Drinker and MauLer Watch... Firefly Episode 4 - Shindig

[@awesomehpt8938]

Mercy is the mark of great man (Stab) Guess I’m just a good man (Stab) Well I’m alright

[@DianeCee57]

One of my favourite lines in the show.

[@1milliondogs]

Came here to find this comment! 😂

[@Golmov_the_Wretched]

That was so well done.

[@_Loadie]

you didnt have to wound him. yeah, it was just funny

[@nathank2289]

Possibly his best joke

[@joelreis5366]

"I cant abide useless people." Best line of the episode, and my personal motto. And the next scene of her nerding out about engines with the older men is great.

[@WillFredward7167]

Just a fantastic sequence all around.

[@carynfisher9463]

I do enjoy it, but I always thought it was in bad taste for Kaylee to kind of insult the same guy who swooped in and rescued her from those snobby b!tches.

[@RichTeer]

I think Drinker and Mauler are misinterpreting the reason for River's Cockney accent. She's not trying to pass herself off as one, she's imitating Badger's accent to unsettle him (listen to what she says). She's obviously hinting that she knows things about him that he'd rather were kept secret. He gets unsettled because he's wondering how the hell does she know this about him.

[@thesouthernwake]

Never occurred to me...definitely will watch again - I like this take. She's a good enough actress; it is a little odd that her accent is so over the top that it wouldn't be better done if that was the intention.

[@GodotIsWaiting4U]

My impression was that she wasn’t even doing it deliberately - she’s working from information from Badger’s mind, it’s going to be filtered through him and how he thinks, and his accent will bleed into that.

[@deadbeat6232]

These Critical Drinker and MauLer Firefly watchalongs are absolutely fantastic. I hate having to wait for the next one - especially with what is coming up in this series.

[@jamesabernethy7896]

They are great. I really loved the Star Trek movies. So unfiltered when it comes to production or even actor commentaries.

[@terracannon876]

It's especially refreshing, since they usually watch crappy shows. It's nice hearing them enthusiastic about a medium they're clearly knowledgeable about and love.

[@EnsignRedshirtRicky]

Just a few of the best lines in TV that was, or ever will be: Zoe: Planet’s coming up a might fast. Wash: That’s just because I’m going down too quick. Likely crash and kill us all. Zoe: Well when that happens let me know. Kaylee: Say, look at the fluffy one! Zoe: Too much foofarah. If I’m gonna wear a dress I want something with some slink. Wash: You want a slinky dress? I can buy you a slinky dress. Captain, can I have money for a slinky dress? Jayne: I’ll chip in. Zoe: I can hurt you. Kaylee: Is that him? Mal: That’s the buffet table. Kaylee: But how can we be sure? Unless we question it. Mal: Fine. Don’t make yourself sick.

[@jamesabernethy7896]

The dialogue is so much fun. They spoke in ways which aren't the same as we speak but we still got it.

[@charlestrammell1744]

You left one out - Mal: A swat now?

[@iainmcdonalds4018]

Mauler, I remember listening to the commentary on all the Firefly dvds back in the day, and this episode was commented on by Morena Baccara (Inara), the costume designer for the show/this episode and the writer of this episode. One of the more interesting things the writer said is actually with regards to the "diamonds" joke. Initially the writer had Malcolm say "Diamonds or Testicles?" but it was actually Joss Whedon who said that "No, you've gone past the joke. It's better to just have a look and he catches himself". I find it super interesting and maybe one of the reasons that Marvel has been so bad is everyone thinks doing "Whedon" speak is so easy, but there are surprising subtleties that no one notices if you aren't paying attention.

[@Markyparky56]

Agree! Say more with less. Implication is just as important as explanation, moreso even, since it gets into the subtext of what is being said. It's so easy to go over the top with dialogue and forget that communication has layers. Surface-level dialogue is noticeable and gets dull and samey fast.

[@christaberit]

I’m watching through Firefly with my younger siblings at the moment. It’s always great to reexperience a show I’ve watched a million times with someone who’s never seen it.

