What were your thoughts on "Serenity"?

I think of the cancelation of Firefly and look at all the absolute crap on TV and just shake my head.

Serenity was lightning in a bottle. Saw it in the theater without having seen "Firefly'. A total thrill. I probably bought the boxset on the way home.

Firefly is one of best SciFi..

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="265">4:25</a> not only did Joss pull that off, the opening scene of Serenity is a masterclass in character introduction.

I remember waiting for the first ep. to air. When it did, “how could I have missed an episode?” I thought, very confused. I really think things could have gone differently were the pilot episode played first. What a concept… 🤦‍♂️

I'm 63 years old . . I was 8 when NBC premiered Star Trek . . I recently discovered Firefly on Tubi and binge watched it . It took me back to my childhood with the same excitement and interest as I did in Star Trek . .I think if someone puts their mind and talents to work . . Firefly can make a great comeback . . Star Trek did . .

Serenity was amazing! I had never watched Firefly, went into the movie with zero expectations and was pleasantly surprised by how much I adored this movie!

Although the idea of multiple seasons of ‘Firefly’ sounds titillating, I agree with this assessment. Firefly and it’s movie counterpoint ‘Serenity’ are perfect as is.

Firefly and Serenity. I re-watch them every year ;).

No power in the verse can stop the signal ...

Tudyk is great in Resident Alien.

There is not many series that I find worth my time. Maybe 8? Firefly is the top of the list. Brown Coat for life.

I saw the movie before I watched the series and I fell madly in love with the characters and their world. I can see why some people think that maybe it's perfect with one movie and one season, but I've always felt there was so much more to explore in that universe.

Fun fact, Nathan Fillion is also the voice actor for Cayde-6 in the Destiny games

One of my favourite shows like others re-watch at least every year.

I adore Serenity. I would follow that cast anywhere. The way Whedon went from beloved enough that he could engage this level of dedication from fans to the wreck I hope his career is now is just mind boggling.

One of the best sci-fi series ever. Pure classic. Still can hear the opening song in my head. Sincerely hope they won't do a reboot, since it almost always never end well...

"We have done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

Nathan Fillion just NEEDS to be in more SciFi stuff he's perfect for it!!!!!

"What were your thoughts on "Serenity"?" Joss Whedon, didn't just create, Firefly, or Serenity. Whedon created a multi-dimensional universe, the TV series and Movie, just touched the tip of the iceberg, of the UNIVERSE he created. The Black. Browncoats forever.

A series that died before its time. I loved it!

As a fan of westerns growing up, this series encapsulated this feeling. Loved both the series and the movie.

Another great short-lived TV show from the same era as "Firefly" was "Keen Eddie." Wonderful, smart, clever television. I would have loved to have seen both shows run longer. But after 20 years, there is no way I'd want to see either of them try a comeback. The thing about Firefly is it worked because of all nine characters and the situation in which they found themselves. Now two of them are dead (one of them is really dead) and the rest are much older, so that dynamic has been lost. Also, over time we expect and want people to grow and evolve, and not be stuck in some sort of "will they or won't they?" loop for 20 years; nor should people this clever still be barely getting by on the fringe of the 'verse. But if Mal and Inara still aren't on the undetermined edge, and if this band still aren't outlaws, would we like them as much? It's a no-win situation: If they haven't moved on, we won't like it. But if they aren't the same, we won't like it either. And then there is the third element contributing to the no-win scenario: WE have likely changed as well. It's like going to your 20th year high school reunion. After a few minutes of chit-chat, you don't have much patience for someone who still acts like they're 18 years old, and you don't have much in common with those who have grown up and grown apart. Once there was a moment, and it was indeed shiny. But it's over.

Serenity is a fantastic movie that brings a fair amount of closure to the amazing characters from Firefly. But Firefly... Probably the greatest television episodes in human history, horrifyingly thrashed by executives who refused to give it a second thought or even a fair first chance. Joss Whedon's magnum opus was practically scuttled before it ever aired, and still today it is recognized as a masterpiece by those who've seen it.

Serenity the ship did show up in Ready Player One. I was so happy when I saw it.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="243">4:03</a> Summer Glau's acting in that scene was incredible.

