Ep 11. Farscape: S2 E11 - Look At The Princess, Part 1: A Kiss Is But A Kiss
- July 21, 2000
- 44 min
In Farscape: Series season 2 episode 11, titled "Look At The Princess, Part 1: A Kiss Is But A Kiss," the crew finds themselves on a planet where they are immediately greeted by a group of royal guards. It turns out that the planet is ruled by a monarch, and the crew has unwittingly stumbled into the midst of a political crisis.
The monarch, Princess Katralla, has been poisoned and her father, the King, is desperate to find a cure before she dies. It just so happens that the only known cure is found on a nearby planet, but the planet is ruled by a hostile race who are not likely to welcome outsiders.
In an attempt to secure the cure, the King proposes that one of the crew members, John Crichton, marry his daughter. This would ensure that the cure is brought back to the planet and that the Princess would have a royal consort to take her place if she were to die.
John is understandably hesitant to go along with the plan, but he eventually agrees when he realizes that there may be no other way to save the Princess's life. However, things become even more complicated when he discovers that he is not the only one vying for the Princess's hand in marriage.
The episode is full of political intrigue, as different factions on the planet try to manipulate the situation to their advantage. There is also a fair amount of action as the crew tries to secure the cure and avoid danger from the hostile race on the neighboring planet.
Throughout it all, John finds himself growing closer to Princess Katralla, despite his initial reluctance to marry her. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that it is first and foremost a political alliance, but there is a genuine connection between them that cannot be denied.
"Look At The Princess, Part 1: A Kiss Is But A Kiss" sets up a fascinating story arc that will play out over the next two episodes. It introduces compelling new characters and puts the crew in a situation that is both dangerous and morally complex. It's a strong entry in the series that will leave viewers eager to see where the story goes next.