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. Join the dynamic and delightful hosts Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty as they dive into the latest episode of Firefly in their podcast, Because That’s What Heroes Do!
The episode of Firefly discussed by Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty featured a 30s carnival-themed episode with a poignant line, “you murdered yourself. I just carried the bullet a while”. The crew of Serenity had to decide whether or not to trust their old war buddy, Tracy, who was too young to be a soldier and was irreparably damaged by a war he never should have been in. Preacher’s intelligence and experience was highlighted as he negotiated with the people they encountered, using guns pointed at Jane, Zoe, and Mal as leverage. Simon’s incompetence when it comes to interacting with women was also discussed, as well as Jane’s ability to notice things. The episode concluded with Tracy being buried on his own planet in a snowstorm.
Highlights
· Shepherd Book’s Negotiation
· Tracy’s Tragic Death
· Jane’s Fuzzy Hat
· Smuggling Organs
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