He definatley got story telling skills lol

Sometimes a thing is made more beautiful by the briefness of its existence

Serenity is a great movie. I didn't know it was a direct continuation of the short-lived sci-fi western series Firefly. The first episode of Firefly I watched was the finale 'Objects in Space'. In 2006 and again in 2017 I met Jewel Staite (Kaylee) and in 2005, I received in the mail a signed autographed photo from Summer Glau (River Tam). I became a fan of Summer Glau cos of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles which she played Cameron. Summer Glau is a brilliant actress and I love to see her have a guest role in Doctor Who. A shame Serenity didn't do well at the Box Office and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles got cancelled after 2 seasons. They could had launched Summer Glau into Hollywood and to do bigger roles.

I remember my excitement to see Serenity when it was first released in 2005. For me, it was the 1st time I had ever been thrilled for over a year in anticipation. And then I'm sitting in the huge theater on opening day with no more than maybe 25 other folks. All obviously Browncoats from the oft repeated delighted reactions and the movie certainly didn't disappoint, but still... Firefly/Serenity's problem was never the material or the acting but rather connecting with the huge fan base that just never knew what they were missing. And, of course, let's not forget the complete ineptitude of a certain network which shall go nameless.

Firefly/Serenity can work today as 1) movies, similar to the Kirk-Spock Star Trek films that followed TOS; and/or 2) a streaming series, with a limited run.

A world with out Firefly, is indeed a poor world. The universe is truly amazing, and the lore and background, i think, dwarfs Star Trek, and other sci-fi shows... And i think, that because execs can't see that, is truly a tragedy.... Browncoats around the world, very much still exists to this day...

If Firefly were on SciFi channel then it might have gotten its chance to shine! Look at shows like Farscape, Battlestar Galactica and Stargate. The problem is Josh was locked in with the wrong studio who screwed him over. If the show was released today on streaming it would have a much larger following.

Love how everyone ignores Trekkies saving the Star Trek from cancellation and helping to resurrect it in the 60's and 70's.

It's a Gohram Shame what Fox did to Firefly

I'm now watching every iteration of *Star Trek* in order, currently on DS9 season 6. *Firefly* was better in every respect: characters, action & adventure, world-building, etc. I'd rather have seen more episodes, but I loved that *Serenity* closed the loop on Joss's big story arc.

Serenity is a hidden jem

Serenity was such a great movie and a nice tie up of the Firefly series. It showed George Lucas how he should have made the Star Wars prequels, as it focused more on the characters and the story rather than the c.g.i and big bangs.

I need to go and rewatch Firefly and Serenity now.

14 episodes, and a movie isn't plenty but in the immortal words of captain Reynolds... "it's enough." A reboot at this stage wouldn't be Firefly.

I've watched Firefly and Serenity more times than i can remember. It's funny that Whedon is demonized for harassing women but made the most female hero centric shows out there. If you liked Firefly search out episodes of a series called Expanse. Best sci-fi series in the last 10 years. Finished its final season this year.

Firefly was the best Sci fi for a very long time even better than star trek,I would iove to see more,come on joss.

Great show, great movie..

Yes I also saw Serenity in the theater without ever having seen the TV show - thought it was great only of course didn’t get the emphasis on death scene of Sheppard character.

And now I want to go and watch it again.

Browncoat for life Trivia:7 of the Serenity crew voiced DC characters. Nathan Fillion voiced Hal Jordan & Vigilante. Alan Tudyk voiced a ton of characters. Gina Torres voiced Vixen & Superwoman. Adam Baldwin voiced Jonah Hex,Hal Jordan & Superman. Sean Maher voiced Nightwing in the DCAMU. Morena Baccarin voiced Black Canary & The Cheetah. And lastly,Summer Glau voiced Supergirl. Andrea Romano has an incredible ear when casting these characters

Part of the reason _Firefly_ is so good is because the cast and crew knew pretty much from day one that the show was in danger of being cancelled, so they put everything they had into every single episode, because they didn't know if that would be the last one they would ever make. It's hard to think they would have been able to channel that same desperate creative energy if they knew the show's future was assured.

Watching it once more, the music and characters breaking my heart again. Curse you forever FOX!

this was one of my favorite movies and shows of all time. i would love to see a continuation of this franchise, but as youve said its actors have all pretty much gone on to bigger and better projects. i would love to see a "down the line" continuation with a whole new cast, with major cameos from the original cast. this would allow them to explore unfinished sub plots and pay off with fan service while also allowing a new generation to experience the world of firefly. with the big mouse owning it, and technology advancing in the film industry, we could really get immersed in the genre if they were to throw there advertising might at it.

