Why I love Firefly!
Firefly was a short-lived futuristic science fiction series created by Joss Whedon, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame. The series was brilliant in its simplicity - after a galactic war and the end of the revolt against what was basically Big Brother ala 1984 - people just try to get by the best they can. Serenity, the ship captained by Malcolm Reynolds and his first mate and former companion in arms, Zoe, exists in-between, her crew taking jobs where they find them, legality be damned. I love the show because while there is intergalactic travel and advanced technology on the inner planets, people on the outer settlements live a very primitive life, something like a cross between the wild, wild west and Amish country.
So…what else do I love?
The people - the repartee between characters - the trust between cynical Malcolm and competent, loyal Zoe - the self-absorbed survivor that is Jayne (you know he’ll stand behind you when push comes to shove) - the sweet innocence of Kaylee - the single-minded protectiveness of Simon Tam - the brilliant insanity that is River Tam - the tender heart that is Wash (I still can’t believe they killed Wash!!!) - the secretive Shepherd Book - the intelligent, resourceful courtesan, Inara.
I love the fact that there are no alien creatures - it’s humans who populate the galaxy, scratching out a marginal existence, scattered to the margins of the empire, the new frontiers. It’s humans who are both hero and enemy.
I love the fact that two languages from earth-that-was survive five hundred years into the future, English and Chinese, and people speak a blend of the two.
I love Jayne.
I love that the Reivers terrify me to the bone. Just the word, let alone the sight of one of their horrible ships, sends chills down my spine.
I love that I have the DVD collection so I can watch Firefly to my heart’s content!
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June 20th, 2010 at 7:52 am
I love the soundtrack - the theme song is awesome! *goes to listen to it*
June 20th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Oh, me too, Chris! It’s the best. Tomorrow I think I’ll talk Battlestar Galactica!
June 20th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I haven’t watched TV in years unless someone has a show on when I walk into the living room. No cable except “Family”. When everyone moves out but me, the cable is gone. Can’t afford it anymore.
June 20th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Fran, you missed one of the greatest series ever. Well worth the time!
June 20th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I love this series too. I keep saying that I will buy the series on DVD, but I haven’t yet. Jayne is so funny to me. I didn’t like that they killed off Walsh too, but I would like to see Zoe with the captain, even though he is in love with Inara.
June 20th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Dana - I actually prefer Malcolm with Zoe too! I thought I was the only one! I do like Inara, but Zoe and Malcolm make a great team.
Jayne may be the most brilliant character of all time, always looking out for number one but there if you need him. And River? Sheer genius! My son bought us the DVD set for Christmas.
So how you doing???
June 20th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I loved Malcolm and Inara’s story arc. I was really bummed it lasted only a season and man…CRIED when Wash died.
What a great concept. Makes me want to jump in and write something like it!!! ha ha!!!
June 20th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Oh Beth, I went into shock when Wash died. I couldn’t believe it! My husband loves Malcolm and Inara together.
Me too!
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:11 am
Okay I will admit something: I haven’t watched Firefly so far. *hides* It aired on a small channel here in Germany and I never really noticed it was there. But BF just announced that we plan to buy the DVDs, after reading your post. I love him. LOL
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
Susi, you will love Firefly! Tell me what you think!