Category Archives: Firefly

An archive of all my reviews/liveblogs pertaining to the ‘Firefly’ series.

Welcome to the (new) future of Mark Watches!

That’s right. TWO SITES. RUNNING AT THE SAME TIME. People had pitched for me to do TV/movie series for review, but I felt that it would have been odd to have them under the Mark Reads banner. So…why not create … Continue reading

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Hello watchers! Let’s get down to details.

There will be a slight lull in activity until I get things settled on the Reads site, but the very first true review will go up tomorrow: Mark Watches Deathly Hallows, Part I. Don’t you guys feel lucky? YOU GET … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 1 – Serenity

In the first episode of Firefly, we are introduced to the world of Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds and his crew aboard the ship Serenity. Desperate to gain income while simultaneously maintaining a low profile, they pick up a set of passengers … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 2 – The Train Job

In the second episode of Firefly, which was actually the pilot for most people, the show settles in to what will be the main storytelling device for the rest of the season. (I think.) As the crew takes on another … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 3 – Bushwacked

In the third episode of Firefly, Whedon and crew tackle the abandoned spaceship trope to crank up the suspense. When Mal discovers what is on the ship (and what did it), we see the captain in fear for the very … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 4 – Shindig

In the fourth episode of Firefly, a slow episode dealing with aristocrats, ruffling dresses, and companions turns into a fast-paced (and, admittedly, bizarre) duel scenario in which Mal fights for Inara’s honor and respect. Yes, Mal gets into a fight. … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 5 – Safe

In the fifth episode of Firefly, we get a much-needed flashback to explain more of Simon and River Tam’s life; unfortunately, the method that triggers it is a near-fatal gunshot wound and a kidnapping. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 6 – Our Mrs. Reynolds

In the sixth episode of Firefly, Mal’s bizarre relation with women is put to the test when he drunkenly marries a complete stranger. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to watch Firefly.

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 7 – Jaynestown

In the seventh episode of Firefly, the crew visits the Canton territory for a job, returning to a place Jayne once had trouble with. When Jayne learns that his actions turned him into a local hero, he revels in the … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘Firefly’: Episode 8 – Out of Gas

In the eighth episode of Firefly, nothing is really that funny at all and I might have to use the “Jurassic Bark” GIF more times than should be legal. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to watch Firefly.

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