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Cygnus

09-09-2002, 12:58 AM

To anyone who cares,

About three and a half years ago my father was diagnosed with teminal liver disease. The only thing that could save his life was a transplant, which the odds of getting are not very good. My father did not get the transplant, and as a result died on July the 14th of this year. Throughout the devastating few years of watching my father decline, and especially in the absolutley heartwrenching last few weeks of his life, my grip on this life became increasingly tenuous. I was completely devastated. During that period of time, and continuing through today, there were and are a precious few things that helped me to retain my grip on sanity, my will to live, and which have helped me to begin to take my first small and shaky steps down the healing road. One of those things was Farscape. I do not need to discuss the merits of the show, the actors, the writers, the production team, etc. It's obvious and anyone reading this should be aware of them. Hell, the fact that I am writing a letter like this in and of it'self should speak VOLUMES.
I want to applaud and to thank the Farscape family. You have produced something brilliant, unique, and wonderful and have helped me to get through the most difficult time of my life. Some of the last (and happiest) moments that I spent with my father were watching your show. Thank you.
I sincerely hope that there is some way to save Farscape. I am not ready for it to be over. In some way the journey and quest of John Crichton and of Moya and the rest of her crew , of the horrors and wonders that they have seen and experienced, represents some kind of a parellel to me of my current journey - the journey of life, death, and love. I do not like the thought of having to complete this journey on my own without getting to see my Friday night cohorts, my buddy John and his pals, get to complete theirs. Bad Mojo man. Bad Mojo.

Once again:
for all you have given me,
thank you.

Godspeed and good luck John Crichton.

and Crackers DO Matter.

-Cygnus.

waltersgirl

09-09-2002, 01:01 AM

Cygnus

i lost my dad in April. sending you strength and hope. {{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}

Cygnus

09-09-2002, 01:18 AM

>>>Cygnus

i lost my dad in April. sending you strength and hope. {{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}<<<

Thank you, and the same from me to you as well.

Something that I forgot to mention in that first letter is that watching Farscape has also been a special time for my sister and I during this whole ordeal. It was a time for us to spend together or if we were not watching it together, it was something happy for us to duscuss and to look forward to. It will be sad to lose that, I hope that it can be saved.

-Cygnus

Gorex

09-09-2002, 04:25 AM

It was a cold cold winter day. Dark and windy. Nothing seemed to matter...

... four years ago.

Was I bored beyond understanding, or was there a wast emptyness within me.

I guess there was.

Then out of the blue a new star was brought to my darkness.

A strange new world like no-other had been before...

...Farscape.

Now I've heard that my star could be taken away from me.

The darkness pushed back to my shoulders.

Can this be?
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Let's do all we can to stop this madness from happening. Somethings are just too precious to be forgotten.

My thanks go to the cast and team member of the show... We will prevail!

Elle

09-09-2002, 04:57 AM

I wish I could be as eloquent as everyone who spoke before me but I am lost for the right words.

So I will only say: I LOVE you guys, I love the fact that you told the fans straight out what had happend, I love the stories you told and the way you acted them out, I love Crichton's humour, Aeryn's kick ass personality, I love D'argo's growl, I love the little annoying flying dominar, I love the special effects and Moya and I can't stand the fact that Pilot and Rygel will end up lifeless stuck in a box somewhere.
I thank you all for making me love that show so much and I certainly will campaign my heart out in return.

Elle

BetanSurvey

09-09-2002, 06:42 AM

Thank you for creating this wonderful, wonderful show. Farscape is the show that lured me into online fandom. I've liked other shows before and will probably like more in the future, but Farscape will always hold a special place in my heart, and my DVD collection.

Thank you for the complex plots, the three-dimensional characters, the three-dimensional world, the three-dimensional puppets. Thank you for 'frell.' Thank you not for endlessly torturing John, Aeryn, and the fans with the ongoing insanity that is their relationship, but for creating something interesting enough for me to care. Thank you for John and Aeryn themselves. Thank you for the good guys. Thank you for the bad guys. Thank you for the shades of gray. Thank you for being funny even when you're being dark. Thank you for the special effects. Thank you, even, for those torurous season enders. Thank you for being different. Thank you for being twisted. Thank you for creating a universe which, while I can't say I would want to live in it, I loved and anticipated my weekly visits to. Thank YOU for caring about your fans even though your evil corporate overlords don't.

You hang in there. We're still fighting for Farscape. Just point us somewhere and watch us go. Give me Farscape shot on a setless soundstage, and I will watch it. Just give me Farscape. If worse comes to worse, thank you for four wonderful years. You've changed my view of and standards for science fiction TV forever.

BetanSurvey

Star-Child

09-09-2002, 08:01 AM

First of all, I must apologize for my poor english, but I am not a native speaker.
I have just visited several german Farscape formus and we are all very, very sad, angry and still shocked about what happened to Farscape. It`s just unfair! Though I am still grief-stricken, I would like to tell all you people involved in the creation of this fantastic show how much I appreciate your work. Thank you so much for bringing us many hours of the best scifi entertainment I have ever experienced. It all felt so real...!!
No matter what will happen, you`ve worked your way into our hearts!

Thanks for everything!!

Caramon

09-09-2002, 08:56 AM

Well, I've long been a fan of Scifi, but I never thought any series would make me participate in a campaign like this.

I've been all weekend faxing, mailing, chatting, even phoning... from Spain!!!. And that's because I've never seen anything like Farscape in TV. All thanks to you guys. Wonderful work. Even if we don't get more than season 4, you will have done the best thing ever in TV.

Keep fighting. We'll do all we can to have a season 5, 6, movie, whatever.

Un saludo,

Carlos

Mogley

09-09-2002, 09:01 AM

Okay, now I have something remotely intelligent to say.

Thank you for 4 wonderful seasons of Farscape. I was late in coming to the show, but I have loved every minute of every episode I have ever seen. You do amazing and outstanding work, and I feel honored to be able to view your performance weekly. Thank you for providing a sanctuary where I could escape when real life got a little too hectic. Thank you for making me laugh on Friday nights recently - I really need it after a stressful week. Thank you for working so hard and putting together a true rarity on modern television - television as art. After my experience in several fandoms, this is the first for which I have felt truly devestated that the show would be ending prematurely.

We don't deserve Farscape, but Farscape deserves better.

Caramon

09-09-2002, 09:08 AM

Scifi the genre, not SciFi the channel ;) .

Nebajoth

09-09-2002, 09:18 AM

Hey! Farscape is my favourite show, in the whole darned world. I'm a relatively new fan; we just started Season 3 on the Space Channel round here. I gotta say the cliffhanger from Season 2 is about the best episode of ANYTHING I have EVER seen. Aeryn, you're the sexiest thing! Crichton, you are the HEPPEST CAT EVER. I wanna be just like you when I grow up! You deliver all the best lines at all the right times, with JUST the right flair! You rule!

Dylan Herbert

Vladimir

09-09-2002, 10:16 AM

To the whole Farscape cast & crew and everyone else involved in bringing us this wonderful show,

I want to thank you all for such a great show, you were amazing it was a joy and a pleasure to watch you over the years. You created one of the most amazing and THE greatest show ever. The fact, that you were always close to the fans only adds it that we, the fans, really LOVE you.
I'm really sad about the things that happened and I trully hope that it all will come to a good end. We will stand behind you no matter what happens. Now to something very important for me, please guys, try to stay together and do another show when Farscape will be over (after a 5. or 6. season). There is such a good chemistry between you and I don't want it to be lost. You guys are a great team like no other and must remain together.

THANK YOU for four wonderful years and for the years to come and I bet they come!

Frell Scifi if they didn't want the show anymore, we will find another network who really apreciates you and what you are doing for the scifi genre and mostly for your fans.

bcdelozier

09-09-2002, 10:40 AM

I hope this works out for you! I Enjoy you show for the fact that it has good plots, excelent depth, good humor, and great chemistry between the crew. Its very real world since you dont always end up on top by the end of the episode. I want to know what needs to be said to whom because I want you guys to stay together. Heck, I'll help yall build sets if need be!!

Thanks for the great years of good family entertainment,

HERES to years of more!!

flashbak

09-09-2002, 11:08 AM

I just wanted to say to all of you that for the past few years you have provided me with some of the best stories and the best overarching theme I have ever seen on TV. I really hope we are able to help save you your jobs :)

PKMalibuSkipper

09-09-2002, 11:17 AM

To all the geniuses responsible for Farscape,

SCAPERS are to FARSCAPE as JOHN is to AERYN
You had us at hello.
Through all kinds of dren we will still love you.
We may leave each other at times, and right now we may be floating in space with no idea how to get back together...
but we won't say goodbye... because it won't be the end!!

thank you for THE FIRST four great, great years.

CrichtonsGun

09-09-2002, 11:53 AM

To the cast and crew of Farscape -

Thank you for the wonderful effort you've put into the show. It showed every week for three and a half years; Farscape truly is something special. It's actually brightened my week and allowed my imagination to run again, thank you.
What I'm most amazed by was the consistent quality of the production - the acting, writing, and special effects were all consistently spectacular. The acting on Farscape outdoes most acting coming out of Hollywood today, tuning into Farscape became like going to a short Friday night movie for me. Imaginative, creative, and wonderfully consistent writing made the show believeable, funny, dramatic, and at all times hard - very very hard to turn away from. Impossible, actually.
The 'scaper community is not going to let the cancellation stand without a hell of a fight, please don't give up all hope yet. We will get SciFi to rethink, or we will get somebody else to pick up S5. The first four years were great, I'm looking forward to the next couple also.....=)

Crackers DO Matter -
Steve

Mondoz

09-09-2002, 12:03 PM

To the cast & crew:

You are all great, and deserve much better. You have brought a wonderful story and characters to life, and we all will be in your debt for all the hard work you have put into this project.

I hope it is not too late to save this fantastic adventure!
Long live Farscape!

QualtaBlade

09-09-2002, 12:07 PM

To Ben,Tony,Gigi,Jon,Lani,Wayne and last but not least the beautiful Claudia,

What can I say - I'm absolutely devastated. I never saw this coming at all. The show has always been the most original piece of entertainment I have EVER seen. I don't know what I'm gonna do without all of you. You were/ are my escape - bad day at work--> go home and watch John and the gang having some "fun". Seriously though, I have loved the show from the moment I saw it and you all give so much when you are filming. It's fantastic to see a group of people having so much fun.

I am deeply saddened that i'm never going to see the complete story arc. I just know it would have been awesome. Please don't give up on the show - the fans have the power of persuasion on their side and we will fight on. I haven't given up as I know other channels must be dying to get their hands on the rights...but will Sci Fi behave like adults and sell the first 88 eps on?..who knows.

All I know is that i've never enjoyed anything as much as i've enjoyed your show.

Ben... Crichton is far too COOL not to continue his adventures!

Claudia.... Thank you...wonderful smile...wonderful actress...please don't disappear from view if this really is the end.

You all deserve medals for your efforts.

Take Care,
C:)

somniac

09-09-2002, 12:09 PM

Speechless really.
Thank you for all your work.
All your dedication.
Your emotional investment,
your sleepless nights,
your deprived families,
your misplaced trust,
your honesty.
You restored my faith in television.
Unfortunately, someone has taken it away again.
Too bad.
Thanks for the great ride
See you on some other planet.
Somniac

jackscratch23

09-09-2002, 12:09 PM

Dear 'Scapers--
We'll fight to the end to keep Farscape alive, but thank you all so much--Ben, Claudia, Anthony, Gigi, Rockne, and everyone who ever starred in or worked on the wonder that is Farscape. My friend bought me the first 2 dvds of season 1 for Christmas last year, when the show was on hiatus during season 3, and when we ran out of dvds we found someone who had taped every episode so far aired, got copies, and continued to watch.

And I'll be damned if we weren't caught up a month later when the final three episodes of season 3 aired. We fell in love with Farscape on first sight, and have been loyal fans ever since. The news hit us hard when we stumbled across it Sunday morning, and we've been calling, writing, e-mailing, and posting ever since in an effort to help save Farscape.

Regardless of the outcome, it's fighting the good fight, and no matter what happens, it does nothing to diminish the wonderful effort of all of you that helped bring Farscape to us every week. Thank you all so much, here's hoping we see you all back in uniform soon. Much love,

scott_seifert

09-09-2002, 12:29 PM

To anyone involved with the production of Farscape. THANK YOU!!

I wish that I had the writing talent that your writers have, I wish I could convey half of how much I enjoyed your show. My words here will not even come close to letting you know how much I have enjoyed FarScape.

The last thing in the world I thought would be worth staying home for on a friday night would be a TV show, but your show was worth staying home for. The sure enjoyment of what was going to happen next. To see each character change from season to season, was just perfect. To come to understand the relation ships and understand how much each relationship changed over time was just wonderful. To see you have Crichton split in two effectivitly splitting the show into two different programs and then bring it together seamlessly, and adding a whole new twist to the Aeryn and John love story. Watching Scorpius become In my oppion one of the best written bad guys in the history of T.V. and Film. Seeing the interaction of Scorpius and John is just incredible to watch. You made me question Scorpius’s motives one minute but a second latter wonder if I misunderstood him. All the actors are wonderful, Chiana’s detail to body movement. John in the Aurora chair, ( I swear someone must have been sending electricity in to the chair in real life to get that look on Ben’s face) The friendship and earned respect between D'argo and John. So many different subtleties I don't have time to list them all

Ben if you see this I really think of you as the Kirk of my generation. I hope you think that is good thing. A hero that I identify with as coming from a background like my life, thanks for a job well done.

I could go on for hours and if you need any one to talk about farscape for hours and hours you should contact me. Nothing really good ever dies and I am sure that all things that have value and are truly works of art, and works of passion, and vision will rise above. Farscape will return and maybe it won’t be what we expect or what we had envisioned but I am sure that in the future it will be valued as something special.

It just might take time for people to get it through there fril'en skulls.

Scott Seifert
scott_m_seifert@yahoo.com

czalex

09-09-2002, 12:35 PM

Dear Farscape Cast and Crew,

Thank you for giving us the best show on television for the past 4 years. We fans are going to continue to work hard at the campaign to Save Farscape and hopefully we'll get our season five and possibly more.

Smart and sexy, Farscape is the smoothest blend of adventure and pathos, life and death, and comedy and angst, with a little romance thrown in for good measure. Anthony, Ben, Claudi, Gigi, Lani, Virginia, and Wayne you made this show what it is. From the beginning, you helped created characters that were immediately engaging, characters I wanted to know more about. With the later additions of Tammy, Paul, Melissa, Raelee, and Rebecca, it was again fine actors bringing to life well-crafted 3-dimensional characters. And I want to know what happens to them in the future. Thank you for all your hard wok, and the best Friday nights ever!

As for David Kemper, Rockne O'Bannon, and Brian Henson, I applaud your dedication to this show from it's inception and even before, from your first conception of it. Pat yourselves on the back, you deserve it.

Finally, the crew -- To all the amazing directors, writers, puppeteers, set designers and builders, costume creators, makeup artists, props masters, everone -- every week you blow me away! The detail and artistry is something to marvel at. Thank you for your dedication. You've played an important role in the success of this show.

And it has been a success. Frankly I have no idea why SciFi has made its decision. Where does it think it's going to get another show as good or as successful as Farscape?

To everyone who has worked on Farscape, you should be very proud of yourselves. Congratulate yourselves on a job excellently done, give each other hugs, buy yourselves a round and remember that there are hundreds of thousands of fans who are working on keeping you in a job. :D

Alex
Co-Creator
Crichtonisms.com (http://www.crichtonisms.com)

abbienormal

09-09-2002, 01:06 PM

Dearest Ben, Claudia, Tony, Gigi, Wayne, DK, Rockne, Ricky and everyone else -

Rest assured that this despicable and cowardly act of corporate prison rape WILL NOT STAND!!!!!

The wonderful gift that you have given us deserves something in return. A mere thanks, however heartfelt, simply does not suffice.

Although Moya is probably being dismembered as I type, as a previous poster said even if you all got together once a week, got piss drunk and acted out Season 5 with sock puppets my wife and I would still be right there with you.

In fact, we are with you in a spirit of love and hope and doing everything we can to make our voices heard. The screwheads at SCIFI will soon realize that, by stabbing us in the back, they have only wounded themselves and hastened their own demise.

Despite what is definitely a very grim state of affairs, all is not lost, and there is still hope.

How do I know that? Three words.

Major. League. Baseball.

If the players and owners of Major League Baseball found a way to avert a strike for the first time in 30 years then FRELL IT!!! - there MUST be a way to turn this thing around!!!

Having said that, I believe it was the great poet Jonathan "Bluto" Blutarsky who said, "What?...Over?...Did you say 'Over'?!.....NOTHING is over until WE decide it is!!!.....Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?.....HELL NO!!!!.....And it ain't over now!!! 'Cuz when the going gets tough....the tough get going!!!"

Much love to all of you for your spirit, your talent and your dedication,

Dave and Victora Paiz
Tucson, Arizona

Puzzlefighter

09-09-2002, 01:14 PM

I am so upset about this and can't believe it is happening. I have sent my letters, made my calls, and sent my emails and wish there was more I could do.

I hope that the cast and crew find a way to get the story and conclusion to Farscape out there. It feels like being invited to a movie and loving the first half of it, but right when you are in the middle of the climax the projector gets shut off and the film burned.

I wanna cry.

We all love you, all of you!

DLiquid

09-09-2002, 01:18 PM

Thanks so much for bringing us one of the greatest science fiction television shows of all time. The story lines are creative, original, funny, and intelligent. The acting is top notch. The characters are simply classic.

I've spent the past few hours writing and sending letters, faxes, e-mails, etc. I hope that we can save this great show.

catwalk

09-09-2002, 01:54 PM

to the cast and crew of the greatest sci-fi show ever on television, thank you for all you have done and surely will continue to do. here's to further adventures... :aok:

||Scorpius||

09-09-2002, 02:19 PM

Dear Beautiful People,

I have come to love Farscape. It bewitches me. I've never loved any show more; and Farscape really touches my heart as well as my mind and my sense of humour.

Wayne Pygram:
your performances and the character of Scorpius are 'without description'...
I have identified with Scorpius from Nerve onward...he is a most magical character, and one of the most sympathetic I have ever seen. There is such depth and TRUE INSPIRATION in your performance. You are a very gifted actor and you have made Scorpius truly LIVE.
I am eternally grateful for Scorpius. He's...a close friend of mine. He helped me through the death of my father...so did Farscape.
Scorpius is part of me forever.

I thank the Goddess and God for such a wonderful archetypal show and characters. You are channels of a higher power.

To the Cast: You are so beloved. I love you all and I have enjoyed your performances more than I can express in words. Thank you THANK YOU for giving me such joy and pleasure...and tears, yes...sorrow too.
It's just that Farscape seizes one's heart and doesn't let go.

Bright blessings to you all...hang in there you all are loved more than you know!

We WILL SAVE FARSCAPE.
Some things are too precious to lose!

Never Surrender!
John Siegersson
||Scorpius||
http://scorpius-farscape.tv
http://forumco.com/scorpius

"Entropy will claim the universe before I give up my Farscape!"

Farsight

09-09-2002, 02:22 PM

I just wanted to add my thanks and appreciation to the cast and crew of Farscape, for providing 3 1/2 (soon to be 4) years of top-notch, kick-in-the-pants-fun, quality entertainment. My friends and I will certainly be keeping an eye on your future projects, since a large portion of our favorite actors, writers, and other various skilled creators were focused in that one place.

I'm writing my letters to anyone that will listen, telling them that Farscape deserves another shot. It's rare to get a truly involving piece of entertainment these days, something that you can discuss and think about for days after it airs. Farscape is one such program. Regardless of its' future, I wish you all the best, and thank you for contributing to one heckuva story.

Take care.

Josh Farley

ipimen

09-09-2002, 02:45 PM

I'd love for you (cast and crew) to read all of these posts. Can you feel the love? :D

I don't have a nice story about how Farscape changed my life or how it lightened up my sad days, simply because there's not a single moment of these past 4 years that i can single out, well, actually i can single out the beginning of it all. I remember the way you grabbed me by the heart and never let go. I thank you for that.

I remember hating Rygel and at the next moment laughing with him and being simpathetic. Then thinking "it's a puppet", but immediately thinking "not it is not a puppet, he's a character, he is the Dominar". Thanks Jonathan Hardy and all the puppeteers.

I remember Aeryn trying to speak english and John falling for her everytime, Granny drugs or not. I remember the unspoken "I love you's" and then the outspoken ones. I remember crying my eyes out when Talyn John said "Don't worry about me... I've never felt better" and the way Aeryn saw John go. Thanks Claudia and Thanks Ben.

I remember watching Zhann die, OMG what a sad moment. I couldn't believe she was gone, until i read Virginia's declarations and the reasons why she left. That made me feel a little better and made me understand, but it was still sad. I remember her wise words and her soft voice. Thanks Virginia.

I remember finding myself strangely drawn to Scorpius. He is the kind of villain that you can't accept you like, but deep inside you don't want him dead (not yet anyway ;)) Harvey was also a highpoint of the show for me. I remember the hawaiian shirt. Thanks Wayne.

I remember Chiana, her mischievous smile, the way she matured aboard Moya and the way she became a part of it. Not a spoiled girl anymore. Thanks Gigi.

I remember Ka D'Argo and his long quest to find his son. I also remember his weird sense of humor and how he became John's friend. The characterization of D'Argo has to be one of the most complex ones on TV. Thanks Anthony for enduring all that makeup and rubber and thanks to the makeup people.

I remember Pilot and Moya, they were 2 individuals, but 1 at the same time. Pilot and his patience is commendable, his nobility and his service. Moya about to Starburst, what a beautiful sight!!. Those that say Andromeda is the most beautiful starship in the universe have never seen Moya. I remember Crais, he really made me doubt myself, am i being too paranoid, is he trustworthy, what does he want. Thanks Lani, the Pilot puppeteers, the set decorators and the CGI guys.

I remember metal melting as she screamed, i also remember Jool. I was hoping for a chance to see her again, i still do. Thanks Tammy.

Sikozu, Nuranti, Grayza, only 11 episodes or so to get to know you, that's not fair. I hope this is not the end cause i still don't have enough. Thanks Raelee, Melissa, Rebecca.