[@rogerborg]

Yup, I've just introduced it to my daughter. Keep circulating the tapes.

[@davidnierzwick2775]

👍👍🙂

[@rodnabors7364]

Totally underrated series when it aired. My kids loved it as well.

[@MaryRohwer]

I love that Kaylee keeps her dress even after people gave her grief for it.

[@Bilskirnir3124]

The comtemporary complaints about the visuals being contradictory is that it works for a naval yard. If these were Alliance ships then yeah, I would expect there to be some continuity in the designs. Like how American destroyers, cruisers, and super air craft carriers all look alike. That scene isn't at a navy yard though. It's at the Buc-ee's parking lot. Think about what mix of makes, models, and years you sed there. My old Jeep Cherokee is parked next to a C9 Corvette which is parked next to a late model Honda Odysee which is parked next to a classic Ford Galaxy. This scene captures that idea very well.

[@TchHry]

The best part about the men talking to Kaylee is that most of them are old men, they're sick of the pomp and are happy to talk to someone that shares their hobbies. And she's pretty.

[@M-S_4321]

Pretty women start every hand dealt with a wildcard, but don't recognize it. That's why younger men say females play life on easy mode.

[@eXpriest]

I had it in my head that Persephone was a place where nouveau riche and old money rub shoulders in high society, so guys that built up their businesses, know their trade and are bored of vapid rich kids are absolutely enthralled when a genuine mechanic prodigy graces the scene.

[@eXpriest]

And she's pretty.

[@M-S_4321]

@@TchHry I guess I'm not allowed to polite reply by the Algor...

[@fakecubed]

They're like rich guys who buy fancy sports cars they probably don't even drive very often or at all, but it's fun for them and they can chat about it at parties. Then they meet somebody who actually knows her stuff, and can give them a good argument about what the better engine is. And she's pretty.

[@Krunt9789]

I can't wait for episode 8 - Out of Gas, that one hits me in the feels, real hard, every time I watch it. There are just some lines that Fillion delivers perfectly that make me well up real quick.

[@MrWhipple42]

It's so well-written and constructed. And it makes me cry at the end.

[@TonyTama]

Out of Gas and The Message for me are some serious hard hitters.

[@Krunt9789]

@@TonyTama Very much agreed

[@hydronaut]

Fun fact: Shindig used to refer to a different kind of social gathering which occurred BEFORE the party. A shindig was when everyone went down to the coastal wetlands and waded out into watery sand SHIN-deep and DIG up oysters for the party later that night, which was called a clambake.

[@janelleg597]

Omg that is interesting!! Thanks

[@SheldonAdama17]

“Sobriety is the mark of a great man.” (Chugs whiskey) “Guess I’m just a good man” (Chugs Toilet Duck) “Well, I’m all right.” (Passes out)

[@ryanlander5026]

Father Ted quote?😜

[@SheldonAdama17]

@@ryanlander5026Ah no, not Toilet Duck again! You’ll be seeing pink elephants!

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Loving this series about the best series in the verse.

[@ieatpeopleand]

Shiny, ain't it?

[@_Loadie]

mighty fine shindig

[@LifeTheUniverseAndEverything42]

Thanks for doing this series of episode watching! (And cattle on a spaceship would be hell in space. The smell.... {shudder} )

[@grandlancer]

I just imagine the air purification systems are that good since the methane build up over weeks would be the real problem. After 2-3 days they wouldn't even notice the smell anymore.

[@abiding4444]

Mauler’s soft voice when describing Kaylee at the ball was so filled with affection, admiration for the series and sadness that it brought a tear to the eye of this big Firefly fan.

[@RRTNZ]

This is my second favorite episode, it manages to blend somewhat absurd comedy, with serious personal stakes - and still gives every character a moment. River and Badger's moment was especially fun. Whedon in very good form here.

