Twists that made us go, 'hmmm'

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NIKNAK

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 5:45 PM

The biggest for me was the Pilot where Mal says that Kaylee is dead. Here is pretty much what was going through my head the first time:

This is really good. Kaylee's really cute. As long as she survives I think this will be my favourite TV show ever.

Mal: "Kaylee's Dead"

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Don't kill her she's my favourite! Hold on - Simon could still save her somehow? But wouldn't Mal be in a rush to tell Simon if there was still time - she has to be dead. It was an awesome show but now you've ruined it Joss! I'm so sad I'm going to cry. Wait a minute - wasn't she on the front of the box? They wouldn't put a guest star there - what the fuck is going on? Please don't tell me Simon's going to resucitate her after she's been so dead that Mal thought there was no hope - that would just be silly. But I want her to live!

Kaylee waves at Simon.

Oh my wha!? Thankyou she is alive! The series might still be the best ever.

Simon: "The man's psychotic."

How could you pull such a horrible trick on your viewers Joss Whedon. You evil bastard; that wasn't nice at all.

Wash (to Mal): "You're psychotic."
Everyone on the bridge is laughing.

Ha ha (laughing out loud). OK, I forgive you Joss Whedon - but don't screw with my emotions like that again 'cos I don't think I could forgive you twice.

DONCOAT

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:07 PM

"No, Jayne. This is something the Captain has to do for himself."
"No I don't!"
..."Oh!" ...blam blam blam blam blam

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BIGDAMNNOBODY

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by niknak:
The biggest for me was the Pilot where Mal says that Kaylee is dead. Here is pretty much what was going through my head the first time:

This is really good. Kaylee's really cute. As long as she survives I think this will be my favourite TV show ever.

Mal: "Kaylee's Dead"

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Don't kill her she's my favourite! Hold on - Simon could still save her somehow? But wouldn't Mal be in a rush to tell Simon if there was still time - she has to be dead. It was an awesome show but now you've ruined it Joss! I'm so sad I'm going to cry. Wait a minute - wasn't she on the front of the box? They wouldn't put a guest star there - what the fuck is going on? Please don't tell me Simon's going to resucitate her after she's been so dead that Mal thought there was no hope - that would just be silly. But I want her to live!

Kaylee waves at Simon.

Oh my wha!? Thankyou she is alive! The series might still be the best ever.

Simon: "The man's psychotic."

How could you pull such a horrible trick on your viewers Joss Whedon. You evil bastard; that wasn't nice at all.

Wash (to Mal): "You're psychotic."
Everyone on the bridge is laughing.

Ha ha (laughing out loud). OK, I forgive you Joss Whedon - but don't screw with my emotions like that again 'cos I don't think I could forgive you twice.

Amen Brother.

De-lurking to stir stuff up

J6NGO1977

Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:04 PM

The FIrst twist that made me go 'wow' and then laugh was of course 'Kaylee is dead' in the Pilot.

The second twist that made me go 'wow' was Yo,Saff,Bridge turning from a sweet little bunny rabbit into a Femme Fatale in the blink of a kiss, in 'Mrs Reynolds'

SPOOTY

Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:16 PM

I had downloaded the episodes first so when I saw Kaylee die after seeing her in the opening sequence was alright with me cause I knew it wasa pilot, but when it snaps to the crew laughing I burst out laughing too.

I jumped out my seat and cheered when Mal shoots the cop in the face and just before then when he shoots Patience's horse - it was so unexpected and undeniably cool.

Other moments were YoSaffBridge changing 'personalities' and the moment where Jayne contacts the cops in Ariel - I sorta cursed him for it but I still loved the character from the past episodes.

The moment when Early realises she's on his ship made me laugh too, it was the first thing that popped into my head for the best place to hide but at the same time I had no idea how far they'd take the 'sci-fi' element - I kinda blushed after hehehe.

So many other moments too but none cropping to mind, I bet they do as soon as I hit Post My Response though :P

MSCKAREN

Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:59 PM

Since I had been a fan of the "Magnificent Bastard" for several years, I arrogantly thought I was immune to his ways of surprising viewers.

He still got me a few times:

Ariel -
When Mal hits Jayne from behind and threatens to put him out the airlock. Didn't he make a big point in the pilot about, "You'll be armed and facing me..." Makes me think he just wanted to teach Jayne a lesson and not really kill him.

War Stories -
Mildly surprised that Wash is jealous of Mal since Zoe has so obviously chosen Wash for life (before Niska "forces" the choice)
Very surprised to find out that Zoe and Mal had not had sex/romance previously - I just figured they had gone down that road (maybe just a one night stand?) and decided that was not going to work.

Our Mrs. Reynolds -
Guessed Saffron was not what she presented but not the extent of her evil genius.
Wash's apparent technical know-how when assessing damage with Kaylee.
Very surprised by Mal's incorrect assessment of Inara, "I knew you kissed her." at the end of the episode. (made me laugh hard)

Out of Gas -
There was a different mechanic at one time?! And how could Mal have been such a bad judge of character with that one - "Captain Dummy" with engines, I guess...

The Messenger -
My least favorite espisode because of the surprising and disappointing twist that no one told Tracy "We have a plan."

Objects in Space -
Great episode! River's awareness and cleverness, Mal's fatherly approach, Simon's crazy protectiveness (and humor).

Events in the movie didn't surprise me too much but I was impressed by the..."power" is the only word I can think of ... or maybe "impact". Good stuff!

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IRYABOY

Thursday, April 27, 2006 5:45 AM

In Our Mrs. Reynolds:
"I'm your wife." Then a sudden fade to black, I think that mini-twist (?) was just shot and executed really well. Also in that same episode, where Jayne looks all threatening (well, moreso than usual, what with the big gun and all) and you think he's gonna shoot Mal, then it just turns out to be another of Whedon's clever ploys.
Also, this is isn't in the show, but in the comic - I think Book punching Mal in the face was a great twist as well.

HURRICANEEZ1

Sunday, May 7, 2006 6:19 PM

I gotta go with the scene from "Trash" when Saffron is looking to the gun and Inara shows up holding it. I didnt see that coming.

CARRYMEHOME

Sunday, May 7, 2006 7:00 PM

The best thing about this show is all the "Huh?!" moments.

Losts of people have said "Kaylee's dead," and I agree with that.

When Inara says, "I'm leaving," I was upset, not surprised. What really surprised me was the shot of her hiding in a corner of her shuttle, sobbing. It was such a change--she's usually calm and composed, and that scene really made me furious at Mal.

And everything about Saffrom surprises me...

When you can't walk, you crawl...

Argh! Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

To Jayne: the box-dropping, man-ape gone wrong thing.

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Monday, May 8, 2006 5:58 PM

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The biggest thing that made me go hmmmm was in the movie when

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Book and Wash "left"!

Well, for me, that was more of a noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! *crazed sobbing* moment rather than hmmmm!

Moment that made me gasp was in War Stories when Wash is saying that Zoe obey Mal without question, then Mal:Theres plenty of my orders she doesnt obey!
Wash:Name one!
MalL: She married you!

cue huge intake of breath! but then niska walks in so you dont find out what Wash thinks of that!

I love Wash! Bring back Wash!

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