I'm sure this sounds like a goodbye, i'm hoping in my heart that it is not, and i'm doing my part to avoid the end, but if everything fails i wanted to have the oportunity to say it. Be sure that i'll always remember....God's speed and be well. :aok:

treetop

09-09-2002, 03:14 PM

I've written my letters, signed the petitions and now just wanted to take a few minutes to say Thank You and I can't belive it's over. If SciFi doens't come to their senses make a movie, write a book. They may not care anymore but your fans still do. If all else fails.....
Thank You for working so hard each week to make an incredible show.
Thank You for always being original and unique.
Thank You for pushing the boundaries of SciFi.
Thank You for consistently making one of the best hours of television each week.
Thank You for four amazing seasons (eventhough I've had to watch most of them on DVD because I'm a member of the non-existent growing fan base that SciFi sited as the reason for canceling the show)

Thanks most of all for one incredible, crazy, bizarre ride!!!

Good Luck no matter what!

CareyLeah

09-09-2002, 04:25 PM

I'm going to send a longer email to the yahoo account when I've had time to really think, but I just wanted to stop by quickly and add my heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew.

You've given us 12,000% of your time, energy, creativity, passion, and talent for four seasons, and for that I will forever be grateful. Farscape is an amazing show, the best on TV regardless of network or genre. I will miss it more than I can say if the worst comes to pass. I've come to know and love these characters through the outstanding writing and acting on display every week. In addition, I have met wonderful friends - the fans that got me hooked in the first place.

Thanks to you all for bringing your vision into my life. Your artistry has touched my heart, and I hope that means something to you, especially now. Farscape will never truly be gone.

Always save Crichton!

AtillaTheNun

09-09-2002, 04:44 PM

Farscape is the ONLY Science Fiction on T.V. today. (besides re-reuns of ST:TnG)

Enterprise = Crap
Star Gate = Crap
Andromeda = Crap

Etc. etc. etc. etc.

I was fortunate enough to get to meet Lani at Dragon CON this year and that makes me doubly sad to hear that the Sci-Fi channel would do this.. The enthusiasm he had for the show was great, and I imagine the whole cast and crew is in shock.. Farscape is the ONLY thing I tune into SciFi for, so they can pat themselves on loosing me pretty much permenatly.

I hope to be able to see season 5 somewhere. If not, thanks for making the only good Science Fiction on T.V. for the last 4 years. I'm effectively without a Science Fiction outlet on T.V. now if no one else picks it up. :(

ThDave

09-09-2002, 05:04 PM

I can't believe Sci-fi would even consider cancleing the best show on their network. With some of the crumby crap they are keeping. How many time can you watch Star Trak. You need something new in your life. You can;t live in the past. Farscape is getting to be the only reason I even watch Sci-fi anymore. The LEXX is gone, Invisable man, and Firstwave. If fARSCAPE goes THATS IT FOR ME! So do us all a favor and keep us from protesting. Leave well enough alone.
Dave

[IKC] Overlord

09-09-2002, 05:11 PM

Thanks to the crew that made Farscape possible. You guys did a terrific job.

I hope that things will turn around, and you get to shoot another season. Take care.

TheOrange

09-09-2002, 05:27 PM

Farscape is simply just damn fine television. Not only that, but I believe it to be the best of what's currently on, and I've held that opinion for these past four years. There are other fine shows on TV, but Farscape ranks at the top?

And why? Because, first, the writing is top-notch. The vision of the creators has not been diluted these last four years. Each episode fleshes out that vision with well-crafted scenes, beautiful dialogue, and heart-wrenching drama -- not to mention some of the best comedy ever. And, perhaps most importantly, as a show that is so conscious of science fiction cliches, it has managed to avoid every pitfall that has destroyed other science fiction shows. Despite the use of overtired plots such as dopplegangers and shrinking, Farscape makes these concepts fresh and new again. As someone who hopes to write this well some day, I hold up Farscape as a model of excellence -- if not THE model of excellence.

Second, the directing and acting never ceases to amaze me. Any time an actor has to partake in a gender / character-bending trip, the results are both hilarious and devastatingly accurate. In no other show have I seen almost EVERY actor be able to display such a range of acting. The directors have an uncanny talent for being able to realize the vision of the writers, and -- if it's even possible -- IMPROVE upon it. No other show that I know of does this on a consistent basis, much less for four years running.

On occasion, I imagine that I could join this family in its creative aspect. It's so obvious to me that everyone involved has an immense measure of fun every time they come to "work". It would be a job that I would love, if I had it. This love for your work comes through in every episode. When a cast and crew come together like this, people who respect and love the material being presented, there is nothing else like it. And, unlike many creative teams, I have complete faith in your mastery of this art. Everyone involved, EVERYONE, is a master of their trade. And none of you should ever think any differently.

I'd be done, but I have to say one more thing. I'm trying to do my part to make sure that this show gets at least one more year to tell its story. In this post, I'm going to include a copy of the letter I've been sending out. These are words I am not sure I could ever duplicate, but they are nonetheless true.

We all know how Star Trek has pervaded our culture, right? We'll, kids... the world ain't seen nothing yet.

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In 1969, when Star Trek’s five-year mission was cancelled after only two years, thousands and thousands of letters were written and sent in, each one expressing the intense desire that the show be allowed to run another year. NBC reversed its decision. Later that year, on a Sunday, three men landed on the Moon. Star Trek will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with a tenth feature film. The second season of it fifth series will premiere on UPN September 18th.

Farscape will finish filming its fourth season this Tuesday. Chainsaws are being prepared to tear down Moya on Wednesday, September 11th.

Bad timing, to say the least.

In what many might consider a vast television wasteland, Farscape is one of those few beacons of entertainment that really connects with viewers. Compared to what is currently on now, few shows are able to do this with any success or lasting power. Farscape is certainly one of those shows, and I’d like to try and explain why I think that is the case.

First, Farscape is the most successful original television show that Sci Fi has ever had. No show before this has ever run as long as Farscape has, and no other show on the network has developed a comparable following. No Invisible Man, no Chronicle, no Stargate will ever come close to replacing that kind of magic. Personally, it’s one of the principal reasons I watch the network at all. Compared to what Sci Fi has in Farscape, everything else is appetizer.

But why is that? For science fiction fans of any age, Farscape is like a capstone to a great legacy. It cannot stand on its own – like its metaphor, it depends on the blocks of other great science fiction works as its foundation – but its position atop the what has come before it allows it to shine the most brightly. As such, it is almost required to be conscious of each and every single television show, cartoon, novel, film, comic book, and short story that serves as its support – for without one of these the whole structure would come down. Each episode actively reminds us of that fact. References to other works abound. Such consciousness of famous and overtired science fiction clichés allows the show, its writers and actors, to constantly challenge themselves and keep the Farscape fresh and new. Year after year this has been a smashing success, at least from where I’m sitting. No other show in the history of television, staring down such a wealth of material, has been able to claim that. After four years, this is no less true.

It would be very interesting to see what this show could achieve in five.

That’s what Farscape is amongst its peers, but what is it alone? As a stop on prime time every Friday night, how does it stack up? I know I’m not interested in watching anything else on Friday nights. I’m a busy person, and I only have a few shows I make a point to watch every week. This is one of them, the most important one, for good reason.

Like its aforementioned predecessor (in spirit, if nothing else), Star Trek, Farscape ultimately is a tool that allows humanity to examine itself. All good science fiction serves this function. It is a mirror that shows us our own flaws and, hopefully, our own strengths (it certainly shows us our own idiosyncrasies, as Farscape proves episode after episode). It is a shadow – while it can never represent everything about us, we can recognize something of ourselves in every scene and every moment. It examines our history as it is relayed to imaginary alien cultures, and – more often than not – comments on the absurdity, bravery, or difficulty of decisions past generations have been forced to make. But most of all, it is hope. It is hope that some day we might find someone other than us to tell our stories to. It is a wish that we may better understand reality itself. It is the need to grow, explore, and simply know.

That is what Farscape is to me and, I imagine, to countless others.

All good things must end eventually. However, the wonderful creative staff of Farscape has not yet had a chance to finish telling their story. A carefully plotted and executed end, while sad, will be powerful and moving, much more so than the abrupt end that we are currently expected to receive when Sci Fi airs the final 11 episodes of the fourth season in 2003.

Television, aside from being one of the most massive industries in the world, is one of our principal means of storytelling. It is the vessel for new myths and heroes, new idols and champions, new evils and villains. It is humanity and its truth. Even in fiction we find the truth. The best fiction is a means to an end – the cleverly crafted lie is not the end-all and be-all of the story. Fiction merely serves to frame the truth. Everything, from the shortest commercial to the longest maxi-series does this. But there are few gems like Farscape that can do it well and do it often.

This next week, a nation – and a world – will remember the deaths of 3000 men and women who died tragically, suddenly, and senselessly. Stories have been made and will continue to be made about this event for generations to come. Our reaction to it in this way has said more about us than anything else could ever possibly hope to match. And maybe it would be in the best interest of everyone if we don’t deliberately destroy what many of us might consider a strong symbol of our society. The desire to leave the cradle of the Earth and head out into space. A promise of peace. A promise of hope. And above all, a symbol of humankind’s innate goodness and curiosity.

For these reasons, humbly ask – no, plead – for a stay of execution.

At least until the 12th.

After that, if nothing else and Sci Fi decides not to pick up the fifth season, it is my request that the rights to the existing 88 episodes be sold to any party interested in developing that fifth season. Without that piece, it would be like a play without the final act. A movie without the climax. A Clockwork Orange without Chapter 21.

Hopefully, one day in the near future, our children will sit in a dome or glorified tin can on the surface of Mars, relaxing from a hard day’s work, and watching the adventures of John Crichton and the crew of Moya. And perhaps, while they enjoy some of the finest entertainment Earth has to offer with their furry little friends from Alpha Centauri, they
will say to themselves, “boy, was Henson ever wrong…”

Let’s see the end of this five-year mission.

Sincerely and Earnestly,
Sean Corse

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ozkay

09-09-2002, 06:13 PM

I am gutted. And if I'm gutted, I can't begin to imagine how the cast, crew and producers of Farscape are. As an Aussie who gets the show taped off air in the US and then follows up with the UK dvds, I can't vote with my feet and cancel a subscription to SCI FI channel. But if I could, I would.

I say this to them ... as you sew, so shall you reap.

People are not Kleenex. You can't use them to get where you want to go, then bin them. Farscape may not be saved. I want it to be, I've done what I can to contribute to the fight to save it, but that may not be enough. And life will go on, for all of you and all of us. But the people who treated the cast and crew and producers and makers of this unique story like Kleenex, who smiled and said hey yeah, we dig you, we want you, then spat on you when they thought they didn't need you any more ... when they spat on us, the people who dreamed the dream with you ... they made sure they'd be reaping bad karma. And they deserve to.

God bless you all ... and from the bottom of my breaking heart, thank you.

And I have to say this ... at least you guys, cast and makers, know how the frelling story ends!!!! Please find a way of telling us, will you?????

commy

09-09-2002, 07:09 PM

all the fans are doing whatever they can! we all love the show and the characters and we know that u all love us too! hopefully we can all sort something out so the story can be finished one way or another. whatever happens were all with you and we hope this shows everyone how great the show is and how loyal the fans are!

'scapers forever!

KristinT

09-09-2002, 07:20 PM

I just wanted the cast and crew of Farscape to know that I, a professional, 27-year-old teacher who normally leaves the canvassing to the politicians, have already sent over ten letters to just about everyone on the contact list. I've never done anything like this before! You have many, many fans out here from all kinds of backgrounds, and we're fighting for you.

This isn't over. Where Farscape goes, we will follow.

-Kristin :aok:

Mike Sigler

09-09-2002, 08:31 PM

I have never in my life laughed, cried, gotten angry and then become happy again all from sitting in front of my television and watching it for an hour. Then Farscape comes on and changes everything I have ever thought about television.

Everyone has put it so much better than me and I would just like to add my voice to theirs. Crackers Do Matter and I will be with you till the fighting end or the triumphant return whichever the case may be.

Not since I watched Transformers as a little kid have I actually run to the Television at the oh so familiar sound of Moya flying by as the commercial break ended. I literally taking off like a giddy school girl. :)

My love goes out to you for doing something unique, interesting and entertaining. There has never been anything like it before and I would give each and every one of you a hug if I could. You are all absolutely brilliant.

I will never forget Ka'Dargo with Chiana in his body and him adopting her walk and maneurisms exactly. The scene in the hallway with Chianna and Rygel in Dargo and John's bodies, ready to go at it.

The sadness I felt as John realises he just killed Aeryn. The torment of Stark at the loss of Zhan. I will never ever let go of Krais and Talyn sacrificing themselves for the betterment of the galaxy. The lines "I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream!" and the rest of the crichtonisms. The first time Rygel let wind break and everyone squeaking. The good news that "Chianna and I are having amazing sex." I will never forget Jool trying to connect with Dargo, Chianna's attempts at bringing everyone off their clouds, the old lady and Sikozu figuring out the plant, or Dargo giving his heartfelt comments on loving to shoot things.

Aeryn and Zhan and Stark and Chianna and Rygel and Jool and Crichton and Scorpius and Krais and Moya and Pilot and every single entity on that show. I love them so much and they will always be in my heart.

Geurion

09-09-2002, 09:39 PM

As we all clearly know, everyone who works for FarScape has our support, and we are all doing everything in our power to keep FarScape going. There have been petitions galore, emails, letters, faxes, phone calls, and undoubtedly multiple times of different things, but lets all keep in mind one thing... Which I know we are already doing...

FARSCAPE RULES! :grr:

There will never be anything else quite like it. Ever. And if there is, then it will not be for quite some time, but FarScape is unique, and that is due in many ways to the cast. I will be honest. I watch the show as it comes out on DvD. It is REALLY hard, because I have just recently went about 2 months with no FarScape. But for others who will go a lifetime with no ending to the storyline... That is just morally wrong. You all have our support. We will be sure to keep this war raging.

Wishes of Best of Luck, and we will triumph...

-Nik
:aok:

SelmerMKVI

09-09-2002, 11:45 PM

I have grown to love your characters like those in a good, no in a great book. I love J.R.R. Tolkien, and I cry over the end of Lord of The Rings every time.

I know the difference between reality and fiction mind you, but I love a good tale.

I tell you. All of you, that as close as Sam Gamgee, and Frodo Baggins are to me, and as fond as I am of reading about them, likewise am I fond of John and Aeryn. I look forward to seeing each week how their lives will change and fold around one another. I love all of your characters because you play them with such heart. It is difficult to see you all cut short, in the middle of as great a story as has been told on television. I applaud you no matter what happens, but I promise that I will not rest as long as there is a chance to keep you spinning your tale. Ben, Claudia, Gigi, Anthony, and all of you, thank you. Don't give up hoping. Maybe this will be our chance to show you how much we appreciate your hard work.

Sincerely,
Jon C. Cook

waltersgirl

09-09-2002, 11:53 PM

You had us at hello.

amen, PKMalibuSkipper. amen. :aok:

dc7

09-10-2002, 02:54 AM

To the cast,crew and fans ,I wish to say my heartfelt thanks for producing such wonderful show.But I was wondering how I could really express this-what words could I use. Then I found this letter on the bb at Canada's Space.The author is a well-known Canadian writer and his/her identity was withheld on request. I will quote--- "Greetings ,I have recently heard of the cancellation of the TV show FARSCAPE(shown on Sci-fi in the USA and on SPACE in Canada) and,as a viewer and consumer,I would like to issue a few comments of protest on this action. I watch Farscape on Canada's Space channel and it is by far and away the best written sci-fi on TV(better than Buffy,Enterprise,Angel and Stargate combined in my humble opinion).There is no justice in a world that allows intelligent programming to die in favour of mindless tripe (just check out the current fall line-up on the major networks for a few examples)Programs like Farscape challenge our intelligence and perceptions,and lift the human spirit to soar amongst the stars,while most other shows simply drag us back to the primordial muck from whence we came. The world is living in an age where heroes,both real and fictional ,are sorely needed .Farscape ,if it teaches anything while it entertains,shows that with effort,people of divergent cultures and races can work together for a greater good.While the world teeters on the brink of global war ,Farscape ,like other science fiction,shows that freed from the bonds of gravity,even a single human can rise above the hate and prejudices of his planet and find a place in the stars.That thought alone can give hope to all humanity...that we will always choose the high road for a better future,no matter what the odds. It is truly a shame that programming decisions are made by people who,while possibly sympathetic to a cause,also SEEM to understand little more than the numbers at the end of a balance sheet.While I am aware that show business is a business first,I am also aware that those people in said business are loath to learn the lessons of history, and are often doomed to repeat them(anybody remember the name of the executive who cancelled the original Star Trek? No?Didn't think so...) It is very hard to go back and restore a mistaken cancellation where a television show is concerned... Please do not make an error that could easily be corrected with a few moments of reflection and allow this fine piece of programming to fade into oblivion. With deepest concern,<the anonymous fan who wrote the letter> P.S.--The Space bb also indicated that Space is doing all it can to help.If you wish to see the original letter,go to www.spacecast.com and check in at their forums.

Farscape4VR

09-10-2002, 03:38 AM

I'm so frelling furious! :mad:

Farscape is by far the best SF series since Star Trek: The Next Generation. If Farscape ends after its fourth season, I will be cancelling my SciFi Channel subscription.

Love and best wishes to the entire cast and production team for this wonderful series. I'll continue to campaign for renewal -- or transfer to another network such as Showtime -- until I hear that Farscape will survive!

Jak Shadow

09-10-2002, 04:24 AM

I just want to express my heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew of Farscape for making what was probably the most refreshing, original, stylish, well written, well produced TV show out thee for the last 5 years! I hope that this inexplicable decision by Sci-Fi can be turned around and I, as others, will do everything that I can to get the attention of the decision makers and force them to change this. Good luck and, once again, thank you.

Geoff Hall

grizfan

09-10-2002, 09:46 AM

To the cast and crew of Farscape,

I first found out about the cancellation in an email from a fellow 'Scaper. I couldn't believe it. I read the transcript of the chat with tears flowing from my eyes. I have been a follower of Moya and crew from the very beginning. I counted the weeks until the newest episodes would begin. It is my favorite show and the only "must-see" tv show on my list. I will miss it greatly when it is over.

But, I hold out hope that it isn't really over. I have sent my faxes, emails and letters. I hope that someone will see the folly in this cancellation and give us one more season. Or that the show gets picked up by some other network.

If all else fails, please find some way to get out the rest of the story. Paperbacks, cartoons, comic books.... Wherever Moya goes, we will follow.

Thanks for putting together such a terrific television show.

LouAnn K.

LilithRaevyn

09-10-2002, 11:36 AM

The feeling that hit me when I was first made aware that Farscape was to be cancelled... is indescribable.

Just a couple weeks ago, I watched the ending of this last season - which left John floating in space above Earth. I SO love this show, my friends can tell you they STILL have not heard the end of my anxiousness for the next season to go on.

Four seasons just ISN'T enough. And to think of cancelling it with a cliffhanger? Are they serious? Wow. There IS a conspiracy to drive millions of people crazy, isn't there? *wry grin*

I just wanted to made my voice heard here in support of everyone right now. The cast and crew. And even the fans that read here. I really hope the outpouring I'm seeing [though I was only made aware of the cancellation about 15 minutes ago] really goes a long way and gets us a continuation on Farscape.

It is, by far, the BEST science fiction series I have EVER in my life seen. Best Ever!!! No show has ever managed to capture my imagination the way this one has. No show I've ever watched has kept me on the edge of my seat, brought me to tears, and held me in thrall the way that Farscape has over the past few seasons.

My thoughts are with everyone in this effort. It would be a sad sad thing to lose something so great in the land of television.

And I have to agree with other comments before : "You had us at hello."

Best wishes,
With hope,
Jenna

PkTechSquirrel

09-10-2002, 01:16 PM

I just want to say a giant thank you to the cast and crew. Farscape is truly the best show ever. I will do everything that I can to get Farscape back into production, but if we fail...then I will never forget how you all gave a part of yourselves to entertain us. Thank you for sharing your gifts, your friendships and your grace; you have kept us sane when what we really want to do is scream at the top of our lungs. We love each and every one of you and will support any acting/writing efforts that you take part in.

For Ms. Black and Ms. Edgley in particular, thank you for showing the world that women can be tough and sexy too.

For Mr. Browder, Mr. Simcoe, and Mr. Pygram, brillance does not go unrecognized for long.

For Mr. Kemper and Mr. O'Bannon, thank you for giving us the courage to pursue our dreams.

Best of luck to all of you.
Carmen Elliott

GitonCrais

09-10-2002, 01:45 PM

First of all I want to thank you all for giving us such a wonderful show which was different from other SciFi shows. It was more mature and more fun to watch.

It has given me great pleasure for the last two years (finally catching up on Season One), both in the acting as in the storylines. I must admit that it was Lani's voice as Crais which got me hooked on the whole show and I'm glad I did.

Here in Holland we haven't seen Season 4 yet, since the BBC still has to air it and I was/am quite looking forward to it.

I was dismayed and shocked to learn on the Cohort's board that the show was to be cancelled and that there wouldn't be a Season 5. I was angered that the Cast and Crew were given so short notice. And I'm sad that we might not see the characters we love so much in new episodes anymore.

Like all the others fans all over the world I will try and do my best to help get the show back and hope that the people with the powers to do so will reconsider and give us more Farscape.

Whatever the outcome, I hope that all of the Cast and Crew will find success and fortune in all all you endeavour to do and I wish you strength in these difficult times.

Shaun

09-10-2002, 05:15 PM

A big thank you to everyone involved in the production of Farscape, one of the most innovative and intelligent SF programmes that has been produced.

I am dismayed by SciFi's decision to cancel the show and believe that they're making a major error of judgement in the short-term which will come back to haunt them in the long-term.

ElvesBrew

09-10-2002, 07:16 PM

It's Tuesday afternoon where I sit and I have just found out that SciFi Channel has definately canceled the fifth season for Farscape. First of all I don't want to believe this is the final word on this. I have to hope that SciFi Channel comes to thier senses and realizes that Farscape is fundamental to what the SciFi Channel is and should be. SciFi Ch. has always been a great idea but in the beginning they really had a problem in finding thier direction. It wasn't until they joined up with Farscape that they really became a true scifi channel.

Farscape is at the heart of what makes the SciFi Channel the unique experience it has become. Shows like Farscape, Lex, and SG-1 are what I am looking for when I tune in. If I wanted Crossing Over I would be watching Lifetime. SciFi Channel has to walk the walk if they want to talk the talk. At some point they have to accept the fact that they can't cateer to the common denominator and still be a SciFi experience. This doesn't mean that they can't have a large audience. By showing a commitment to the genre they will also find a commitment from the fans.