[@simonmorris9877]

This was the best episode for me of the run. Not because of the gravity of any given section but its just pure Mal being Mal and the end of the duel.

[@_Chipster]

Yeah, for me it was between this episode and Jaynestown.

[@Gunleaver]

Mauler's theorized story somewhere after the 7:00 mark, about the Serenity crew getting a big payoff was actually the subject of a comic book, written by Whedon, which spent a lot of time exploring each crew member's plan on how they will spend the money they get from selling the McGuffin they have obtained. Simon, I think, is in a top flight medical facility, Jayne is the commander of his own warship that even Alliance commanders respect and get out of his way, with a crew of sexy babes, Zoe & Wash are settling down with a kid, and so on. At the end of the story, the mission goes bad, and they end up having to give up the valuable cargo, and lose the windfall, and of course, go back to scrapping and struggling, except Inara confronts Mal alone, accusing him of actually sabotaging the mission and deliberately losing their money. Either Mal admits it, or she sees through his denial, and eventually realizes that he did it, because getting rich would break up the crew, as each went off to pursue their dreams, of being a warlord or raising a family or starting a practice. Basically, Mal threw away a fortune to keep his "family" together.

[@theequalizer9154]

Firefly was a well-written, well-acted show.

[@nicholasvinen]

Oh yeah, I remember those.

[@randomscribblings7192]

I can't wait for Our Mrs Reynolds.

[@rogerborg]

A phenomenal performance from Christina Hendricks, I bit it hook, line and sinker.

[@garychartier8365]

My fave.

[@LifeTheUniverseAndEverything42]

I'm waiting for the episode "The Message" I'll be well hydrated to fuel the tears.

[@kc9602]

Ahhh! Christina! Epitome of 'Firey Redhead' 😊

[@MrWhipple42]

So amazing. A brilliant episode.

[@973sandman]

Among the best shows ever. Still so many great episodes to watch

[@iDuckman]

A tidbit: Costuming sewed up Inara's dress and had it for her on the day of shooting, then discovered that it was way too small "up top". There was no time to redo it so they just left the back open. And it worked so well!

[@The_Real_Fomsie]

Also, y'all really need to do an actual blind reaction to the Serenity movie for Drinker.

[@SAPProd]

24:19 that’s character actor Larry Drake, probably most famous for playing Robert G Durant in the first two Darkman films and the eponymous Dr. Giggles. You would have seen him in various guest spots on TV like Star Trek Voyager and Stargate, his most high profile roles being Benny on LA Law and the eponymous Dark Night of the Scarecrow tv film.

[@cameronjames3499]

Hey now you're ignoring his crowning movie achievement; he also played the role of "Yahoo #1 At Beach" in the original Karate Kid film!!

[@branna3606]

47:33 I can't stay mad at MauLer when he throws in such subtle references to community! My favourite episode of the entire show, with chaos theory of course

[@ralph-im-a-star-wars-wiggum]

One of my absolute favorite things. Narrated by a couple of my absolute favorite people :)

[@MedalionDS9]

This episode is one of my most rewatched of Firefly when I was really into it back in the mid to late 2000's. I think it was due to my interest in the Mal and Inara relationship if I am being honest. Kaylee was also great in this ep.

[@GorramT]

36:42 I think it can be assumed that River; being an uber-genius, can quickly learn any language and perfectly mimic the accent.

[@nicks7835]

Shindig is probably my favorite episode of Firefly

[@fakecubed]

That's the kind of thing I'll say about an episode like this, and then I watch the next one or the one after that and say the same thing, and then it keeps going like that pretty much until it ends and I'm just annoyed there isn't more.

