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Firefly
2002 - 2003
Drama
Sci-fi
TV Series
44m
Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them. Episode List
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Firefly
2002 - 2003
Drama
Sci-fi
TV Series
44m
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Avg Percentile 76.52% from 1320 total ratings
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Rated 06 Sep 2015
96
99th
Plagued with release issues, out of order episodes and a moronic broadcaster, the show still managed to have the the best on screen chemistry of a large cast. It had action and sci fi and humor, as well as sweet sentimental moments. Best part is they were all packed together and really kept you on your toes. If you are looking for serious sci-fi, or life changing stories, look elsewhere. This is the story of a group of people searching for freedom, which is something different for each of them.
Rated 06 Sep 2015
Rated 05 Jun 2016
92
94th
Terrific series that I wish had never been cancelled.
Rated 05 Jun 2016
Rated 26 Sep 2015
9
98th
Amazingly, it more or less lives up to the hype (and this is coming from someone who finds religiously-devoted Whedonites insufferable, so I'm not coming from this as a cultist at all). Half the episodes are stone-cold classics. Out of Gas is my favorite, but Our Mrs. Reynolds, Ariel, War Stories and the pilot are up there too. Thrillingly muscular dialogue, infinite quotable lines, as terrific a cast as I've ever seen established in so little time. Malcolm Reynolds forever, baby.
Rated 26 Sep 2015
Rated 23 Oct 2015
93
96th
Whedon is one of the best writers currently working, and Firefly is a testament to his imagination and understanding of how to get the best of multiple genres. The dialogue, set designs, acting, everything's a perfect compliment to his "Verse". Occasionally a few characters push the limits of how much they can get away with and still be likable (lookin' at you Jayne), and some of the villains are a little too needlessly psychopathic, but these 14 episodes are too creative and fun to be ignored.
Rated 23 Oct 2015
Rated 06 Sep 2015
75
77th
Shows a lot of potential in the few episodes created, but tragically wasn't allowed to live long enough to make good on it.
Rated 06 Sep 2015
Rated 05 Jun 2016
100
90th
One of my very favorite things. In my opinion the one season of Firefly that was produced is easily in the top three of any season of any television series ever. Absolutely outstanding and the cancellation of this show is a cultural crime.
Rated 05 Jun 2016
Rated 30 Jan 2016
82
94th
As if Han Solo and Princess Leia assembled a crew and went on adventures. Lots of Whedon's witty dialogue executed well, especially by Fillion and Tudyk. Crew dynamics are interesting. Each episode mostly self-contained--some really good others just OK.
Rated 30 Jan 2016
Rated 06 Sep 2015
70
65th
I watched 'Serenity' first, and I think that might have hurt my experience somewhat. But 'Firefly' is still a good show with excellent ping-pong between its cast members.
Rated 06 Sep 2015
Rated 13 Apr 2016
70
85th
Hits some stunning peaks, and overall delivers some Whedonesque fun and a unique mix of the western and sci-fi genres. So glad we got the movie out of its cancellation.
Rated 13 Apr 2016
Rated 05 Jan 2016
84
87th
At the danger of getting myself hang, drawn and quartered, then set on fire and put out with a shovel: I liked it a lot, but I didn't love it. And I'm not pining for another season, though I will watch it if we ever get it.
Rated 05 Jan 2016
Rated 03 Apr 2016
85
99th
While it's cult status is due to limited run, Firefly is not just a space western with great stories. It has heart, and characters with a ton of back-story, and it's always fun to watch.
Rated 03 Apr 2016
Rated 17 Oct 2016
7
76th
Overrated by its fans, but pretty good nonetheless. Decent universe, great characters, okay actors, and a good enough script. I didn't feel the craving for closure that everyone else felt, instead I thought that the one season of the show made for a good complete product.
Rated 17 Oct 2016
Rated 06 Sep 2015
5
73rd
why the fuck isn't buffy added yet
Rated 06 Sep 2015
Rated 26 Nov 2015
60
64th
It's either this or Neutral Milk Hotel for most overrated thing on the entire internet.
Rated 26 Nov 2015
Rated 07 Aug 2018
65
17th
All my friends over the years kept saying this was the new thing that never got the chance to change the game the way it should have. I felt like it was contrived to fit the arrogance of the lead character, designed for Nathan Fillion. Yet it fell flat because it was generic and ripped from all other sci fi adventures of past. This one didn't take off because of the uncompromising nature of the creator behind the scenes and a network dispute. That saved years of horrible television so thank you.