You forgot to mention that Serenity had multiple free screenings prior to the premiere, which are into its box office. A disastrous move. Also, in 1966, Gene Roddenberry had fans write in to save Star Ttek for its 3rd season.

Disney+ is planning a firefly reboot. It’s still in early stages, but has been green lit for production.

Loved serenity...& firefly

Would love to see a reboot of firefly only if the original cast came back! Loved the original series and movie was awesome! Huge fan own both series and movie!

I love SciFi movies and Serenity was a great one. I've watched the movie many times at home. Always great entertainment. I wonder if BluRay sales made up for the loss at theaters.

It was not the first time producers asked fans for help. They got the idea from when Roswell was cancelled earlier in the year when producers and fans started mailing in cases upon cases of Tabasco sauce to the studio as a means to make them notice the show was still popular and fans wanted it to stay on air.

great.

I am a massive fan. I can't wait for the reboot.

Every time that I see an original cast member in a modern show I start reminiscing about Firefly/Serenity. It's too late to pick up where they left off but I would love visit their universe to see what they are up to. There was not a weak player in the bunch, the characters or in real life. Like friends never forgotten the crew of the Firefly are always in my thoughts.

Reading the (new) Firefly books, there is so much more that could have been done with this series. If it does get resurrected, there are half a dozen plots for a next generation type crew already written. Throw in some guest appearances by the original cast and the sequel might be bigger than the original. Two by two. Hands of blue.

The only thing worse than firefly being cancelled would be a reboot. The cast was the main reason it is one of the greatest shows of all time. The same way Top Gear is Clarkson, Hammond and May not the actual show.

I wouldn't watch a reboot without the original cast. I didn't watch FireFly until it was on DVD because I didn't have a TV. I actually saw Serenity first and loved it then watched Firefly.

I saw Serenity before I watched the series, but I've watched the series maybe four or five times. The movie I've watched at least the same amount of times. It's one of the best series and sci-fi flicks I've ever seen. I'm not a kid either.

I agree with your surmise. I loved every episode of Firefly, and got to see Serenity on the big screen. It was great, man. I was there. It's enough. You can take on the whole thing, like Hitchhiker's guide.

14 episodes enough? Maybe you should shut up!!! Long live Firefly 🔥!!!

I liked it, and did not think it will survive. I asked my sister, who is in the know, what in the hell was universal thinking, making a movie off of a failed TV series. She said, They wanted to make the maker of Buffy, the vampire slayer happy, and willing to take the loss. They wanted him to come over to their studio to make stuff and hope it's as popular as Buffy. I actually use quotes from the show as my guide in life. If you cant do something smart, do something right.

I love the movie

Serenity made far less at the box office compared to Star Trek Nemesis (which was already considered a bomb), so when Whedon was first announced to direct The Avengers, some were understandably wary. In regards to the Firefly boxed DVD sets, its said that the show’s more... hardened fans bought multiple boxed sets and then tried to convince newcomers to be fans by showing it to them while singing the praises of the show.

Interesting

as much as I would love to see this rebooted I can't argue with whedon when he said that if he tried to continue it all he would do is convolute his previous work , however I love the way the comics have continued the story and hope that perhaps maybe they'll do an animated spinoff and the move of killing wash is both a tragedy and also just a sort of gift in that it gives solid closure that it will not come back regardless this series has endless rewatch value I fell in love with the movie serenity and had no idea that firefly existed until I was 24 and got my Netflix streaming account since I now own 4 sets of the DVDs 2 blue ray sets and have watched the series and movie no less than 10 times on each of my streaming services , this is one of only a few sci Fi series that stand next to the the original star wars in my heart to this day when shits about to go down I still say 'i am a leaf on the wind , watch me soar " rip wash

The truth is the truth. Part of the reason that everyone wants more Firefly is because there was so little. I like many would have loved if the show had survived or that is what I will always think. At this point I actually don't want the show to come back to TV. If they were to make another movie, and they could bring the entire surviving cast, and Joss was to write and direct that would be fun to look forward to but a reboot on TV I don't want I have 14 episodes I love, and it would be very easy to screw that up at this point. Let's leave it alone and just wish for something that we really may not want and just don't know it.

