Firefly - The Complete Series Reviews

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Though unknown to most television viewers at the time, Joss Whedon's Firefly earned an intense cult following that was a hit with many, including our reviewers. "This is by far the best sci fi series ever created" exclaims one reviewer. Now, with Firefly: The Complete Series "Joss Wheden Fans should be in heaven". Following the space ship Serenity and it's crew of "strangely group of people who come together by odd circumstances" Firefly doesn't follow the usual stereotypes of other scifi series (no aliens, no lasers) and thus avoids being formulaic, say our reviewers. Though cancelled before it's time, this "completely underestimated" show has been made into a full length film. Interested if it was as popular amongst our reviewers as Firefly: The Complete Series? Then check out our review of Serenity!

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Firefly - The Complete Series Ratings and Reviews

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Firefly soars!

sci-fi fan, character-lover, a whedonite, comedy fan, television buff, a browncoat

APR

2007

The Case — In 2002, a new show from Joss Whedon (the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel) aired on Fox. This show was called Firefly. Not even a year later, it was summarily canceled. Most television viewers in America have never heard of this show, partly because it wasn't on the air very long and partly because it wasn't advertised/scheduled well when it was. It came softly and departed silently. And that was the end of that. Except that it wasn't. — This story, my friends, is one of the greatest tragedies in… read full review »

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Nicole
Austin, TX

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This is by far the best sci fi series ever created!

sci-fi fan, a fan of clever plots, a browncoat, a whedonite

NOV

2007

This television series was the best sci fi series ever created. Joss Whedon is a genious and it really shows in this wonderful show. There are no aliens, no unchartered worlds, just great characters and great stories. Joss Whedon creates a universe in the future that is familiar to all of us because of it is heaped with references to our past. The world as we know it, is no more. Humans have traveled far out into space and started new worlds on new planets. The even teraformed the planets to be more like earth as we once knew it. Some planets took to the teraforming, some did not. This is the… read full review »

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ahotchki
Cincinnati, OH

One of the best series ever made for TV.

a movie buff, going to win the lottery, having a sense of humor

MAR

2008

This late, great TV series created by Joss Whedon, who also created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, remains one of the best TV series ever created for TV, even more than four years after it's premature cancelation by Fox Television. Featuring a cast that clicked from the very first episode, this 14-episode series had humor, action, drama, intriging characters and even romance. The series is set in a future world where humans, having outgrown earth, have ventured out into the depths of space to settle a new solar system run by a meddling… read full review »

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dianall
Sultan, WA

One of the best action sci-fi series ever made.

married, a whedonite, a pet owner, into movies that tell a great story, a woman, television buff, Lover of quirky, unique films, horror fan

DEC

2007

Televison execs need to start giving shows a chance before they cancelthem. It used to be that a show had a REGULAR time slot, week after week, and was given a FULL season, if not more, to buikd an audience. These days, shows are often yanked after just a handful of episodes, before viewers even knew it was there, or evern where it was inthe schedule. — — Firefly was a victim of such mismanagement. The shows were NOT aired in sequence, and therefore viewers had no chance of following the plot. ANd it had a built-in audience of Buffy and Angel fans, so the network REALLY bungled… read full review »

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divinerebel
Seattle, WA

Completely underestimated!

a movie buff, Movie lover!

APR

2008

This is not a well known series. I actually watched the movie Serenity first. I liked it and I am not a huge sci-fi fan, eventhough I do enjoy it on occassion. While trolling the movie rental place I was running out of options. I had watched almost everything else they had, I had a frequent (daily) rental habit! I went into the TV series section once again looking for anything I had not seen. I came across the four disc set of Firefly. I only rented the first one thinking if it was not good I would not waste my money besides I haven't really heard of anyone in this, But I like the movie… read full review »

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vivi44266
Ravenna, OH

A great show with a disappointing early end

a fan of clever plots, action fan, married, Every day computer user

NOV

2007

First, let me preface this review by telling you that I am not a sci-fi lover... I just happened to marry one. — My husband bought the complete series of Firefly when it came out on DVD and promptly watched the entire thing straight through - with me sitting in on a good portion of the episodes. After one, I was hooked. The storyline is a tad hard to follow at first (eh, are we in the future? the past? what's with the western gear and spaceship being on the same show?) but once you let go of your grip on reality and clear your mind, the show is fantastic. — The only reason I… read full review »

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lissabug
Salinas, CA

Josh Wheden fans should be in heaven!

into Independent Films, a comedy fan

JAN

2008

Fox TV did not do this series justice! They showed it out of order which confused so many people. I believe that it is this reason that led to the poor showing of this AMAZING series by Joss Wheden, creator of Buffy and Angel, and geek supreme! — The show is a western/sci fi mix. A fantastic combination with well written scripts, three dimentional characters and a more than a smattering of sex appeal! This is for the sofisticated viewer who wants to be involved in the story not merely spoon fed some contrived glop. — As a testiment… read full review »

