| Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] | ![Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51734pRq2%2BL._SL160_.jpg) | Actors: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $89.98
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Rating:  3121 reviews
Sales Rank: 824
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Closed-captioned
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 665 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: FOXBR2253369
UPC: 024543533696
EAN: 0024543533702
ASIN: B001EN71CW
Release Date: November 11, 2008
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Product Description
Genre: Television: Series
Rating: NR
Release Date: 11-NOV-2008
Media Type: Blu-Ray
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As the 2005 theatrical release of Serenity made clear, Firefly was a science fiction concept that deserved a second chance. Devoted fans (or "Browncoats") knew it all along, and with this well-packaged DVD set, those who missed the show's original broadcasts can see what they missed. Creator Joss Whedon's ambitious science-fiction Western (Whedon's third series after Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel) was canceled after only 11 of these 14 episodes had aired on the Fox network, but history has proven that its demise was woefully premature. Whedon's generic hybrid got off to a shaky start when network executives demanded an action-packed one-hour premiere ("The Train Job"); in hindsight the intended two-hour pilot (also titled "Serenity," and oddly enough, the final episode aired) provides a better introduction to the show's concept and splendid ensemble cast. Obsessive fans can debate the quirky logic of combining spaceships with direct parallels to frontier America (it's 500 years in the future, and embattled humankind has expanded into the galaxy, where undeveloped "outer rim" planets struggle with the equivalent of Old West accommodations), but Whedon and his gifted co-writers and directors make it work, at least well enough to fashion a credible context from the incongruous culture-clashing of past, present, and future technologies, along with a polyglot language (the result of two dominant superpowers) that combines English with an abundance of Chinese slang.
What makes it work is Whedon's delightfully well-chosen cast and their nine well-developed characters--a typically Whedon-esque extended family--each providing a unique perspective on their adventures aboard Serenity, the junky but beloved "Firefly-class" starship they call home. As a veteran of the disadvantaged Independent faction's war against the all-powerful planetary Alliance (think of it as Underdogs vs. Overlords), Serenity captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) leads his compact crew on a quest for survival. They're renegades with an amoral agenda, taking any job that pays well, but Firefly's complex tapestry of right and wrong (and peace vs. violence) is richer and deeper than it first appears. Tantalizing clues about Blue Sun (an insidious mega-corporation with a mysteriously evil agenda), its ties to the Alliance, and the traumatizing use of Serenity's resident stowaway (Summer Glau) as a guinea pig in the development of advanced warfare were clear indications Firefly was heading for exciting revelations that were precluded by the series' cancellation. Fortunately, the big-screen Serenity (which can be enjoyed independently of the series) ensured that Whedon's wild extraterrestrial west had not seen its final sunset. Its very existence confirms that these 14 episodes (and enjoyable bonus features) will endure as irrefutable proof Fox made a glaring mistake in canceling the series. --Jeff Shannon
On the Blu-ray discs
Firefly has a picture that's a little softer than most Blu-ray discs (especially in the effects shots), but it is an improvement over the DVDs (even in an upconverting DVD player or Blu-ray player), and the punchy sound (DTS HD 5.1 compared to the DVDs' 2.0 surround) is a definite upgrade. In addition to the original bonus features, there are a couple new ones: a 25-minute conversation among Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Ron Glass, and Alan Tudyk in which they discuss the series and a number of specific episodes (Fillion recalls thinking he was getting fired after the first episode), and a new commentary track by the four fellows on "Our Mrs. Reynolds." And since it's easy to get sucked into watching multiple episodes, it's nice to have a Play All feature on the BDs. --David Horiuchi Beyond Firefly on Blu-ray 
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 I honestly don't understand it... July 29, 2010
Lengau (The middle of Nowhere)
People rave about Firefly - it's almost like it's formed its own religion. But personally, I don't understand it. The story is mediocre, the camera work leaves a lot to be desired, and the acting was nowhere near the actors' ability.
The first episode is available on Hulu right now. I would suggest watching it before buying to decide whether you'll actually like it.
I don't expect many people who are actually looking for good information to actually see this, though... I'm sure tons of Firefly fans will have ranked this as unhelpful first...
Excellent TV Series July 28, 2010
Maloy
I have watched this entire Series on Netflix and can vouch for it. It is simply amazing. I'm not sure why didn't they come out with more Seasons. If Farscape can have 4 seasons this should have had atleast that many.
Love the show! July 28, 2010
Cristal Alvarado (san francisco, ca)
I really like this show. I wish I actually watched it when it was popular. I started about 8 years too late. Oh well, better late than never. I watched it with some friends and had to get it. This show is funny, and witty. The characters are great you will love pretty much every character, they have their own "thing" about them that sets them apart yet they all mesh well together. Anyway, the set came in really fast, ALL the DVDs seem to be in excellent condition just by looking at them. I have watched about half of the episodes just to see if there are any scratches or anything and they work excellent, just as described. Of course I didn't really doubt the seller, I just needed an excuse to watch all the episodes consecutively like a couch potato. I haven't gotten to the special features yet but am excited to.
Firefly July 27, 2010
M. Miller (Alpine, TX)
If you're a Firefly/Serenity fan, I'd recommend making the purchase. There are no new features, but the quality of the picture makes it work the price for me -- especially if you can get it on sale. This is one of my all-time favorite series and I can watch it over and over. I love having it on Blu-ray and regular DVD so I can watch on any TV in the house. And I HATE that Fox canceled it so early. This is one of those series that could have run for YEARS it it had been given half a chance. I'm very leary of getting attached to any new Fox series as a result of their treatment of Firefly.
Sheer genius! July 24, 2010
ricekrispy674 (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Joss Whedon does it again! Firefly is by far one of my absolute favorite TV series! Eat your heart out James Cameron; Joss is comming to town and bringing his A-Game! This show should never have been dropped from regular broadcast! It is absolutely amazing! I am a true Firefly fan! This series can only be described as "shiny"!
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