Way back in 2002 a TV show came out that I really enjoyed. Starring a young Nathan Fillion, the show only lasted 1 season (14 episodes). The show was an interesting mix of sci-fi and western themes and was set 500 years into the future after a universal civil war. The show was interesting to me because I love sci-fi and having the western theme as well gave it a different feel. Unfortunately, at the time it was canceled primarily due to low ratings, which stemmed from Fox Network's mismanagement of the show, including airing episodes out of order, poor marketing that misrepresented it as a light comedy, and a difficult Friday night time slot, all leading to low viewership and high production costs for the network.
Luckily enough fans loved the TV show even though it was cancelled, that Joss Wheldon, the director, made a movie in 2005 that was a continuation of the series called Serenity. It gave all the fans the ending to the series that they wanted.
The show and movie also star Morena Baccarin, Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres and Summer Glau. Now I have to admit that Morena Baccarin was always a big crush of mine. She is beautiful and it doesn't hurt that she is in the show either. But, what really makes the show so good is the acting of Nathan Fillion. As he is still a big star today in TV shows such as Castle and The Rookie.
If you have never seen this and like sci-fi, definitely give it a watch. Yes, it looks a bit older, because it is, but the story is good and it will keep you entertained.
Out of 10 Popcorn Kernels, I give it an 8.
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