Ep 17. Farscape: S2 E17 - The Ugly Truth
- September 8, 2000
- 44 min
The episode "The Ugly Truth" is the 17th episode of the second season of the science-fiction series Farscape. In this episode, the crew of Moya comes across a planet that has been abandoned by its inhabitants. Upon closer inspection, they find out that the planet is home to a secret laboratory where genetic experiments are conducted.
John Crichton (played by Ben Browder) and Aeryn Sun (played by Claudia Black) decide to infiltrate the laboratory disguised as genetic experiments in order to gather information about the facility's operations. Meanwhile, D'Argo (played by Anthony Simcoe) and Chiana (played by Gigi Edgley) try to figure out a way to free a group of captive beings who are being used for experiments.
As they go deeper into the laboratory, John and Aeryn discover more about the experiments being carried out on the captives. They also learn the disturbing truth about their own genetic make-up and the reason why they were brought on board Moya in the first place.
The episode is a thrilling and suspenseful installment in the series, with plenty of action and intrigue to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It also delves deeper into the mythology of the show and reveals important details about the characters and their past. Overall, "The Ugly Truth" is a must-watch for fans of Farscape who want to see more of the show's world-building and character development.