenly realizes they are no longer there,’ resonated with him. This idea, though I’m not certain if it appeared in the series itself or just the pilot script, is certainly present in the latter as, ‘I don’t believe we’re in Kansas anymore.’
To this very day, the science fiction series “Farscape” continues to be a beloved anomaly. Its unique approach to world-building and diverse main cast of characters appear to challenge traditional television stereotypes.
O’Bannon remains grateful for the unique blend of circumstances that granted the series unprecedented creative autonomy, emphasizing “the show stood out because it ventured so far beyond the norms of science-fiction TV. The more it deviated, the more successful and distinctive it became. This freedom was evident throughout its entire run, and it was a level of creativity I had never encountered before or since.
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