I didn't expect that Firefly would take the 'Western in space' quite so literally: cattle rustling, a train robbery, plenty of gun-fights and more, not to mention the country theme song. It works a treat, though, its likeable and convincing (of/informed by genre) characters and interesting plots keeping up the pace across all 14 episodes, each of which tells its own story while contributing satisfyingly to the larger whole. I thought this show would be a good diversion, and it was, but it's much better than just that.
Watching the tv run made me appreciate how cleverly Serenity is constructed, to continue and resolve a lot of the loose ends left by Firefly's untimely cancellation while also working as a stand-alone (which is the basis on which I've watched it before (1), (2)), and all while remaining true to the tone and dynamics of the show.
Watching the tv run made me appreciate how cleverly Serenity is constructed, to continue and resolve a lot of the loose ends left by Firefly's untimely cancellation while also working as a stand-alone (which is the basis on which I've watched it before (1), (2)), and all while remaining true to the tone and dynamics of the show.
