New to Firefly: what do I watch first?

POSTED BY: Deerswiper
UPDATED: Monday, May 15, 2006 08:02
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DEERSWIPER

Saturday, May 13, 2006 1:57 PM

I have: a) 14 episodes of Firefly b) the DVD of Serenity. Which should I watch first?
Tell me, if you can, without giving spoilers, because I know NOTHING. As in, none of the characters names, and no plot. I was just told I would love this thing.

If this is an inappropriate board to post this on, sorry.

PDCHARLES

Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:01 PM

for one, welcome... secondly, this Sci-fi changed my opinion of not only sci-fi but entertainment period. the storyline rocks, the characters rock, and the music rocks

Watch the Episodes, in order, just as they come in the package.... then watch the movie, u lucky soul... enjoy.

then after that... u have the DVD extras and then fanfics, and then us... where u will surely come back and want more... lots more content. At that point we will direct you to the many links for virtual episodes, interviews, conventions, fanfics, etc.

FM, u got a BC lyin' 'round...

SIGMANUNKI

Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:37 PM

Here's another vote for Series (in the DVD order) and then the movie.

The problem w/ watching the movie first is that there is a lot of things in there that you just miss entirely or won't get b/c you haven't the proper background. If fact, there is at least two things that I can think off right off the bat (you'll know when you see them) that you'll be wondering why they were so significant if you didn't watch the series first.

Enjoy!

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"We're in a giant car heading into a brick wall at 100 miles/hr and everybody's arguing about where they want to sit."
-David Suzuki

FOLLOWMAL

Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:42 PM

Yup, PdCharles, commin' right up!

Oh, Deerswiper, I envy you.... you are going to enjoy this so much. And you don't know it yet, but you are a Browncoat. When you finish.. you be sure and come right back here.

*hands Deerswiper a browncoat to wear*

Wrap up in this 'coat... you'll know why after the first ep.....

Then watch the episodes in order, then watch the movie. We affectionately call it the Big Damn Movie, you will know why the instant you get done watching all of these wonders. Then watch the eps with the commentary on, then watch the BDM again.

Then as PdCharles said.. come back here and we'll welcome you back home and you can join us while we wait for more good things to come. And we'll show you where all the most delightful things are on here!

So... have fun, and fall in love, cuz you will, I promise and then come back here and tell us what you thought!

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

CAUSAL

Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:46 PM

I vote series first. May I also add that after watching the series, you may want to run to the local comic store and pick up Dark Horse's 3-issue Serenity miniseries. It gives info bridging the gap between the series and the movie.

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SIMONT7573

Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:59 PM

definitely the se. Its pretty obvious but watch the episodes as if they are in columns not as if they were written left to right, i made that mistake but I don't think anyone else has done.

AURAPTOR

Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:59 PM

Deerswiper - welcome, and you've come to the right place. Thanks for taking time to post here. By now I suspect (hope) you've started watching the series, in order, and have been bitten by the space monkeys( reference to be made clear, in time. )

1. As has been mentioned.,if you've got the opportunity, watch the series first, in episode order from the DVD, then watch the movie.

2. Come here at any time you have a question or simply want to comment on what you've seen.

3. Repeat steps one and two several times as needed

(p.s. - Do you really swipe deers ? )

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

SIMONT7573

Saturday, May 13, 2006 3:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by simont7573:
definitely the se. Its pretty obvious but watch the episodes as if they are in columns not as if they were written left to right, i made that mistake but I don't think anyone else has done.

*series

ZISKER

Saturday, May 13, 2006 3:06 PM

Watch Firefly first. Trust me. The movie will be more enjoyable if you're already familiar with the backstory and characters.

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ANONYMOUS1

Saturday, May 13, 2006 6:18 PM

Deerswiper,

Welcome!

Do you live in any of the cities that are having June Charity Screenings of Serenity?

Current Status As Of May 12, 2006:
33+ Cities In 5 Countries On 3 Continents
Planning June Charity Serenity Screenings

Listing of cities on http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com

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