The Death of Captain Reynolds.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 6:44 AM

Onto the log.

The commentary on the SE Serinity disc had something on it that if you've listened to, you laugh about then let it past, but deep down it eats away at you. This would be that if the show had continued, that Joss was planning on killing Mal eventually.

What would have we done? The death of Wash was heart wrenching, but it was artistic and able to be done for a movie. But in a series, would have we been able to handle the death of Mal? Would we have protested? I personally would have bawled and then have go watch Our Mrs. Reynolds. If Mal had died, who would be captain? Jayne? Kaylee?

But besides the what ifs for plot wise, the deeper question is would the show have been Firefly without Mal? The character brings such the feeling of power, yet gentleness, the feeling of a a man greatly troubled, yet one who had everything he wanted. I personally think it would be different, and it rightfully should. Mal is the father in the family. It would be like losing a father.

I actually get a little sad thinking about it. So today's was one of sadness, brought on by commentary. So hope you didn't cry too much.

Xie xie,
--CTMS

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