Farscape-Episode 2 (Exodus From Genesis)

I’m starting to feel the fun.  Things are definitely falling more into place now.  The character’s are finally starting to feel more natural around each other, and I’m getting used to the outrageous alien gear and creatures, though each new one is a shocker nonetheless.  These things in a Sci-Fi-verse are easier to stomach than otherwise.  On to Exodus!

Show Synopsis

After hiding from Peace Keepers in some strange atmospheric glow, Moya is boarded by large insectesque creatures.  They have infested the ship, taken blood samples of it’s crew, and is increasinngly raising the level of heat on the ship.  Here a weakness among the Peace Keepers is revealed as Aeryn begins to suffer “heat delirium”, a potentially leathal illness that drives it’s victims into a vegetable state, while the brain is still mentally coherant.  While trying to aid Aeryn the crew discovers another problem.  The creatures are somehow making replica’s of the crew and now with the heat even more unbearable, the scout troup of Peace Keepers they barely avoided earlier has landed on the ship and is ready to shoot to kill.

My Reflections

The shows do continue to get better as they come.  They rely on plotline, dialouge, and creativity rather than action and CGI fun, which makes it more of a character story than Sci-Fi action like Battlestar Galactica. (which I adore).  Some of the character’s have already made huge turns and changes, yet it doesn’t seemed forced or unnatural.  Their universe is infinite in it’s mystery, and as a viewer I really feel I’m along for the journey with John Critchon, learning as we go. 

This was a really good episode as far as original thinking and creativity went.  Some predictable elements were involved, but in general it was very good.

The Point

I still deem this one of the more unusual shows I’ve ever seen, and each episode it continues to further my first notion that it is completely bizarre.  But so far, that’s a compliment.

Great TV Theme Music

Some shows have really utilized the right qualities to create it’s theme music.  All the right elements are there to evoke the feel you want the entire show to have and one that will be appropirate for each episode.  Some shows have done a perfect job of this over the years and some have failed miserably.  Here are some of the winners.

Stargate Atlantis-This is possibly my favorite of all time.  It beautiful but at the same time feels so overwhelming and powerful it really captures the scale of the entire show, not to mention really emotes the feel of adventure in a place unknown and it’s excitement.

Married With Children-It’s catchy and it’s hilarious.  It doesn’t take itself seriously just like the show.  How brilliant to have one of the most reveled class acts ever Frank Sinatra as the singer of their theme, when the show is about a family that is as trashy as they come.  That is the brilliance of the shows humour and self mockery.  One of the best pieces of music and lyrics for a show intro ever.

Beverly Hillbillies-I was never an avid watched of The Beverly Hillbillies, but everytime my mom watched it I would be captivated for just a moment and watch the beginning five minutes until I grew bored, but that thmee music always got me.  Catchy, catchy.

Cops-Still one of the greatest theme songs ever.  For one of the longest running television shows in history this song playing puts the feeling of the shows serious subject matter, but also mixes the hysterical funny about some of the worlds law violaters as well.  Inner Circle rocked it.  Great music.

Bewitched-It was light and fun and had a magical feel to it just like the show.  It really captured the feel of Samantha.

The Golden Girls-Everyone knows the words to this song because it’s great, pure and simple.

The Jeffersons-I’m still not 100% sure what the lyrics even say but this upbeat positive intro gets you excited for the show and deems you ready to be delivered some serious comedy.

The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air-The great thing about this theme music is it is just as silly as the show was, but it had a level of talent that made it memorable and special.  Hilarious lyrics and fun beat.

The Adams Family-Snap your fingers, stare blandly, and prepare for a dry sense of humour.  Brillant stuff.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer-Nerf Herder really hit this one of the head.  Buffy has a lot of substance to it, but the show itself is very action oriented and the fast paced music really catches that, but if you’ve listened to the intro a few hundred times like myself you would have caught the lower tones playing in the back round that really emote of feeling of darkness and loneliness, which is really the shows main theme.  Brilliant theme music that really captures the essence of the show.

Cheers-It gives off the same mellow feel the show does.  By the time this song ends you are more than ready to have a drink and enjoy a good banter between Cliff and Norm.

The Practice-It’s fast, intense, and complicated, just the like the show.  Excellent music that really gets to the gut feeling of the show and is pleasant sounding as well.

Friends-It maddens me each time I hear it, but I concur it’s validity to the show and the excellence it had in relation to it, just neither were my cup of tea.

Farscape-I’ve only heard it a few times, but it’s really gripping.  It’s strangeness sets it apart from a mainstream feel, but it still has that epic Sci-Fi feel to it.  Really different, and I really enjoy it.

Gilligans Island-What a great song.  It engages the story, gives a feel of fun, and prepares you for an adventure of Gilligans inevitable blunderings.