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Do you have a favourite episode?

posted 9 years ago by Jonstoni
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I just finished my annual Firefly + Serenity marathon. I have had this tradition since 2004.

Back in 2002 Jaynestown was my favourite because it showed us the humane part of Jayne, and I loved the Hero of Canton song too.

But 3 years going the episode I like the most is Out of gas. The pilot Serenity is always there close.

Out of gas is such a great episode. How Mal hired Jayne, how Inara got on the boat, how Zoe disliked Wash when they met.

That is my favourite episode.

[–] CaroElisa 9 years ago

Yeah, I think we can all agree that Out of gas is an absolute masterpiece. The way every story is intertwined and the way the main conflict of the episode is shown sort of backwards, in two different timelines; it just keeps your attention for the whole run of the episode. It's very emotional but also technically accomplished. 

[–] macpro75 9 years ago

Yeah, I think we can all agree that Out of gas is an absolute masterpiece. The way every story is intertwined and the way the main conflict of the episode is shown sort of backwards, in two different timelines; it just keeps your attention for the whole run of the episode. It's very emotional but also technically accomplished. 

I agree that Out of Gas is probably the best episode. My favourites are probably Ariel and Trash. If I'm just pulling one out to watch, however, Serenity (the pilot) usually wins.

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[–] MichScotty 9 years ago

Objects in Space b/c I like the Jubal Bounty Hunter character. He had an interesting and strange outlook on life. I wish he lived -- I could see a series built around him.

I liked 'Our Mrs. Reynolds' mainly b/c I thought Christina Hendricks was extra sexy in that role, moreso than other roles she's had.

[–] johnneypickles 9 years ago

Hmm, I don't think I have an absolute favourite episode, but I really like Out of Gas. That episode was awesome, with a great soundtrack, and cinematography. Ariel was also a really good episode, the Hands of Blue were great villains. Objects in space was also great. So was war stories, the message, and serenity part one and two. Better add in trash, heart of gold, our ms reynolds, safe, and defiantly jaynestown. Oh, and also bushwhacked and the train job! They were great. And I can't forget shindig. That was pretty great.
These are pretty much my favourite episodes of the entire show. They were really the highlights for me.

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[–] marta-mcbeal 9 years ago

I see you even mentioned "Shindig". That should be the yardstick with which hardcore fans of the show should be measured.

[–] FinalFight 9 years ago

Out of Gas

[–] MaximumMadness 9 years ago

Out of Gas is my favorite dramatic episode. Our Mrs. Reynolds is probably my favorite comedic-leaning episode. I really can't choose between the two, because they both represent such a great effort.

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[–] jh099 9 years ago

It's either Out of Gas or Objects in Space. I love both of them to death.

[–] SevernSarge 9 years ago

Out of Gas, for the back stories.
And, Objects in Space, probably my favorite. Early's last line makes for a fitting series conclusion that will have to do. I still get teary-eyed when he says it.

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[–] robocat893 8 years ago

I just finished my annual Firefly + Serenity marathon. My favorite three Firefly episodes are:

Out of Gas
Objects in Space
Trash

I actually really like all of Firefly's episodes but I like those three the most.

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[–] ngrignon 8 years ago

Definitely "Our Mrs. Reynolds"... the chemistry was amazing between Fillion and Hendricks. Love when women outsmart men in TV shows which is not so often in this patriarchal society.