Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] | ![Firefly: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51734pRq2%2BL._SL500_.jpg) | Actors: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  3012 reviews
Sales Rank: 1242
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 665 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 2253369
UPC: 024543533696
EAN: 0024543533696
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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Firefly Complete Series February 8, 2010
A. McBride
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My mother loved this TV series! Other stories that sold this set wanted double the price for it. I was able to get my mother what she wanted for Christmas and have extra money. She has enjoyed watching this over and over.
Fun but short February 2, 2010
Lauren Denevi (Los Gatos, CA)
I'm not a huge si fi fanatic, but I really enjoyed this series. The only negative is that it is very short. All four disks only have 11 and a half hours on them and there are only 14 series episodes. If you like Serenity then you have to get this series, its awesome... I only wish there was more!!
The only bad thing about Firelfy is that this is the only season January 28, 2010
William Pasquariello (Brooklyn, CT)
this is awesome and really reasonably priced! it has every episode. it also has never aired episodes and its packed with bonus content and features. my only regret is that it has to come to an end. i really wish they made more seasons but if you buy this i suggest buying ti with Serenity to complete the collection.
I love this show. January 27, 2010
Linda Roth
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Joss Whedan at his best. Too bad the show is not still in production.
Positive review January 27, 2010
Chris (Seattle)
IMHO Firefly was one of the best SF shows ever. For whatever reason this particular cast and story line, struck a chord with me that has me wondering who did the marketing. A moron? I had no idea this was on TV. I saw the movie Serenity and thought that was it. Talk about bad marketing. A person that loves SF and isn't even aware of a really great production. I had to find out about it myself. If you own Serenity buy this now. Every episode is just as good. Same cast and excellent writing. Did I mention excellent writing?
500 years in the future we have terraformed "dozens of planets and hundreds of moons" with the central planets forming the "Alliance" and the outer planets the "Independents". Science and technology is advanced on the central planets however on the outer planets things are not so easy. Imagine how would you and your best 1000 friends survive after being dropped off on an unpopulated planet. Without any real support. Better have a gun. :) Imagine a wild west mentality and settings with a wide range of technology and enough "differences" to make you belive this really is the future. Definitely not Star Trek technology nor philosopy. Pretty much everybody is "really bad", "bad" or "not so bad" and I mean pretty much everybody.
If you watched Serenity more than a few times you won't be disappointed with Firefly. It doesn't have a REAL ending however watch the whole series then watch Serenity again and that brings it to a nice closing.
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