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Firefly

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Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 57 Ratings

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FOX | Release Date: September 20, 2002

Summary: "Take my love, take my land, take me where I cannot stand. I don't care I'm still free, you can't take the sky from me. Take me out to the black, tell them I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me......There's no place I can be since I found Serenity, you can't take the sky from me."

Firefly is"Take my love, take my land, take me where I cannot stand. I don't care I'm still free, you can't take the sky from me. Take me out to the black, tell them I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me......There's no place I can be since I found Serenity, you can't take the sky from me."

Firefly is set five hundred years from today in a new planetary system after humanity abandons "Earth That Was". Under the leadership of Malcolm Reynolds, a renegade who fought against the new unified central government (the "Alliance"), the crew of the Firefly-class vessel Serenity struggles to survive any way they can. They fly between the border planets to keep away from the Alliance and below its radar. This series was described as a "science fiction western" but is different from other space-based shows as it features no aliens.

(For stations and individuals seeking the intended air order of the series as specified by creator Joss Whedon, as opposed to the order Fox originally aired them or that they are informing stations is the order they should be shown in, see here)

Each of the crew members has a special role:

Malcolm Reynolds holds the duty of Captain - he is a defeated soldier who opposed the unification of the planets by the Alliance to no avail. He strives to keep all his crew members on task and Serenity flying safely, while trying to make a living and do the right thing...in his rather flexible moral framework.
Zoe (aka The Soldier) is extremely loyal to Reynolds as she served with him during the war and owes her life to him. Zoe has the strength and experience to take command of the ship, if necessary.
Wash is Serenity's pilot (and Zoe's husband) - unassuming, self-deprecating, and calm with a sense of humor. Kaylee is the ship's mechanic - an experienced engineer who keeps Serenity flying.
Inara is a 'Registered Companion,' most easily described as a high-priced courtesan or geisha. She is also the person with the highest social standing on the ship and acts as the crew's Ambassador.
Jayne is the muscle of the crew. A tough, uncultured Mercenary, unpleasant and offensively direct, but loyal to those on his crew...usually.

The newcomers are:

Simon Tam is the Doctor on Serenity and comes from a wealthy family and has a privileged upbringing. He has spent his life savings and future to save his sister, River.
River (aka The Fugitive) was experimented on by the government. Her psychic visions (a result of the experiments) are taken at first as babble by the crew but they slowly come to realize that there's more going on than what shows on the surface.
Book or "The Shepherd," is a wise minister who knows far more about military matters and battle tactics than a man of the cloth should, and his past is shrouded in mystery.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Metascore

63

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5

Critic Reviews

100

New York Post

Linda Stasi

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: A very funny, very hip, very terrific sci-fi show. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter

Staff [Not Credited]

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: In a new season largely bereft of innovative ideas or daring concepts, Firefly stands out like a supermodel at a bus stop... The end result is a new and different form for storytelling and characters with engaging stories to tell. [19 Sept 2002]

80

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mark Dawidziak

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: While often great fun, the series' premiere occasionally shows the strain of trying to blend all of those genres into one sleek package. On the plus side of the Firefly universe, the show is expertly paced and is full of those wickedly humorous asides that fans of "Buffy" and its ever-improving spinoff, "Angel," expect from the mischievous Whedon. [20 Sept 2002, p.E1]

63

Chicago Sun-Times

Phil Rosenthal

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: The characters, initially at least, aren't nearly so original and fully imagined, and that's a problem in any show. Fortunately, in space, no one can hear you yawn.[20 Sept 2002, p.46]

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New York Daily News

David Bianculli

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: I'm not sure it's the best first impression a show could make, but it's different and daring enough to warrant a return for a second, and a third. [20 Sept 2002, p.35]

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Los Angeles Times

Howard Rosenberg

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: Early Firefly lacks majesty, and also that its laborious pace is hardly Star Warsian. [20 Sept 2002, p.C1]

20

Newsday

Diane Werts

Feb 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: The only thing deep in tonight's Firefly premiere, though, is the well of cliches into which Whedon dips for what passes for plot and exposition. [20 Sept 2002, p.B02]

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Gamewing

Feb 1, 2023

Wonderful. Just wonderful. The character development in this hilarious yet also deep and impactful series is amzaing, and it is such a shame it was cut short, as the series was set up to easily run on for five or six more solid seasons. The only bad thing I can think of is the incompletedWonderful. Just wonderful. The character development in this hilarious yet also deep and impactful series is amzaing, and it is such a shame it was cut short, as the series was set up to easily run on for five or six more solid seasons. The only bad thing I can think of is the incompleted plot, but that is only because they canceled the show due to advertising and marketing stuff. Since then, the show has gained a cult following of practically everyone who has seen the show. 11/10 (extra point for the great concept that could have been expanded and made even better (if that's even possible))… Expand

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10

ArcTrooper390

Jun 20, 2020

Best space western that has or ever will be made. Somehow this was canceled but Batwoman will get a season 2. It's ridiculous.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

10

Diptanshu

Jul 24, 2020

Its literally a Crime that show was discontinued after 1 season.One of the Greatest Space-opera's Ever Made,the theme and Feel of the show is Incredibly Awesome,the story,the music and intro,the Visuals and CGI its the Master-class,Each and every Character was brilliant and sarcastic,theIts literally a Crime that show was discontinued after 1 season.One of the Greatest Space-opera's Ever Made,the theme and Feel of the show is Incredibly Awesome,the story,the music and intro,the Visuals and CGI its the Master-class,Each and every Character was brilliant and sarcastic,the adventure through-out the show the planets and cultures it was amazingly showcased,One of my Favorite episode was "Our Mrs Reynolds" it was that hilarious and shocking my mouth started paining cause of laughs it was awesome episode,the ending episode was amazing and emotionally satisfying although many plot-points were incomplete it's a brilliant episode,Literally Each and Every episode in this show is worth experiencing.the Whole Show is an incredible Masterpiece.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

10

FeckUZuckerberg

Dec 8, 2019

I have 75 words to type so all I can say is, how can this show be canceled yet crap shows like Modern Family/Grays Anatomy/Criminal Minds be allowed to continue. TV sucks now.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

10

SAARESTO

Jan 8, 2020

This piece of entertainment is arguably the most imeersive adventure/sci-fi. Despite it's minor disadvantages (like how is Inara's job respectable in the future, or why Jane (doesn't) betray the crew under different circumstances... and, of course, THE GRAPHIX (even by the standards of it'sThis piece of entertainment is arguably the most imeersive adventure/sci-fi. Despite it's minor disadvantages (like how is Inara's job respectable in the future, or why Jane (doesn't) betray the crew under different circumstances... and, of course, THE GRAPHIX (even by the standards of it's time and it's place) "Firefly" is still worth all the best ratings and hopefully - some sort of continuation (ideological at least). Yes, I've just said it in 2020, more than 17 years past it's over. Only this fact tells everything about "Firefly".… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

9

dk150968

Nov 18, 2019

One of the best SyFy shows out there, have re-watched it many times, very enjoyable, so upset it was cancelled by "accountants"with no imagination.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

9

EmperorScreechy

Oct 15, 2022

Underrated Series that was cut short way too soon. If you never watched Firefly,then you're missing out on good and sadly short television show. Firefly is certainly worth your time and feel free to watch the film Serenity afterwards. An excellent Sci-fi western. 9/10.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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