[@cmorrow74]

The actor at 24:20 is Larry Drake. The shorter list would be what he HASN'T been in, but he's probably best known as Benny Stulwicz in LA Law. Such a great actor! As an aside, the cattle at the very end were actually CGI. The reasoning for this was that the floor of Serenity is essentially a big grate, which is something that cattle will instinctively avoid. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

[@CodexisInkwind]

The show never got a chance to delve into it, but I always got the feeling that Mal also disliked the companions due to their possible connection to the Alliance. They are an institution that tends to deal more with the upper class and government officials after all. There is also the line of Inara saying how she was born into the companions and trained basically from childhood. It just always tickled the back of my brain that there was something deeper there

[@c2099]

I am quite happy y'all are watching this. This series of y'all watching this together inspired me to rewatch it, but I did it in 2 days. I have a difficult time stopping Firefly once Ive started lol.

[@legoseanland1760]

One of the best episodes, really enjoyed watching it with you guys.

[@papemoe]

So many great episodes... Shindig, OOG, Our Mrs Reynolds, Ariel, War Stories... damn this was a great show. Proud to be a Browncoat from the get go!

[@flesheater5712]

As any car guys will tell you girl who are into mechanic/ cars are the best. Also why she has All the men around here when talking about the ships engine. She is the best.

[@rogerborg]

Sydney Sweeney gets grubby working on old cars and trucks. And they say the perfect woman doesn't exist.

[@walkir2662]

Goes for all sorts of gearhead. Computers, cars, boats, planes, guns, swords... Or maybe any kind of hobby.

[@sharkdentures3247]

I don't know if it is (in any way) Canon (or just my "head-canon"), but I always interpreted "Companions as a mix of French Courtesans & Asian Geishas. (maybe with a SPRINKLE of Dune's Bene Gesserit.) They are not JUST "s3x workers" nor even just "high class escorts" nor ONLY about the "bedroom action". My understanding is that Geisha's were HIGHLY educated & trained in a variety of things. (Dance, Calligraphy, Poetry, etc.) And like Courtesans and Geishas, they often appear in "royal court" (i.e. with men of power), so, while they have no DIRECT power, they have good enough relations with those in power that they are viewed as pretty HIGH up the social ladder. Maybe I am wrong. I don't know. But I love that this episode did do a bit of universe building by revealing more about "companions".

[@kgjung2310]

I see them as a combination of escort, courtesan, therapist, psychiatrist, artisan, and great conversationalist. There is a reason why their clients tend to be the very rich and powerful and are trained to meet those expectations.

[@MaryRohwer]

I agree. I looked up geishas and courtesans on the internet, because I was having trouble understanding how she could be both respected and disrespected at the same time: In the first episode, you see how Shepherd is disturbed at first by her presence for being a prostitute, but in the second episode he sends her to Mal and Zoe as someone who is respected. That she is a courtesan makes sense. She's respected for her education in high society, respected as an ambassador, but is looked down on for her lifestyle. It's similar to Atherton: he's envied for having a beautiful, poised and well-spoken lady on his arm, disrespected because he didn't win her, but rather, paid for her.

[@dargron7614]

I'd say you are spot on. Geisha's were highly educated so that they could carry on intelligent conversations on any topic that might come up. Inara doesn't know about swordplay because she has experience as a fencer, or because she is from high society, but because it is a topic of interest to many of her clientele so she has been schooled enough in the principles to be able to engage in conversation about it (the same way Kaylee had all the men enthralled by being able to engage with them talking about engines). I suspect there is also a lot more than just a sprinkle of Bene Gesserit. I feel like we've barely seen the tip of the iceberg. This is a highly organised operation that has their people literally in bed with some of the most powerful and influential people in the verse. Their people are highly trained in suggestion and manipulation, and we later get a glimpse of just how potent their skillsets can be when used for other means. There's no way Whedon didn't have bigger plans for the potential of this organisation down the line.

[@cameronjames3499]

I'd say the Courtesan/Geisha combo is very true; though I'd perhaps also throw in a little 5% hint of Bene Gesserit as well. Again it can only be a suspicion because of the short run-time, but if they'd had a few more seasons to develop things it's definitely the sort of sub-plot I could see cropping up. Especially since the movie shows various factions have no issue with trying to shape humanity as they see fit (and definitely ripe for drama if some old mentor of Inara's had some info about the shenanigans that were going on with River).

