Farscape

Bellum Interruptum by Cofax
"Of all the gin joints in all the universe..." At least one fannish reworking of Casablanca per fandom seems to be de rigueur, but I'd dare say Rick has rarely been as compelling and vital as when he was called John Crichton. This story is sharp and clever, with brilliant casting of the Farscape characters into the familiar roles.

Strength by Sophia Jirafe
Crais is criminally under-used and abused in fanfic, and Sophia takes a step against that here, in her perfectly plausible description of Crais's mental state during season three. 

Contrary by Andraste
The distance and chill of Andraste's prose fits perfectly with a Scorpius point of view.  She also puts a spin on things, by choosing to write about Farscape's most beloved villain in terms of virtues. 

Abbott and Costello Meet the Rainbow Coalition by Shrift
Shrift understands that you don't write John and D'Argo: you listen for them.  The dialogue in this is spot-on and hilarious.  There's enough angst in this fandom, sometimes it's nice to have a little drunken fun. 

Hinterlands by Shaye
A surprising and unsurprisingly gorgeous look at a possible Aeryn/D’Argo relationship. It plays with the Farscape ideas about home, and finding happiness, possibly more than the characters deserve, in unexpected places.

Sea Change by Thea
One possibility post 422. This particular ending has a soothing touch to it, with just the right amount of bittersweet regret.

Paper Moon by Andraste
A twisted look inside the head of one of the show’s most twisted characters. The atmosphere is perfectly creepy and surreal, as all good Harvey stories should be.

Johnny on the Spot by Feldman
A sizzling look at John, Chiana, and that porn blob from John Quixote.  The pain is exquisite, the writing is sharp, and the smut is smoking.

Five Things that Never Happened to Aeryn Sun by Cofax
This challenge is perfect for this fandom, and Cofax takes full advantage of it.  A fascinating look at five things that never happened, but could have.

Answer of the Moment by Elishavah
A strong Sikozu voice and lovely, layered writing combine to create a future that I’d love to see explored a little more. John/Sikozu has never made more sense.

Home Fires Burning by Shaye
Shaye fills in the holes of Sikozu’s past here, with her usual skill and knack for the characters.  If it’s not canon, it should be.

Reflections in a Stolen "I" by Fialka
Fialka twists away from canon following Bringing Home the Beacon in this tale of multiple Aeryns and time-travel.  I wouldn't be surprised if this ended up being more satisfying and better-written than whatever solution the show comes up with.

The Money-Changer's Tale by Cofax
Cofax plays with perspective and style in this dark romp of a story.  Nicely done.

Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe by David Hearne
Considering how funny it can be, the Farscape fandom is lacking in comic stories and this one fills that hole quite nicely. Just make sure you're not drinking anything.

Golden Apples by Betan Survey
Solid characterization, ass-kicking, an interesting original species, and  prose that carries you swiftly through the story; what more could you possibly want?  It's fun, Farscape style.

A Whiter Shade by Shaye
So beautiful, so surreal, so haunting! This story is told backwards and, hence, unfolds in a manner that is strange and disturbing and so very Farscape. An incredible pleasure to read. And something that stays with you for so long afterwards.

Rain by Fialka
It's romance, but a little romance can do a body good, especially when it's as beautifully written as this is.  It's as comforting as a big cup of hot chocolate,  and yet there's that twinge of pain for what you know lies in their future.

Memento Mori by Kixxa
A very cool idea executed nicely by Kixxa.  It may be an AU, it never feels out of character or forced, which is an impressive achievement.

Essential Ingredients by Anna S.
A short Noranti-fic that gives much-needed insights to this most enigmatic of characters.

Search for Signs in the Dark by Jintian
An oh-so-plausible missing scene from "Hidden Memory". Stark with depth and John with strength, putting his splintered self back together.

Finer by Fialka
Another top-notch story that deals with the consequences of Unrealized Reality.  Fialka is a beautiful writer and has a fine touch with all of the characters.

