Farscape season 4 episode 10 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Moya's crew, navigating the perilous Tormented Space, encounters a serious challenge as radiation threatens Moya's wellbeing. They seek help on a nearby planet, where Dr. Tumii offers assistance but covertly poisons them with Qatal mollusks, causing them to share sensations and emotions. The crew learns the only cure is controlled by a local female resistance movement. Aeryn and Chiana go undercover to retrieve the cure, while Crichton and D'Argo, in disguise, provide backup. After a tense escape, the crew successfully administers the cure, involving a bizarre ritual of drinking a concoction mixed with urine and maintaining physical contact. Scorpius, in a surprising move, consumes mollusk remnants to link with the crew, delaying their symptoms. The episode concludes with the crew healed and Moya equipped with a vital filtration system, ready to face more challenges in Tormented Space.
Full Episode S04E10 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary challenge faced by Moya's crew in Tormented Space?
The crew must deal with the hazardous conditions of Tormented Space, including damaging radiation affecting Moya.
Why does Moya need a zyntian filtration system?
The system is required to protect Moya from the electrostatic impulses of the surrounding radiation in Tormented Space.
Who is Dr. Tumii and what does he do to the crew?
Dr. Tumii is a doctor on a nearby planet who secretly poisons the crew with Qatal mollusks, causing them to experience shared sensations.
What are the symptoms caused by the Qatal mollusks?
The mollusks cause the crew to experience each other's sensations due to neurally linked bacteria.
How is the cure for the Qatal mollusk poisoning obtained?
The cure is obtained from the female resistance movement controlling the supply of Qatal mollusks.
What strategy do Aeryn and Chiana use to find the cure?
They go undercover to find the female resistance movement and secure more mollusks for the cure.
How do Crichton and D'Argo contribute to the mission?
Disguised as women, they infiltrate a club run by the resistance to assist Aeryn and Chiana.
How is the cure for the mollusk poisoning administered?
The crew drinks the cure mixed with each other's urine and maintains physical contact until the bacteria are expelled.
What role does Scorpius play in curing the crew?
Scorpius consumes remnants of the mollusks to temporarily link with the crew and delay their symptoms.
What is the outcome of the episode?
The crew recovers from the poisoning, the filtration system is installed on Moya, and they prepare to continue their journey in Tormented Space.