Firefly - The Complete Series | 
| Directors: Joss Whedon, Tim Minear, Vern Gillum
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2667 reviews
Sales Rank: 132
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 675
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.3
MPN: D2008929D
UPC: 024543089292
EAN: 0024543089292
ASIN: B0000AQS0F
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 2002
Release Date: December 9, 2003
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Condition: BRAND NEW !! FACTORY SEALED !!! NEVER OPENED !!!
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As the 2005 theatrical release of Serenity made clear, Firefly was a science fiction concept that deserved a second chance. Devoted fans (or "Browncoats") knew it all along, and with this well-packaged DVD set, those who missed the show's original broadcasts can see what they missed. Creator Joss Whedon's ambitious science-fiction Western (Whedon's third series after Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel) was canceled after only 11 of these 14 episodes had aired on the Fox network, but history has proven that its demise was woefully premature. Whedon's generic hybrid got off to a shaky start when network executives demanded an action-packed one-hour premiere ("The Train Job"); in hindsight the intended two-hour pilot (also titled "Serenity," and oddly enough, the final episode aired) provides a better introduction to the show's concept and splendid ensemble cast. Obsessive fans can debate the quirky logic of combining spaceships with direct parallels to frontier America (it's 500 years in the future, and embattled humankind has expanded into the galaxy, where undeveloped "outer rim" planets struggle with the equivalent of Old West accommodations), but Whedon and his gifted co-writers and directors make it work, at least well enough to fashion a credible context from the incongruous culture-clashing of past, present, and future technologies, along with a polyglot language (the result of two dominant superpowers) that combines English with an abundance of Chinese slang.
What makes it work is Whedon's delightfully well-chosen cast and their nine well-developed characters--a typically Whedon-esque extended family--each providing a unique perspective on their adventures aboard Serenity, the junky but beloved "Firefly-class" starship they call home. As a veteran of the disadvantaged Independent faction's war against the all-powerful planetary Alliance (think of it as Underdogs vs. Overlords), Serenity captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) leads his compact crew on a quest for survival. They're renegades with an amoral agenda, taking any job that pays well, but Firefly's complex tapestry of right and wrong (and peace vs. violence) is richer and deeper than it first appears. Tantalizing clues about Blue Sun (an insidious mega-corporation with a mysteriously evil agenda), its ties to the Alliance, and the traumatizing use of Serenity's resident stowaway (Summer Glau) as a guinea pig in the development of advanced warfare were clear indications Firefly was heading for exciting revelations that were precluded by the series' cancellation. Fortunately, the big-screen Serenity (which can be enjoyed independently of the series) ensured that Whedon's wild extraterrestrial west had not seen its final sunset. Its very existence confirms that these 14 episodes (and enjoyable bonus features) will endure as irrefutable proof Fox made a glaring mistake in canceling the series. --Jeff Shannon
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Description
Five hundred years in the future there's a whole new frontier, and the crew of the Firefly-class spaceship Serenity is eager to stake a claim on the action. They'll take any job, legal or illegal, to keep fuel in the tanks and food on the table. But things get a bit more complicated after they take on a passenger wanted by the new totalitarian Alliance regime. Now they find themselves on the run, desperate to steer clear of Alliance ships and the flesh-eating Reavers who live on the fringes of space.
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FireFly July 19, 2008
This is an excellent, action packed series! It has added light humor and
is well worth the watch! You'll be hooked and wanting more!
What was Fox thinking? July 18, 2008
I was living overseas when this series aired, and never heard of it until I was sorting through my brother's DVDs a few weeks ago. I saw this, and figured that since it was only 14 episodes it probably wasn't that good of a series, but decided to go ahead and check it out...after watching other stuff first. Dumb mistake. Had I known anything about it, it would have gone to the top of the list.
Firefly is a great show. A network gets a gem, then cancels it after just a few episodes. Honestly, Fox, what were you thinking when you cancelled this show?
 A Science Fiction Western? July 17, 2008
Somehow I missed Firefly when it was aired on TV. When the movie Serenity came out I got a DVD copy and watched it. I must not have been reading the cover very carefully as I did not make a connection with the TV series Firefly.
While browsing the Amazon web site for DVDs I noticed the Firefly set that contained all of the TV episodes. The review intrigued me so I decided to order it and the Collector's Edition DVD.
One of the reviewers said it was best to watch the TV series before watching the movie so I decided to do just that. Although I had seen the movie in the past, it had been a fairly long time so I started the TV series; I didn't know what was in store for me.
If one thinks about it, the premise is reasonable; the frontiers of space could have parallels with the frontiers of the old West. The farther you got away from civilization the more rugged life could become; especially after a major war which had divided civilization.
To a substantial degree it helps to check your brain at the door and just relax and accept the story line. The characters are sufficiently developed to generate some feelings of concern for them as the stories progress. The stories themselves are in one way stereotypical, and yet in another way very original; I guess you would have to watch them to see what I mean.
I'm pleased with them and look forward to seeing them again; a lot is going on and it's hard to absorb all of the action on a first viewing.
If you're a sci-fi fan and have not seen the series and the movie, you should go ahead and treat yourself.
Best prematurely cancelled series... July 17, 2008
Firefly makes for great entertainment and escapism because the storylines are extremely well written, fresh, thought-provoking and humorous, and the actors do a terrific job. There is not one actor in the bunch with a less than stellar performance.
If you're on the fence about purchasing this series then rent or borrow it. You will probably buy it anyway because you'll want to see it over again. Been there, done that.
Amazing July 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a Star Trek TNG, Babylon, DS9, Voyager, BSG diehard. Firefly is amazing. It's taken me this long to see the series and I wish that I had seen it back when it was actually relevant to try and save the series. Even though a lot of questions are left unanswered, the series is well worth watching especially the 'making of' clips at the end.
Sometimes you watch a series or movie and you can see that the actors are having fun and enjoying working with each other and in the scene. Firefly is one of those shows and is absolutely awesome to watch.
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