Firefly Still Captivates, Trending on Amazon Ahead of Revival

News of a possible revival has pushed the original series back into view, with Firefly reaching #3 on Amazon VOD (via FlixPatrol). Fans and newcomers have been returning to the show as a perfect weekend binge, a sentiment summed up by the theme line: "There's no place I can be, since I've found Serenity." What began as a short-lived 2002 series was canceled after only 11 of the 14 produced episodes aired, yet strong DVD sales led to a 2005 feature film.

Comics, board games and conventions have continued to keep the franchise alive over the years. From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, the series assembled an ensemble cast including Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Ron Glass, Summer Glau, Sean Maher and Morena Baccarin as the crew of the Firefly-class ship Serenity.

The show balances quippy, humorous dialogue with emotional punches and high-stakes heroics; characters such as Wash, Kaylee and Anara pair eccentric personalities with clear skills.

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