If the show had continued...would there be cast additions??

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UPDATED: Thursday, August 5, 2004 07:25
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DBLADE

Wednesday, August 4, 2004 10:19 PM

Hmmm...
This sounds like something River would think.
Crazy talk.
The show centers around Mal and his search for freedom in a verse threatening to stifle the individual spirit. Serenity is a tool for telling that story.

SPIKEANDJEZEBEL

Thursday, August 5, 2004 12:02 AM

My opinion about who would die first (assuming any of them died) would be Zoe, and there are three reasons why:

1 - Joss never seems to allow a happy relationship to prosper on his shows. Something tragic always happens when a couple becomes complacent. Zoe and Wash, being complacent from the start (compared to the other characters, that is - they are not without their disagreements) are bound to have something happen to them.

2 - A death in the Whedonverse needs to have a great impact on the other characters. Zoe's death would be a huge blow to Mal, as she has been his right-hand woman for years. It would tip the balance of power more towards Jayne, who would be the most prominent "fighter" and toughest member of the crew. And of course it would have a devastating effect on Wash, possibly changing his entire outlook on the world and giving him an EXTREMELY interesting story-arc.

3 - Zoe's function on the ship (and thus, the show) could be filled by other characters, in a way that Mal's (captain), Wash's (pilot), Inara's ("ambassador"), Kaylee's (mechanic), or Simon's (doctor) couldn't.

But then again, Joss delights in surprising us, which is what I love about his shows, so what do I know?

"I like smackin' 'em!" - Jayne Cobb

STARPILOTGRAINGER

Thursday, August 5, 2004 12:50 AM

I know someone's already mentioned it, but I always figured if the show continued long enough, Saffron would have joined the crew.

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ERELLEVENT

Thursday, August 5, 2004 1:53 AM

I think Inara would of been the one who would of died or been the 1st to die and it probably would of been right after her and Mal got together sending Mal back to a really dark place. And i also think Saffron would of joined the crew at some point and maybe as a new love intrest for Mal.

FIREFLEW

Thursday, August 5, 2004 1:59 AM

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Originally posted by spikeandjezebel:
My opinion about who would die first (assuming any of them died) would be Zoe, and there are three reasons why:

1 - Joss never seems to allow a happy relationship to prosper on his shows. Something tragic always happens when a couple becomes complacent. Zoe and Wash, being complacent from the start (compared to the other characters, that is - they are not without their disagreements) are bound to have something happen to them.

2 - A death in the Whedonverse needs to have a great impact on the other characters. Zoe's death would be a huge blow to Mal, as she has been his right-hand woman for years. It would tip the balance of power more towards Jayne, who would be the most prominent "fighter" and toughest member of the crew. And of course it would have a devastating effect on Wash, possibly changing his entire outlook on the world and giving him an EXTREMELY interesting story-arc.

3 - Zoe's function on the ship (and thus, the show) could be filled by other characters, in a way that Mal's (captain), Wash's (pilot), Inara's ("ambassador"), Kaylee's (mechanic), or Simon's (doctor) couldn't.

But then again, Joss delights in surprising us, which is what I love about his shows, so what do I know?

"I like smackin' 'em!" - Jayne Cobb

Mind you, they already had Zoe lying on the brink of death, so Joss/Tim may think it too obvious.

Inara death - hinted at, and it would be nice to see Mal just completely self destruct, along with you know, the whole crew.

River - probably too much invested in her as far as story arcs + Blus Sun are concerned.

Now if it were Kaylee, I would jump off a bridge.
I'm kidding of course.

It'd be a cliff.

Jayne: "Know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I beat you with till you understand who's in command."

YT

Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:52 AM

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Originally posted by Fireflew:
Mind you, they already had Zoe lying on the brink of death,

So she could get married! Gina, I mean. Honeymoon, that is.

Keep the Shiny Side Up

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YT

Thursday, August 5, 2004 7:25 AM

Well, these thoughts on which crew members would be killed & how they could be replaced are sure bringin' my interest to a middle.

Another way to expand Firefly in future seasons would be to expand the 'verse. Add recurring characters outside of Serenity. A couple that I'd like to see are:

An officer from the independence movement who is actively fighting the Alliance (in contrast to just trying to avoid them, which is what Mal & the crew are doing). I could see up to half a dozen appearances over the season, during which sometimes you think he's doin' it for Dixie (I mean, independence) and others you think it's just for blood & money, at the end of the season you're still not sure.

Another smuggler, running a ship like Serenity, but with a personality in marked contrast to Mal's -- a big guy with a big laugh & big appetites. He might seem to have more in common with Jayne, including not being as smart as Mal, but there would be the odd incident to make you wonder about that. Plus, Joss could write the Firefly version of the Great Keelboat Race.

And, of course, Badger, Patience, Niska & Saphron

I'd also like to see a short arc during which the crew get their wish: money (well off), safe for a few eps from threats to life & liberty, and see how it changes the way they relate to each other.

Aw, heck; ain't gonna be no new series. Joss ain't gonna write it. Reckon I'd best do it myself.

Keep the Shiny Side Up

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