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      Season 1 – Firefly

      2002 Sci-Fi Action Adventure List
      77% 44 Reviews Tomatometer 96% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Set 500 years in the future after a universal civil war, the crew of a small transport spaceship takes any job so long as it puts food on the table. The disparate men and women just want to survive and maybe have better lives, but they face constant challenges on the new frontier, such as the Reavers -- flesh-eating mongrels who live on the fringes of the universe. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 05 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      Firefly earns its audience's adoration with the help of Nathan Fillion's dry delivery, a detailed fantasy world, and compelling storylines -- even if it doesn't stand with creator Joss Whedon's most consistent work.

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      Simon R They were nuts to cancel it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review melony b both the best of genre, Space Cowboys, and atop the fantasy genre rests Firefly, king of all. Really. In its run shortened only by network executive foolishness it captured the hearts of millions who independently endeavored to raise capitol to produce a second season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Martina M Je to moj 2 obľúbený sci-fi seriál nech to už restartuju Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Andrea G It's such a great show and I was so disappointed that it didn't continue. It's engaging, the characters are realistic, and their dilemmas and adventures are such fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Ryan N I never saw this show when it was on TV. It was not until the movie came out (Serenity) that I watched the show and loved it. The Movie stands alone to me, but the TV show was just an added pleasure afterward. Now I wish the TV show lasted longer than 13 episodes. I also wish there was a sequel for this story. There is so much more that could have been done with it and now I see why there were so many fans of the show who were pissed after it was canceled. The blame for the show not doing well in the ratings should go to the marketing department and the executives. I love Sci-Fi and when I saw the previews for the TV show, I was not intrigued enough to watch it. The show has action, comedy, adventure, and a hidden love story in the background. All the actors/actresses were perfect in playing their characters. Nathan Fillion was the best part of the show. I have now seen this TV show multiple times and wish there was more, like I keep saying it. They should do a mini-sieres or another movie! Hint Hint Joss Whedon! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Yamaha M One of my favorite series of all time, a must see for all sci-fi fans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 2002 The Train Job The crew members aboard a small transport ship face challenges in the wake of an interstellar war 800 years in the future. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2002 Bushwacked When Mal and the others overtake an abandoned ship, they fear the crew has been slaughtered by the Reavers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2002 Our Mrs. Reynolds Mal discovers a stowaway (guest star Christina Hendricks) on the Serenity who turns out to be his "payment" for completing a job. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 18, 2002 Jaynestown When the Serenity lands on a new planet, the locals hail Jayne as a hero, while the magistrate puts a price on his head. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 2002 Out of Gas Serenity's engine explodes, draining its oxygen supply and sending Mal into a delirious state of flashbacks. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 2002 Shindig While at a ball, Mal unwittingly challenges Inara's date; a merciless crime lord takes Serenity's crew hostage. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 2002 Safe When border people kidnap River and Simon, they accuse her of being a witch and exalt him for his medical abilities. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2002 Ariel A traitor works in secret to bring about the capture of Simon and River; the crew breaks into an Alliance-owned hospital at Simon's behest. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 6, 2002 War Stories Zoe and the inexperienced crew scramble to rescue the captain after he is captured by crime lord Niska. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 13, 2002 Objects in Space A bounty hunter (guest star Richard Brooks) sneaks aboard the ship to capture River and collect the Alliance reward money. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 20, 2002 Serenity Serenity's captain agrees to transport several passengers while flying under the ruling government's radar. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 20, 2002 Serenity Serenity's captain agrees to transport several passengers while flying under the ruling government's radar. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 14, 2003 Heart of Gold Serenity's crew strives to protect a bordello from an unscrupulous landowner. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 21, 2003 Trash Saffron convinces the crew to steal a prototype laser gun. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 28, 2003 The Message Old war comrade of Mal's and Zoe's mails his corpse to them and leaves a note asking them to deliver him to his family. Details

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      Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic It's different and it's good, but Nathan Fillion is the wimpiest hero since Mr. Limpet. Feb 10, 2021 Full Review Glenn Garvin Miami Herald The dialogue is not quite as snappy as Buffy or Angel, but both those shows started slowly and built momentum. Firefly may do the same... It's a provocative mishmash of future shock and peculiar anachronisms. Feb 9, 2021 Full Review Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press "Firefly" blasts off in fine style. It's a lot of spaced-out fun. Rated: 3/4 Feb 9, 2021 Full Review Stuart Galbraith DVDTalk.com The key to shows like this is its characters and the way they interrelate. Though arguably overly-calculated in this regard, Firely's characters are immediately interesting and their personal stories and struggles involving. Rated: 4/5 Jan 29, 2020 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Premiere is quite entertaining. Just don't go in expecting your average sci-fi, outer-space series. Go in looking for a Western with sci-fi touches. Jan 29, 2020 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel Without the patina of [Joss] Whedon's name, Firefly is just a nondescript adventure hour in a Friday time period in which Fox has had 11 different series in 11 years. Jan 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Tim Minear
      Executive Producer
      Joss Whedon
      Screenwriter
      Tim Minear
      Network
      Fox
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 20, 2002