Why was this show ever cancelled? just finished watching the set

POSTED BY: MathewJ
UPDATED: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 23:12
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MATHEWJ

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:41 AM

that I got from netflix.com and must say, while the theme music is rather bad, the overall plot was more than decent, and much better than 99.999% of all the crap on TV today, generally I limit myself to CSI, Law and Order and other realistic shows, but when my friend at work said I had to see it I took him up on his recommendation and am very pleased yet disappointed that I did.

I saw that there is news of a movie, will this definately come about? hopefully it will add to the original story and also lead into another TV show...

oh well hopefully things work out with the movie as IMHO this was one of the more promising shows.

BROOKIE

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:48 AM

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Originally posted by MathewJ:
...while the theme music is rather bad...

I can't believe i just read that. "The Ballad of Serenity" is by far the greatest theme song i have ever heard. It fits the show perfectly. The theme song perfectly reflects what was lost in the war and what Malcom now faces (IMO).

NOOCYTE

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:55 AM

Welcome to the Browncoat ranks, MathewJ!

For the shiny things you said about our show, I'm willing to grant a waiver on the requisite *THWACK* for calling the beloved Ballad of Serenity 'rather bad' (odd that it didn't grow on you as the show progressed; that's usually been the case even for folks who weren't so sanguine about it at first).

The film is indeed greenlit, and, by all (maddeningly sketchy, but very authentic-feeling and generally well-corroborated) accounts, nicely into pre-production. Looks like it's gonna happen (all other things being equal, the gods willing...). Nice that you got in toward the end of the roller-coaster ride we've all been on for the last year and change!

And, by all means, do tell a friend or twenty!

Keep flyin'!

Department of Redundancy Department

GRIMCHAOS

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:57 AM

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Originally posted by Brookie:
Quote:
Originally posted by MathewJ:
...while the theme music is rather bad...

I can't believe i just read that. "The Ballad of Serenity" is by far the greatest theme song i have ever heard. It fits the show perfectly. The theme song perfectly reflects what was lost in the war and what Malcom now faces (IMO).

Everyone i borrowed my dvd to hated it at first but by the last episode they were singing it.
I liked the song from the begining

MATHEWJ

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:59 AM

Sorry, didn't know my comment on the theme would strike a nerve...actually I really shouldn't comment as I never bothered to listen to the whole theme, as soon as it came on I would skip past as I just cannot stand that style of music...

With re. to the show, I just cannot get past how it pulled me in, I was always a big sci fi fan, but this really wasn't a sci fi show per say, I mean it was, but it wasn't uber geeky like so many of them can be...all in all I hope the movie pans out and it turns into more TV shows :)..I need some closure at least!

thanks

SUCCATASH

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:35 AM

There's a cool Chinese banjo riff in the song.

PEACE

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:46 AM

Every since I read your post, the "Ballad of Serenity" has been playing in my head-- it hooks you if you give it a chance.

It also helps that they got a good singer for the song when the show aired-- Joss Whedon sings it on the DVD in the extras-- let's just say I'm glad he's sticking to screenwriting and producing....

Oh, bugger! Now I have to wait for someone to wake up!

RKLENSETH

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:52 AM

Welcome to our ranks. Remember to convert your friends, family, and random strangers on the street. Hell, convert everyone you meet.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

SHINY

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 5:30 AM

Welcome to the ranks of us loyal Browncoats, Mathew! We'll forgive the crack about the theme song if you recruit a few more fans!

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KALIMEERI

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:47 AM

You know, if someone had told me this was a "western" before I watched it, I wouldn't have. I abhor westerns, and haven't watched one since the "Maverick" and "Rawhide" days. Neither do I particularly care for bluegrass/country (aversion therapy courtesy of an ex-spouse).

That's the trouble with "labeling".

That said, I watched the entire series (okay, more than once) without ever connecting the term "western" until I saw it in a review. And by then it was too late; I've become an obsessite.

Firefly isn't strictly a western, it's a beautifully original treatment of a number of different elements, done extremely well so as you don't even think "what?". It has the charm of a Final Fantasy game, the mixture of story and swords and airships and memorable characters that has made that series a standout.

Enough to make you say, "Huh."

Don't tell your friends it's a western. Just tell them to watch, and to close their eyes and listen.

Jen dao mei.

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