[@kgjung2310]

@@MaryRohwer Thing is, in this world, she isn't a prostitute. A prostitute is simply a sex worker. Nothing more. Companions are highly trained in various arts and highly educated in specific temples/facilities. It's part of the reason why Mal called Inara a highly educated woman and figured she had some training in sword fighting (which she did). If I remember correctly, It is considered a prestigious occupation that opens doors in civilized societies because it's so highly regarded. Some women/girls of high born families aspire to be companions.

[@Eduardo99922]

Firefly is a good show. Should have got more seasons.

[@SeekerOTheWay]

The actor with the sash was in the TV series um ... LA Law? And he was the bad guy in DARKMAN movie! I can't recall where else I have seen him in.

[@andyhamlett8814]

He was the villain in Darkman with Liam Neeson

[@ViolentMessiah666]

Gotta love a good Shindig

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

Mighty fine Shindig

[@houdvast]

I've enjoyed these more than anything you've done all year

[@gleeman959]

I love Mauler's tip of the hat to Community's bottle episode about Annie's lost pen. Immediately made me think of Abed's line: "I hate bottle episodes. They're wall to wall facial expressions and emotional nuance. I might as well sit in the corner with a bucket over my head." 😂😂

[@corycrandell2682]

I love this episode.

[@justin1730]

There are few British actors who can do a flawless American accent. Christian Bale and Hugh Laurie are the best I have heard. Millions of Americans have no idea that Hugh Laurie is not American.

[@theequalizer9154]

One of the worst American accents I've ever heard was from Patrick Stewart.

[@MrWhipple42]

Damian Lewis is also excellent. I got all the way through Band of Brothers and the first season of Homeland without realizing he's British.

[@maca4541]

Love these reviews, happy days

[@TheJadeJester]

On ship appearances, in the Galactica mini series, a Firefly makes an appearance during Roslin's doctor appointment at the beginning.

[@walkir2662]

Also a Constitution class.

[@thomasblersch6839]

"Diamonds the size of testicles. Fortunately, I've got my hands on a couple." In the director's commentary, the writer of that episode mentions that she'd written some sort of a line for Jayne saying something like "Of testicles?" Whedon crossed it out, and told her "You already told the joke." One of the best writing lessons I've ever had. The commentaries on Firefly and Serenity were very informative.

[@rogerborg]

The episode where Drinkler and MauLer finally get Indiana... I mean Inara's name right.

[@MatthewEverettGates]

They talked about having fun making it in the documentary. Even the day they were told it was cancelled, right before shooting.

[@lacolem1]

Damn, Monica Baccarin was perfection.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

Yeeeeeessssssssssss. And she aged very well, she looked good in Deadpool vs Wolverite, and was stunning in the previous Deadpools.

[@joelreis5366]

I was trying to figure out who Monica Baccarin was. I do know who Morena Baccarin is.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

@@joelreis5366 Picky picky

[@MrVvulf]

@@joelreis5366 A portmanteau with Monica Bellucci? I could think of far worse mashups.

[@Wdavidmetzger]

Used to do a fair amount of acting. Any time we struggled with an action shot the answer was always "just hit me."

[@Russian_Lollipop]

I love mauler’s reference to community lol. The lost pen 😊

[@janelleg597]

🤣🤣

[@JackBurtonPCE1986]

I've always wondered if "Atherton Wing" was named after actor William Atherton, who always played jerks in the 80s, most notably in Die Hard and Ghostbusters

[@kcmsterpce]

Rock. And. Roll. Thanks for being more timely with this episode's release. Keep'em coming! :D

[@ryanlander5026]

I am still enjoying rewatching the show this way. I don't even look at it, just the dialogue, and I fill in the rest with my mind. Cool way to go through such a loved show. Make me work instead of passively absorbing it on a standard rewatch, which I will totally do, especially with the next generations I am exposing to great content.