Rated 07 Aug 2018
Rated 29 Jul 2020
9
86th
A lovely little series, lasting only one season. A western set in space, it has the lovely people and fast quips that you remember from Whedon's other shows, Buffy and Xena.
Rated 29 Jul 2020
Rated 05 Mar 2016
83
80th
Everyone knows the cult success this show has enjoyed following its cancellation, and it has a bit of hype to it. The 'space western' is a neat concept, and Joss Whedon as always gives some interesting writing, plots, and characters. That said, I find it overblown... and while I would like to see it continued (won't happen), I don't get the charge some of my friends do out of it.
Rated 05 Mar 2016
Rated 18 Feb 2016
0
0th
I have given many things a zero, after watching Firefly I decided to re-rate those and give them fives because nothing is worse than Firefly. I have never been so bored and angry after watching a TV show. The characters are all trash and display little to no emotion, the effects are awful, and the acting is worse than even The Flash. How does this cancer have a cult following! The fact that I wasted two hours of my life on the first two episodes will be the one regret I have when I die.
Rated 18 Feb 2016
Rated 06 Sep 2015
3
24th
Archetypal sci-fi western bullshit from Joss Whedon.
Rated 06 Sep 2015
Rated 19 Sep 2015
40
19th
Watched only the first terrible episode. Does it get any better?
Rated 19 Sep 2015
Rated 03 Feb 2017
74
75th
Since it takes most shows 2-3 seasons to really find a rhythm, it's really amazing how great the characters and their chemistry was in just one. I'm genetically predisposed to hate almost all episodic television drama, so the fact that I enjoyed this is pretty amazing. Definitely suffered from some terrible tv direction and effects (though I guess it won a lot of awards for fx?), but the writing is the business.
Rated 03 Feb 2017
Rated 07 Oct 2015
100
98th
You can watch it just once and still think about it years later, or watch it once a year and not get tired of it.
Rated 07 Oct 2015
Rated 15 Apr 2017
89
79th
It's occasionally inconsistent, but Firefly is a perfect example of Joss Whedon's abilities as both a filmmaker and showrunner.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
Rated 18 Sep 2015
45
15th
One good episode and 13 mediocre ones.
Rated 18 Sep 2015
Rated 23 Aug 2021
94
93rd
It took me a long time to check this show out despite the rave reviews I heard. I have to be honest, the first time I watched this show, I didn't really understand the hype through the first few episodes. Yeah, the characters were cool, so was the setting, etc, but it wasn't that special to me, until about halfway through. Then something clicked, and on repeat viewings it's so much better.
Rated 23 Aug 2021
Rated 26 Apr 2023
85
91st
Probably my favorite SciFi series. It may have shortcomings in script and depth, but the overall atmosphere is unbeatable.
Rated 26 Apr 2023
Rated 09 Jan 2024
99
94th
One of the best sci fi shows out there. The cast's chemistry is top shelf and the stories leave barely anything to be desired.
Rated 09 Jan 2024
Rated 15 Feb 2022
1
6th
Abandoned at episode number six. Couldn't just tolerate it. A weird Sci-Fi cowboy space drama sitcom...
Rated 15 Feb 2022
Rated 30 Mar 2022
3
28th
Rated 11 Mar 2016
75
33rd
Pretty good but please shut up about it please
Rated 11 Mar 2016
Rated 17 May 2022
75
60th
In the beginning, I didn't understand its appeal, but then it grew on me. There is a naive authenticity to it, and the interactions of the characters are very relatable. As the trans-genre space opera, it is not on par with Cowboy Bebop for example, but it is still decent given all monetary limitations. And Inara is one of the rare "forcefully attractive" female characters, which does not feel forced at all. The last episode is the best I think, it is a shame they had to stop.
Rated 17 May 2022
Rated 24 May 2022
10
4th
Very hateable main character and plot armour ruins the whole thing.
Rated 24 May 2022
Rated 15 Aug 2022
90
75th
Excellent casting choices, tightly written storylines, and I'm going to be the bad guy here and say that I'm kind of okay with it being only a handful of episodes? The show never had time to falter. It's 14 episodes that are each in their own way "the best" of the season. Shame Whedon had to taint his own legacy.
Rated 15 Aug 2022
Rated 08 Jul 2023
50
18th
I like to believe the time of the Whedon apologist is over. So, this show is brutally uneven, the universe is obviously made up as they go along (there’s an episode where the revolvers make PEW PEW PEW sounds), the „witty“ dialogue is mainly tired, the attempts at MA fights are laughable and the only redeeming element is some of the Performances.
