favorite episode and reasons why
POSTED BY: zark1976
UPDATED: Sunday, February 27, 2005 18:50
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My favorite episodes, if I had to choose, would be "Objects in Space," "Ariel," and "Out of Gas," in that order. However, since a lot of folks have already given some great reasons for watching these eps, I'll talk about another that I really enjoyed: "Serenity."
5) Begin from the beginning. This was the first episode I watched, and the one that got me hooked. It sets the tone for the "Firefly" universe, especially the opening scenes at Serenity Valley and Persephone. I'm a fan of the American-Chinese amalgam that dominates the culture.
4) It's a two-parter, so it took its time and allowed the story to unfold. It isn't rushed, and right away establishes a connection between the viewers and the characters, especially Mal. I think there's a little of each character in all of us.
3) It doesn't take itself too seriously; that is, there are lots of funny moments. Wash playing with the toy dinosaurs and Mal's "Public relations" line after dismissing Jayne from the dinner table are my favorites.
2) The theme song! The first time I heard it, I walked around singing it for about a month.
And the #1 reason why I like this episode --
1) Kaylee eating a strawberry. Need I say more?
DJ
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I'm going to go with "Our Mrs. Reynolds", with "Ariel" a close second.
My reasons - I don't know much about cinematography and all, though I recognize this series does a great job. My preferences are driven by the characters, mostly.
1. Saffron - excellent character, every bit as amoral and grasping as our Jayne but substituting wile and intelligence for muscle. The actress (forgot her name, damme) is very talented. Quite a beauty, too; too high on the waif-o-meter in her submissive country girl role, at least until she starts hauling out the naughty religion stuff, but awesome as the con artist. The lines "Good Bible!" and "Good Myth!" are hilarious.
2. The look on Jayne's face as he ogles Vera. That whole scene is pure gold. "My days of not taking you seriously are definitely coming to a middle" is on the short list for best line of the series.
3. The bit at the end where Mal smugly reveals his clever deduction - that Inara kissed Saffron too.
4. Zoe & Wash's snickering about Mal's marriage.
5. Book leaning into the hall to repeat: "a special hell." Perfect delivery.
As others have noted, it's hard to pick a favorite. I'm hoping somebody will speak up for "Trash" or "Bushwhacked". :)
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I think Bushwack'd, Shindig and OiS pretty much sum up why I love Firefly as a series.
Bushwack'd is just the perfect space horror and creates a genunine sense of evil and peril while staying within the constraints of a family show...
Shindig has some truly classic lines and also is just a beautifully shot episode with a very, very cool swordfight.
OiS...
"Are you Alliance?"
"Am I a Lion???"
Just about sums up my love for that episode, but also the shot where River is stood on the balcony and the shot where she picks up the gun have a wonderful unnaturallness to them. Plus Jubal threatening to rape Kaylee had me shouting at the screen.
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Originally posted by BlueBomber:
And the #1 reason why I like this episode --
1) Kaylee eating a strawberry. Need I say more?
DJ
I'm right there with you on that.
"It's my estimation that every man ever got a statue made of him was one kind of son'bitch or another."
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I think we all agree that asking you to pick your favorite Firefly episode is like asking you who your favorite child is. But here goes.
Out of Gas is my favorite.
1) This episode more than any other defines and solidifies the relationships. I love the scenes where they are all having a good time around the dinner table like a family, laughing and talking.
2)We see the origins of some crewmembers and Serenity herself and how they've changed from then to present. Jayne's flashback was classic and Kahlee's was masterfully done.(That guy Bester cracked me up.) And who knew Zoe didn't like facial hair?
3)The explosion scene was gripping. When Zoe pushes Kayhlee out of the way and get's blown across the room, River repeating "Fire", the first time prophetically I came forward in my seat, heart thumping in my chest. The creeks and groans of metal and alarms going off in the background were like cries of pain from Serenity as if she were a living being. Mal's single-minded efforts to put out the fire is just another example of why he's one of my favorite heroes. That scene was different levels of peril layed on top of each other in a masterful blend.
4) Mal's relationship with Serenity is truly established. His unbridled optimism when he buys her to his last ditch efforts to save her, we see his love. His struggle, even after being shot to take the catalyzer to where it needs to go had me shaking my head in wonder. His ability as a leader is also expanded upon. Jerking Wash up and making him tend to the bridge away from injured Zoe, making Kaylee focus on the job at hand instead of wallowing in self-pity and finally directing everyone to the shuttles as he stays behind all show he knows what needs to be done and sees that it gets done.
5)The last scene where he wakes up in the infirmary got to me. It shows the crew's loyalty to him and his love and respect for them. And the final glimpse of the salesman talking about the other ship and Mal staring off in the distance to what we find out is the future Serenity with love in his eyes, you just kind of nod your head and say "Yeah", smile and say "Yeah" again. That says it all right there.
Well, as a rule I say girl folk ain't to be trusted.
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