How Did Serenity Surprise Fans of Firefly?

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The discussion centers around the film "Serenity," which continues the story of the canceled TV series "Firefly." Participants express regret over Fox's decision to cancel the show, highlighting the film's surprises, such as the revelation about the Reavers and the unexpected death of Wash, which some believe wouldn't have occurred in the series. The film retains much of the original cast, maintaining the show's dynamic while addressing some plot points. There is also a mention of the character development that was planned for the series but not fully realized in the movie. Additionally, the conversation touches on other works by Joss Whedon, with mixed feelings about "Buffy" and "Angel." Overall, the thread reflects a strong appreciation for "Firefly" and its continuation in "Serenity," alongside a nostalgic look at Whedon's broader body of work.
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"Serenity" (Firefly series)

*le sigh*
*le mew*

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/movies/trailers/1808583132/1808721721/?http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=mf_frame&id=1808583132&mspid=1808721721&mfurl=http%3A%2F%2Fmediaframe.yahoo.com%2Flaunch%3Flid%3Dwmv-100-p.1377869-152381%2Cwmv-300-p.1377870-152381%2Cwmv-700-p.1377871-152381%2Cwmv-56-p.1377868-152381%26p%3Dmovies%26f%3D1808583132%26.spid%3D1808721721%26.dist%3DUniversal%2520Pictures%26type%3Dt",737,503);]trailer

really all to be said, but that's never stopped me before!

hope fox is kicking themselves for cancelling Firefly

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Never saw the whole reavers explanation coming, pleasant surprise, or Wash's death, not so pleasant :cry: I guess that was required, it was a movie after all. I think it wouldn't have happened in the tv series tho, so I'll just pretend it didn't happen:wink: If you haven't seen the series, download it. It promises much even after seeing the movie. Esp. http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96781308/K=j...http://www.chiabrit.net/FireFly/jaynestown.rm
edit - turns out this is "Our Mrs. Reynolds"
I've got a pic of him in that ridiculous orange woven hat next to my desk :-p
 
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The previews looked really really good. It was great that the kept pretty much the entire original cast.
 
yeah, it kinda submerges the character development that was going to be addressed in the series, but has the same dynamic and explains a part of the series.

What'd you think of his other stuff? I liked Buffy, lol, ok it was my religion for a while. Angel was ok, not as good in my opinion, Angel's broodiness kinda brought it down for me.
 

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