5 Reasons Why Farscape Is Still The Best Sci-Fi TV Series Ever (20 Years On)

The entire look of Farscape was unquestionably distinct, from the animatronics, to the make up, to the costumes. And what less would we expect from a product of The Jim Henson Company? With series producer Brian Henson at the helm, the show was guaranteed a fantasy gloss which mixed numerous elements to harness the best, most out-there, but pleasantly gritty look of its kind.

And it was all done to masterclass standard. It goes without saying that the puppetry on characters such as Rygel and Pilot were exceptional. But the set-pieces, music score and CGI effects also played a big factor in Farscape's identity. Every convention was utilised by people would seemed genuinely impassioned by the show's look and feel, and so the result was a labour of love capable of effortlessly soaking in the viewer.

In terms of mise-en-scène, Farscape was quite simply the greatest show of its kind. And the boldness of its development made it unbeatable in its day, and still fiercely tough to top by any of its present-day equivalents.