I think it safe to say we can guess as to precisely when in the production the creators of “Farscape” learned about the cancellation. It was when they were preparing the credits for the episode that just aired. “We’re So Screwed, Part 1” (the subtitle being “Fetal Attraction.”)
As are we all. The previous season of “Farscape” was exceptionally dodgy. Meandering plots that didn’t seem to go anywhere, combined with a seeming obsession over bodily functions. It was getting more painful to watch than a last-season episode of “Lexx,” which is saying something. Then this season started out with a bang and has just gone from strength to strength.
I’m guessing “Supergirl” and “Farscape” fans can sympathize. They’re both enjoying storylines that most say are some of the best they’ve seen in a while, while feeling that the plug was prematurely pulled. When something is creatively weak and goes away, it’s a mercy killing. When something is creatively strong and is yanked in spite of that, it’s just kind of depressing.
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