Of course that can burn both ways and by not supporting the great shows out there like Farscape they could quickly become the SciFi Channel that isn't about SciFi. SciFi fans are the most loyal fans there are but they demand loyalty in return.

Cancelling Farscape now while it is at it's creative peak just doesn't make sense. The show is better now than it has ever been. This is not a show whos sun is setting but rather a show that has just gotten it's second wind and is more entertaining than ever. I have many friends that have just finally settled in as fans of the show and this is despite the constant switching of air times.

Now I don't mean to say that the show was ever less than entertaining but it feels to me as though it has recently matured to the point where everyone is at the top of thier game. Actors, writers, directors and producers are all in tune with one another and are enjoying thier craft. I was really looking forward to this new fifth season.

To the cast and crew of Farscape I would like to express my sincere appreciation for being allowed to make the journey with you for the past four years. It has been a lot of fun and I hope that somehow we are all able to travel together again sometime soon. Thanks guys.

ElvesBrew

willcarr@attbi.com

Rhinogirl

09-10-2002, 07:16 PM

I just wanted to let all the cast and crew know how much the show and all of you have meant to me over the last four years. While I hope the SCI FI Channel will come to its senses and renew the show or some other network will pick it up, if not thank you for four years of great science fiction television. Farscape took sf television where it hadn't been before: into a gritty, nasty world where people didn't necessary like each other, rarely seemed to have enough to eat, couldn't stay out of trouble, but somehow became a family. This is a far cry from the antiseptic, conflict-free world of Star Trek which we're going to be left with. I'm missing Crichton, D'Argo, Rygel, Aeryn, and the rest of the gang already.

What makes Farscape so special to me are the characters and the relationships between them. So much of that is the acting and the writing, so much of the credit for the show has to go to the actors and writers, and the other creative folks. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to these folks especially for all the enjoyment you've given me over the last four years. Aeryn and John's relationship, frustrating as it is at times, has kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to see what happens next. Scorpius' fascinating behavior towards John this season has me intrigued and I can't wait to see what he's up to. Dargo and Chiana's relationship and its breakup was masterfully played by Gigi Edgley and Anthony Simcoe. Thanks again for such great work.

I also want to thank all the production designers, costumers, makeup artists, and other designers. Farscape is an incredibly beautiful, elegant, and sometimes terrifying show thanks to your outstanding work. One of the things that drew me to the show in the first place was the way Chiana and Zhaan looked. Their makeup, hair, and costume were just mind-boggling. Characters in Farscape truly look alien, not like some other sf shows I've could mention (a-hem!). The sets, backdrops, and props are intricate and original and much better than most movies with many times the budget. Please know that your exceptional work is seen and appreciated. At least once per episode something new catches my attention and makes me go "ooh, that's really neat!" while I never stop marvelling at Moya.

Rest assured that none of us are going to forgive or forget what the SCI FI Channel has done. They took the show that gave them their reputation and treated it like dirt. At least they could have been honest about it and said it was a money issue. They seem to think we will watch whatever cheap junk they throw up there on Friday nights. They will find out that's not the case. We won't forget the shoddy way they treated both you and us, and won't go back to being passive viewers of whatever they want to replace Farscape with. Farscape isn't replaceable.

Thanks again for four years of magic and wonder.

Best Wishes

Janet Tait

Gate

09-10-2002, 07:36 PM

I feel like I'm going to be losing wonderful friends. Pilot crated up and warehoused somewhere? That's just so wrong.

I'm writing, I'm telling my friends to write. It doesn't feel like enough.

:(

jstv127

09-10-2002, 08:35 PM

I cannot echo the sentiments I've read on this board enough. Farscape has become such an amazingly, wonderfully important part of my life that the thought of losing it under such circumstances is very difficult to bear. But like everyone else here, I have no intention of letting go of it without a fight.
It is an absolute joy to watch people who have a true passion for what they do in life, & to know that they have found their true calling. I see it in every episode of Farscape I watch, & I really feel that the passions of those onscreen is matched by those offscreen.
To the entire cast & crew of Farscape...thank you for 4 wonderful years. And I'll thank you again after the 5th wonderful year. And after a fantastic movie. And after a great anime series. And...ad infinitum.

StephX

09-10-2002, 09:25 PM

To the cast members of FarScape,

I absolutly adore all of you and your wonderful show. I hope all of us crazy fans can get The SciFi channel to see the light. If not it's their loss and we can find a new home on some other network for you guys.

:)

dark98

09-10-2002, 10:14 PM

Thankyou farscape crew and everyone who helped to create such a wonderful show! My heart goes out to you all. It it once in a blue moon when something good actually shows on tv. Fot those sixty minutes we were all warped into something that was real to us, and know doubt we will take that with us, and keep thinking of it till it explodes our small heads. What other show does that?! The one show i looked forward to watching flushed down the toilet. Now back to flipping through the channels a hundred times to find something good. OHH Frell and Frell and Frell, might as well view a box. Sci fi wont be the same again!! :(

Blessings,
dark98 X X

RelayerBob

09-10-2002, 11:31 PM

You guys are incredible. It's hard to imagine that such a powerful and brilliant show should even be being discussed as on the chopping block. This is the best show on TV, bar none.

Anyway, everyone else has said so much, all I want to add is that we love you all and it *will* work out, you can rest assured that we won't let this end now.

Golden Dragon

09-11-2002, 01:51 AM

:bawl: Please tell me what is wrong with SCI-FI. This is the second show they have cancelled that is a really great show. They had an awesome Friday night line up and they keep messing with it. What is their Frelling problem. I have been watching FarScape since the Pilot episode, I love all the characters and the plot line is just awesome. The writers are doing a really great job and the directors are creating some really awesome episodes.

All of the actors are fantastic, I do miss Virginia Hey and Lani Tupu. You guys were great.

Lani - nice job with Pilot. I miss you as Crase.

Virginia - I miss my favorite blue alien. Thank you for everything...You made ICON Great!!!!

Anthony Simcoe - I just love D'Argo!!!! Go Here: http://goldendragonslair.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_info.asp?ItemID=13931
Trust me!! You will love it... I just love this scene so much!!! :angelgrin:

Brian Henson - I love the Puppets.

To all the Puppeteers - Nicely done....You guys are great in bringing Rygel to life. Hats off to ya.

We Love all Of you!!!! :love2:

Last year I went to the Farscape Convention in NY (I live on Long Island) right before Sept. 11th. All of you were great!!! Ben and Claudia, you guys were awesome!! Thanks alot Ben for signing all the autographs I know we all appreciated the extra time you spent with us. :aok:
David Kemper - You were awesome,too. Please use some of that emthusiam you had at the convention to stop Sci-Fi from cancelling the show. :angelgrin:

All I have left to say is they better not cancel this show, it is my favorite show and I have been waiting patiently for 5th season. Besides 4th season was a cliff hanger and I am really going to hate not knowing what happens. I only really following a few shows on TV and this is my #1 show. I am going to be Frelling mad if they cancel the show. :mad: :wb: :boom:
:jedi:
Golden Dragon

:space:

:bigger:

ChrisHill

09-11-2002, 08:25 AM

Guys, what can I say? When I read on SCI-FI Wire yesterday morning that the show was being cancelled I was absolutely gutted. I'm still not sure I've processed it.

I am not a great fan of tv Science Fiction - more a book guy myself - but Farscape had restored my faith in the ability of television to produce exciting, original, sexy science fiction.

I sincerely hope that somehow or other the show can continue. The cast and crew have been tremendous. I have been consistently impressed by the enthusiasm that everyone has shown for the show whenever I have seen interviews (Anthony's interview in the recent DVD release in the UK had my wife and I in absolute hysterics!). I am sure you must be as gutted as we are.

All I can say is good luck for the future. Hopefully you'll be back. If not I hope everyone had a bloody good boost to their careers from their association with the show. It's the least you deserve.

Just to make a couple of comments (it's horrible to single people out but...):
Ben - thanks for giving us a hero that we can believe in.
Claudia - for being smart, tough & sexy and yet still a grown-up!
Anthony - for bringing D'Argo alive as a character when he could so easily have been a stock 'warrior alien' cliche.

To all the other cast, writers and directors - for giving us a series that is weird, dark, funny, scary, and just great, great fun.

Best wishes,
Chris
UK

Lord Owen

09-11-2002, 09:23 AM

To DK, Ben, and all of the cast and crew:
For years you have given us incredible stories to listen to, wonderful characters to relate to, and have opened our eyes to a new type of science-fiction. Now there are people who want to take away all that you have accomplished, and we, both as fans and friends, will not stand for it. We will continue to fight this injustice as long as we can, and if all else fails, I'll even try to help finance the show myself. It won't be much, but every little bit helps. Thanks for the memories, and thanks for the good times that are sure to come in the future.
Sincerely,
Lord Owen

Editor

09-11-2002, 09:52 AM

Just a note to tell the crew, that from a digital video producer's standpoint, it's a great show. I enjoy the acting, writing, set designs and special effects. Too bad that a once fledgling SCI FI channel who took the odd and unusual and make it normal...now seems to be a corporate shell run by non-techno suits more interested in numbers and dollars than staying the course. Beware SCI FI, Enron was first, WorldComm next. Don't get caught in the frelling numbers games. Remember who you are and who you broadcast to.

creativetoo

09-11-2002, 10:08 AM

To the cast and crew of Farscape:
Thanks for all the fantastic episodes you've given to us so far.
Hopefully we will succeed in our quest to save Farscape and we will have many more episodes to see and enjoy over the coming years.
Farscape is, by far, the best Science-Fiction program I have ever seen and I've seen just about all of them.
It would be a crime for us all to lose this wonderfuly, brilliant program.
Thank you all for the wonderful work you've done.
Save Farscape!
Tina
:finger:

Fuzrum

09-11-2002, 10:24 AM

I just wanted to say that I am behind all of you, the cast and crew of Farscape. I've written several emails and letters to Sci-Fi and Showtime. You have made Farscape literally the best show on television, and we thank you so much for that. We, the fans, are not giving up on fixing this horrible situation, so please, you all don't give up either. We're with you until the end! (And with a little luck, a lot of work, and even more faith, the end will be a long ways away.) :aok:

Ennix Sun

09-11-2002, 10:35 AM

Hi guys!!
Well all I can say is Thankyou!! but it doesn't seem enough!
The work you've done every day on farscape has made me laugh, smile, cry and scream! I love it!

I want to act when i finish college etc and a special thankyou to the cast, all of you guys have inspired me no end and i use you as my role models. If i can act half as well as claudia, ben, anthony, gigi, or anyone on this frelling fab show I'll be happy!

Don't give up hope guys, your scapers are a strong willed bunch when you get us going! We'll bring back the show if we have to make it in someone's back yard!
You were treated unfairly! As were us fans, but this is your jobs and it was cruel the suddeness of it all! But don't give in just yet. Believe in the Scapers and we'll bring Sci Fi to their senses!

Thanyou once again for moving me so profoundly for the first time in my life!
Keep smiling and Scaping
Love n hugs
Kelly Brown 16
x x x :)

Stained Glass

09-11-2002, 12:52 PM

Just a post to say thanks for the four years of hard work you guys put in! So much on TV is unorignal nowadays and I was thankful to find a show that dared be different. You've kept me going for the past few years, and as I watch less and less TV Farscape has always been there.

But recently TV has done nothing to keep me watching. Star Trek has just got worse and worse, Futurama and Babylon 5 both cancelled, before long I will have no reason to own a TV. I hope Farscape is that reason.

Thanks again!

Stained Glass

Tintallin

09-11-2002, 01:47 PM

Wow. What can you say? Well, I sent an email to Crackersdomatter@yahoo.com, so I won't reiterate too much, but I have to say, "YA'LL ROCK!"

You have been an inspiration to a new actor who wants to follow in your footsteps. You are so professional and it is obvious that there is love for each other and for the show in your little community in space. Thank you for a well done show, for the magic each week, and I look forward to Season 5! I've read enough books and spoken enough things into being to say, "If you speak it, you'll start to believe it, and when you believe it, you will do it!" Let me make it official:

"There will be a Farscape Season 5! If not on SciFi, then somewhere else. This Farscape Fan has spoken! We will be heard!"

Thank you so much for giving each of us a "window" to another place where we were able to laugh with you and cry with you, hurt with you, and celebrate your successes. I'm not just speaking about John or Aeryn or D'Argo, Chiana, Jool, Zhaan, and the "million dollar" puppets. I'm talking about Ben, Claudia, Anthony, Gigi, David K, Tammy, and so many more cast and crew. As television shows go, you are a cut above and I am so glad that I was able to sit there for just an hour out of each week and lose myself "where only John has gone before!" Ya'll (how often do you hear that now, Ben) ROCK! Thank you and I look forward to January and Season Five! Speak it and Be Heard!

c-line

09-11-2002, 02:36 PM

To the Cast & Crew:

Your show is amazing, and I am a loyal viewer from season 1. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I heard the news. No Frelling Way! I had no idea this could happen to a show like Farscape, a show with such excellent ratings and a stable, growing fan base. If I've learned one thing from this, it's that no show is invulnerable.

I've written, called, faxed and emailed everyone I could get information on who might respond or be able to help. I've signed petitions and sent postcards. I'll keep doing so until I get results. I've been a part of fan campaigns to save shows before (Roswell, Brimstone, etc.). Roswell's was especially successful, garnering the show 2 extra seasons, but from the incredibly overwhelming sense of outrage I am witnessing on the net, I predict that the Save Farscape campaign will put other campaigns to shame. I believe that Scaper's everywhere will agree with me when I say that this will be the one that tops 'em all, the campaign to end all campaigns. We scapers will not give up without a fight.

Ben, this is to you. I think you are one of the best actors on television. I work for a large insurance brokerage in Charlotte, NC, and I've met your brother, Mark. I remember reading an article in the Charlotte Observer about how your family was from Charlotte. One day your brother came into our office to do business with some of our brokers. He gave me his card to introduce himself and I saw the name. He looked very much like you and after a few nervous moments I worked up the courage to ask him "the question". He was very polite and personable and not at all standoffish. We discussed the show very briefly and I tried not to make too much of a fool of myself as I told him how much I admire you and the show. He admitted that he watched, too. Later, several months down the road when he returned to do some more business, we both expressed dismay at Zhaan's demise. I still carry his business card in my wallet.

Guys, just know that we care and will continue to keep up the good fight on behalf of the show. Don't give up!

gjbarrus

09-11-2002, 02:59 PM

I don't know what to say. Farscape has made my Friday nights worth staying home for the past 4 years. I remember seeing the initial trailers for the show back before season 1 started and knowing from 30 seconds of footage that this was something special.

I've never fought to save a program before -- in other cases it was "just tv." But Farscape is something more. My wife and I already have sent 8 letters, emailed dozens of times, and left voicemail messages.

Your work is important to us -- it proves that television can be art. John Crichton is the best-written hero on TV. Aeryn, D'argo, Chiana, Rygel, Pilot, Moya, Crais, Scorpius, Sikozu, Zhaan, Braka, Grayza, Stark, Talyn and even 1812 are all so well-defined ... even shows network shows like Buffy, 24, and Enterprise can't compare.

Farscape is a show that draws devotion like no other. Its fans are more passionate than any fans I've encountered over the years. In many ways it is for this generation what Star Trek was for earlier ones -- and it would seem that Sci Fi is killing it in its prime just as NBC tried to do with Star Trek.

But unlike the Trek fans, we've got John as a model. And when did John Crichton ever back out in the face of insane odds? We're spending all our time fighting Sci Fi about this -- letting them know that we love Farscape and we won't accept their decision, and telling other networks how much we love the show. We love you guys, your commitment to your fans, and your devotion to telling incredible stories.

No matter what happens, I will follow the careers of the writers and actors and other talented people who make Farscape what it is. More than any other company, the Henson Company's work had an incredible impact on me as a child. Sesame Street, the Muppet Show (and films -- especially the original film), the Dark Crystal and Labrynth. As a teenager, it was the Storyteller that captured my imagination. And as an adult, it's Farscape. For some reason, Henson produces television and film that transcends its genres -- all its characters, even the muppets, seem like real breathing human beings.

I often say to my wife: "Wow, that little guy they've got playing Rygel is a really *good* actor." It's sad to think that after March we may never see him again.

Thanks for everything. We *will* win this. But on chance that we don't, you guys are the best. Your work is appreciated.

BlackBirdCD

09-11-2002, 05:17 PM

To Jim Hensen, Rockne O'Bannon, David Kemper, and the rest of the production staff - THANK YOU for continuing to provide a quality show, unrivaled in the history of SF Television.

To the cast of Farscape, you have left an indellible impression on myself and many fans across the world. Thank you for your hard work, both in and out of prosthetic make-up, and for the delightful characters whose stories will one day be tied up in a manner befitting this great story.

-----
Some fans in Seattle, Washington:

At first we saw the shows as they debuted on Sci-Fi in the first season.

Then we began talking about them in the office, and by the coffee machines, and in the hallways.

Lately we've been gathering in front of our television, as a group, to watch the newest shows. It's become an event, and we're never left without a lot of gasps, laughter, and disappointement (when the episode is over, that is). We promise the wake will be a good one :cool:

Cheers!

shanscape

09-11-2002, 05:48 PM

I really enjoy the show, although it took me a little while to realize it. When the only show you watch is Farscape- hint! I'm an ex-proffesional who now stays home with a lot of smart energetic kids who used to send their teachers to therapist. Not having a therapist myself- it's nice to unwind with Farscape. It doesnt insult my intelligence, like the people who are trying †o repair my car, or the people who tell me that I NEED the latest gadget-(or my country needs me to buy the latest gadget out of patriotism- grrr!) Even the energy ball kids, and the overworked spouse leave me alone on Friday nights. I don't need three hundred channels of crap. The lack of intellectual stimulation will reduce me to childlike language limited to, "go potty", "flush", "watch out for cars, "come here NOW", "no, you may not," and "if Tommy jumped off the roof would you do it, too?" Nag, nag, vetch.

My children may not watch Farscape until they are older- but they are going to write short letters. "Please don't take mommy's show away." Unfortunately, I cannot come up with a way to channel the totality of childish pathos over the mail. If only they could press the executives buttons they way they try to push mine. The "mommy voice' wont work in this case, but I intend to send them to the corner when I cancel my cable.

Perhaps Sci-fi has been consulting with John Edwards about their line-up.

S

Gladiator X

09-11-2002, 06:08 PM

To the crew and cast of FARSCAPE.
I just want to add myself to list of people thanking you for all your hard work on this series.
I hope that you get to finish your story.
I can't express how much I've grown to love the characters on this program.
There aren't a whole lot of things that I really love and the universe you all have created is one of them.
Ben,Claudia,You did the impossible.I've never pulled for two characters to succeed in relationship like I have for John and Aeryn.
You guys are great.
Best of luck and I'll seee ya' in season 5 and beyond.

Rikk Ayres
Farscape fan for life.

Pommie_Scaper_in_Oz

09-11-2002, 10:06 PM

:( To the cast and crew of the best Sci-Fi/Action Adventure/Fantasy show/Love story on television. I was so shocked when I heard the news, and I am only just getting my angry socks on now.

I have faith that the show will go on, and I am prepared to do what I can to make that a reality. You guys only need to let us all know what that is, and we will try to move heaven and earth to get it done. Your fans are loyal and true and we are here for you, to support you, and we love you guys...

For four years we have all taken so much from this wonderful show, and for those of us in Australia where it is not regularly scheduled, we have waited with baited breath for the DVD and video releases in the UK to be shipped here. (For us it was the only reason to get a multizone DVD player.)

So I just wanted to say THANK YOU ALL for bringing to the screen such warmth, humour, wonderful surprises, overwhelming performances, breathtaking sets, amazingly real puppets, fantastic costumes and makeup, and the some of the best FX shots in the industry.
From the ground up you guys ROCK.

Just say the word and we'll be there...

Have Faith!

StarsGoBlue

09-11-2002, 10:49 PM

It takes me awhile to think about what I want to say...so I've been pondering this whole cancellation fiasco for a few days. But I finally figured out how to best voice my support for Farscape, the show and the family. Here it is, sorry it's so long.

An Open Letter to TPTB at Sci-Fi and other significant mucky-mucks with decision-making powers:

I came late to this glorious family, but have become inextricably bonded to a unique and dynamic and frelling *interesting* show called "Farscape."

It's *your* fault (okay, and Matt Roush's too, from TV Guide, whose preview of the season 3 ending story arc made me curious in the first place).

You made the show available, and tempted me with "Farscape Undressed," which made it possible (and very EASY) to join this complicated masterpiece near the end of the third season as if from day one. (Which, by the way, I promptly ran out and bought on VHS...now working on the second season.) And then you so helpfully dedicated a chain-reaction day to the parts of season 3 that I had missed.

FINALLY!! I thought. A quality hour that actually made it worthwhile to watch TV on a Friday night. Heck, who needs to date when I can hang out with Crichton, Aeryn, D'Argo, Chi, Scorpy and even Rygel?

Now I am not your stereotypical image of a sci-fi fan, I'd bet. I am more normal and boring than oatmeal---a 30something middle school, middle class female history teacher from California. I make a decent wage for the hours I invest, and I choose to spend that income on things I enjoy (after rent and dog food for the bassett, of course).

So it seems to me....if "Farscape" averages over 900,000 viewers per ep (and that is partly due to the jaw-droppingly inane decisions made about lack of advertising, promotion, and appropriate time slot---but that's a different matter)...and costs are about $1.5 million per ep, you're spending $2 per viewer per ep.

Wow. That'll break your piggy bank. Hmmmm. $2 for a viewer GUARANTEED to turn up on your doorstep on a regular basis, because YOU HAVE WHAT THEY WANT.

The total expense, if your estimates are correct, would be about $50 per year per viewer---that GUARANTEED audience for your multitude of advertisers. That's what we're talking about here.

And if it is sincerely an issue about money, I bet you'd find most of us are willing to chip in (and already have, if you do your research...I believe the last amount I was aware of was $12,000 raised in 15 hours?).

Now I was already slightly miffed about the 16-week midseason hiatus (most people call that summer vacation, with a whole new YEAR to follow), and had made a conscious decision NOT to watch ANY Sci-Fi programming until "Farscape" returned in January (other than Farscape reruns, that is).

Quite frankly, you don't have anything else that I want to watch. The Dead Zone? I can see it on USA (where it is on at a more appropriate time slot, if I recall correctly---it should be on at 10pm or so, due to its more mature subject matter).

Stargate SG-1? Pales in comparison to the wit and creativity of Farscape. (And yes, the only reason its ratings are higher is due to the time slot. Put it on at 10pm and see how it does.)

