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Firefly - The Complete Series Customer Reviews (49 - 51 of 83 Reviews)
Perfect for DVD (Maybe not perfect for Fox TV)
I'm sad to admit I'm one of the folks that saw Firefly, became somewhat confused, and largely stopped watching. I gave it a second chance on DVD, and found it all made sense (and was incredibly entertaining).
Because Fox did not show the pilot until the end, the first episode that aired tried to establish 9 different characters, and it was just too much to take in. (Fox also refused to air the show in widescreen as the creators intended). Then Fox aired the episodes out of order. To make it harder for the viewer, the show presents a completely new universe that fails to follow many Sci-Fi conventions, and it may seem strange that people still ride horses on some recently terraformed planets and the characters often curse in chinese (But check out the Alliance flag, its a combo of the American and Chinese flags--something not pointed out by the characters on the show, its just there to be figured out.) Fox just made it impossible for the series to be understood by refusing to present it the way it was meant to be shown.
The DVD set has everything in order, 3 missing eps, and some amazing commentaries. Unfortunately, now that I know how good the show was I am sorry that it was cancelled. Its a great DVD set though, and I recommend it for anyone that likes Joss Whedon's work (Buffy and Angel) or that appreciates science fiction, or just likes to be entertained with something other than "reality" TV.
An amazingly well written show.
I had never seen Firefly in its initial, flawed, and out-of-order run on Fox, and in a way, I'm glad. I might have not fully understood how amazing this show is if I had seen it out of order. Recently, after reading nothing but the praise on this show heaped upon it by friends and colleagues, I broke down and purchased the DVD set, and boy am I glad I did. This has to be one of the most amazing pieces of televised storytelling I've ever seen. The characters are deep and fleshed-out. The writing is amazing, and the mixture of action and humor has never been more pleasing. The top-notch cast really got into their characters, and you can tell they they're having a ball. Overall, if you caught an episode on Fox and didn't "get it", or if the successful mixture of Sci-fi and Western genre's appeals to you, do yourself an immense favor and pick up this DVD set. It will enrich and enlighten you in surprising ways. Enjoy!
Best, Show, Ever
I would like to note something here. Before i start reviewing, I am a very active person. I skateboard, i do XMA martial arts. I run, etc etc. I do NOT watch much TV which is odd for someone of my age ( im 16 btw), So when i say i stayed home from Tae Kwon Do class every friday to watch TV, and watch FIREFLY, I want you to know what that means.
Because i did. Everytime it came on, i was watching it, and i wouldnt move for the hour it was on. Comercials and all. Then FOX, in all its infinite wisdom (*cough BS cough*) cancels it. MY family was heartbroken. This is easily the greatest show or movie i have EVER seen, surpassing even the simpsons on my Favorites list. It is an amazing world, the 'verse 500 years in the future! Dont miss out on this AMAZING Show, and if you havent seen it before, look at the reviews. Ask yourself, "Can i Really afford to miss this?"
Keep flying people! The movie comes out April next year!
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