Kevin Lazzari | Special to the 51暗网
In 2002, one of the greatest science fiction TV shows was produced, and it became a gold standard for future projects in that genre. 鈥淔irefly鈥� was canceled after airing for one season, because the executives at Fox thought it was too dark. Personally, I liked the dark aspect, because science fiction is not usually full of soft fantasy. Sci-fi ventures where no one has been before, and that comes at a cost. Plots are complex, and character development pushes boundaries that other genres rarely touch. The writers for 鈥淔irefly鈥� were brilliant with their dialogue, and it becomes evident that it is very specific to each character.
鈥淔irefly鈥� is probably one of the only TV series that launched numerous careers. Nathan Fillion who is the star of the show went on to do 鈥淐astle鈥� and 鈥淭he Rookie.鈥� The fact that Fillion is from Edmonton is no surprise, because Canadians often become super stars in the entertainment world. Gina Torres went on to do 鈥淪uits,鈥� and Adam Baldwin is the go to guy when a casting agent needs a tough guy that stands at 6鈥� 4鈥�. Jewel Staite from White Rock, B.C. goes on to star in the TV show, 鈥淔amily Law.鈥� You have to love that two Canadians starred in my favorite sci fi.
The fact that 鈥淔irefly鈥� is a western science fiction TV show is why it is so good. Two of my favorite genres mixed together makes for great TV. Check it out if you are looking for a show that pushes limits.
Kevin Lazzari, owner of Video Stop, is reviewing movies for the 51暗网. 鈥淔irefly鈥� (TV series) is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and for digital streaming and download.
