Firefly - The Complete Series | 
 enlarge | 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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Rating:  3136 reviews
Sales Rank: 408
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 675 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.2
MPN: 024543089292
UPC: 024543089292
EAN: 0024543089292
ASIN: B0000AQS0F
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 2002
Release Date: December 9, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Four Disc Box Set – Must Have Collector Edition | | • | Includes All 14 Series Episodes! | | • | Includes 3 Never-Aired Episodes! | | • | Audio Commentary on Selected Episodes | | • | Includes 4 Deleted Scenes! |
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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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Product Description
The complete series available on DVD from Buffy The Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon.
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New fan of the series. September 7, 2010
Skyclad (Michigan)
I caught maybe ONE episode fo Firefly when it was on and remembered liking it, but due to the network pre-empting the show I never bothered to try and follow it after that. Fox did that to a lot of shows then, even The Simpsons and Futurama. Anyway, I saw the movie when it came out and loved it. A week ago I saw Amazon had the entire Firefly series on Bluray for cheap, even cheaper than the DVD set was, so I bought it. Wow... I mean... wow... this is one of the best TV series I've ever had the pleasure to watch. It's so unique, the dialog is amazing and the sense of humor is awesome. It REALLY bums me out this didn't last longer than it did, but I'm glad at least 14 episodes managed to get made. Judging by the sheer number of 5 star reviews here, I bet those responsible for oulling the plug wish they never did that. Thank you to everyone involved in this series.
 Excellent September 7, 2010
Corey
Firefly is a show that came on the heels of Fox usual brilliant decision - just after he canceled my beloved Dark Angel. At first I thought this show would be terrible, but I sat and watched - and it was love. Really. It is rare to find a show that can be taken seriously that also made me laugh out loud every episode. The writing was extraordinary, and the actors / actresses have been absolute gold. It was like watching a movie every time.
AMAZON YOU MUST SOMEHOW OUTSTANDING OUT THIS SERIES!!! September 5, 2010
AlexPA
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What can anybody say about a serie that always left a good sweet and memorable flavor in every mind from the very beginning?
About the review: How could I get any better than all of the people that always had supported their hopes and dreams just for the fact that being transported to a different world by watching this espectacular series. For a sample of great reviews there are a lot.
Well even for a very little grain of sand mine's is this:
How is that possible that to the day of this review was written this series gotten: 2,886 FIVE STARS OF RECOMMENDATIONS!!!... ??
THERE'S NONE OTHER SERIES EVER TO BEING ABLE TO MAKE THAT!!....
ESPECIAL MENTION IS REQUIRED AMAZON!!!... HOPE U CAN REALIZED THAT!!!...
Great series August 31, 2010
girly_engineer
This is a fun series to watch. I was introduced to it when I moved to college, and all of my friends love it. The story is essentially a western set in outerspace, but the characters are great and there is plenty of action.
Simply amazing August 28, 2010
M. Kulick (Alexandria, VA USA)
Firefly is a show that can grow on just about anyone immediately. This Blu-ray also looks very good. A great investment!
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