Old classic sci-fi movies? Been there, done that. They aren't anything I'd pay my premium cable fees for. Pseudo psychics? Don't even get me started.

In all honesty, the best thing you had going for you was and IS Farscape. And it's not just me that thinks so. You have an AWARD-WINNING, highly rated (second in your network!!!), 100% class act series that could REAP you untold wealth in syndication after a full 100 episodes....and you decide to pull the plug. AFTER you had made a COMMITTMENT TO THE FANS who bring you the viewership your advertisers seek!

Now maybe it's all negotiating... a ploy of some sort. If so, you'd best hope we never find out about it. We already feel betrayed and slapped in the face. We're angry and depressed and confused and hurt, in case that hasn't been made clear. We have been honest and open with you, via our viewing habits and chat rooms and bboard posts, that we LOVE this show AND THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MAKING IT.

If you haven't learned yet of the unique relationship between the Farscape cast & crew and those who watch the show, you've missed the main point.

You didn't just mess with our weekly entertainment. You messed with our FAMILY---upset them and made our family members cry...and we protect our own.

I can only promise this, for myself. I will not watch your channel---for ANY reason---until the rest of Farscape season 4 returns in January.

If that is indeed the ultimate fate of Farscape, to be cut down mid-storyline, irregardless of our feelings, then I will never watch your channel again, after the season 4 finale. It's a matter of principle now.

Steven Spielberg's new miniseries? So sorry, I'll be busy watching something else. Or reading a Farscape book.

Joss Whedon's "Firefly"? That will be painful, as I am a Buffy fan as well, but I won't watch it on your channel.

It didn't have to come to this. You could have stuck by your committment and our loyalty would have been yours. How hard is it to figure out, anyway?

Stargate SG-1 at 8 pm. Good family viewing (if boring).
Farscape at 9pm, its tried and true spot, appealing to both teens and their parents and other intelligent adults.
The Dead Zone at 10 pm, good for its more adult-content.

Now THAT would have been a Sci-Fi Friday to be proud of, and one that would have treated each show fairly.

I don't think you've heard the last from us. We aren't going anywhere---unless Farscape is picked up by another network, in which case we'll leave you in a heartbeat. But we won't be watching, either, unless you follow through on your proudly acclaimed committment, and give Farscape the fifth season it has *earned* for your network.

A new but intensely attached
Farscape viewer ;)

EPIT

09-11-2002, 11:06 PM

To the cast and crew of Farscape:

A little over a year ago, I wandered into a Video Rental shop here in Japan and picked out the first few volumes of Farscape from the shelves. Skeptical (I had never heard of Farscape up to then), I headed home to watch them.

My interest was caught immediately and by the time I got to the episode "I, E.T." where John quibbs about the planet where Moya has taken refuge, "...or Dagobah", I've been hooked. Ever since, the latest video releases for Farscape available at this Video Rental shop are always out; I have to wait around a month before I get lucky enough to find one in.

While there is certainly a large population of foreigners in Tokyo, there are not that many in the area that I live to account for this. I've even seen a number of times, hopeful Japanese reviewing the shelf and cursing silently under their breath when the episode for which they were looking was out.

Personally, I've been drawn into the characters of the show. The writing has been very good and the way in which each of the cast reflect that into any scene is just extraordinary. Coming from a background in performing arts, where I understand the complexities of turning what's on page into something that moves the audience, I can not express enough my delight, appreciation, and admiration for how the cast and crew of Farscape do this superbly.

In my mind, without a doubt, I think the group at Farscape is the best out there today. Keep up the great work!

Finally, a personal Homer Simpson, "Woo hoo!" for the cast: I just adore you all equally - okay... well, maybe Aeryn a bit more, but then what guy wouldn't, right? At least as long as she doesn't try speaking English. :D

Peace. Out.

Salome121

09-11-2002, 11:46 PM

When life is frelling hard to deal with, you have taken me away for a precious time and shown me new worlds full of courage and friendship. Thank you all.

Lorenzo

09-12-2002, 02:17 AM

Farscape have been blessed with a fun and rapid dialog, a passionate cast, over the top special effects, a dareness and a never before seen wickedness in writing . We all now this and thats why we all watch it and thats also why Farscape captured me !

I've been watching the show for about 2 years now and I still get those suprised smiles on my lips. The keyword here is "quality". This is indeed rare, and that a show can last that long is because of this! I for one have never complained about a show being cancelled, but cancel the finest Sci Fi show on the planet is just to much !

A BIG congratulation to the people behind the Farscape Show, you have a bigger audience than you EVER can imagine and they (Sci Fi Channel) just woke the sleeping beast!

PKJedi

09-12-2002, 11:18 AM

No matter how things go, regardless of where you go from here, to steal a line from D'Argo.. "We're your allies, WE WON"T ABANDON YOU!"

It is amazing how as a human being one can connect with a show, until it becomes a kind of necessity in ones life. The characters in a way become friends, you come to care about their lives, and needs. This I attribute to the incredible cast, all of whom have indeed become friends with the fans of Farscape.
nay, not friends.. Pray more family.

There was a night in October of 1999 (the 11th to be exact ) where after a fashion I had the honour of talking to Claudia via the Farscape message board. It was a On Board B-day party we were haveing for her. It was then and there I came to realize the calibur of cast we have for Farscape. They actually cared about their fans.. The only other 2 shows I know of that show that kind of intrest are Andromeda and Buffy. And Claudia, should you read this.. I hope I am so honoured again sometime.. :)

All we can do is carry this crusade as far as it will go and Hope..
because as John so neatly pointed out.. "It's all we have"

PKJedi

valeri

09-12-2002, 12:30 PM

First - I want to thank all the co-creators of Farscape - the writers, directors, actors and crew - for consistently giving us one of the best shows ever on American television. For me and my friends, each week it has been like having an excellent scifi MOVIE (albeit somewhat shorter!) that we could count on for imagination, insight, and fun.
I congratulate you for setting an impressive new standard!

Some suggestions (possibly innovative, possibly unworkable) as to how you could carry on Farscape. beyond finding a new cable station to carry it.

-access the fan base for actual *investment dollars*. $5-$20 from 5-10 million fans would enable you to make one or two $50+ million movies -givea free matinee pass to each contributor, who would surely see the movie(s) more than once anyway - and your likelihood of making a profit is very high.

-do something similar, possibly through a cable channel, to do some miniseries of 2-5 episodes. Presell the DVD for additional cashflow. You can probably set this up so the creators, not the megacorps, make the bucks.

Scifi fans are hungry for more - and are willing and capable to cough up some bucks to see what they want to see. It's time to decentralize as far as money is concerned, in order to support creative work - so please think out of the box on how to get Farscape to us. The world is ripe for innovative approaches to funding creative content!

valeri

Dabee

09-12-2002, 12:39 PM

:hi:

Just want to take a moment to let you all know how much you mean to me and to my family and friends.....Farscape is very much a part of our lives, not only as our favorite show, but also because of the friends I have made because of it....on the BB, in chat, and esp in real life, through ScaperCons and other get togethers.....what an amazing and wonderful bunch of people have come into my life as a result of this show...

We love you, support you, and are fighting for you....please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers....and that we will continue to do our best to keep the show on the air for another season...either at SciFi or somewhere else!! Whether in front of the camera, or behind it....in whatever capacity, I have never seen such a talented, intelligent, incredible bunch make such magic...and take us along for the ride!!!

Thank you....

:) Dabee (Iggy sends hugs and kisses to you all!)

JA_Shipper

09-12-2002, 01:44 PM

I sent a message through the Yahoo address, but I'd like to say here in this forum that we are really pulling out the stops for our Farscape family in Australia. I expect to be seeing another season of the Moya gang AT THE VERY LEAST and I will not stop pushing until I get it!!

Thank you all for the passion, imagination, talent and heart that you all have put into this show. It's so great to know that there is (notice I said IS) a television show out there that folks both behind the scenes and in front of the tv sets are so damn proud to be a part of. We'll get this show back for you, we vow it!!

Hugs to all,
Suse

:aok:

scape4life

09-12-2002, 02:35 PM

I have never written or sent an e-mail to a televison show in my life. I am honored that Farscape is my first. I have loved this show since the beginning. All of you are so full of passion and talent and it shows every week. I am so angry and frustrated about them even thinking of taking such an original show off the air. I have been at my computer every day sending messages to anyone I can get through to and I won't stop until they have come to their senses or until someone is smart enough to pick up this great show. I know all of you are hurting, so are all your fans. Know that we all care about you and the show. We will keep fighting. I can't tell you how upset I am, but I have hope. Thank you so much for a great ride. Here's to more to come.

redbeard

09-12-2002, 03:39 PM

Just wanted to agree wholeheartedly with all the previous posts on this topic.

I'm from the UK and I don't think I can even come close to some of the poetic and elegent posts that this mail follows.

What I would like to say is this:

Never before have I been so moved as to actually sign up to a message board to write a message like this. Never before have I actually taken the time to write messages to a TV channel over a program cancellation (and there have been a few this year). Never before have I spent so much time at work checking the internet for news of a TV show.

My messages to SCIFI where honest and concise and I only hope they will listen to us all. Friends who had never seen Farscape took the p*** out of me over Farscape and I asked them to watch a single episode and then judge me. Most of them watched an episode and fell in love with the show as I have.

Never before has such a talented cast been given such strong storylines and amazing direction.

Farscape has taken Science Fiction to a new level, it has raised the bar and everthing else is now aiming to catch an uncatchable target. If it dies, so does Science Fiction TV.

My first memory of Farscape was channel hopping through the limited UK channels and ending up on a program with weird aliens and a cocky, humorous human. For some strange reason I was unable to change the channel, unable to stop watching this compulsive program. I have been hooked ever since. Even with the poor UK scheduling I have made sure that I did not miss an episode and have purchased every DVD.

Series 4 is due to start in the UK in a couple of weeks. This should have been a time of celebration for me. Now I feel kind of empty.

I hope behond hope that Farscape will continue, with or without SCIFI. TV is already full of of un-original programs designed to appeal to the masses (ie the MTV generation). Originality should be encourage, especially by a channel that is by design catering for a cult audience.

To the cast: Thank you!!! Thank you for giving me the best TV program that I have ever seen in my 27 years on this earth. Thank you for showing that Sci-Fi programs can still be original and can still appeal to people who don't generally watch Sci-FI. Thank you for four wonderful years of unrivalled quality in TV programming. Thank you to the actors, script writers, set designers, special effects people, directors and anyone and everyone else I may have forgotten to mention!

Be strong people. We're are having an effect. We are winning(and will win) this if we just keep up the current level of pressure.

Never give in. Don't let the frelling suits win!

RedBeard

Sean Korben

09-12-2002, 04:07 PM

Farscape is amazing in how many emotions it has portrayed, you never know what type of episode is going to come next. Farscape is the most entertaining show I have ever seen, and I'm sure that holds true for many other on this board. It is a work of pure imagination and originality in a society dominated by "the norm" such as reality shows and sitcoms. I want to let all of the crew know (which they should by now:) ) that you have support from many fans and that we won't let Farscape get canceled without a fight. You have entertained us for years, and maybe it's a little selfish of us fans, but we want you to keep on doing an awesome job of entertaining us. We hope that you can all keep your jobs and have a fun time doing it!:aok:

wolfscrypt@yahoo

09-12-2002, 05:38 PM

:grr: i have to agree, farscape needs to continue no matter what it takes. I haven't looked forward to viewing a television show like this since i was a kid. It is the one single show that is a must see for me each week. The cast, the effects and the story lines far are the what the rest of the networks need to judge their own works by. If this show slips by the wayside it would be a crime, we are all behind the cast and I think most of us would do almost anything to see the show continue.

CommanderCrichton

09-12-2002, 07:49 PM

I would really like to express all my appreciation for the cast and crew of Farscape. Hopefully this is not the end of the journey but only the beginning. You guys have entertained me and my son wonderfully. I really enjoyed all the efforts you put into the show. We love you all.

Cmdr. Crichton

PilatesGirl

09-12-2002, 09:44 PM

I really wanted a way to say "thank you". I wanted to do it at a con, but no one ever seems to come to Chicago. :(

I was very sick for two years and no one knew what was wrong. For one of those years I had "attacks" where by body would seize into painful contractions and I had to do everything in my power not to cry.
During those long nights awake and writhing in pain my mom would put episodes of Farscape that I taped into the VCR to distract me from what was happening to me. For the most part it worked and helped ease the pain.
Eventually things were so bad, and I stopped eating and sleeping, that I was hospitalized for a month. My dad would bring my Farscape tapes and magazines to me to shorten the long lonely days. I ended up having surgery to remove a very diseased gallbladder and part of my liver. I remained in the hospital for a week or so after that due to complications. But farscape was there.
Needless to say I'm now almost 100% healthy and if it weren't for Farscape I would have lost hope that I ever would get better. SO THANK YOU for making those long hard nights a little less painful. I am eternally grateful for everything the cast and crew have done!

~Sammantha

tesseraea

09-12-2002, 10:13 PM

http://home.earthlink.net/~tesseraea/images/tinyroses.jpg To the cast of Farscape ...
My deep appreciation for taking your work so seriously, for living inside your characters, for sharing even their thorniest moments with us, and for approaching your acting with honesty, guts, and a commitment that is absolutely rare in television of any stripe. And yes, this goes equally for those characters acted using puppetry. Some of the most moving scenes are Pilot's! Some of the funniest are Rygel's! That each Farscape character, whether puppet or live, survives on in our minds as an individual being with a history and a full emotional palette, is an astounding feat, possible only through your finely honed acting skills.

http://home.earthlink.net/~tesseraea/images/tinyroses.jpg To the visual designers of Farscape ...
Thank you for creating amazement every week. I'm stunned by how inventive the visual vocabulary of this series has been, from the living, breathing Moya to each frightening or silly alien race. Some of the least "human" humanoids ever invented for human actors to portray have been in this show! And no forehead-of-the-week syndrome ever reared its ugly prosthetic nose bridge.

http://home.earthlink.net/~tesseraea/images/tinyroses.jpg To the writers of Farscape ...
You've brought art to each episode in ways that surprised, chilled, moved and taught us. You've dared to approach cultural icons -- I'm thinking of the Chuck Jones tribute in particular just now -- and not only have you done them justice, but managed to nail them so well that even your most irreverent treatments were beyond reproach. And you've created complicated, layered, interesting characters of both genders, which is a rarity almost beyond belief in TV writing.

http://home.earthlink.net/~tesseraea/images/tinyroses.jpg To the producers, directors and crews of Farscape ...
Thank you for putting all of this together into one incredible package every single week. Three cheers for Farscape: The Movie Franchise! My sincerest wish for you is that the gumption, intelligence and vehemence of this show's fan base will win Farscape a brand new slot on a network that will appreciate and support your efforts.

Lastly, I think it is not insignificant that you came to your fans via the Internet to get the word out that the network had gone back on its fifth-season promise. That took just the kind of bravery that I think is self-evident in all of your work, and I salute you for making that choice.

Long Live Farscape!

Your pal and great fan,
tesseraea

twink

09-12-2002, 10:51 PM

To the Cast and Crew of Farscape,

From the very first episode I felt this show was something different.

The acting, the writing, the directing, all geared towards the thinking person.. towards the viewer who wanted a little more substance to their viewing.

Over the past 4 years I've brought dozens of friends "aboard" the wacky roller coaster ride we like to call Moya, and we're all heartbroken at the thought of never watching this brilliant show again.

I hope and wish the very very best to each and every one of you, and thank you from the bottom of my every luving heart for the hours of laughter, tears and eeks of joy you've given me.

'Chelle Parmele

SCIFIDCD

09-12-2002, 11:39 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to all of you guys (cast and crew) for all your hard work to bring us the best show ever - FARSCAPE!!!

If John Crichton and the Moya gang can survive Scorpy, the Scarrens, Grayzer, and various alien critters, then they can survive network execs. Granted, network execs are pretty scary! <bg>

Keep the faith, we will beat this and make them let you finish telling your story as it should be told.

YOU GUYS ROCK!!

Looking forward to the last of Season 4 and a fantasic season 5!!

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

THANKS!!

Debra
Tulsa, OK

Supernova

09-13-2002, 06:28 AM

When I started receiving messages from Ms. Hey, I could not believe what she was telling me! Farscape canceled?! This is the straw that broke the camels back! :mad: :confused:

To cast and crew: I want to say a most heartfelt THANK YOU for bringing some tremendous entertainment into our homes week after week. :D The dedication you have shown to us, the fans, is nothing short of fantastic. I have often thought of changing professions and entering into a field in the entertainment business. The shear joy in which y'all demonstrated in doing your jobs inspired me to actually look into it for the first time. The utter disappointment in SciFi's programming choices has made me think twice.

Should this ride end (and it is by no means over yet) reading about the cast and crew in the Farscape magazine, viewing posts, and oh yes watching the show will be sorely missed.

More words could not express my gratitude more, so let me just say again THANK YOU ALL! Y'all are just aces! :aok:

samati75

09-13-2002, 09:26 AM

Cast and Crew of Farscape:

First and foremost: We Will Prevail! You will return next season as if this were all but a bad dream.

All your efforts in getting a wonderful show like Farscape on the air are to be commended, and are appriciated. I would like to thank everyone from makeup, craft services, drivers, janitors, actors, writers, producers, editors, CGI experts (the best!), and fans for makeing your show the most innovative on television. No matter what, you will live on as pioneers.

Don't forget about MegaCon Orlando! I have asked them very polietly to invite you all here to enjoy the lovely central Florida weather in February. Mark your calendar, I expect everyone there, espically the Scaper fans so we can celebrate or triumph!

Love to All...

Sara

cindala37

09-13-2002, 02:22 PM

To the fantastic cast and incredible crew. When I heard about the awful news of the cancelation I just felt sick[someone please tell me we are all in just some ''unrealized reality''] I thank all of you for working so hard for us. Just remember we loyal, lovestuck fans dont say goodbye. History will repeat itself!!!:rollin: :rollin: :finger:

ssxpro

09-13-2002, 03:17 PM

Hey there, really sorry to hear about the show getting treated so badly. I found out today when reading "CEEFAX" which is here on UK television. Obviously I`m sorry to see the show go, but as its been said above, its you guys that we're most sorry for.

I`m going to keep an eye out for any petitions, threads etc... that need to be added to in order to help support Farscape, and will look out for any future work by any of you. Together you have made the only show I`ve ever wanted to watch every week without fail.

Good luck with the show, and good luck in the future!

elfinity

09-13-2002, 09:00 PM

TO the crew, actors, and writers of Farscape -

Thank you so much for the 4 wonderful years.

I have always been extremely picky with the shows I watch, and my now-husband has had it from me about Star Trek, SG-1, etc, etc... But Farscape... When we met, Farscape was one of the things we had in common - I watched it for intense ideas - to interfere or not to interfere, the inter-cultural interaction, the many different and difficult relationships between the characters, for style and fashion that I found sadly lacking in most other shows - truly a feast to my eyes as a fashion designer - where the majority of other shows had all the aliens wearing the same uniforms or something... I watched it for Hitchhiker's Guide-like irreverence, the pop-culture jokes. My beloved watched it for high-pressure action, great storylines, sudden twists, the mythology, the complexity of different storylines, for extremely believable sets and special effects.

FS has EVERYTHING one can imagine, and it's being canned for being "too expensive to produce"???? Sci-Fi was getting a Porche for the price of BMW, and complaining it doesn't cost as much as Honda? I mean, seriously!

I love the acting, I love the storylines, I love the humour, I love the graveness of the show, I love how it blends everything together like real life, and all seems to fit I can't find any flaws with it... I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not seeing pink and being infatuated - there were a couple of critisisms I had, but they are so minor.

I could tell how much everyone involved has been giving to the show. Thank you SO MUCH, people, for such wonderful 4 years...

I have barely slept this past week, trying to write to people, letting my friends know, posting flyers in comic-book stores (btw, all the owners I've spoken to say that Farscape Magazine is doing REALLY well for them, and here I was wondering why I have to stalk the issues... :D )

Farscape has been such an outlet for me and my husband - we have followed it through all the stupid scheduling changes, all the ridiculous silences for 8-9 months at a time, we did not care - we just want to watch Farscape. We don't care if we have to watch it on Pay-per-View - hell, the only reason we have cable, really, is to watch Farscape - we don't really watch anything else, we'd rather go clubbing or something, and we'd restructure our schedule around Farscape viewings... Taping the shows just wouldn't do.

MY husband is a musician, and whenever they have to play Fridays, you'd think he was going to miss his daughter's wedding or something by the devastation he'd express! :rolleyes:

In any case, whatever happens, guys, we're with you. If no network picks you up for a while (PRAY that doesn't happen), just keep those DVD's coming, and we'll drum you up SUCH support whenever you need us to!

Cheers, and good luck to all!

ranger1

09-13-2002, 10:51 PM

i usually am verbose, but in watching Farscape, it's hard to describe the quality of work. i just have to sit down with my head shaking - i have been continually amazed. 'thank you' seems very inadequate, but i'll say it anyways. everyone on the Farscape team will always rock, no matter what happens!

-'scaper in Chicago

TragerMaximoff

09-13-2002, 11:01 PM

I figured if I said it to them, I should say it here as well, as it's valid to the argument of why a POPULAR show could be killed by RATINGS (hint bloody hint):

I heard there was interest in Showtime picking this series up. I hope this is true, and not a rumor. Farscape is too good a show to be dropped, just because 'ratings' are down for it.

And, am quite sure, that the people that submit these ratings are NOT the be all end all of public interest. Would love to know where they get these raters anyway... seems they have a narrow view of what's truly entertaining, and it is sad that these shallow people determine what the rest of us watch...... isn't it?

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K.. back to me now... Honestly... How does a popular show get tabled, get lots of public outcry, and still get booted? And what yotz (hope I got that right) is it that doesn't send a newsletter to these raters saying ----------

"Oh, since we ONLY listen to you, oh priviledged and godly keeper of the ratings button... we're about to cancel a show, since none of you seem to be watching it... We realize you're like one person out of 100,000, but as your voice is the only one we're paying attention to, could you check out a few episodes of Farscape for us? I mean, I know that you might be picking up in the middle of a storyline, and nothing will make sense to you, for the two shows you'll watch, as you have absolutely NONE of the back-story in your mind, so you couldn't possibly have any sentimental connection to the story or characters... but hey... that doesn't matter.... just rate the show how you like, and we'll just assume that's how EVERYONE thinks, and we'll run with it... cause, after all... you're the people we're listening to... not the thousands and thousands of other people who really matter.... Have a nice day..."

