From what I've read of other's comments here, you either love this show or hate it. But, for a show that was so quickly cancelled by some knucklehead suit at Fox, it has certainly inspired strong feelings.
Having seen this series on DVD, in the order that Joss Whedon intended (Fox royally messed up the continuity by their inane scheduling), I've decided - it is simply superb TV. Probably the best I've seen in a long time.
Like all Joss Whedon shows, it's based on simple storytelling, with a few mystery elements to keep you thinking. But a great cast and some excellent writing make this well worth watching.
I hope the upcoming movie will resolve a couple of mysteries:
Just who is the Shepherd, really?
Just how powerful is River Tam?
In the meantime, if you can rent, buy or steal (just kidding) the DVD set, do it. Even if you're as skeptical as I was, you might be won over. As others have said, it's the Old West in outer space, with some great twists, eg, a courtesan/call girl whose profession is so highly regarded that she makes the ragtag crew respectable by her presence. Very imaginative.
Having seen this series on DVD, in the order that Joss Whedon intended (Fox royally messed up the continuity by their inane scheduling), I've decided - it is simply superb TV. Probably the best I've seen in a long time.
Like all Joss Whedon shows, it's based on simple storytelling, with a few mystery elements to keep you thinking. But a great cast and some excellent writing make this well worth watching.
I hope the upcoming movie will resolve a couple of mysteries:
Just who is the Shepherd, really?
Just how powerful is River Tam?
In the meantime, if you can rent, buy or steal (just kidding) the DVD set, do it. Even if you're as skeptical as I was, you might be won over. As others have said, it's the Old West in outer space, with some great twists, eg, a courtesan/call girl whose profession is so highly regarded that she makes the ragtag crew respectable by her presence. Very imaginative.