Serenity

The sci-fi western Firefly was something exceedingly rare, not only for TV, but for any medium: a strikingly imagined, perfectly executed example of both expression and entertainment. So, of course, it was canceled almost as soon as it began, with Fox broadcasting only 11 episodes. But following massive DVD sales and an unprecedentedly devoted fan base, Universal Pictures allowed Firefly its finale; in Serenity, the action is bigger and better; the scope is larger; the dialogue alternately crackles and sings; and the themes hit harder.

by Erik Henriksen