I mean, bloody hell.... Throw us a bone, you ... you.... y.... K.. I can't think of anything terribly diplomatic to say.... but... would be kinda NICE of whoever these ratings people are to give us an application, so WE can get our decisions heard and get the wimpy 'safe shows' cancelled, and get the truly interesting and fun ones to stick around... sheesh...

(and sorry for making a new thread.. didn't see the "Reply" button to keep it in the same thread... oopsie.... )

vaelen

09-14-2002, 12:16 AM

On A Serious Note...

To the executives who ultimately control the fate of Farscape, do you not realize what your doing and how this will affect the viewers of your network? History has shown that ratings certainly aren't everything. Star Trek, once threatened with cancellation after its second season, went on to become the most celebrated Sci-Fi Tv show ever with an unimaginable following. With the possible cancellation of Farscape, have you not considered that you might just be killing the next "Star Trek" empire. Are you prepared to take that risk?

To the cast and crew of Farscape, you have given me and many others an oppurtunity to see the brink of the human imagination. In a world that revolves around bad news and a harsh reality, you have offered many of us a small escape from it all. However little it may be, it helps many of us continue and yearn for what may come next. You have set an incredible standard for other Sci-Fi shows to follow. You should all be proud of what you have accomplished. I dare not say, but if you are cancelled, then you shall be sorely missed here in Canada and around the world. You will not soon be forgotten and fate willing, this will not be the end to what is one of the greatest shows ever produced. Having watched quite a bit of TV in my life, I can make that comment.

Best of luck to you all and here's too a long TV life.

Alex.
Toronto, Canada.

JadeSamurai

09-14-2002, 03:40 AM

When it had been brought to my attention that Farscape had been cancelled, I did what any right-thinking fan does, I told the person who was relaying this to me that they were full of some most truly foul stuff, and that there was no way in Hell that Sci-Fi would drop what is arguably the most successful program that they have ever produced.

Sadly, a few days later, the truth came out. I was crushed by the news.

Considering the state of other much more important matters in the world, it seems silly to sit here and argue over the life of a television program. That being said, I am proud to pick up whatever literary and creative weaponry I have at my disposal to join the army that is trying to save this wonderful show.

I was not an immediate Farscape fan. My brother pointed it out to me one night because he somehow made the conclusion that John Crichton was based on me. Maybe it was my perpencity for dishing out nicknames like "Sparky" at odd times. But he intrigued me enough to give it a try. Four seasons later, I find it hard to imagine not ever watching it to begin with.

As a fledgling sci-fi writer, I understand how hard it is to come up with a really good story to tell. One that will suck in fans and take them for ride to places they've never been to and introduce them to things that they've never seen. And now that there is a newly packaged "never-before seen" Roddenberry show airing every few months, and some aspiring writer trying to be the next Strazynski, the amount of truly good science fiction on television has never been at a lower point.

That is why Farscape will always be a great show. The story may not be the most original (guy arrives in a strange part of the universe) But unlike Babylon 5 (arguably the best non-Trek sci-fi in years, before the advent of Farscape), Farscape was non-linear at times and it was just damn fun a lot of the time. It supplied us an hour of pure escapism where we could watch a relatively ordinary guy get put into one harrowing ordeal after another. And the best part was that he wasn't trying to be a hero and save the universe, John Crichton just wanted to go home.

Ratings reflect nothing in terms of the impact that a show has on its viewers. Execs look at figures and ratings and think that 10 million viewers is not enough to keep a show running. What they don't see are the intangibles that keep viewers watching week after week. We in the United States are in a state of progression after a cataclysmic event, and we need things like Farscape to help with the healing. We need to see that there is someone (albeit a fictional character) who when thrown into the worst considerable situations picks himself and his friends up pats them one on the back and tells them that everything will be all right.

I want to personally send my heartfelt gratitude to Ben, Claudia, Anthony, Gigi, Virginia, Lani, Wayne, Paul, The guys that make Rygel and Pilot work, all the season 4 actors of whose names I haven't memorized yet (my humble apologies), and Rockne O'Bannon, Brian Henson, and the entire crew for giving me, my wife, and my entire family something to look forward to for four wonderfully blissful seasons. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me not only a place to escape to for an hour a week, but for showing to a young and aspiring writer that there are still a few good stories out there to be told.

We all hope that this is not the end, but rather the beginning of an even greater voyage that has not yet been undertaken. Best wishes to all of you, and I do hope you bring a convention to the Northwest USA soon, so I can tell you all in person how much I appreciate what you have done.

Yours most sincerely and respectfully,

horsefan

09-14-2002, 12:12 PM

I can't thank you enough for the efforts put into this show. Thank you, thank you. It is my hope that we have SciFi's attention and will continue to keep it until they realize what they might sacrifice. My friends and family get a laugh when I keep them updated as to the most recent publicity the Farscape campain has recieved. They all agree that SciFi had no idea what they did when they set the Scapers loose. This is an amazing show, and should we not keep SciFi's attention, thank you and we will never, never forget the journeys that you have taken us on. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Kate D-H

Bryn_Conwy

09-14-2002, 12:25 PM

:aok: :aok: Thank you sooooo much for everything you have done on the show - cast, crew, production staff - you guys put your hearts into this and it shows - none of us are giving up anytime soon - we want to see you guys finish off the story your way - to quote a classic from 4X01: "You don't mind if we fight for you do ya?

Casco

09-14-2002, 01:47 PM

cliff hangers are bad...we won't see this happen

shinji1984

09-14-2002, 05:52 PM

To the cast and crew of our beloved Farscape,

Hey guys! keep up the amazing work! Your show has been one of the highlights of my week for the last 2 years, I'd only had cable about 2 days before I discoverd your very awsome show. And I also want to tell you guys and gals that I will continue to write and call who ever I can in our quest to save Farscape, no matter how long it takes!

In pure admiration of all your hard work;

Warren Ayers
chrono1984@hotmail.com

P.S. - I was wondering if you guys, and gals :love2: , would stop on by Plano, Texas some time. We have a very awsome sci-fi show here every 3 months or so, and it would be absolutely wonderfull if any of you could come. you can learn more at www.scifiexpo.com

Nastastu

09-14-2002, 09:08 PM

Thank you to the cast and crew of Farscape! From the sets and costumes to the cg and acting, you all do a fantastic job. Don't let this mess get you down. It truly is not a reflection on the work that you do. Thank you for the years of entertainment. Do what you love to do and settle for nothing less.

LONG LIVE 1812!

franxt

09-14-2002, 10:46 PM

If this truly is the end of Farscape (and I sincerely hope it isn't), thank you for all of your hard work over the past few years.

Farscape is the only show I watch consistently - of all shows on all networks. Its also the only reason I upgraded to digital cable to get the SciFi channel. I genuinely look forward to seeing your show each week.

Even if this is the end, don't let it get you down. You've all done an incredible job, and Farscape brought me a lot of joy as I'm sure it did others.

;) Here's to hoping UPN or WB wants SciFi's core audience...

Viva la Farscape!

ltxen

09-15-2002, 07:24 AM

Guys - SciFi are obviously nuts. Farscape is by FAR the best programme on TV. Not just the best SciFi programme. Every series has some episodes which are better than others - but Farscape is the only show in which the worst episodes are good and the best episodes are FANTASTIC.

Get in touch with the BBC or Channel 4 in the UK and produce the series over here!

Thank you for the wonderful time you've given us so far.

windfire

09-15-2002, 07:30 AM

We're working on it so don't give up! We appreciate all you've given us and it's the least we can do. I personally consider each and every one of you my family and, if you ever need anything, all you have to do is ask.

Fight the good fight and never give up! :aok:

mardiglee

09-15-2002, 11:11 AM

farscape is my favorite series ever. thank you guys for giving me the best. i appreciate all your brillant efforts keep it up. love you mardi:rollin:

Xavia

09-15-2002, 03:34 PM

:( I'm completly gutted!
Thank you cast and crew for the best few years of television ever!
We will never give up the fight to keep you on air!
VIVA FARSCAPE!

Paksenarrion

09-15-2002, 04:23 PM

Is there some type of recovery program or 12-step group that one can go to when they are not getting their required dose of Farscape?

Yes, we keep bugging everyone to keep it going. As far as I am concerned, though, keep Winona charged and ready. The show is great, the plots and stories are great, it doesn't matter if you have a frelling ship to go on. We can all pretend. Just as long as you guys are back on. Shall we dance with the devil, or just Scorpie, to keep this going?

uisceboo

09-15-2002, 07:37 PM

Hello, all of the Farscape production company...

What can I say that hasn't already been said? I want to hug each and every one of you. We fans are here for you, and we are working our eemas off to try to get you that second, magical chance. Now that the campign to save Farscape has caught media attention, you are now promoted to a special part of media history. More magic! Our affection for you runs deep. All the dedication, all the work you said was for us, well, now it's "Back-atcha" time!

Keep the faith, and know we love you!:love:

jackie G./uisceboo
NY
Contributing Editor, Farscape on Suite101.com
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/Farscape

dalantmm

09-15-2002, 11:57 PM

I posted this on the general board, but thought the cast and crew might appreciate it. I know it gives me hope:

Maybe I'm suffering from heat delirium, but doesn't this whole situation sound exactly like a Farscape cliffhanger? Think about it.

"I have a plan." (Season Five) Just as Crichton leaves Moya (Farscape, the show) in his module (S4 wrap), she disappears (Pilot in a box, sets dismantled).

Meanwhile, the rest of Moya's (Farscape, the show's) crew ('Scapers) struggle against all odds, engaging a formidable villain (SCIFI) in an all out attempt to rescue our intrepid hero (Operation Big Push). The anxiety of having to wait for word (Monday's AM meeting) before proceeding begins to wear on everyone, leeching their resolve.

It would appear to spell certain doom for Crichton (Cancellation). There's no way he can get out of this one.

But he always does. Why? Because he's John Crichton.

Just as I am Farscape.

Never say die.

*Bows head in humble gratitude to the entire cast and crew of the best show on television.

thirgen

09-16-2002, 10:45 AM

See the thread "Can We Commit to Helping Henson Continue Alone?" Although Scaper 989 might have only intended to be humorous, the price point works. Henson has autonomy and a huge marketing opportunity here.

chdma

09-16-2002, 11:43 AM

I am making all efforts I can to save this show and your jobs. Both of these are of equal importance. You provide us with a quality show that is rare in these times.

I appreciate and respect your dedication and your talent at your craft. :aok:

I will keep fighting as will all Scapers to continue Farscape.

Hang in there! Never say die! Never give up!

tosdogg

09-16-2002, 11:45 AM

:D Thanks guys for the years of the most thought provoking television ever. I'd rather paly guitar than watch TV, BUT, alas Fridays means FARSCAPE (or did) and it will again!! We wont stop. We wont give in. We'll produce it ourselves if we have to.

Thanks,
tosdogg

DRD728

09-16-2002, 01:38 PM

Sci-Fi has got to be one of the most poorly run cable networks if they can't see that Farscape is the only reason why most of the people watch their network. Stargate SG1, The Dead Zone, and the X-Files can't replace the uniqueness of Farscape. An original program the was very well crafted and presented to the public now has to settle for less since the disappointing news broke of Farscape's not too distant demise.

I really do hope that another network with the intelligence to see what an outstanding show Farscape is, will pick it up for at least two more seasons. Fans need closure, it may sound odd but I think everyone here knows what I'm talking about.

Good things are always a casualty in the war of good taste, replaced by things that are more flashy, trashy, or absurd. Television, movies, and any art in general is in serious need of help. I hope that Sci-Fi or someone else will come to their good senses and bring back something that was just really good.

RebelScaper

09-16-2002, 01:41 PM

in my entire life, and that is truly something for me, because I have watched a LOT (too much) of tv.

You guys are the best. A television show has never been able to move me to laugh, cry and clap the way that "Farscape" has, and it's all because of you guys--the actors, the writers, the producers, directors and the rest of the crew. There is not a higher-quality show on television today.

I have never been one to sign numerous petitions or send tons of emails and letters, but I am now. Because I really care about this show and I want to take the rest of the journey with you guys.

Hang in there, and thank you for the past 4 (almost) seasons.

Best wishes,
RebelScaper

SilverRain

09-16-2002, 01:41 PM

I am amazed that I was able to find a show with such magnificent quality on television. These days we're plagued with mindless drool and fluff. It is rare that you can be pulled into a show and be consumed by, not only the fabulous acting, but the impeccable writing, creatures and special effects. I am in awe everytime I tune in. SciFi claims that it wasn't pulling in viewers beyond it's expected fan base. I have never been a science fiction fan, but it is something I enjoy immensely.

Four years of such a wonderful show is not enough. I refuse to sit on the sidelines while SciFi bertays you and robs us of the season five that they promised. There is always hope.

Thank you - Thank you for putting your heart and souls into the show and giving me something to escape to every week. Thank you for creating the best show on television, not just cable, but all of television. May you all be blessed with good fortune, success...oh yes...and another season of Farscape! :D

SilverRain

zerostar

09-16-2002, 02:21 PM

Science Fiction has been a mainstay in my life for as long as I can remember. I have a deep love for this genre of storytelling as there is so much to tell. I have experienced countless SciFi shows and movies over the years, some good, some bad, most enjoyable. None have even come CLOSE to the maginficence that is Farscape.

From the unbelievable , LucasFilm surpassing special effects to the undeniable depth and strength of the characters and character development, this masterpiece of a television show is UN-MATCHED in quality.

Un-frelling-matched.

There is no doubt in my mind that Farscape will be presented to generations of future fans of SciFi as one of the pioneering series' of this century of Science Fiction storytelling. On the same breath, I can honestly tell you, the wonderful and unbelievably creative cast and crew of Farscape, that this story is far from over. Farscape WILL of course survice - in whatever form or presentation that you choose to pursue in the future. We Scapers will be there, just as we are today. Rabid, devoted fans of this model of a SciFi experience that you all have painstakingly and lovingly created.

I owe you many thanks, not only for what you have given us, but for what we are about to receive. With your imagination and storytelling prowess, there is NOTHING that can stop Farscape from continuing on.

Nothing.

We will fight for you tooth and nail - ask of us what you will. There may be things that are more 'important' than TV, as we should all be aware of. That being said, creativity and the freedom to express your imagination through this wonderful space saga is one of the few things in this world that give me hope for our future as human beings. Something so carefully done, with so much attention to detail that brings SO many SO much joy cannot be merely set aside and dismissed. It is IMPORTANT work that you all do - and we are in your debt for it.

So, as we join you in the battlefield of public opinion to ward off those who do not treasure the art that you have created, don't lose ANY hope. We will be hopeful for you. We will fight for you.

Thanks again for all of your wonderful, creative work. Farscape is already the best TV show of all time - the future is going to blow us away.

Mrelia

09-16-2002, 02:26 PM

I have looked forward to nearly every Friday for the last 4 years.
I'll admit that I'm a really pathically huge fan of the show.
I even sat out my college graduation ceremony in part because it overlapped a new Farscape.
Thank you,
A Edwards,
Loyal Hynerian Subject
#600,000,000,001

*rushes off to write more letters*

brian@erinshore.net

09-16-2002, 02:36 PM

As someone who came late to Farscape (this year!), I just want to let everyone on the show know how superb the show is.

I've already E-mailed the SciFi Channel with a heartfelt plea to keep Farscape going, but it they don't pick-up the show, I hope some other station can afford to finance the best show on T.V.!

The show's acting is stellar, but Ben Browder is without-a-doubt the greatest actor . . . EVER! Not obsequious drivel---FACT!

Claudia is also superb and makes Farscape 'da bomb'!

Whatever I can do to keep Farscape going, I shall do.

We Support you in whatever you do! :)

Take care and God Bless

Brian
brian@erinshore.net
http://www.erinshore.net/ben_browder/

scott_seifert

09-16-2002, 02:52 PM

The new Save FarScape battle cry should be:

"Do not watch the Sci-fi Channel!!"

Let us bring them to their knees!

this was my logo idea I am sure someone with some talent could improve it alot.

Mirth

09-16-2002, 03:26 PM

To the Cast and Crew:

Thank you. For the adventure. For the characters. For the sets. For the story. For the twists and turns. For the cliff-hangers. For the questions and the answers. For the laughs. For the tears. For everything. And most of all, thank you for taking all of us with you. You efforts and achievements will never be forgotten.

Signed,

A Friend and Fan,

Mirth

furok

09-16-2002, 04:34 PM

Hello all,

I just want to say that I am trying my best to get the word out there. You have been apart of the best sci-fi show i ahve ever seen, and I have seen a lot. You all do a great job acting in the roles you play and really bring them to life each week. I have yet to miss an episode and I don't plan to start any time soon.

I want to thank you for bring us this show.

I also want to thank Henson for providing some of the best aliens and sets I have ever seen in any show. You have gone way beyond what I ever expected in a TV show.

thank you,
Furok

maggie

09-16-2002, 05:02 PM

I already sent an email to the CrackersDoMatter at yahoo.com email address, but I thought I'd post something here too. I'll try not to repeat anything that's already been posted, but I feel the same way on a lot of them!

Well, I don't have much time to type because I am at work, but I just wanted to express how much Farscape means to me - to us. Farscape is more than a T.V. show, it is a story and it pains me to think that that story might be cut short.

Thanks for the ride Moya.

We are all rooting for you cast and crew!

Maggie

AliSun

09-16-2002, 05:44 PM

I am on tender hooks today, as no doubt, are you. Whatever the outcome of 'crunch day' I will never stop telling people how much I love the show, respect its creators for daring to be different and admire the cast & crew for their dedication to producing such a hugely entertaining show to a consistently high standard.

I discovered Farscape at a particularly unhappy time in my life and needed some escape, and escape I did, into the wonderful world of Farscape. Have you ever been to the cinema and become so engrossed in a film that you've forgotten where you are? Farscape can do this for me. I feel like a child sitting bog-eyed while watching cartoons, slowly being drawn into the story until I'm right there and living it too. I care so much about the characters that I am constantly affected by what happens to them.

I am not a particular sci-fi devotee and have never bought a series on video/DVD before but I've been buying the Farscape DVDs as quickly as they can make them (3.5 arrived today with DK interview:)). Sometimes I feel a tad fanatical(!) but I believe Farscape to be so unique that it will be treasured for a long time to come. I also buy the companions and the magazine because I am hungry for information about the cast and crew - what kind of people can create such a masterpiece and how on earth do they go about it?! As somebody who steers well clear of the limelight (big fear of public speaking) I have so much admiration for the actors. Seeing the 'real' people interviewed on DVD reminds me just how good the acting is. (Ben is the business! ... and how on earth does Wayne turn into Scorpy??)

As for the writing, what can I say?! The writing is a breath of fresh air - the show is written for adults who care about people, rather than the mechanics of the universe. And the people are people, if somewhat alien - they have fun, they have dramas, they try to do the right thing, they mess up, and humour and expletives are a part of their everyday life. I stopped seeing the puppets as puppets a long time ago. Infact, Rygel's infamous "I'm nobody's puppet!" went over my head on first viewing! The creatures and the worlds that you create are truly amazing. I don't sit and marvel at the CGI because when I'm watching the show, the whole thing is 'real' to me. I prefer not to dissect all the individual elements of the show (I wouldn't know how!) and prefer to view it as a whole. And the whole is believable, the whole is fascinating, the whole is awesome!

I must signoff now - I have a show to save and a DVD to watch. Season 4 begins here in the UK a week today and I am so looking forward to it. I have no idea where the story is going and I love that. I am spreading the word to everybody I know to help bump up the ratings and send a big fat message across the water. I will continue to campaign and also buy the DVDs, companions and mag, but I draw the line at action figures (I'm 36 yrs old!) - although I am hanging on for the blow-up dolls Ben has mentioned in the past. ;)

My very best and heart-felt wishes to all the cast & crew and the fans who are feeling robbed of something so special. Never underestimate the value of entertainment in the lives of ordinary people. Long live Farscape! ...

KozmikBloo

09-16-2002, 10:41 PM

Farscape is a wild ride…intelligent, humorous, exciting, thought provoking, and just plain fun. The storylines reflect our friendships, hopes, dreams, struggles, triumphs, and defeats. In short, Farscape reflects our humanity.

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make Farscape the best of the best.

Please know that we, the fans, won’t let Farscape go without a fight.

Best wishes to all.

Smegghed

09-16-2002, 11:33 PM

Unfortunately, I never really watched farscape until a particularly powerful episode, the cliffhanger of season 2. Since then I've bought all the dvds, watched every episode, and continue to love it.

It's inspired me to go back to writing the ideas and various episodes of a sci fi TV series I'd dreamed up, but thrown in the closet, thinking something like that would never see the light of the airwaves (thanks to farscape breaking all the grounds and barriers, anything is possible now :) ).

It entertained me on many different levels in ways that no other television series has. And from that, I want to thank everyone invloved in making this series...from the designers to the writers, the producers to the puppeteers, and very much so to the actors, who in their power, their humor, and their drama will always have a place in my heart, and my imagination.

Here's to keeping it going. It's not time yet, and hopefully the ones that make those decisions realize that.

Besides...you can't cancel the show before I have the opportunity to get rejected repeatedly for submitting an unsolicited screenplay!

Cheers guys, and good luck. Anything you ever need...just ring.

GPP

09-17-2002, 07:04 PM

I just watched Ben Browder on CNN, where he suggested that the battle is over and Farscape has lost. My wife and I are very sad.

It's just a crying shame that Farscape is being shut down. A network that takes the name "Sci Fi" should have, as its primary goal, the imperative to find and show the best available science fiction. Since Farscape fulfills that goal as well as any series ever created, there should be a whole lot more discussion and explanation and attempts to find a workable compromise before it is dropped.

The actions of this network show that they are not worthy of the name they have chosen for themselves. I don't know what they expect to find that will come close to Farscape. Whatever follows in Farscape's shadow will always seem diminished for the treatment that Farscape recieved.

Anyway... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, to the cast and crew for doing what you do. Money makes the series happen, but there's so much more to it than money. The heart and soul of Farscape is beyond price.

PkTechSquirrel

09-17-2002, 07:50 PM

I've posted here before, so I said what I had to say to the cast and crew. You will always have my undying love and support. However, I'm not through fighting for you. I will not go quietly into that goodnight...
Carmen.

StephX

09-17-2002, 07:55 PM

I feel bad for Ben. He seemed so down during that interview with CNN. :( My heart goes out to all the cast and crew who spent all these years working on this little materpiece of a show we know as Farscape.