Rated 08 Jul 2023
Rated 19 Sep 2022
95
91st
Literally so good
Rated 19 Sep 2022
Rated 12 Nov 2022
82
82nd
It only gets marked down because of messing about it received from the network. It's a solid 90-something otherwise.
Rated 12 Nov 2022
Rated 09 Jan 2023
89
92nd
Jebus, PSI. How'd you know? Just finished this with my mom, marking the first time we've watched a prematurely cancelled show together. Real heavy sense of 'how is this it?!', but definitely a show that, once it really got going, made us laugh and intrigued us in a rare way. Unmatched chemistry here -- the thought of a reboot instead of a reunion seems borderline blasphemous.
Rated 09 Jan 2023
Rated 13 Mar 2023
60
21st
Maybe it's jumping to conclusion but from the little I have watched so far I dont think I will ever find this show interesting. I will give it 60 although that might be too much.
Rated 13 Mar 2023
Rated 03 Jun 2023
65
59th
I remember it being engaging but honestly given how poorly the director's work has aged, who knows how I would rate this given a rewatch.
Rated 03 Jun 2023
Rated 17 Aug 2016
100
94th
Loved it all, except Heart of Gold. Given time and care the events of the episode could have lead somewhere very interesting. However, since the show got cut off it's a rather low note to have so near the end.
Rated 17 Aug 2016
Rated 09 Nov 2019
37
6th
I was able to finish 4 or 5 series, not more. I have no clue why the rating of this bulshit is so high
Rated 09 Nov 2019
Rated 10 Mar 2024
95
88th
Perfect watching
Rated 10 Mar 2024
Rated 06 Nov 2016
77
77th
Not all it's cracked up to be. Still a lot of fun.
Rated 06 Nov 2016
Rated 27 Sep 2016
7
63rd
Watched it because of its similarities to Outlaw Star. As expected from Whedon the dialogue can be pretty witty and memorable, but also quite goofy and cheesy. Some characters had deep motives, others were just walking tropes. Episodes also tended to vary greatly in quality. More unfortunate is the series was cancelled before the plot really went anywhere. Overall pretty fun series, if you're into westerns (especially of the sci-fi variety) this is definitely one to check out.
Rated 27 Sep 2016
Rated 09 Sep 2015
40
31st
Coming late to the party combined with my hatred for westerns ruined this for me.
Rated 09 Sep 2015
Rated 12 Sep 2016
75
89th
Great show.
Rated 12 Sep 2016
Rated 26 Jun 2021
60
29th
I watched the first few episodes and I don't get the love. I mean, it was okay, but people are religious about this show. At what point does it get really good?
Rated 26 Jun 2021
Rated 31 Jul 2016
85
86th
The series itself had an almost perfect mix of action, comedy and drama, and a large cast of nearly a dozen fascinating, interesting and unique characters with great chemistry with each other. If you asked me 10 years ago I would've likely told you it was my favourite TV series, but after rewatching as an older and wiser person I've realised just how terrible Whedon's portrayal of women and minorities is, and have realised, that just maybe, this show wasn't as well-written as previously thought.
Rated 31 Jul 2016
Rated 09 Nov 2016
91
94th
It's good it's been cancelled because it's really good. (700th rate mark)
Rated 09 Nov 2016
Rated 02 Jul 2018
100
95th
A devastating example of "cancelled-to-soon." Fox did not trust Joss Whedon and we all had to pay for it. Firefly is a wonderfully written and groundbreaking Sci-Fi Western. The entire cast is exceptional and the story lines are totally unique. No matter the episode there is a sense of humor to be found across all 14.
Rated 02 Jul 2018
Rated 19 Jul 2018
95
75th
Two reasons to hate the Fox corporation: Fox News and the cancellation of Firefly.
Rated 19 Jul 2018
Rated 26 Dec 2018
70
58th
Definitely overrated, with some absolutely dreadful acting from some of the cast, but the premise had a lot of potential and the season was reasonably entertaining overall, so I can understand why so many feel short changed by the cancellation before the series had a chance to find it's feet.
Rated 26 Dec 2018
Rated 23 Jun 2019
75
80th
It's such a shame this ended as soon as it did. This isn't quite a fully realized show but what little of it there was showed loads of promise that would never be realized.
Rated 23 Jun 2019
Rated 12 Dec 2020
65
55th
Not really my thing, but it has some nice charm as a Western Star Trek of sorts. Nathan Fillion’s character makes a pretty good protagonist. Side characters are a bit weak, but they only had one season to work with. The score is a bit much, but the visuals are decent for a tv series of its time.
Rated 12 Dec 2020
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