Serenity and Firetly were both perfect the way they were. The cast was exactly right and couldn't have worked with any other actors and of course Joss is perfect.

NO! 14 episodes and a movie are NOT "enough". I do want more. A reboot, maybe.. as long as the whole series cast is involved to some extent (even if only in flashback).

This is a show I’d like to see rebooted

Bring Firefly back!

y'all should hit on the animorphs tv show that would be a great reboot to see , I'd love to see a big budget version of both the andalite chronical and the horn bajir chronicals and id love too see joss whedon and Michael bay get together for that one

Sarah Paulson from Bird Box too.

I have the TV Series and the Serenity movie. If they want to revive the Series or another movie, they can start at the Memorial, go to a scene where Zoe is throwing up, Simon telling Zoe and Mal that she is pregnant, a scene where she is giving birth (It's a Boy, it's a girl, twins!), then fast forward until the Characters are the same age as the actors, plus maybe Simon and Kaylee have kids now too. Allen Tudyk could play Walsh's Brother. Now start the current story!

Damn it!, now I have to figure out the parallel personalities between Firefly and Alien:Resurrection. As if I wasn't busy enough!

I think Josh should do another series in the Firefly Universe. Imagine if they came into contact with a highly advanced alien species. First Contact war of sorts. That would force the Alliance and Browncoats to work together. Forcing Mal to inlist with Alliance at an older age could make for an interesting dynamic.

„14 episodes and a feature film isn‘t much.“ „It’s enough.“

Didn’t have cable back in the early 2000’s . Wasn’t aware there was such a show as Firefly. Rented Serenity at the corner DVD rental on a whim. Was wowed by the film and while watching the DVD extras, found out it was a series. Next day, went out and bought the box set and binge watched.the whole 14 episodes. Fox are morons. They had something great but were too stupid to market it properly.

Every time a KZfaq viewer falls in love with "Firefly," a Fox TV executive falls off the Nakatomi Plaza building. I viewed the "Firefly" episodes that Fox TV deigned to broadcast, but I didn't see all of it until I bought the DVD set.

Nathan is right, the show never had a chance to suck.

You didn't mention Summer Glau when talking about the cast at the end, boo! She was my favorite.

After all these years a live action probably wouldn't work , but how about a short 6 - 10 episode animated / cartoon show ? You could bring back all living actors with a voice double for Book , or have him off ship like in a few episodes . Maybe touch on some of the Dark Horse comic run or pad out some of the interupted stories from the series , Niska , Saphron , Badger , etc . Lots of potential there .

Getting a show on Fox is like making a deal with the devil, or using a monkey paw wish.

I have the box set & the movie. Money well spent.👍

Loved the show, loved the movie. Got my hands on the DVDs as soon as I could. Even got the book. That said, it may be for the best. The episodes we wished they had made may be better than the goram episodes they would have made.

Lol I was one of those who pre ordered this show, still have it always will. Along with my movie and the comics

Browncoats 4 LIFE!

I think the published episodes and movie are the perfect TV show ever; more, might endanger that belief.

I am one that hadn't heard of neither the series or movie until a few years after the movie was released. I love them both. Fox really messed up in every way with promoting serenity and firefly.

Funny that Halo 3 ODST, a video game based on the crew and feel of Firefly, had much the same outcome: received disappointing reception at the start, but is now revered by the fanbase as one of the best Halo games ever made.

Serenity and Firefly are amazing. The Snyder Cut was....,............ long.

I completely missed Firefly when originally released which was a reason it was cancelled it was not well promoted. I accidentally discovered the Firefly reruns on late night TV and was an immediate fan. I was actually dissapointed by the Serenity movie so much wasted potential it could have been wonderful. It had editing and character development problems it could have been a much better movie if handled, written, and edited better!

Rarely has a writer/director taken such a dive in his moral credibility as Joss Whedon. While his star as a human being has faded, that of his work "Firefly" hardly has. The cancellation of "Firefly" is probably the most short-sighted and anti-art decision ever made by a studio. Still, a late sequel would be possible, #Disney!

No mention of Tudyk’s post Serenity ‘Resident Alien’?

I'm glad it was only one season. As mentioned by Fillion, it would have faded out & become a crap last season like GoT. "The light that shines twice as bright, burns half as long" Eldon Tyrell 2019

They did it for Farscape as well .