"Firefly"

[Lionel Mandrake]

It's a 10 year old TV space opera with some horse opera & and soap opera thrown in, and a country/western theme song. Compared to other TV fare, it's not half bad. I'm watching it via NetFlix.

[cliffordu]

1. I absolutely LOVE that series.

The subsequent movie "Serenity" was stellar.

I wish they were still shooting the series. Or do another movie.

If I hit the lottery I'd build a house that looks EXACTLY like that space ship.

[Lionel Mandrake]

2. There was only one season.

I'm not sure why. Maybe too raunchy and/or violent for prime time?

[4th law of robotics]

12. Fox has a habit of cancelling good shows

not sure why.

[Lionel Mandrake]

17. Maybe to make room for their "news" programs,

i.e., right wing propaganda?

(What happened to the :barf: smilie?)

[4th law of robotics]

18. Er. . . different channel

Fox and foxnews aren't the same.

[Lionel Mandrake]

20. You're right, of course.

My suggestion was facetious.

[Zavulon]

13. Liked the series, but the movie...

...well, it was chugging along just fine until that absurd scene at the end with River. The Reavers had no problem opening fire on everyone, but when River gets pissed they decide to drop their arms and fight her one-by-one. I'm sorry, but that was SO stupid, and it couldn't have come at a worse time.

Yes, I know such things don't ruin movies for everyone, but that scene was so unbelievably ridiculous that I couldn't handle it. For that matter, neither could anyone around me, if the groans and multiple instances of "Oh, give me a fucking break" were any indication.

The series, though, was great. "Our Mrs. Reynolds" was one of the best episodes I've ever seen in sci-fi of any franchise.

[AnneD]

16. I can't remember....

is that the one that started with him sitting bare assed on a rock in the middle of nowhere and saying "That went well."

I went out and got the entire series and the movie. I watch them every few months. I wasn't fond of Serenity's ending but it tied some lose ends. I hated that they lost some good characters in that movie too.

I have to say, this series would make me reconsider my ban on tv viewing.

[Zavulon]

23. No, that was the follow-up episode.

The one you describe is the one where they planned on stealing a valuable gun. The one I was talking about is when Mal accidentally got married to the girl who sabotaged the ship and sent it hurtling towards a trap set by guys who steal ships and sell them for parts.

As for the movie, killing off Wash was the way they let us know that there would not be a sequel.

[AnneD]

24. Thank you ....

I remember both episodes but get them mixed up for obvious reasons.

I also hated seeing Shepard go. I wanted to know more about his past. And Wash-I really liked he and Zoe.

There were lots of detail that was interesting-like the big corporations, the listening post, etc. It was a rich world.

[sarge43]

27. Yeah, I would have loved to hear Shepard's back story

I had the impression before he got religion he was a high ranking officer in the Alliance army, maybe even commanded at the Battle of Serenity Valley. If so and Mal found out, that would have been an interesting episode.

Book would have agreed with Brother Cadfael, "A soldier has much to contemplate."

A great series, ended much too soon.

[sarge43]

28. That one was titled Trash and

one of the best story openings ever.

[AnneD]

29. Agreed....

most memorable. And the flashback did not dissappoint, or the ending for that matter. First time I have ever seen a guy be bare butt nekkid and still be in uniform and in charge.

[Still Blue in PDX]

3. I streamed it, too. Never heard of it when it was on the air!

Same with Jericho, which I just finished up this past weekend. So many good shows that escaped my notice, either by my own inattention or the networks not giving them the promotion they deserved.

I absolutely loved Firefly, the movie Serenity not so much.

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. I had seen people rave about it for years - finally gave it a try on Hulu (?) earlier this year.

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LOVED it... blazed through the whole season in 2 or 3 days. Left me wanting MORE!!!
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I can definitely see why people say it was cancelled WAY before it should have been.
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[pokerfan]

5. Friday is Firefly night

"Roommates agree that Friday nights shall be reserved for watching Joss Whedon's brilliant new series Firefly."

Might as well have it in writing, since it's obviously going to be on for years.

[Dr. Strange]

6. You don't screw the roommate agreement--

the roommate agreement screws you!

[pokerfan]

11. But.... no Babylon 5?!

Sheldon: But we don't watch Babylon 5 in this apartment.
Leonard: Why not?
Sheldon: Because no one likes Babylon 5.
Leonard: Well, I like it.
Raj: Me too.
Howard: So do I.
Leonard: There you go, 3 against 1.
Sheldon: They don't get a vote. It's 1 against 1 and according to the roommate agreement, all ties will be settled by me.
Leonard: But I said no to that.
Sheldon: And I said yes. And I settle all ties.

http://wiki.the-big-bang-theory.com/wiki/Roommate_Agreement

[ohiosmith]

7. There's a marathon on July 4 on SCI. I just set my DVR.

[bikebloke]

8. I'll be in my bunk.

[YankeyMCC]

9. lol

[davsand]

10. Shiny! It was probably too intelligent for mainstream TV audiences.

Loved Firefly!!! I've got the series on DVD and I still go back and watch it on a regular basis. I honestly think it was too well written for a lot of the TV viewers out there. I'm hoping for another movie someday, but it does seem like most of the actors have moved on to other shows so that hope may be in vain.



Laura

[ceile]

14. best show on tv back then.

be sure to watch Serenity (movie of the tv show) when you're done...

[wendylaroux]

15. The best show ever!!

Thanks to my son for turning me on to this awesome show!! Another great one canceled by fox.----

[Lionel Mandrake]

19. According to Wikipedia, Fox filmed 14 episodes but only broadcast 11 of them.

Maybe Rupert Murdoch got offended somehow?

[wendylaroux]

30. blechhh--rupert murdock

Don't know if HE got offended,but I think he is very offensive.Nasty old coot.

[baldguy]

21. I like that other show.

I can't quite remember the name though....

[Lionel Mandrake]

22. Star Wars?

The faces look familiar, and so do the costumes. But somehow ...

[TrogL]

25. I thought meant the Groucho Marx character

[Deep13]

26. Mal, we got emminent violence! nt