[@DuskoDugousko84]

Love these reactions / commentaries. "Someone missing a pen and they have to find it" is that Community reference?

[@bigd5773]

35:49 shes reading his mind and memories, that is the point of the accent and his reaction. So its foreshadowing some of her powers that she has and settingnip events in Serenity.

[@Twisted-View]

A personal favorite episode of mine - Especially the Dual... Well... I'm alright

[@PiraticalBob]

It's a bit of a tribute to *Gone With the Wind.* Slavery, duelling society, formal balls. The name "Atherton Wing" is obviously a callback to Ashley Wilkes from GWTW, and the costume that Mal wears to the shindig is similar to how Clark Gable fressed in GWTW.

[@cameronjames3499]

It's also extremely reminiscent of the Sean Bean Sharpe tv-films, to the extent that the goofy and uncivilised duel is pretty much ripped straight from one of them.

[@johntinsley7563]

Can someone please tell me the correct episode order? I have only just discovered this utterly brilliant show, and I was naughty and Jack Sparrowed it. IMDB and Wiki have different episode orders. Not sure how much it matters to the whole, but I'd like to know.

[@MrWhipple42]

Serenity The Train Job Bushwhacked Shindig Safe Our Mrs. Reynolds Jaynestown Out of Gas Ariel War Stories Trash The Message Heart of Gold Objects in Space (and Serenity, the movie)

[@johntinsley7563]

@@MrWhipple42 Thank you.

[@BlackPillBuffet]

Enjoyed it guys! Cheers!

[@nickhartung6941]

I really enjoy you guya doing this its fun to hear what you think about a show that I love so much

[@Oak_Knight]

Another brilliant video. As for the relationship tension, I think it is because it is very human to see two people clearly attracted to each other and want them to get together. But as you say, for a series they have to set up that tension but never go too far - the trick is to leave it as a possibility without committing to it. I also agree with Drinker that Summer Glau didn't quite manage a convincing cockney accent.

[@acecondor289]

Mauler needs to check out the firefly comics. There is one where to team finds a massive haul of money and then all discuss how they want to spend their share

[@Jskew]

So great reaction yadda yadda yadda, talking about stunts, Harrison Ford in "Air Force One" told the amazing Gary Oldman "I've never been in a fight so don't hold back hit me" Gary felt conflicted and not at all comfortable punching Harrison so Harrison made them re-shoot the scene over and over until Gary "actually" punched him. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@kennethcrist443]

Speaking of influencing later shows, in the Battlestar Galactica pilot, the first scene with Laura Roslin in the doctor's office, you can see through the window a Firefly-class ship landing. I believe the same special effects group worked on the pilot and threw that in.

[@Rekaert]

24:20 "He's from Darkman! Kick yourselves. 😁

[@mjbull5156]

Not that Drinker and Mauler would necessarily be familiar with it, but I first remember him from LA Law where he played the firm's gofer who was mentally retarded. Seeing him play a character without a developmental disability was somewhat disconcerting after that.

[@jakemccluskey1111]

The next step is an EFAP Movies episode of Serenity. Please, for the good of Humanity.

[@walkir2662]

Especially the first section...

[@1milliondogs]

This is kind of a weird connection, but Mal in this episode really reminds me of Sean Beans series Sharpe from the 90's. The charming tough rogue that has to deal with the snobbish and pompus members of 'civilised' society.

[@UncleBernhard]

In the film companion book for Serenity, you can read Whedon's articles on the world and why everything looks the way it does. And the companion books by Titan are worth reading, too.

[@caldodge]

"You could have a story about a big payout". We might have seen that if Fox hadn't cancelled the show. See the "Firefly: Better Days" series of comic books. Of course, someone steals the payout, because otherwise everyone would have been rich enough to go their own way.