(I wonder if they read any of this)

PrairieScaper

09-17-2002, 07:58 PM

GPP put it so well -- why is the Sci Fi Channel willing to let the best thing in science fiction go? They are alienating (no pun intended) such a large audience, which is just plain bad business. But there are wiser heads elsewhere in Televisionland, there just have to be! Please don't give up hope.
This is the first time I've ever posted on any bboard anywhere online or joined any online community. My strong feelings about the cancellation of Farscape surprised even me!
Hang in there. I have to go write letters now!

TaraK

09-17-2002, 09:12 PM

I love you guys, and I am so sorry about the way you had to find out about SCI-FI's treachery. I remember the first time I saw 'Farscape' - 2 episodes run at a local sci-fi convention, as it happens - and got 'hooked'. Thank you all for offering a well-written, smart, witty, and dynamic series that is so well-acted. Even Rygel and Pilot became real, much like those original Henson creatures with whom we grew up.

I sincerely hope we can find you another, more appreciative, home. I only heard about this today and so I've spent a few hours tonight sending emails and signing petitions - everyone here has - and intend to continue the paper trail into the next week. I just wanted you all to know that you're the only show I've looked forward to watching for months, in spite of SCI-FI's bizarre scheduling antics, and while this is a heartbreaker, it says much about your creative abilities. And thanks for helping out during 9/11. My city owes you one.

Tara K
snstara@hotmail.com

leonardotdragon

09-17-2002, 10:18 PM

To the entire cast and crew of Farscape, thank you.
Thank you for reaffirming my belief in intelligent original television. Thank you for showing the world that television can "take risks" and break the status quo and still be entertaining. Thank you for making me laugh and cry along with the crew of Moya. Thank you for writing scripts where the characters felt real. Thank you for making your characters believeable. Thank you for showing a mastery of puppetry. Thank you for the phenominal computer effects. Thank you for the emotionally charged musical score. Thank you for the top-notch directing. Thank you for the high-quality production values. Thank you for giving your audience a cinematic-level experience each week. Thank you for all of your long hours, your blood sweat and tears. Thank you for pushing the envelope and challenging my preconceptions of science fiction. Thank you for four GLORIOUS years.
As another famous science fiction series once stated:
"Always look to the future..."
Farscape WILL live on.

Fred Meyer
Quincy, MA United States of America

SciThinker

09-18-2002, 03:25 AM

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for EVERYTHING you have done. I am doing what I can to save the show. I included the following definitions in a protest letter sent to SciFi:

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sci·ence fict·ion
n.
A literary or cinematic genre in which fantasy, typically based on speculative scientific discoveries or developments, environmental changes, space travel, or life on other planets, forms part of the plot or background.

Far·scape
n.
An unrivaled, creative, science fiction masterpiece that weaves the most unique, vivid, real and artificial cast of characters into an amazing, ever adapting plot that embodies the quest to understand friendship, trust, love, despair, greed, and war.
A visual work of art that touches the mind of the viewer in a profound way, causing a true suspension of disbelief and inciting creative thinking and dreaming long after the visual experience has ended.
A perfect example of science fiction.

de·ceive
v. tr.
To cause to believe what is not true; mislead.
Archaic. To catch by guile; ensnare.
v. intr.
To practice deceit.
To give a false impression: appearances can deceive.

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Well, they have lost a viewer to everything SciFi (TV, website, etc). I am currently focusing my efforts on UPN, SHOWTIME, and TNT. One can only hope you find a new home . . .

- SciThinker

PKBigSexy

09-19-2002, 11:47 AM

Just wanted to say thank you to the cast and crew for all the blood, sweat, and tears you have shed for us over the past 4 years.

NASA586

09-19-2002, 08:29 PM

I remember watching science fiction movies in the late 1970s as a boy and being spellbound by them. Watching & dreaming about another world, another time, another place. Those old shows captured my imagination and made me feel as if I was on a magical journey. Years went by.........shows became dull and predictable......the magic was gone.

One Friday night, I was performing my usual channel surfing tap dance when I came across "Farscape". Wow! I was a spellbound kid again- watching and dreaming. The magic was back again- words cannot explain my gratitude towards the cast and crew. All I can say is.........Thank You!

Harvey'schurl

09-19-2002, 08:48 PM

Thanks for being the type of show to bring hope back that science fiction shows could be everything at once, creative, funny, sad, shocking, spellbinding and so much more.

Farscape couldn't have been this without such a fantastic group of people working on it. Hopefully we'll get to see you again in both this and even more.

You've set the stage for other shows to follow. I can no longer look at other shows the same way. I want quality shows not mediocre ones. I can't settle for less anymore and I certainly have over the years.

Thank you for entertaining me. :D :joy:

trinamick

09-20-2002, 10:22 AM

I couldn't agree with you more! I didn't have the privilege of watching Farscape from the beginning. I only started about a year ago when it became available in my area. However, I hunted down every episode I missed, and then I stayed up until 5:00 in the morning watching the Chain Reaction. I have now seen every episode of all four seasons, and it greatly saddens me that once again, one of my favorite shows has been cancelled. However, I will watch it on whatever channel I can find it. I am loyal to shows, not tv stations. I hope that all the other fan-atics out there keep up the fight and don't get discouraged. There are enough reality shows and lame excuses for quality programming bombarding our television viewing. Let's fight to keep a worthwhile show alive!:aok:

lanikfs

09-20-2002, 03:32 PM

What can I say after 7,054 posts?

So long...and thanks for all the fish.

(Not to imply that I've given up.)

Maritza23

09-20-2002, 05:24 PM

Thank You is not quite enough you have a standing ovation from me and the pain in my hands is becauses I'm clapping.
But I like everyone else am not giving up. The fat lady has not sung.
Thank you, you great creators who have put out such diverse story lines/plots. The fact that no matter how different the
characters were they were able to look past those diferences and except each other for who they are not what they looked like or where they came from.
For the ability to turn enemies into partners and friends.
The never ending hope to get home in spite of the obstacles.
For teaching that friendship and family comes first.
The love story was always evident, the romance between characters, the love for each other (even though they fought each other every once in a while), the love for Moya whenever she was in need or Talon, Pilot and the secret relationship she had with certain characters those special moments the closeness that made us grab a tissue when emotions were so easily expressed and felt in our homes, the special episodes that made us take a break and see different realities (the cast in cartoon form priceless), Harvey,for such great action scenes and beautiful scenery, for keeping me in the seat of my pants when John and Aeryn's love would either move forward or set back, (for making me shout out loud at the television)
For John Crichton's adventure that made us all sit back and watch.
I wrote to Farscape who the hell cares if Lance Bass wants to go to space why not send Ben Browder instead. I can picture that.
How bout it Ben?
For Ben Browders humour that just keeps getting better and funnier with every episode, for his humility and sensitivity, and loyalty to his friends. For coming out to address us and support us along with DK, and RM.
You are all a great cast it is so dam hard to see you go. I don't want to see you go. If God forbid things don't go well please do not forget us. We Love You. You have made an impact on our lives. And have swept us away for an hour each Friday not to mention chain reactions when they were aired.
Some of us who have difficulty sleeping would enjoy watching you a second time after 11pm.
I am hoping with every fiber of my being that everything turns out successfully and you can finish the story and a fifth season.
Chemistry such as yours the creators, the actors, the crew are a rare gift and with every episode you have showed us excellence.
I am not forgetting to Thank the creators of those great special effects and the Henson puppets that came to life for us and became just as real as the rest of the characters.
It is not over. We want you together again. We want the end and we want you to work together in future projects.
Gracias por todo otra vez no voy a dejar de pelear........................

Chiana's Frell Toy

09-20-2002, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by Mogley
Word. Frelling wordity word, word, word. That's all I can say.
WHAT HE SAID!

Joelwho3

09-21-2002, 02:25 PM

Thanks you all so much. The episodes are so well written. Beautifully acted and shot with amazing production values. Few love stories, or dramas have sucked me in like farscape. I cannot thank you enough, ever. I know it's just TV, but hey show me another intelligent show this funny sad exciting cool etc and I'll watch that one as well. Many shows have potential but this one lives up to it's fans buildup. I have NEVER showed it to ANYONE who did not start to watch it. Even grandma, who may not understand the sci fi references loves it. Just read the reviews online. I mean hell 30 gazzillion people cant be wrong.

Greenbug

09-21-2002, 08:54 PM

To the cast and crew

I just want to let you know, that you guys were the high light of my weeks. I looked forward to every Friday while Farscape showed. Even my children were surprised how I would perk up and get excited to watch the show. I sincerely hope we can all rally together to somehow continue this show! You were all just great! We will keep fighting for you!

Farscape should live!:love2:

lkahler

09-23-2002, 12:46 AM

Hello all, my name is Lee Kahler. I just wanted to let you know that I have
downloaded a few of the stationary templates from your website and they gave
me an idea. Farscape has been and contiues to be my favorite show. So, I
will be printing these templates out, and distrubuting them around,(
anywhere I can hang them up basically), in Columbus Ohio. If you know of
anyone else willing to do this around the country please contact me at
lkahler@coumbus.rr.com. We MUST save this story. Also, if there is anything
I can do to aid you in your endeavor, just let me know.

Tom Cain

09-25-2002, 02:22 PM

Hey Ben,I know ya gave up beer for the show,so ya say*wink*,but have a few molsons for us fans in Canada in celebration of the phenominal work all the cast and crew did over the last 4 years plus.Its something truly worth celebrating.You all put something truly great out into the world.Good job!Just like Dargo once said "Theres always time for beer!!"

RichSea7

09-25-2002, 02:36 PM

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I believe that Farscape will go down as one of the most important shows in the early part of this century. There are far too many good things about this show to mention. Still in my humble way I will try. As I have had trouble posting here before, I will actually put my extended comments in a second post. It can be rather frustrating to write a lengthy response on three seperate occassions, only to have it get Frelled each time the reponse was sent. So, let's see if it works this time ?

Rich

RichSea7

09-25-2002, 02:57 PM

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My Bias is pretty obvious. I believe that Farscape will greatly influence the way that future television shows will be written and acted. I feel that every: Writer; Set-designer; Make-up and Custume artist; graphic designer; special effects crewperson; camera and light crewperson; & musician and sound crewperson; as well as the actors all should be very proud of their involvement with this series. I feel that it will be a highlight in each of their career resume's. [FONT=century gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=indigo]

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I have much to say about the show and if I were to mention just my favorite moments, this would be a 14 page post. I believe that this show's great strength is the depth of it's character developement and the constantly evolving storyline.
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While I doubt that any of the great folks involved with this show will ever read this post, I for one believe that you all deserve a cut of the $$$ in terms of Video and DVD sales. I think that is where this show will live on, even if SCI-FI kills it. I for one plan to buy as many of the older episodes as possible. (They are even better the second time around in 5.1 surround )
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More to follow

Rich

RichSea7

09-25-2002, 03:02 PM

One of my favorite things about farscape is that :devil: can change to :ewink: and eventually to :angelgrin - Well almost. Just look at Lani's interpretation of Crais and how it changed over 3 seasons. Antagonists are far more complex in this series than in any other. This is part of what makes this show great.

JMHO

Rich

RichSea7

09-25-2002, 03:36 PM

Ya know every character has had great moments in this series. I don't know of any other show historically - other than M.A.S.H. or Blake's Seven, that mixed humor so freely with serious subject matter. Farscape has transcended it's media and deals with the universal questions of :Life; Death; Friendship; Love; Betrayal; Madness; and Values. Yet unlike any other series, it seamlessly mixes humor and levity with such thought provoking material. This only tends to increase the "reality" of the show and draws the viewer deeper into the story.
What other show features a total smart:moon: as it's lead character ? His irreverance makes every episode interesting. Simply put, Ben Browder cracks me up ! Gigi Edgy and the creative people behind Rigel, add a great deal of interest and levity to each episode. Pip and her outlandish custume when she and Ben Browder played the video game still has me chuckling. Claudia Black's character, Aeryn is the toughest and hottest woman on any television show, in any galaxy. The interaction between her character and Ben Browder's is anything but simple. I believe that Anthony Simone has more talent and range of feeling than anyone in latex has a right to have. I predict his career will do well whatever happens to Farscape. Like many fans, I miss Zhan.
By the way, I didn't mention my favorite character did I ? Can you guess who ? Needless to say the actor who portrays this character can both evoke dread and :ejest: at the same time. Quite an accomplishment !
I would say to those involved with this show, that no matter what has been going on in my life; or how many people in pain I've talked to; or how crappy my week had been; - I could always count on Farscape to entertain and enlighten my Friday nights.
(That John Crighton's situation each week was usually much worse than my own was only an added bonus ! :D )
For those "executives" at Sci-FI who want to cancel this show, - All I can say, is that they need some time in the Aurora chair, so that Scorpius can extract the secret regarding why they are making such an obviously irrational and shortsighted decision.
Greed and Stupidity alone cannot explain this obvious a blunder.

Long Live FarScape !

Rich

Maritza23

09-25-2002, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by RichSea7
Ya know every character has had great moments in this series. I don't know of any other show historically - other than M.A.S.H. or Blake's Seven, that mixed humor so freely with serious subject matter. Farscape has transcended it's media and deals with the universal questions of :Life; Death; Friendship; Love; Betrayal; Madness; and Values. Yet unlike any other series, it seamlessly mixes humor and levity with such thought provoking material. This only tends to increase the "reality" of the show and draws the viewer deeper into the story.
What other show features a total smart:moon: as it's lead character ? His irreverance makes every episode interesting. Simply put, Ben Browder cracks me up ! Gigi Edgy and the creative people behind Rigel, add a great deal of interest and levity to each episode. Pip and her outlandish custume when she and Ben Browder played the video game still has me chuckling. Claudia Black's character, Aeryn is the toughest and hottest woman on any television show, in any galaxy. The interaction between her character and Ben Browder's is anything but simple. I believe that Anthony Simone has more talent and range of feeling than anyone in latex has a right to have. I predict his career will do well whatever happens to Farscape. Like many fans, I miss Zhan.
By the way, I didn't mention my favorite character did I ? Can you guess who ? Needless to say the actor who portrays this character can both evoke dread and :ejest: at the same time. Quite an accomplishment !
I would say to those involved with this show, that no matter what has been going on in my life; or how many people in pain I've talked to; or how crappy my week had been; - I could always count on Farscape to entertain and enlighten my Friday nights.
(That John Crighton's situation each week was usually much worse than my own was only an added bonus ! :D )
For those "executives" at Sci-FI who want to cancel this show, - All I can say, is that they need some time in the Aurora chair, so that Scorpius can extract the secret regarding why they are making such an obviously irrational and shortsighted decision.
Greed and Stupidity alone cannot explain this obvious a blunder.

Long Live FarScape !

Rich

:aok:

RichSea7

09-26-2002, 09:26 AM

Again, all I can say to the cast, crew, and fans of Farscape is Never give up !

It ain't over til it's over !

Rich

Delinquent

09-26-2002, 08:09 PM

I echo just about everything in this forum, and SO many people have put it better then I have. Farscape gives me a reason to get up in the mornings. I love the characters, and the story is truely gripping. I totally flipped out when i heard about the cancellation. I am glad that i can now give something back to the people that have given me so much.

THANK YOU CAST AND CREW

btw i also LOVE that motivational music, i wanna make it my startup sound, can you send me the MP3?

Maritza23

09-26-2002, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Delinquent
btw i also LOVE that motivational music, i wanna make it my startup sound, can you send me the MP3?

Right click on the plus sign in my sig. and select save as (or what ever is equivalent in your browser):)

guyricardo

09-26-2002, 09:28 PM

With so many elequent and heartfell messages I hesitate to add my words to this list, but this show is the BEST show in TV EVER! My thanks to the creators, cast and crew. As much as I appreciate the sci-fi and technical aspects of this show, as a dyed-in-the-wool romantic, I find it wonderful that you all refer to the show as what it is. A love story. One that deserves to continue to it's proper conclusion, be that ep 422 or beyond.

From everything I've been reading since the news broke, I have come to learn how dedicated you all are to this show and each other, and that shows in each and every episode. Your love comes across loud and clear, and I am honored to bask in its glow every chance I get.

I'd better go before this turns into a book, instead of a quick post. :lol

Anyway, thanks everyone for an excellent journey (so far). Enjoy your uncsheduled time off, cause we'll have you back hard at work soon. :)

RichSea7

09-27-2002, 01:34 PM

Hey Maritza23, & other dedicated Scapers:
I understand that many of the Cast and crew did not initially realize how much support this show has. Do you think that any of them have read the posts here ? I would think that this thread could be a great morale booster for them. Especially if the boycott of SCi-FI/USA and their sponsors winds up hitting SCI-FI/USA like the :train: that we all hope it will !

As Always,

Long Live Farscape !

Rich

Maritza23

09-27-2002, 01:50 PM

Hey,RichSea7

I believe I read around here that Red has their contact info.
You may want to ask her.:)

But I have a deep rooted feeling they have read them. :D

li10up

09-27-2002, 08:51 PM

Just thanks ....
for so much darn good entertainment- maybe beyond entertainment- you made me think/wonder/explore!

You are Farscape and we are glad for it!

DrearaKger

09-27-2002, 10:23 PM

Hello FarScape Cast and Crew,

First off, I miss you guys terribly. Hope all is going well for everyone. As others have expressed my sentiments in their posts I'm not going to rehash my feelings, I'll just say I'm still angry and hurt with the way things happened and leave it at that cause I'm trying to move on to a positive future for all involved.

I listened to DK this afternoon on “Interstellar Transmissions”. I listened to him explain the financial obligations of the companies involved. The problem with trying to secure the 88 episodes already in the can. How the “big” numbers are in the “red”. How long it takes to get “some” of the money put in, back from a project and, that there are laws that need to be taken into consideration for some of the ideas we (the FarScape fandom) are tossing around on the boards. His final, or close to final statement, was one he’s stated before several times. Get people to watch the episodes coming up in Jan. In view of that I will keep on with what I have been doing to get the word out about the show and the upcoming episodes in January, in this little area I live in.

Before anyone asks, I do have permission, at the local level, to do what I have been doing. I’m waiting for permission to put “Wanted” posters inside the Sunday paper as reminders. I have a paper route here and for the month of September, one day this month, I put slips of paper in the rubber bands around the papers that say, “Help save FarScape, watch the new episodes coming up in January on the Sci Fi channel.” At the bottom of the little slip I put my name, email and phone number for contact information. I’ve received some feedback on these, most of it good. Can’t please everyone all the time.
For October I’ll do the same thing, minus a couple addresses.

Come November, my message will change to tell people about the FarScape chain reaction on December 24th on Sci Fi and put in a little message about “gifts” for the holidays, “For the person who has everything”, or something to that effect. Not sure of all the details yet. During the month of December, I plan on going to a couple of the larger malls outside of this little town I live in and put wanted posters with pertinent information under windshield wipers. (wonder how many car alarms I’ll set off in the process? Anyone want to take that bet?)

I’ve posted some of those posters in the local video stores and the grocery store I use as well as the library, fire station, police station, County Hall and Courthouse bulletin boards, after receiving permission first. When all is said and done who knows what will happen? All one can do is try and I’m putting in where I can with the overall push.

Well, I just thought of Pilot being in that box and I’m crying now so I’ll close this out before I short out my keyboard or get shocked into the land of “Duh”. Love YA all and I hope to be able to chat with you sometime in the near future.

Dreara K'ger

Tokeachu

09-27-2002, 10:54 PM

Hi everyone!
I will do what I can by writting to UPN, Sony and Blockbuster. It would be a shame to have a great show like Farscape be thrown out into oblivion. I have been looking for this show on dvd for months with very little luck. I've only managed to find a couple at Best Buy. I think I'll pay Blockbuster a visit.

Greenbug

09-28-2002, 12:33 PM

I also posted this on the other bd. But I've been to 3 different Blockbusters and have yet to find one that has the farscape DVD's in the store. I think we need to write to more about getting these in the stores. I'll keep looking as I really want to pick one up. Don't know what else to do regarding this.

Maritza23

09-29-2002, 10:05 PM

Greenbug,
This is for you and anyone else who has found that their local blockbuster does not have the dvd's.

Start making a list of the stores that do not have them their addresses preferably and compile them into one thread.

We'll have everyone write them a letter preferably those who may live in the cities/towns that are members on this site or any others.

If you send it from out of state they will know you are not a nearby customer.

Perhaps petitions done in schools, or anywhere any one who may live in the area can think of. But letters are most likely your best bet.

Jillbles

09-29-2002, 11:45 PM

I only just found out about the cancellation tonight. I've spent the last 4 hours doing what I can, signing petitions, creating links on my homepages and on boards I frequent. I'll begin a mail campaign tomorrow. I cannot express enough how stunned I am to learn about this. I'd been chatting with my best friend that I didn't know how I'd last until January without new Farscape, and when I clicked over to the site to learn more, I was hit with this bombshell. :train:
I only recently became a fan of the show, and have been scrambling to pick up DVDs as quickly as I can afford them. Farscape is one of the most beautifully made shows I have ever seen; it's seamless. Both on the technical side of things, and the acting, it's definitely some of the best work ever to hit the screen. I've been kicking myself in the head all year for not having caught onto it sooner, and then Sci Fi goes and cancels the show!
I will continue with every method at my disposal to make my feelings on the matter VERY clear to the relevant parties:headbang:, and fervently hope that the mass upheaval this cancellation is so obviously causing will ensure the continuation of this wonderfully intelligent, challenging, visually stunning series.
Either way, my thanks go out to the cast and crew for giving us such a beautiful show, into which we fans have been able to escape so completely. Thank you so much for creating such a richly textured universe, and the complex characters that people it.
:love:
Jill
Troy, NY

Greenbug

09-30-2002, 07:40 PM

To: Maritza23

I started a new thead called Frell Me Dead - Blockbusters.

I'm still pretty new to this so I am hoping I did it correctly. I asked that anyone in this area to write the blockbusters to carry the DVD's.

Hopefully, we will get more address and such on that thead.

:D
Greenbug

Maritza23

10-01-2002, 10:57 AM

Thanks Greenbug and Jillbles,
das Monkey has notified me and others that Dalantmm who has contacts with blockbuster is seeing about getting nation wide release of the dvds by next week or so.
That is good news.:D

But the thread you started helps anyone who is a nearby resident to write the stores themselves. So if they are lacking for more than one week to get it stocked then they will know the interest is there and ask corporate offices/distribution for a faster delivery of the dvd's to the stores.

