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Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] | ![Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51734pRq2%2BL._SL500_.jpg) | Actors: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  3024 reviews
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Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Closed-captioned
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 665 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 2253369
UPC: 024543533696
EAN: 0024543533696
ASIN: B001EN71CW
Release Date: November 11, 2008
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Product Description
Genre: Television: Series
Rating: NR
Release Date: 11-NOV-2008
Media Type: Blu-Ray
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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
On the Blu-ray discs
Firefly has a picture that's a little softer than most Blu-ray discs (especially in the effects shots), but it is an improvement over the DVDs (even in an upconverting DVD player or Blu-ray player), and the punchy sound (DTS HD 5.1 compared to the DVDs' 2.0 surround) is a definite upgrade. In addition to the original bonus features, there are a couple new ones: a 25-minute conversation among Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Ron Glass, and Alan Tudyk in which they discuss the series and a number of specific episodes (Fillion recalls thinking he was getting fired after the first episode), and a new commentary track by the four fellows on "Our Mrs. Reynolds." And since it's easy to get sucked into watching multiple episodes, it's nice to have a Play All feature on the BDs. --David Horiuchi Beyond Firefly on Blu-ray 
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Great Series !!!! March 13, 2010
A name is another boundery (Here. Now.)
rarely do you find a series that has such great chemistry amongst the actors. This one has it. Great dialogue, humor, timing, story. AN ALL AROUND GREAT SERIES. Not to mention the movie that came out as well. You will enjoy this one!!!
As good as Star Trek or Star Trek Next Generation March 9, 2010
Jerry L. Nelson (Dallas, TX, USA)
A fabulous series that was killed in its first season. Shame on HBO for allowing whomever to kill this great Sci Fi series. The action is great and the story is believable. This is the story of a group of misfits who end up together in a space ship that goes around from planet to planet just trying to scrap together a living, but always ended up in trouble. The cast is fantastic, it makes me a big fan of Nathan Fillion, and you'll love the other cast members. One of them is now the alien leader in the new series "V", another is the cyborg in the series Terminator. Nathan now has a new series "Castle" so I like their new stuff but I'm sad there will not be anymore episodes of this fabulous series. This one is worth twice what I had to pay for it.
Why?! Why did it have to end?! March 8, 2010
S. Ulrich (NY USA)
I just finished the last episode and I'm mildly depressed that there aren't any more. What a great show!! Of course it was cancelled.
 Did they make a perfect Sci-Fi show? March 4, 2010
Ross Landers (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
They almost did.
Usually, as a rule of thumb, though I love the sci-fi genre, I find it hard to stomach sci-fi TV shows. Battle Star Galactica (where Serenity has a small cameo in the first episode) to me was nothing special. Star Gate, blah. Star Trek Voyager, well seven of nine was hot...
You see what I mean. Usually I enjoy watching sci-fi motion pictures, but the TV shows are a no go. What firefly does, I don't know, is something special. The creators really brought together a fine cast that works so well together it makes you start wishing you had such great friends. Wrong. They aren't friends. They are family. And it is 100% believable.
Rather than going up against evil aliens or genocidal robots, Firefly takes a small crew and pits them in a western like setting where you have your lawmen, your hookers, your gunslingers, and your savages. Then it adds space to the equation.
CG is at a minimum and much of the stages and props are *gasp* real!
Each episode is sort of a stand alone episode, what some faces that aren't the normal crew members pop back up from time to time. This gives each episode a fresh feeling. There is plenty of action. Plenty of killin'. Plenty of drama and character development. Plenty of sexy women. Frankly, I don't know how they put so much stuff into this show and had it not loose focus. Its amazing.
So where does this show falter. Like most TV shows, not every episode is directed by the same person. That isn't really a bad thing. But the first episode title Serenity was directed by the creator Joss Whedon, and his direction is so damn good it puts the others to shame.
Another thing, and this isn't the show's fault, the series was cut short. It's only a mere 14 episodes or so. 16? I'm not quite sure at the moment, but there is a lot of questions left unanswered. They tried to make comic book tie-ins and a motion picture to explain things that happened after the show was canceled, but they don't do it justice. I'll review the motion picture "Serenity" and explain why Firefly is 100 times superior later.
Overall this show is fantastic. Its tough as hell with bar fights and drinking and guns and its also warm and comforting. The acting is a real treat and the characters are as lovable as they come. Truly, the best sci-fi show out there. A real pity it was canceled.
I recommend this to sci-fi junkies, or anyone looking for a good story and interesting characters.
the best show I've ever seen in my life February 27, 2010
Tony
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I don't usually review shows. I find it to be a waste of my time. In fact, this is my first review for anything on amazon. I've watched many shows out today, lost, 24, house, but nothing compares to firefly. I only started watching firefly a few weeks ago because of how highly regarded this show is, and I must say, after watching the first few episodes, I was in love with the show. I've watched the aforementioned shows for several years now, but after a few episodes, I can say firefly is my favorite show of all time. I finished watching the last episode of firefly and the movie serenity a couple of hours ago and I am saddened to see that its over. I love the movie, but I must say, I wish it was never made because the existence of this movie hurts the possibility of the return of firefly, at least with all the crew on board. Anyways, I can't think of any show that can combine the elements of story, dialog, character development and originality as well as firefly. Dollhouse was another great show by Joss Whedon but it still can't hold a candle to firefly. If you've never watched firefly before, I envy you because you will get to experience an amazing show like this. I've already finished watching this show, and sadly, I'm not very optimistic that another show as amazing firefly will come about again in my life time. I'll miss this gorram show. I suggest everyone buy the DVD/Blu ray, give it to your friends if you have it, spread the word. Heck, even watching it on hulu for free will support the show through ads. In short, bring back firefly and kiss my pigu fox!
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