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audrey
Long Beach, CA

Shiny!

character-lover, a movie buff, DVD collector, a fan of clever plots, Likes to be entertained

FEB

2008

One of the best SF series ever, along with Battlestar Galactica (the new incarnation) & Star Trek (original & Next Generation). That being said, Firefly had something none of the others possessed...a genuine ability to tell a great story without relying on robots or aliens. No wonder it never found a niche...network TV had no idea what to do with it! It had a core cast of genuinely likeable characters who didn't always like (or trust) each other but who managed to come together to pursue a common goal. Loved Mal, Kaylee, Book & Jane. While River & Simon were… read full review »

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bookluvr
Peckville, PA

Only the good - get cancelled - young

television buff, a DVD collector, a whedonite, Lover of quirky, unique films, character-lover, action fan, sci-fi fan, a fan of clever plots

NOV

2007

So sad, but true. This was one of the best shows going that never got a real chance. Great characters and wonderful fun with the stories and development. Naturally, it got the ax.... But all hope was not lost, the movie Serenity tied some things up nicely and opened other doors for potential continuation. — I thought it would be strange when it first came on. A space western? guns and space travel? no lasers or aliens? hmm... but it so worked, and more, the universe created for it made it make sense. Such a motley group and without the stereotypes, individual characters just seemed to… read full review »

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BookWyrm
Poplarville, MS

the most supported cancelled show ever

a fan of clever plots, into movies that tell a great story, character-lover, sci-fi fan, action fan, DVD collector, Every day computer user, movie buff

NOV

2007

This show had an unfortunate run when it first aired, getting cancelled without even showing all the episodes. I was most likely overseas when this happened and missed the whole thing. Fortunately, one of my friends is a huge firefly fan and introduced me to the series. I won't go on and say what I like about the show because there's nothing I don't like about it (except of course, that it got cancelled). Many other people felt the same way, and Joss Whedon got enough support that he was able to make Serenity which appeased (if only for a while) the fans need for more. This was the first, and… read full review »

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Dimfennas
Lees Summit, MO

Cowboys in space speaking Chinese need I say more!

Romance Sap, a fan of clever plots, a DVD collector, Sci-Fi fan, Sci Fi Nerd, love chick flicks, a bargain hunter, a woman

NOV

2007

My biggest regret about this show was that I didn't watch it sooner. I own it and love it. I also own season two aka Serenity the Movie. I wish they had more. It was good. I love River. Only she can kill people with her brain, all nerds want to be that way. Simon is the best big brother in the world. The only sad things is that they were not able to have more episodes and characterization. —… read full review »

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Chaucerlover
Bakersfield, CA

great fun for everyone

into movies that tell a great story, sci-fi fan, Every day computer user, character-lover, action fan, comedy fan, horror fan, married

NOV

2007

this is a great show only to bad it only lasted for one season even though there were many fans and we demanded that they bring it back. we part of our wish whene they released the movie but adiance viewing was to low to jump start the tv show again like it was hoped. this is like star trek with out the aliens in my opinion. it is great for everyone. hope everyone enjoys it as much as… read full review »

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acidrazzor
Manassas, VA

I was swept away!

a movie buff, waiting for the DVD, into action flicks, Movie Maniac, somewhat tech savvy

APR

2008

Firefly is one of the most vivid,detailed and heartfelt series I have ever watched.I watched every episode many times,I even went to see the movie and then bought it. I was very dissappointed when it was discontinued,and there is still a following for the series. I believe this to be a definant… read full review »

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alicemd74
Saint Joseph, IL

The best sci-fi series you never heard of...

a browncoat, character-lover, sci-fi fan, DVD collector, movie buff

NOV

2007

This is the biggest shame of the entire entertainment industry. How they could cancel this series is absurd. This is by far one of the best dramatic character drive sci-fi series… read full review »

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jkessens
Waterloo, IA

Why was this show cancelled??

into Independent Films, a movie buff, Experienced Parent, value conscious, a DVD collector, a bargain hunter, Movie Reviewer, a busy person

APR

2008

I still don't understand why this series was cancelled before it could even become a series. It was well written and the acting was superb so it didn't make sense to cancel it so soon after it's inception. Has anyone ever explained WHY it was cancelled?? NO, they have NOT!!… read full review »

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msstroda
Herington, KS

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Key Information	Stars Adam Baldwin Actors Ron Glass Genre Science-Fiction/Fantasy Subgenre Western • Made-For-Network TV • Television/TV Series • Spaceships • Future/Futuristic Worlds • Science-Fiction •... MPAA Rating Not Rated Available Formats DVD: 4-Disc Set UPC 024543089292 Release Date 2002 Running Time 5hr 15min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: French Version 4-Disc Set5hr 15min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentOctober 19, 2004Not Rated024543089322
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (12/05/2003, p.76, Marc Bernardin): "...FIREFLY was a smart, satisfying genre reinvention....The cast was strong..."

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