Firefly

Firefly is a cult Sci-Fi epic from showrunnerJoss Whedon. It has developed quite the following over the years thanks to its stellar cast and engaging plot. Unfortunately, it only ran for a single season and 14 episodes. Many fans have called for a continuation of the series over the years.

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Release Date
2002 - 2003-00-00
Network
FOX
Showrunner
Joss Whedon
Directors
Allan Kroeker, David Solomon, James A. Contner, Marita Grabiak, Michael Grossman, Tim Minear, Vern Gillum
Writers
Cheryl Cain, Drew Z. Greenberg, Jane Espenson
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    Nathan Fillion
    Mal Reynolds
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    Gina Torres
    Zoë Washburne
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    Alan Tudyk
    Hoban Washburne
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    Morena Baccarin
    Inara Serra

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How One Fan-Favorite Buffy The Vampire Slayer Character Almost Appeared On Firefly

According to one Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, after the series ended, their fan-favorite character was meant to appear on Firefly.

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Firefly: The Firefly-Class Transport Ship, Explained

Firefly may not have flown on screen for long, but the ship that gave it its name remains a brilliantly designed sci-fi icon.

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Firefly: Why Did The Alliance Want River Tam?

Keeping River Tam out of Alliance hands is a key plot point in Firefly and Serenity. But just why were they so desperate to recapture her?

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Firefly: The Battle of Serenity Valley, Explained

The Serenity ship was named after this historic battle, but why was Serenity Valley so important?

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Starfield Player Builds Firefly's Serenity in the Game

A creative player builds the Serenity from sci-fi classic Firefly in Starfield and gives players a breakdown on how to make their own.

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Firefly: Who Were the Browncoats?

This independent army is a huge part of Malcolm Reynolds' backstory, but the show leaves a lot to the imagination.

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Firefly: The Politics Of The Alliance, Explained

Here's how the Alliance becomes a dominant government with vast authority and law enforcement control in the Firefly universe.

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Firefly: The Companions' Guild, Explained

This beloved space western features a fascinating update for the sex work common to the genre.

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Where The Cast Of Firefly Is Today

The beloved Sci-Fi western has been off the air for two decades. Where did the cast end up?

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Firefly: What Are The Reavers?

In the Firefly series and movie Serenity, Reavers are terrifying, and it's only during the events of the movie that their origin story is revealed.

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Firefly Star Wishes One Plotline Made It To Screen

One Firefly star still laments a plotline that never made it into the show and says it would have raised the stakes for the sci-fi series.

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