Following the crew of a Firefly Class Spaceship in the 2500s, Firefly takes place in a time when humans are settling other planets. There was a time where there was only two remaining superpowers, the US and Chinese. They eventually infused to create a new government called The Alliance. Firefly follows some members of a losing side of a civil war, called “The Browncoats”. It’s an ensemble cast consisting of nine characters. With such a large cast it was amazing how fully realized every character was and just how much of their backstory you learned. The cast is what made this show so memorable and funny. The Sci-fi western nature of it is what kept it interesting. No character was pure, but most of them have good intentions. It’s a story of the little guy and you want to root for them all the time.
What Happened? Yet another example of a good show ruined by a network. The show aired out of sequence because FOX executives were not a fan of the original pilot. This made the plot a lot harder to follow than what was necessary. It was also aired in a slot that did not lend itself to getting a lot of viewers. It was eventually cancelled due to ratings. Its DVD sales were good enough that Joss Whedon was given the greenlight to make a movie called Serenity which continued the story. It made decent money at the box office, but not enough to warrant sequels. Whedon has talked about continuing the series through comic book form such as he has with his Buffy and Angel series.
So, you may or may not agree with my choices. So let’s hear yours!
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I LOVED *MIRACLES*. It was a tremendous show and the chemistry between Angus McFadyen (Robert the Bruce in Braveheart) and Skeet Ulrich was amazing. Hector Elizondro was fantastic as well although his role was limited. I wish they would do a 3 part mini-series and wrap this one up -- I'm still left wondering --- is Paul good or bad? Is GOD NOW HERE, or is GOD NOWHERE?
I disagree about Sunset though, I found it pretentious and somewhat condescending. The acting was forced and was too full of itself. Like everthing was due or die in every moment and the characters were unsympathetic. When you don't care about even one character on a show, it is tough to connect.
I agree with most of your choices. Particular favorites of mine are Firefly, Angel, Freaks and Geeks, and Studio 60. One not on your list was the ridiculously short lived Fox show Kitchen Confidential which it also killed with mismanagement. Why you would ever put on 2 episodes of a brand new show then preempt it for a month with a sporting event is beyond me, yet they kill at least 1 show every year that way.
Very glad to see Firefly at #1. I didn't know about the show until it had already been long canceled. I didn't know FOX aired it out of sequence until now. That upsets me.
I didn't watch Firefly when it originally aired. I happened to buy Serenity on a whim after it was released on DVD. It was fantastic. The movie did enough to characterize for this newcomer, but still feel like the extension of a Series. I lvoed it. And the Agent was just frightening. So I bought the Series on DVD and I loved that too. I loved Buffy. I could never get into Angel, until the fifth season. You are dead on regarding that. The Fifth Season was great and it was so disappointing to see it get the ax.
All I can say is thank god for DVDs of these series. I own 4 of these shows on your list and faithfully watched 2 others. I have the bad luck of getting into TV shows that are great but that don't last as long as they should. This year is no exception with the end of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Life. Can I pick'em or what?!?!
I have a toss up between Firefly and Freaks & Geeks as my favorite. Who'd thought Seth Rogen from F&G would become such a major Hollywood player?
Freaks and Geeks, Firefly, and Dead Like Me are definitely great picks. I still believe Deadwood could have gotten two more seasons but I also understand the 3 seasons it did got wrapped up somewhat. One choice though not mentioned that I would for sure is The Class. it was such a sweet show that people just never flocked to.
1) Firefly
2) The Dresden Files
3) Blood Ties
4) The Lone Gunmen
5) Dark Angel
6) Studio 60
7) Veronica Mars
I agree on all of these! they where some of the best TV shows on television! Ive seen all of them named here except miracles...
too bad they didin't continue..
You have great taste that's for sure!
Miracles was my fav. show.. I am a big movie buff from Carry Grant to Hugh Grant but always get the shows i like shuch as Firefly,Angle and Miracles Cancled
Actually agree with Angel aqnd Dead Like Me. The rest - not on my TV.