Farscape

Today we watched an episode of "Farscape" in class. This episode was especially interesting for me to watch because of the setting at the beginning. It didn't start off like most sci fi shows do. Instead, it begins with a realistic setting. It begins with a man in his teens preparing for a scientific experiment in space. He is trying to set a new speed record in space. In the process, his spacecraft falls into a "hole" in space and is transported to a new galaxy. While he is there, he gets caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between aliens and is forced to fight for his survival and escape.
This episode of science fiction tv was different from most I have seen so far because it is centered around one man from Earth who is lost in another dimension. It is interesting because it is so realistic in the sense that mankind is pushing technology so far and oftentimes, we don't know what the consequences of our developments will be. In this example, the consequence of technological advancements is being transported to another galaxy. Most science fiction television shows (at least those that take place in space) have to do with a group of people, opposed to one man, who are traveling around exploring (on purpose). That is what makes this episode so interesting. That it is different. It also does a great job at standing out because it also shows how humans, who have never actually seen aliens, would react to seeing them for the first time ever.
Overall, this episode was very interesting and enjoyable and I am glad that we had the opportunity to watch it.