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Would you want Firefly without Mal?

POSTED BY: GWEK
UPDATED: Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:55
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BYTEMITE

Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:25 AM

The movie worked out pretty well, with the magic being retained. Although I've often wondered, if they hadn't known Firefly was on the chopping block as they did, would they have gotten so close? Nathan and Joss were instrumental in firing everyone up, from what I hear they absolutely were, and that might not have changed if the pressure was off. Still, it's something to ponder.

Another one, if the series had gone multiple seasons, how would group dynamics have evolved? Some people like the pranks more than others.

So here's a completely rhetorical question. If further Firefly soured the established cast relationships and experiences, would you still want them? Or would you want the actors to continue to remember Firefly with fondness?

MACBAKER

Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:17 AM

No Mal, no Firefly!

You might be able to do a new Star Trek without Shatner, but you can't have Firefly without Nathan!

I'd given some thought to movin' off the edge -- not an ideal location -- thinkin' a place in the middle.

VERASAMUELS

Sunday, December 6, 2009 1:32 PM

It'll be interesting to see what Browncoats make of 'Browncoat:Redemption' slated to be released next September in time for Dragon Con...

Devout Keeper of Jayne's Lunchbox

KWICKO

Sunday, December 6, 2009 1:42 PM

There's no show without Mal. He's THE central character, if there can be such a thing in such an ensemble cast. It would already have the deck stacked against it without Wash or Book, but without Mal, forget it.

Movies with full crew, please.

Mike

Work is the curse of the Drinking Class.
- Oscar Wilde

CAPELLA

Sunday, December 6, 2009 3:31 PM

Well, I would appreciate any Joss show from the 'verse, a spinoff or a continuation of Firefly. I think it would be a mistake, though, to let the actual crew of the Serenity sail on without the captain. Mal is largely responsible for the way the different characters interact and brings a whole lot of humor and drama to the show himself.

Let's not forget, that Nathan Fillion is _the_ greatest browncoat of all, though. I am sure, if Joss found a producer for a new Firefly series, Nathan would do anything to be in it, Castle or no Castle.

Keep flyin',
Capella

I did the mighty and that's what makes me impossible ... no, wait ... that's wrong ...

KWICKO

Sunday, December 6, 2009 5:19 PM

Yuppers. If you want to do a Firefly SPINOFF, or a reboot, with DIFFERENT cast, different ship, etc., that's fine. But if you're doing THESE characters, it's gotta have Mal, and only Nathan is Mal.

COMMANDLINEGAMER

Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:55 AM

Mal/Kaylee hook-up? Have you forgotten they're like brother and sister? Not gonna happen in this verse.

But on the main topic, Serenity is Mal's boat and it would be difficult to see it without him, though of course being Whedon, we know anyone can die at any time.

I see more possibility in other stories set in the same verse, not necessarily as long as the Star Trek canon; I think 6-13 episode self-contained series work quite well.