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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
Comparable in flavor to critically-acclaimed Cowboy Bebop. If you're one of the many people that enjoy a good, character-driven show, with a decent plotline and writing hand-crafted by some of the finest in the business, then this is the show for you. Apparently so for the Fox network, but only for a few weeks. Thankfully, the show was released in its entirety on DVD, in all of its glory. Also, as if the brilliant episodes weren't enough to satisfy, there are great, insightful commentaries on most episodes, by creator Joss Whedon and others, and lots of other extras. I can't say enough about this show. Everyone was sad to see this show go, especially the stars.
***** out of *****