Though it only lasted one season in 2002, Firefly changed the TV science fiction genre in a big manner. In the galaxy about five hundred years in our future, a firefly is a type of spaceship, a smallish cargo vessel with some passenger capacity; a firefly makes a good tramp freighter. Malcolm Reynolds' ship is named Serenity. The frontier worlds are terraformed moons or planets, often brought to livability it would seem on a minimal budget: bring it up to the level of a desert on Earth-that-was, holding breathable air and some hardy plants; dump a bunch of settlers and herds of cattle and horses (which don't need parts or processed fuel); and do the rest yourselves, good luck. In this frontier milieu, the rare and desired goods for trade or smuggling are natural foods and medicines. The show lasted 14 episodes, and should be viewed in order for the best understanding and effect.
The series is on DVD and is about 12 hours, which is descent for a season, but left a few unanswered questions. Thankfully, the movie Serenity, which is the movie climax to the series was made in 2005 and should be viewed after watching the series.
Firefly is a truly excellent show, and the writers, directors, cast, special-effects crew, and other supporting staff are justly proud of it. There are many subtleties of setting, special effects and actions, speech and music, which become apparent in repeated viewings. We already have watched it multiple times. You should see it.
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