Cognitive Dissonance by Cofax
Cofax nails Sikozu in this.  Her voice, her past, what she wants, and what she's getting wrong, everything's exactly right.

In the Company of Ghosts Part One: The Aerodynamics of Moving Bodies by Kodiakke Max
This story is the literary equivalent of dropping canon on its head, just to see how a few dents might change everything.  It should be boring and one-dimensional, but it's written with such intensity, technical knowledge, and attention to detail that it quicky establishes itself as the ultimate what if story.  I present to you a broken John Crichton trying to find what he doesn't know he's lost and an Aeryn unlike any we've ever seen. Simply frelling brilliant.

Written on a Thumbnail by Cofax
It takes a brave writer to place the two Johns together, but it takes a great writer to do that and then take it one step farther.  Lucky for us, Cofax is both.  This novella's got it all:  John, Aeryn, Harvey, explosions, humor, Scorpy, torture, and an ending that somehow strikes a balance between all of these opposing elements.

Word/Hard by Makiko
As usual Makiko dances on the furthest edge of characterization, but she does it with such sharpness and intelligence that we can't help
following.  It's an Aeryn we rarely see in fanfic, all hard lines, punches, and alien roots and it's not to be missed.

The Archeology of Memory by Shaye
Interesting spin on the usual DWTB baby scenario here, combining sharp characterization and a lines that make you ache. Shaye also manages to use omnscient POV to the story's advantage, which is a major accomplishment in and of itself.

After Never Too Late by Sunshiner
Yet another post DWTB, only this one has a memorable original character, a very Farscapian plot, and some excellent Harvey bits.  Nice job.

Space Between by KodiakkeMax
Chiana, stripped down to her bone. Raw and beautiful with a prose that bleeds.

Light of Delvia by Cofax
Even if Cofax didn't have a lovely writing style and a great handle on Zhaan's voice, I would enjoy this early season piece for its foreshadowing. As it is, I can love it for all three.

Foolish Girl by Shaye
If you're searching for an example of a story that gives a secondary character depth and a backstory beyond what canon provides, look no further.  With her usual style, Shaye puts a fascinating, dark twist on a mostly forgotten character.

From the Light, Darkness by Deneba
This is not for the soft of heart or for fans looking for a pick-me-up.  Nevertheless, the angst isn't gratuitous and even through a prism of darkness, Deneba keeps the characters sounding like themselves with a smooth, thoughtful style.

Buckshot by Feldman
Tiny and excellent. A perfect summation of the first three seasons, with exactly the right amount of pain humming underneath the surface.

Convergence by Shrift
John/Chiana's been explored in a number of ways by a number of very, skilled writers recently, but I think this one's my favorite. Shrift's Crichton voice is very in character and you never wonder for a second why John would fall for Chiana, she's so flawed and loveable.

I Believe in Ghosts by Makiko
Elusive and beautiful.  I don't always agree with Makiko,  but anything she writes is worth reading.

Sickness of Shadows by Cretkid
An examination of the crew of Moya through Pilot's eyes.  It's always nice to see new writers in a small fandom, and doubly so when they take the time to shed a little light on a relationship that's usually forgotten by both the show and fanfic.  More please.

Please Hold Tightly by Maayan
Normally just the thought of John/John slash would have me running for the hills, but it's Maayan, so she makes it work. Not for the faint of heart or the easily squicked.

Sleep While I Drive by Maayan
It's Maayan again, but this time she turns her keyboard towards Aeryn and writes an Aeryn who's superior in many ways to the character we're given by the show. Just don't believe the summary.

Black (Ghosts) by Maayan
At some point, I think I'm going to run out of words to describe this writer's talent. She lets all the characters fall to their lowest points,
but it never feels unbearable or unrealistic. This is a gorgeous, angsty story with lines that linger in your brain for a long time afterwards.

Kansas by Maayan
A fascinating look at a potential future, with an interesting mixture of the mundane and the fantastic. There are lots of adjectives I could use to describe this story and Maayan's talent, but I think I'll just say she's pyschic and leave it at that.