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Firefly

2002·Show
11Episodes in1Season·TV-14
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.9Metacritic638.8Rotten Tomatoes77%96%

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A , drama series: , .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

8.7

About

You can't take the sky from me.

In the year 2517, the universe is a vast frontier where lawlessness reigns and adventure awaits! Join Captain Malcolm Reynolds and his ragtag crew aboard the spaceship Serenity as they navigate the fringes of society, battling the oppressive Alliance and facing off against ruthless bounty hunters.
Space WesternFound FamilyWitty BanterCult ClassicAnti-AuthoritarianCharacter-DrivenSci-Fi AdventureMelancholic HopeEnsemble ChemistryRetro-Futuristic Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Joss Whedon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, James A. Contner
Written by:
Joss Whedon, Tim Minear, Jane Espenson
Produced by:
Joss Whedon, Tim Minear, Ben Edlund
Composed by:
Greg Edmonson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Firefly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Firefly?

PrimeHulu

In the United States, Firefly streams on Prime and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Firefly worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (91 out of 100) than critics (70).

Is Firefly okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Firefly make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does Firefly use?

DissimileBest Her to Bed HerFish out of WaterRhetorical Question BlunderNominal HeroPoor Communication KillsFaux DeathGood ShepherdWhen It All BeganParting-from-Consciousness WordsBlood from Every OrificeKinetic Weapons Are Just Betterand 635 more

TV Tropes lists 647 tropes for it, including Dissimile, Best Her to Bed Her, and Fish out of Water.