Good job.:aok:

I'm sure there are many more missing stores if any one sees its taking more than 2-3weeks where they are located either put the address here http://www.wdsection.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4061 or write them yourself. Most likely numbers is what they will be looking for. So double yourself or have someone write out extra letters so your handwritting (unless their typed) are not recognized more than once.

Jillbles, has listed Hollywood video there as well. The more the merrier.:)

unohoo

10-05-2002, 12:48 PM

Just adding my little bit to how much Farscape means to me. It deserves not only a Fifth season, but more, so much more.

To the cast & crew, thank you so much for this wonderful experience. It is so good that I have to keep reminding myself that the characters aren't real, that this is a TV show. It is so much more that all that.

Farscape proves the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

With hope :aok:

SCscaper

10-09-2002, 12:04 PM

To the cast and crew of Farscape.
I am one of the quiet fans, or have been. I have watched every episode, laughed and cried and laughed some more with every one. You have truely made one of the best shows on TV ever!! When I read about the cancallation, I quit being the quiet one. I have talked to people, written letters, made phone calls, etc. I am willing and able to fight for you. This is a new experience for me, but one that believe in. Farscape must continue!!

I hope that, not even for one second, you feel betrayed by the fans for the so-called low ratings. The blame should go to the lack of effective programming at Sci-Fi Channel. They made it hard for new viewers to get involved because most of the time the show was not on the air. It was on for four months, off for six and they rarely show repeats to let new viewers catch up.

I hope that you realize that we love you, we appreciate you and we miss you when you are not on our TV!! Hope you will be back there soon!

AerynWannabe

10-10-2002, 09:52 AM

Dear Cast and Crew

I'm not a trekkie and I'm not a geek or a nerd or whatever you call them in your country.

BUT.

I DO love Farscape . My husband and I have watched every episode from no. 1 and we run out and order the DVD sets as well as soon as they are taking orders.

Your stories delight me.
Your characters captivate me.
Your set is my home and you are my family.

Thankyou so much for bringing light to the entertainment world .

Remember, where there's LOVE there's hope.

Let the fight roll on...

love and hugs - a UK fan xxxxx

DrearaKger

10-19-2002, 09:33 PM

reality is, there are bills to pay, food to put on the table, educations to be had for the future....

Milly Lewis International Talent Agency, will be in Clovis New Mexico, Tuesday Oct 22, at the Clovis Holiday Inn. 2700 maybry drive, 1.800.STAR420. Looking for talent in all areas, all ages, call for appointment. App times, 4pm and 7pm.

sorry for the short notice but I just got the call about this a few minutes ago.

Dreara

Elnea

10-29-2002, 05:18 PM

Hi! Linnea (a.k.a. "Elnea") here.

As most of you know, I am putting together the 3rd annual Book of messages from the fans for Ben Browder. Yes, your message is guaranteed to be read by the star of Farscape himself!!!

I want to alert you that this is the last week you can send messages (to Elnea@aol.com) for Ben Browder's Fan Book.

The deadline for getting a message to me is October 31st, but since we will all be out trick-or-treating in our Farscape costumes, I am extending the deadline to November 1st.

Due to family commitments I MUST have the book bound and finished by November 3rd. So please no stragglers.

Okay, that being said, send your message for Ben ASAP to:

Elnea@aol.com

Please keep typed messages to under a page.

If you would like to send an image, please send it as a .jpg, .bmp or .gif file. I can also accept your message as a Microsoft Word .doc attachment.

A few of you have asked what to put in your message. Of course, you may write whatever you wish, and I will keep your letter completely confidential!! The only suggestion I can make is that whatever you write, maybe you can put a little something about yourself in your message, even if it is just where you are from, or what you do when you aren't watching Farscape!! He knows folks love him, he just doesn't know who you are!!

:)

Thank you again. I will be waiting to hear from you!!

Linnea
a.k.a. "Elnea"

Mike@Pilots Chamber

11-09-2002, 10:33 AM

Well, what can I say?
How about THANKS? Thanks for one of the greatest shows I have ever seen? Thanks for some of the greatest acting, the most weird, ambitious ideas, cool plots, great characters, utterly beautiful locations, excellent music and scoring, and best of all...
... it's done with MUPPETS as well!
Well OK, not really muppets, but I've had thoughts of Animal taking over as Pilot, and Rizzo the rat becoming Rygel.
But I digress. Farscape is a truly special thing. And quite odd as well - at the start I didn't think I'd get into it - John would find his way back home in a few episodes, settle down with Aeryn, so on and so forth. After all, how much interesting stuff can you really do on the other side of the universe?
It turns out quite a lot.
Everyone in this show should get Emmies. David Kemper, Rockne S. O'Bannon and co for writing it, Anthony Simcoe for his performance in Suns & Lovers, Guy Gross for his musical scoring in Scratch 'n' Sniff, Ben Browder, Gigi Edgley and Raelee Hill for their death-defying stunt scene in Crichton Kicks, Virginia Hey for her death in Wait For The Wheel, Claudia Black for The Choice... there are so many!
Whatever happens, thanks for a great four seasons of a great show. Let's hope there are more.

loveclaudia

11-09-2002, 04:28 PM

Well if anny one of the FARSCAPE cast is ever going to read this....

It was a great ride..... across an other universe, to truely go where no one had gone before :) .
And i liked every bit of it, so i will have to read the books when ore if they come out to see how it all end`s, or not.
It is bye far the best SF serie i have seen, and the storyline of the serie was always great and new.
So see you on the tube ore in the movies........

May you alway`s have wind in your sail.........

THANKS :aok: :D

Selena

11-12-2002, 06:02 AM

FarScape cast and crew ... you are the best. My family and I have savored every moment of your adventures. We've bought the DVDs and they are almost worn out from being replayed. Thank you so much for the work and effort you put into every one of the episodes. I can't think of a one that we didn't like. If there is any way of ressurecting this excellent show from the ashes of Sci-Fi's callous verdict we your fans, will make sure that it happens. Our hearts go out to you. We love you and appreciate you and your fine talents.
As someone famous once said ... "We have only just begun to fight ... we will not go quietly into the night ..."
:)

OgOgOg

11-12-2002, 03:28 PM

I tried and tried to think of something to say here. I wanted to wax eloquent about Farscape, the performances, the stories, the rich detail and dramatic depth and clever humor the show achieved in a remarkably short time.

Instead, I wrote a (politely) scathing letter to Bonnie Hammer, the head of Sci-Fi. And now I'll tip my metaphorical hat to everyone associated with FarScape, and thank you all for all the laughs and wonders and tears. I'll never forget my travels with Moya and crew, and I'll always wonder where they are, and what they're doing.

Best of luck to one and all, folks. We love you, and we'll always be thankful.

For all the Friday nights when you cheered this weary soul, thanks, from the bottom of my heart. Take care, and good journeys, no matter how this plays out!

Frank

jeffrabb

11-21-2002, 03:49 PM

I wished to add my thoughts to all of the others before me on how wonderful of a gift the creators, cast, and crew of Farscape has brought to me and the rest of us. To know that in that vast wasteland of mediocrity of SciFi on TV, there are these incredible oasis of brillance, originality, and wonder. The last one I stumbled across was Babylon 5. I had thought that had been the last of it's kind. Thank you for proving me wrong in the most wonderful way.

Jeff
:bgift:

scaPer boi

11-24-2002, 01:10 PM

As an aussie myself i am very proud of farscape: the wonderful characters, the ever changing story and also the special effects, sets and crew on par with the best of hollywood. I know i'm preaching to the choir here, but take the best episode from any other sci-fi series you care to name and compare it to farscape, it stands equal to the best of them and compared to most, miles ahead.

Onde Pik

11-26-2002, 03:32 AM

One of the reasons Farscape is my favorite show of all time is the inventiveness and the big ass balls that the writers must have. They have not been afraid to try all kinds of new stuff, and they have mastered the hard job of adding humor to a sci-fi series and not making it seem like a sitcom.

I mean, making a whole episode in cartoon was a great idea and it worked perfectly. And all the other cool variations I have seen in the series is truly impressive. When you sit down at watch a FS episode, you have NO idea what is going to happen which means that you enjoy every minute of every episode.

Thank you for making such a kickass series, and I truly hope that it isnt over yet.

Ps. John Crichton is the coolest character I have ever seen in a series. ;)

scaPer boi

11-26-2002, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Onde Pik
One of the reasons Farscape is my favorite show of all time is the inventiveness and the big ass balls that the writers must have. They have not been afraid to try all kinds of new stuff, and they have mastered the hard job of adding humor to a sci-fi series and not making it seem like a sitcom.

I mean, making a whole episode in cartoon was a great idea and it worked perfectly. And all the other cool variations I have seen in the series is truly impressive. When you sit down at watch a FS episode, you have NO idea what is going to happen which means that you enjoy every minute of every episode.

Thank you for making such a kickass series, and I truly hope that it isnt over yet.

Ps. John Crichton is the coolest character I have ever seen in a series. ;)
Chiana comes a close second!:aok:

scaPer boi

11-30-2002, 02:46 PM

Jesus! I've been busy reading all your heart felt (and occasionally heart breaking) comments in here and in the half hour or so i've been reading this thread, it has gone from eight pages to thirteen!!

Jennem

12-11-2002, 10:25 AM

I'm late to the party.

I usually am.

I sent an email to CrackersDoMatter a long while ago, but...I thought what the hell. When something as amazing as Farscape comes along, you have to thank anyone that will listen for its gift.

To the cast, crew, and production teams.

Thank you. It seems like such a trite way of telling you how amazingly profound I find your work. How inspirational it is. How touching.

There are people that doubt the intensity of the show. People that doubt its wonders. But. How can they even doubt? If there are so many people from so many different walks of life willing to come together to save it.

The product you have given us. The gift you have given us has resonated in all of our lives. So much so that we are all devestated to hear that we will no longer be graced with such a magnificant piece of prose and art.

We will never stop fighting. As someone in an earlier post stated. Create your masterpiece, and we will watch. No matter the form it is given in. A long ago post by Maayan (at her website) sums up everything. We will watch puppets on the street, if only it means the story is continued. (And you'll have to forgive the horrible attempt at paraphrasing that).

You are all amazing. The cast is amazing. The writers are amazing. The production team is amazing. The crew is amazing. And the people that are now fighting to keep Farscape alive are amazing.

Thank you. Everyone. For time well spent.

Jennem

lance

12-13-2002, 04:13 PM

To Cast and Crew of Farscape:

I am a recent fan. Not having cable I just picked up the Pilot on DVD last May thinking it looked interesting. Wow! I got hooked.

Since then I have bought all the Farscape DVDs I could get a hold of. I got my friend interested in Farscape. He has cable so I have gradually, gradually got up with the past seasons.

This past fall has been extremely hard for me. First quarter of graduate school. the passing of my wife's aunt due to breast cancer and the suicide of one the members of my wedding party.

Through all this chaos and grief I have had Farscape there, to keep me entertained, to keep me smiling and keep me focused. I can't say that Farscape has changed my life. I can say that it has helped me in my continuing quest to understand life.

You all have done a spectular job. I and others are fighting to get you a fifth season. Win or lose you have my admiration, my graditude and my respect. Thank you for a great series and best of luck to you all.

Lance Man

DZ_Crasher

12-13-2002, 06:32 PM

To the Cast and Crew of Farscape . . .

We're never saying die!

Adi

Sunderflame

12-13-2002, 11:22 PM

You're in our hopes, you live in our dreams. As long as there is a GOD in Heaven and Dorthy made it to Emerald City in the Land of OZ. She clicked her heel 3 times saying there is no place like home, there is no place like home....And bam she is Back in Kansas.
I really believe if we stay positive. If everyone on Christmas EVE approximatly at midnight everyone think and repeat out loud to yourselves. WE WIll SAVEFARSCAPE and mean it with all your heart. That our combined oneness or conciousness will reach the Cosmos and through the stars our thoughts will be heard. It is a long shot. It doesn't cost anything but our own commitment to this project or dream what ever you want to call it. it would be great Karma for the cast and crew. Maybe they will be able to feel something good is happening. If we could unite worldwide . Everyone hetradyning at once, So Cool..... Maybe it is a message that John lands in Kansas. Dreams can come true... Why not ours too.
:D :bounce: :joy:

RescueFarscape

12-15-2002, 09:51 PM

"There aren't enough words."

That said, I will now proceed to gloriously contradict myself:D

Bear with me, please; I'm a bit late to the game. Didn't start watching until mid-third season, didn't join Save Farscape until late October 2002. So I've got a lot I want to say that I haven't been ready to say before.

First of all, Thank you for your perseverence. We all know that it was years between developing Farscape and actually finding a network to air it. Thank you for not giving up.

Thank you for your cliffhangers! They have literally made me hyperventilate! You've kept my interest burning (as if it needed any help) and kept me on pins and needles in the long hiatuses between episodes. Thank you for enthralling all of us week after week, year after year.

Thank you for taking the road less traveled. Thank you for 'Crackers Don't Matter', Won't Get Fooled Again', Out of Their Minds', 'Nerve', 'Hidden Memory', 'The Choice', 'Infinite Possiblities', and 'Unrealized Reality.'

Thank you for giving me a place to retreat to. A place to retreat from my physical injuries, from losing my best friend, from the drug abuse of a family member; a place to retreat to for an hour, to escape from reality, to be able to take a breather and gather my wits for the next onslaught of real life.

That said, thank you for keeping Farscape so REAL! It is silly to think that a TV character like John Crichton is someone to look up to, can base our actions on, but there it is. Crichton's experiences have wounded him deeply, scarred him; yet he endures, he loves, above all, he hopes. Sure, he's given up at times, we all have. But John always manages to get back on his feet, even if his friends have to pull him up. That is something we can all emulate.

Thank you for Aeryn Sun. For being both strong and vulnerable. Hmmm...have developed a slight crush on her hair. Have been trying to grow my hair out. :rollin:
Thank you for Crais and Scorpius. The most faceted and interesting 'bad guys' in TV. Two people I love to hate and hate to love. They've wormed their way into my heart so deeply that I bawled when Crais died destroying the Command Carrier (however, I'm almost positive he and Talyn escaped:ewink:
And when Grayza was degrading Scorpius, I just had to close my eyes in horror, and plugged my ears til it was over.

Thank you for Chiana. The one stable person left on Moya!
Thank you for Zhaan. The first time I saw her I thought, 'Wow. Blue, bald and naked! What kind of show is this?!' Thank you for the gentle Zhaan.

Thank you for Jool! Congrats on me hating her, but she really grew on all of us. I was sorry to see her leave the crew of Moya.

Thanks for Rygel. My mom's favorite character, and the one on her Save Farscape T-shirt.

Thank you for Pilot. The 'harried accountant' of Moya. Who knew I could love an animatronic character?
Thank you for beautiful Moya. Whenever I see the sandstone carved by the rushing floods around my home, I am reminded of her sleek, flowing design.

You were surprised at our response to Farscape, amazed at our passion. As Scapers before me have said, 'We are simply a reflection of you.' You've poured your hearts and energy out into Farscape and it shows. That kind of passion can only elicit a passionate response in others.

This is not a goodbye; it is a big resounding HELLO to all who've worked on Farscape. We are still here; we will be here til the very end.

Here's :beer: to four fantastic years! Thank you all for your time, passion, hard work, sleepless nights, endless days. We Scapers are returning it in kind:)

From the bottom of my Scaper soul,

Becka

Sunderflame

12-16-2002, 09:59 AM

I'll drink to that.:P :party:

jeffrabb

12-16-2002, 11:36 AM

Somebody, PLUUUZE, get that one printed, framed and mounted:D

Couldn't be said any better.

Jeff

markdtaylor

12-17-2002, 07:46 PM

Hey all,

Wondering if anyone's created a booklet to give out to the cast and crew during conventions of these remarks. If something isn't underway, I'd love to get permission from some of you to put these together in a book with some fan art and have it printed out and given to the cast.

Laters,
Mark

RescueFarscape

12-17-2002, 07:57 PM

I don't think anyone is. I have been tempted, but 200 posts! Little more than I have time to go through.

And so, PLEASE DO! These letters deserve to be brought together; they tell the Scaper story like nothing else can.

Might want to post this somewhere. I believe almost everyone will give their ok.

Sunderflame

12-18-2002, 12:09 PM

That sounds cool. You have my permission:aok:

jeffrabb

12-18-2002, 12:14 PM

By all means, you've got mine!:thumbs:

Jeff

Selena

12-18-2002, 03:21 PM

There's an old saying "... it ain't over until the fat lady sings ..." and I haven't heard her sing yet. In fact, I haven't even heard her start her warm up scales.

I'm reminded of Star Trek (The Original Series)…

When I first watched ST in the 60's as a child, I could barely endure the interminable wait until the following week when the next episode aired. It has been years since I felt like that about a TV show. Farscape revived those feelings and I cannot think of another TV show that has so captured my mind and heart since then.

After only a few seasons ST was all over ... or so the network thought! The fans had other ideas! It was the fans that kept ST going. And they kept it going all these years since by not giving up, by writing letters and pestering the dickens out of the network and then by attending conventions in droves. Some forty years later ST is still on the air. Not just the original series but 4 spin-off series; 3 of which have run 7 years a piece and the 10th movie has just hit the 'big screen'.

Farscape blows ST out of the water! Due largely to the efforts of the cast, the crew, the writers and directors the show surpasses anything previously shown on television in many ways. This is because the cast have given life to an idea. Through their skills they have created an exceptional series that is alive with humor, pathos, intrigue, love and excitement. Thank you, all of you, for making Farscape the very best there is in sci-fi drama by far on the screen anywhere, in cinema or TV. You are individually and collectively exceptional artists.

Thank you too for four wonderful years. Thank you for allowing me to laugh, cry and despair with you as you traversed the ‘uncharted territories’ of the sci-fi (TV) galaxy. I am doing all I can to keep Moya flying for some time to come so that your adventures will not be over just yet. Do not give up the fight … we, your fans have not given up and we love you!

:space:

waltersgirl

12-21-2002, 06:09 AM

I don't think anyone is. I have been tempted, but 200 posts! Little more than I have time to go through

the cast and crew present in Burbank each received a copy....the rest are being taken care of by mail.

Spider01

12-23-2002, 10:26 AM

Way Ta Go Sis.

NFLNinja

01-04-2003, 02:30 PM

" its only impossible to the person who doesnt have to do the work". Unknown

NFLNinja

01-04-2003, 02:40 PM

" We live in world full of grief, anquish, and death. A place where famine and pestilence grow to no abound. Why do my enemies hate me so for doing my duty. Is this place as it seems?For if it is naught..than i am not what i appear to be.
Gen. George A. Custard 7th Cav.
1873. Last inscriptions in his journal

Talyn-John

01-05-2003, 09:37 AM

To the cast and crew of Farscape.
Thank you so much.
Your great episodes were astounding.
Even your not so great episodes were classic.
Your characters are much more real than anything else out there.
Your seasons are so complex that I feel like Farscape's been on the air for at least eight years.
We'll save the show, somehow. We promise.
We love Farscape. Beyond hope. But I think that Farscape said it best:

"I've got a strange life here, Dad. It's different... but it's my own. I have people who rely on me, people who I care about, people who mystify me and people who have become allies, friends. And people who teach me patience, and people who teach me... other things.
Well, you said the time would come and I think it has. I have a job to do... and I am unafraid. That's what you said when they asked you what it was like to walk on the moon.
You did good, Dad. You taught me well.
This is John Crichton... somewhere in the universe.

NewLoyalFan

01-12-2003, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the breath of fresh air.

NebariNookiee

01-22-2003, 12:34 PM

I had written this awhile back. I think it was given to them in a fan book at the last con. I think it has just as much relevance now as it did then.

To everyone who makes the show Farscape possible, from the bigwigs to the go-fers, cast, crew and even Rygel.

I would like to take this time, and I hope I speak for all of us out here in the Uncharted Territories, to thank each and every one of you for giving us such a remarkable story, an amazing ensemble of characters that we all love, and for making it cool to stay home on a Friday night.

In the rich tapestry that is Farscape, you have made us laugh, and you have made us cry. You have made us make messes from throwing popcorn at the villains. You have made our collective jaws drop to the floor more than a few times. You have given us plenty of comedy, only to be perfectly balanced by tragedy.

You have given us the joy of escapism while still making us face the issues. You've brought out the best and the worst in your characters while never sugarcoating the outcome, no matter the cost. And we shall never forget those who we have lost. We give you our thanks for a show that has never pulled a punch, or has taken the easy road out.

We thank the incredible cast for keeping the characters real, and never forgetting their motivation. For making us feel the character's joys, and feeling their pain. From D'Argo and John playing rock-paper-scissors to Aeryn mourning her loss of John. From Chiana's exhilaration for making the jump from "Taking the Stone" to Zhaan’s dark side breaking loose. From Crais's full turn from Peacekeeper Captain to valued ally to Rygel's backstabbing betrayal in "Family Ties." All of them feels so real to each and every one of us. We thank you all.

We would like to thank the creators for giving us a universe that we can sink our teeth into. Where humans get their collective butts kick from here to DamBaDa and back. Where everything is looked upon in wonder and amazement. You have never wavered from your original vision. You never cheated us, and we thank you for it.

Lastly, I think we need to thank USA for taking a chance on a strange science fiction show about a man who experiences the adventure of a lifetime.

We shall always be grateful to all of you for doing what you do. Farscape has touched us in a way no other program has. It has enriched our lives and fills us with wonderment and that longing for adventure.

Long live John Crichton!!!
Hail Farscape!!! Quite possibly THE best science fiction program to ever be aired on television

nightscape2112

01-24-2003, 06:31 PM

i agree, i will miss farscape and still don't understand why it was canceled. it will forever live in the hearts of the fans.

nightscape

DorothyGail

01-26-2003, 11:26 PM

Watching these last episodes of season 4 is bittersweet.

DK ... I'm trying to get over it and just sit back and enjoy them. I'm working on that obedience thing; besides, I trust your judgment and your advice about how good they are, and I don't want to miss a thing you guys have labored to put together!

Thank you for never taking us exactly where we thought you were going. One of the reasons I keep coming back is that I never know how it's going to end, where it's going to go next. I've been spoiled for watching anything less now. I hate it when I know half way through how a show is going to end, and it does end that way! You turn our expectations upside down, inside out.

Thank you for never slowing it down. Farscape has to be savored, not just consumed all at once. It's great that we have to pay attention, that we have to watch an episode several times to get all the nuances, really think about it to see all the layers. Farscape is not a show to be watched alone.

