Megan and I go in a different direction for our next sci-fi series as we take up the 2002 series Firefly. The show is an American space Western drama television series. The series is set in the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system, and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a “Firefly-class” spaceship. The ensemble cast portrays the nine characters who live on Serenity.
Get ready to ride the space rails with hosts Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty in the latest episode of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In this new adventure, the duo dives into the second episode of Firefly, “The Train Job.” Discover new insights on the classic Western trope of using spaceships to rob trains, meet the ruthless villain, Niska, and learn about the value of money in the show. Explore the crew’s willingness to do anything for a quick buck and how their ethical issues rear their heads. Get excited to hear the hosts’ thoughts on the crew’s botched cover story and the extreme consequences of stealing valuable medicine. Join in on the conversation as they discuss the perils of TerraForming and the failures of the Alliance. Plus, stick around for their thoughts on an episode with the perfect blend of Western and sci-fi themes. Tune in to Because That’s What Heroes Do and get swept away in this space western adventure!
Highlights:
- Firefly’s Train Job: Classic Western trope with a twist
- Train Robbery and Terraforming Consequences
- Controversy Surrounding Shipping Homeless People
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