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Nathan Fillion | ... |
Captain Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Gina Torres | ... |
Zoë Washburne
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Alan Tudyk | ... |
Hoban 'Wash' Washburne
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Morena Baccarin | ... |
Inara Serra
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Adam Baldwin | ... |
Jayne Cobb
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Jewel Staite | ... |
Kaylee Frye
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Sean Maher | ... |
Dr. Simon Tam
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Summer Glau | ... |
River Tam
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Ron Glass | ... |
Shepherd Book
(14 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Captain Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds is a former galactic war veteran who is the captain of the transport ship "Serenity". Mal and his crew, ensign Zoe Alleyne Washburne; Zoe's husband, pilot Hoban 'Wash' Washburne; muscular mercenary Jayne Cobb; young mechanic Kaylee Frye; former Alliance medical officer Simon Tam; his disturbed teenage sister River (both on the run from the interplanetary government "The Alliance"); the beautiful courtesan Inara Serra; and preacher Shepherd Book do any jobs, legal or illegal, they can find as the Serenity crew travels across the outskirts of outer space. Written by Daniel Williamson
I have to admit, I had serious doubts about this show. I hate westerns, and a sci-fi/western combination sounded like a really bad show concept--especially since the most recognizable actor in the show was a guy who had a minor part in Two Guys, A Girl, and A Pizza Place (itself a pretty forgettable show). But I found myself getting drawn into this series very quickly. It is very witty, as well as suspenseful. The characters are a lot of fun, too. It is definitely a little quirkier than most of the shows out there, but is that really a bad thing? I loved the banter, loved the acting, and was very disappointed to watch the last episode last night. This show deserved better than to be canceled in the middle of its first run. I'm guessing that the humor was too high-brow for most of the TV watchers of the world.