Thank you for pulling at our heartstrings with everything from the acting, to the makeup, to the lighting, to the costuming, to the camera angles, to the editing, to the sound, to the music. It all shows that you all put your best into it, and we noticed.

Thank you for giving us your best of everything for Season 4. We'll watch it with appreciation for the way so many peoples' talents came together in so many ways to make what you say are your best episodes so far. We'll savor them.

My greatest wish is that we could get you all back together again, doing what you do so well, with all the same momentum you had, 'cause nobody does it like you!

Thanks for everything.....we just love you guys!!!

......and DK......."Evil Genius" really is a compliment! You've taught us never to trust the way things appear on Farscape. That's the good! You always turn a corner and go some place I never thought of! What a joy to wait for the unexpected!

I've been Farscaped! I'll never be the same!

Spacepiston

01-27-2003, 03:19 PM

I just want to thank the cast for a great show..and im doing what I can to keep Farscape going.

nhfearme

01-30-2003, 08:59 PM

Happy Valentines Day!

Here’s to sending you all good vibes and hopes for the future!

Seeking Love (http://pro.mypostcards.com/blue3card.cgi?013007354713898)

:eek: Strange Love! :ewink: (http://pro.mypostcards.com/blue3card.cgi?013007013629988)

And of course a...Hell Yeah! (http://pro.mypostcards.com/blue3card.cgi?013006425122226)

... and Just *one* more J & A card. (http://pro.mypostcards.com/blue3card.cgi?013006534927049) :rollin:

Love & love lumps!

--nh

chani

01-31-2003, 06:17 AM

And now I am here to find
I never thought possible to find

Men and Women
standing up for what
they love

Fighting the impossible fight
against the powers
they can´t control

And yet I still believe

There is hope
and if not for
what we fight for

But for us
that stand up
and learn to believe in ourselves

And learn that we never
will fail
we just have to believe in our dreams

And in love
and hope

farscapefan4eva

02-16-2003, 02:02 PM

I am not sure what I am about to say will do you guys justice. You guys are the greatest and have made four great seasons of Farscape which is just brilliant but simply is not enough. Farscape has made me some things in a new light which i dont want to go into but it has kept me in the education system and at one point alive. I just want to thank you guys for that and i am doing everything i can to save the scape. dont give up the fans are here for you!

nhfearme

02-17-2003, 06:21 PM

:bounce:Happy BD (((((((((Tammy))))))) MacIntosh! :bounce:

Miss you sweety :D

hehe... check over to what StarsGoBlue did for Valentines day!

http://www.watchfarscape.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7370&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

AerynChi

02-17-2003, 07:04 PM

Happy Happy Birthday Tammy!!:D

and happy late Valentines Day Everyone!!

Funky Monkey

02-17-2003, 09:49 PM

Too bloody right!! This just reminds me why we are fighting.

To the whole farscape crew:
It just hurts so much to think of how this wonderful experience was taken from you guys so harshly. It was unjust and cruel and there are no words that can express how much this show has meant to me, but what the frell, i'll try!
The brilliance of your scripts and acting has taken me to places I have never dreamed of. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated so very much by us fans. The worlds and the relationships you have built surpass anything I have ever seen before in a television series. It all just shines off the screen and I for one, cannot believe the harsh mistreatment of this most beautious show. I have laughed and cried, and sometimes i've just been totally confused, but its all been one long, crazy rollercoaster ride.
There will be an acceptable ending, I promise. We have made this stand for a reason. You have been wronged, and this injustice will not stand. Somehow, we will all find a way...

asur

02-18-2003, 06:05 AM

Our most gracious thanks the the cast & crew of Farscape for giving us something that we'll remember and carry with us a very,very long time. Farscape has given many a real reason to watch tv again.
To the Sci-Fi channel powers that be...."may the fleas of a thousand camels invade your arm-pits". "pox on you" for not listening to your veiwers. Crainial Rectal Inversion would best describe your actions towards Farscape cast, crew and fans.
To the actors, what wonderful artists you all are,in your own right. Such talent is a gift that you've been blessed with and you have shared that blessing with us.
Thank you so very much. We (fans) will continue with our efforts to save and resurrect Farscape for the future.

asur
:aok: :headbang:

Roland

03-16-2003, 12:00 PM

Mr. O'Bannon for president! :aok:

shaith

03-17-2003, 02:02 AM

To the cast, the crew, and the writers:

Thanks for the laughs, the tears, the anger, and the adventure. In an age where more and more television is little more than one moron clubbing another moron, or who's marrying whom, yours was a show that did something truly rare:

You made us think.

We thank you for that, and wish you all the best of success in the future. And by the grace of God you'll re-unite to give us even more wonders to see in the not-too-distant future.

Warhola

03-17-2003, 03:59 AM

I wanna thank the writers and the cast as well for bringing the best sci-fi series ever to us.

Farscape had a big impact on a lot of people around the globe, you just have to take a look at sites like these to see that.
Altho this seems like it might be the end i still have faith that we the fans will bring this show back on tv for lots of more seasons.

Grippy

03-19-2003, 03:37 PM

I don't know who cares, but I feel the need to tell my story.

To EVERYONE involved with both Farscape and the SaveFarscape campagn:

I have been recently diagnosed with both severe bipolar disoder as well as severe anxiety disorder. I am not on medication nor am I recieving any treatment due to insurance problems and other things...I also live alone. For the past eight months I have worked an isolating overnight job that put me very far from the people to lean on. Into this void in my life came Farscape. I cannot tell you the number of times in my life I have wished to die or wished to cause myself harm. (And I'm only 20) In an uncountable number of cases, it has been Farscape that has gotten me out of negative thinking, enabled me to get away from the trap that is my own mind and come back to myself with a clearer head and a bit of a better perspective. I lived with John and Aeryn, with Chi and D'Argo. I never trusted Scorpius, and I badly misjudged Crais. Pilot and Moya cared for me as well as the crew. I even grew to love Jool (she was phenomenally annoying at first...), and have developed places for Granny and Sikozu. (tho I don't like Sikozu much...) Nothing can fill the place in my heart and mind that is devoted to Farscape.

Ben's eyes distroy me. Claudia's smile and voice makes my knees go weak. Gigi's slinks and kinks are endlessly enjoyable. Before D'Argo, I didn't realize tentacles were sexy...Hell I even like the cantankerous Dominar.

No other show could make me cry as hard as I have for Farscape, nor laugh, giggle, yell (me at one season 4 ep-"you did NOT just break Aeryn!!!!") gape, happy, every emotion in the spectrum and some I didn't know I had...all for a TV show.

Pres. Bush is about to go beat up Iraq. He has his war. I have mine. I will not give up, I will never surrender, and my goal is the end of the story!! Tell it any way you can, and we will be there.

Always,
Grippy

Journeyer

03-20-2003, 04:15 PM

Words alone cannot express what we feel about Farscape, and others have done this possibly far more adequately than I can hope to. So I will just send this, yet another few words, to the cast and crew of Moya and of Farscape;

After all these fears,
and all these doubts.
After all these questions,
without answers.
I journeyed home
One more mile,
...just one last mile.

Farscape must be saved.

GoddessPrime

03-20-2003, 08:01 PM

I, too, want to thank the cast and crew of FarScape. I want to thank them for the marvelous job they've done over the years. I am very new to this show. I admit, I only watched the first episode so my friend would stop bothering me. But when I did finally watch it, I became hooked. I even made that friend lend me all of his videos, that very week.

I never thought I would actually feel so strongly about a television show, but I do. I suddenly can't imagine going without the adventures of Aeryn, John, D'Argo, Chiana, Rygel or the others. You guys really brightened my life up for a while, I'm just sad that you might not have the opportunity to brighten anyone's life in that way anymore. I will deeply miss all of you.

But all is not lost, there are thousands of people willing to fight to get you back. I have joined them and together we will give it our all.

-GP

RescueFarscape

03-23-2003, 08:44 PM

To the cast, crew and fans of Farscape
(spoilers for just about every season contained herein)

So many of you told us about your own 4.22 aftermath, when you first found out about the cancellation on the Farscape set. Well, I thought I’d share what this little fan has been doing in her own 4.22 aftermath.

Eating. Holy-frelling-cow, I feel like the blueberry girl in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! (mmmm...chocolate...) Eating because I have nothing better to do. Eating because I simply cannot bring myself to write another fekking love letter to Skiffy quite yet.

Depressed because my Farscape buddy hasn’t seen 4.22 yet and refuses to be spoiled. Not that I blame her; I remained a pure, unsullied virgin myself. It is a bit wondrous and overwhelming to watch an ep of Farscape with no inkling of what’s coming toward you, faster than the speed of light (ludicrous speed!), about to slam into your solar plexus.

Thank you, Farscape cast, crew and producers for a (literally) gut-wrenching season four finale and the most superlative four years of TV ever.

Thank you, fans of Farscape.
Thank you to the lurkers who work just as hard as the people who post 50 times a day.

Thank you for the line, ‘Saint John of the Wormholes.’

Thank you, Oboecrazy, for your episode reviews. After almost every synopsis, you wrote, ‘At least John didn’t die.’ And at the end of ‘Bad Timing’, ‘At least John died kissing Aeryn.’

Thank you, savefarscape administrators, for keeping hope alive.

Thank you, oh prolific writers of FS fanfic.

Too many others to thank personally. Dominar of Action, atlantagirl, Lil Orion, Chaym, Twich, Tiriel, mycattoldme, Selena, Red, Mayaan, MediaSavant, Mike@pilotschamber, Mickie...How ’bout I just print out the savefarscape.com member list. That’ll cover just about everyone but those lovely lurkers.:D

Thank you SCI FI! (no, really)

To the former Sci Fi -- Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving Farscape a chance when no one else would! Although many of you responsible for picking Farscape up have, I believe, moved on, you will forever have the gratitude of this Scaper and millions of others, past, present and future.

To the current Skiffy -- Well, there aren't enough :headbang: and :bawl: to express my frustration with your decision. But I've got a theory, and it makes a lot more sense than your cancellation FAQ.

It's the altitude. No, seriously. I figure being on Floor 115 at good ol' 1230 Avenue of the Americas frelled with your synapses. Call it what you will: altitude sickness, oxygen deprivation, low ratings; That's the REAL reason Farscape was cancelled.
Tip for the future of your channel: Might be a good idea to move down to the ground floor.

To David Kemper --

Despite what people may think, you ARE some sort of strange demigod; charismatic, inspiring, irritating as Hezmana with your cliffhangers, but we all love you anyway:love:

Actors of Farscape

Melissa Jaffer -- Dear Granny who helped turn our hero into a drug addict. One of the most irritating things about having to wait for a resolution is that we STILL don't know exactly where Noranti came from, why she's on Moya, and why in the world Scorpy wants her so badly.

Rebecca Riggs -- Commadant Grayza. I went from hating her from the beginning of season four to thinking, 'Man! She just did not get enough screen time!' in We're So Screwed Part Two.

Tammy MacIntosh -- I miss Jool shedding hair everywhere. And that scream! I was amazed at how quickly I grew to like Jool. Thank you for your performance.

Raelee Hill -- Sikozu - Kalish or bioloid? Friend or foe? Dead or alive? You are FUN to watch. Thanks for keeping us guessing!

Gigi Edgley -- Chiana I love. You brought a Nebari alien to life and gave your character a soul.

Lani Tupu -- Pilot and Bialar. Harried accountant and raving madman turned hero. I loved Crais, and bawled when he and Talyn destroyed the Command Carrier. (I don't think they're dead, just playing along:) )

Virginia Hey -- Zhaan was my VERY first Farscape memory (bald, blue and naked. What?!). And we all need a little Zhaan with her admontion, 'Time and patience.'

Anthony Simcoe -- D'Argo. Need I say more? Your screams in 'Bad Timing' are still ringing in my ears.:cry2: D'Argo's struggles to gain his freedom, to rescue his son, to build a peaceful life amidst war and suffering. Something we all understand, struggle with.

Jonathon Hardy, Sean Masterson, Fiona Gentle, et al -- Rygel has grown beyond even HIS wildest expectations (or nightmares). A Dominar sacrificing himself for others? Preposterous! It was mind-boggling to me that I forgot Rygel is not a living, breathing creature, but the combination of incredible technology and talent. Thank you all, Farscape puppeteers, for bringing Rygel and Pilot to life.
Pilot, who's been put through so much by this crew, yet he continues to sacrifice for them.

Yay! Pilot's the hero in 4.22!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

David Franklin -- There's more to Braca than most realize. Yay for Braca, er, 'growing a set!' And now we know his first name! Miklo!
(sp?)

Paul Goddard -- Your Stark was wonderful to watch. Whenever I hear about fighting, hostile takeovers, etc. I just have to laugh and think of those immortal words, 'My side! Your side! My side! Your side!'

Wayne Pygram -- You are delicious. 'Nuff said. (If you want to read more, I wrote ANOTHER thank you letter clear back in November)

Claudia Black -- Aeryn Sun has undergone such a transformation in the four years since we all first met her. You have been a joy and a pleasure to watch. I actually have a theory (chock full of 'em) as to why Aeryn's changed so much, especially in season four.

It's her hair! Tight braids/ponytails HURT!! They give you MASSIVE HEADACHES!!! No wonder Aeryn's so pissed all the time. Then along comes 'Promises,' hair's down, and voila! an Aeryn who actually smiles! Thank you, Ms. Black, for a extraordinary performance.

Ben Browder -- My first memory of John Crichton was him screaming in agony in the Aurora Chair. Ah, 'Nerve'...My last was...dust? Crystals? (Boy, have I got a theory on THAT!)

And the space between...I run out of adjectives before I even start. I can only hope that in your next acting gig, if it be not Farscape Season Five, that your director allows you to act to your full potential we've seen realized on Farscape; that the rest of the world may discover what we already know: You are truly remarkable.

This is Becka, chocolate-faced and sticky-fingered, putting away the comfort food and picking her pen up once again for the campaign ahead.

http://farscapespoilervirgins.com/penguin.gif

evilnos_unholy

03-28-2003, 03:31 AM

I just have to say that I cried during that episode, and I don't usualy cry, that scene in which john finds out about the baby, the part when he gets down on one knee and proposes, all that sacrifice that ensued... that phone call with john's dad... I will miss you farscape, the best 4 years watching tv ... I wish it did not end this way...:(

loopylou

03-29-2003, 08:11 AM

I just wanted to say thankyou to everyone involved in the show
Never give up hope!

Storko

03-31-2003, 02:34 AM

Well better late than never, hopefully somehow somebody from the Farscape cast or crew will gaze upon this and read it. It seems like I've always been behind the curve when it came to Farscape. I remember tuning into a few episodes during the first season and got bored when a couple episodes had the cast running around on any common area found on planet Earth (while pretending it wasn't), and wrote the show off.

Around a year later I found myself married and the wife and I stumbled upon an episode, and I gave her a brief overview of what I understood about the series. We ended up enjoying what we watched and have been hooked ever since (we are still trying to catch up on episodes we haven't seen). Farscape became the only show we actively went out of our way to watch. During last summer I knew that Farcape wouldn't return until winter, so I just looked forward to the continuation of the fourth season. Then in January I got on SCI-FI's website and learned the disconcerting news that Farscape had been canceled.

After watching the final episode of season four I was rather upset at how skiffy left the show hanging, and got passionate enough to post for the first time on SCI-FI's Farscape BB (of course I posted in true newbie fashion by misspelling "mivonks" in the title). My anger kept me lurking on that BB with all the other disgruntled fans, until a post led me to this website. I never realized there was such a community and a movement to save Farscape, which gives me hope.

To make a point of my ramblings, along my journey I recently had an awakening of how much I enjoy Farscape. I didn't think a television show could make me laugh, cry, and engross me as much as it does (I am impressed because I don't like 90% of programming on TV). Farscape's acting, special effects, creativity, and overall quality eclipses anything I've yet to encounter on the boob toob. I never thought Star Trek and its derivatives (excluding Enterprise) could be dethroned as my favorite TV viewing, but Farscape has done this.

Your show has gotten much further under my skin that I thought possible. I find myself spending hours to get up to speed on the Farscape movement and culture to learn how I can help bring the show back, which I would have never done for other shows. I have been composing letters to network executives for the first time, to be copied later by hand which I despise because I fight my pen to make my handwriting legible. I would even attend a local Farscape or sci-fi convention to help support the resurrection of the show, which is something I would have never considered prior to this.

In conclusion, Farscape is so good that it slowly became an enjoyable experience in my life to the point I would fight for it's survival. My hat is off to you since I never thought this possible for a television show. Many thanks for the wonderful job you have done with Farscape, and hopefully the show will go on...

EDITED to fix my crummy spelling.

nhfearme

03-31-2003, 03:25 AM

I don’t say very much. I better tell you all while I have the chance that you changed my life, my family’s lives, my perception of myself and my world.

One character from FarScape has more life than all the characters in any sitcom. One creative element in FarScape has more creativity than most productions. The life changes in the cast and crew of FarScape are an inspiration to us all that we can attain synergy, harmony and aspire to the pinnacle of existence with our own abilities.

Thanks all of FarScape for the major changes that I can effect in my own life under my own free will because I saw you do it first.

--nh

Darkness Ascending

03-31-2003, 05:30 AM

the cast seem to have given up, maybe we should do something big to give them a little encoragement.

Stargate2077

03-31-2003, 05:33 AM

How about a national ad during Buffy? I know Ben Browder likes Buffy.

evilnos_unholy

04-01-2003, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Darkness Ascending
the cast seem to have given up, maybe we should do something big to give them a little encoragement.

like um... what exactly? I can volunteer my humble abode to gigi edgley if she wants to spend the summer :aok:
sorry Ben....you will get the garage dude:D

farscapefan4eva

04-01-2003, 01:56 PM

just wondering if the relevent people even know about this thread, maybe someone could send a link over to henson if it aint already been done, im sure they would get a kick out of it.:aok:

samati75

04-01-2003, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Darkness Ascending
the cast seem to have given up, maybe we should do something big to give them a little encoragement.

read this from Anth from the Yahoo group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaveFarscapeAnnouncements/message/218 :(

nhfearme

04-01-2003, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by farscapefan4eva
just wondering if the relevent people even know about this thread, maybe someone could send a link over to henson if it aint already been done, im sure they would get a kick out of it.:aok: Yes farscapefan4eva, :D

Ricky says it's a "long thread" :smokin:

I don't know if anyone has written to Henson about it. I know that they are very responsive though. :bounce: I wrote to them and got a same day reply!

k, done. Just dashed off a note to Henson that this thread exists. :aok:

If you want to write them a letter of appreciation, try this addy:

fanmail@henson.com

Thanks for the suggestion! farscapefan4eva :joy:

--nh

farscapefan4eva

04-02-2003, 12:00 PM

no problem henson are great i sent them a thank you card and a letter i got an email back of them saying thanks....by the way are they able to forward mail on to the cast or is there a way of finding out a place to send letters to for them....???

NellieLemon

04-02-2003, 09:04 PM

What a fantastic cast! What a fantastic show! How could anyone consider cancelling this? Farscape is this generation's Star Trek.

Oh, SciFi, it is gonna haunt you for a long time if you don't rethink your decision. You have the makings of a 50 year phenomenon here ... :us:

SweetpeaAeryn

05-02-2003, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by waltersgirl
Anth shared in a chat that you all are trying to do something for 422 but the sets are being dismantled around your ears.

it doesn't matter to us where you film. it doesn't matter to us if you film in Ben's backyard, or you build sets from sticks and playdough, or the crew of Moya finds themselves on the Planet Of Office Space in ep 422. we'll watch it. use a shoulder cam. use a digital cam. hell, use a polaroid camera. we won't care. you tell the story the way you want to tell it and we'll watch. you can draw the story with crayola crayons and construction paper and post it on a website and we'll be happy.

you were betrayed. stabbed in the back. denied your rights as artists to weave your story, and we won't let that happen without a fight.

we love you. we support you. we will defend you. we *will* fight for you. it is the absolute least we can do in return for the immense gift you have given us over the last four years.

this is not over. not by a long shot.

I couldn't agree more!!!!!!!

Give us our show back or we'll kick your eemas!!!!!!:devil:

suberacer

05-04-2003, 08:04 PM

OMG I miss this show! I know this is a late post but to all who was involved in Farscape thank you and if we have our way u will b back. To the Sci-Fi channel what were u thinking? I think you may have cut your own throat here and if so I won't miss the channel.

raptress

05-07-2003, 11:20 AM

I just wanted to say that I am very pleased to be with such fine individuals who are working so hard for what they believe in and that I wish the cast the very best of luck even if Farscape does not come back in the furture. I, of course, hope it does come back!

sagey

05-10-2003, 08:04 PM

just my little way of saying thanks..to the cast and crew and to all the fans as well...

I Wasn’t Going To Say Goodbye.

Thank you cast and crew
Four years of just great fun
Tears, laughter, memories galore
We came to love J. Crichton and A. Sun

Something to sink our teeth into
The acting totally above par
From that very first scene we saw
You all have come so very far

You gave it your best
And every scene tells us so
We were with you every step
We were with you in the highs and the low

Cast and crew and abundant fans
One big happy family and so much more
From every corner of the earth
And from sea to shining shore

We will miss you all oh so much
That weekly night we did sit down to see
Our space bound family getting into strife
Hoping for John and Aeryn in a loving spree

We saw it all on our tv screen
As you brought the characters to life
You gave us the wonders of the universe
And love and joy amidst the strife

Laughed when they laughed - cried when they cried
We yelled a blue fit at the tv – oh what to do
It took us away from our worries and stress
Into a fantasy world where dreams can come true

But now it has ended but
We wont give up hope for more
Down the track hope might win out
And we will get FARSCAPE back for sure

Scapers from near and far
Stick together thru thick and thin
Many people with one heart
One heart and one big fat grin

So let hope rear its head
And let’s pray we get something more
Some more John and Aeryn
Some more Farscape we implore

We keep hanging on to the end
Scapers with hope in our heart
We wont give up till they say stop
We feel like it’s a new start

So keep on doing what we are doing
Farscape Rules – Hell Yeah
Together and fighting as one
What else with us can compare

We luv Farscape and all the gang
Who gave us so much over the years
So we will keep fighting for more
We wont let it end in tears

Again I say thank you all
And so good to be among friends
Lets hope and hope and hope a lot
That the tree to us favorably bends

Farscape!! Farscape!! Farscape!!
Is in our hearts to stay
Farscape! Farscape! Farscape!!
Let it live another day
Farscape!! Farscape!! Farscape!!
For us it is the only way…..