[@jamesabernethy7896]

it was only once you got the third commentary out that I got caught up with them. They do a great job of world-building getting the most out of the sets and locations they use. I was just going to say about how great Summer Glau's physical performance was but this is such a fantastic cast all around. They Each have their own presence and the guest cast can get those characters across quickly. With stereotypes, you can get 80% of the character across very quickly and then fine-tune the specifics. Also, feel free to call me an idiot. When it came to MauLer's accent. I somehow picked up elements of Australian, hot full blown Aussie but just a hint.

[@ryanwalsh231]

Bang Hey, turns out this is my kind of party.

[@taylorrobert7857]

Isn't her name Inara? Not Indara?

[@mderossett01]

The firefly freighter is a small freight moving vessel so it would be comparable to a modern tractor trailer. Drivers that own their truck, especially trucks with some miles on them, are constantly chasing small but important maintenance issues and repairs. If you rely on the truck for income then you sometimes have to put off repairs to keep money coming in otherwise you don’t eat and you can’t save the money to finally get repairs done.

[@EvilElecBlanket]

Pretty sure the actor you couldn't place was in Darkman.

[@TonyTama]

Health and Safety. Man a phrase any classic Top Gear and The Grand Tour fan is VERY familiar with.

[@MrVvulf]

When they spoke about this I was thinking of all the Jackie Chan movies (esp. the "Supercop" series with Michelle Yeoh) in the 1990s. All those stunts they both did that were 100% real - no wires or stuntmen, just guts and talent.

[@nicholasvinen]

Even Star Wars has OSHA now!

[@odinsett8824]

I've always viewed it that River is mocking Badger, and Badger is not smart enough to realise what is going on, even with the dodgy accent.

[@MaryRohwer]

I've been watching the first season of Farscape for the first time while waiting for Drinker and Mauler to watch the next episodes of Firefly. And there's Farscape spoilers......

[@caldodge]

"It comes down to good writing, good direction". Joss is a creep, but he can write well.

[@neutchain7838]

Damn I've been waiting for this I thought you guys gave up on the project. That guy is indeed Romo Lampkin from Battlestar Galactica played by Mark Sheppard. Really great actor, loved him in everything I saw but my favourite is BSG. That character was really well done. Would be nice if Drinker would get Mauler to watch the BSG remake.

[@PMdaddyArgent]

at 24:40 Mal's contact who wants to ship the cattle is a cop in Stallones Demolition Man movie

[@DunkanIdaho1]

You two lads are beautiful human beings.

[@GeordieSwordsman]

This is your reminder that no fate is too awful for anyone who makes Kaylee sad. Inara's advice to Mal on the use of a sword is awful by the way. They have a saber and a smallsword. You go from the wrist, not the elbow.

[@tacticalmanatee]

This is one of my favorite episodes

[@Clank_Clank_Im_a_tank]

45:43 NCIS Gibbs doesn't have sexual tension with the main cast, it is left to the other characters leading up to Kate's death in Season 2.

[@earnestwanderer2471]

Mal is so young!

[@Clank_Clank_Im_a_tank]

8:20 a good arch would have been them stranded on a planet for 2 or 3 episodes. They could effect repairs if they had money but food and booze drain all their money. How do they survive in a port for days at a time keeping River hidden while she wants to explore.

[@The_Real_Fomsie]

It's OK Drinker, we Americans often feel the exact same way when a British actor is doing a supposed American accent.

[@jamesabernethy7896]

I'm from the UK and both sides of Atlantic have a wide variety of accents. People said how good Hugh Laurie's accent was for House, but I thought it didn't sound like any American accent I'd heard from TV or movie, to me it sounded like a parody of one.

[@MaryRohwer]

Usually, I think English actors do fine with American accents. The only one which really stood out to me was in Sherlock where Mary Watson tried a New Jersey accent. I loved Mary Watson's character in that series, but the Jersey accent was rough.

[@ThomB1031]

Shindig is one of the better episodes. Sure, the bad guy is a ridiculous caricature, because Whedon's bad guys were ridiculous in many cases. But otherwise, fun episode.

[@jindrichdolejs623]

fun fact, there is a comic story exactly about what Mauler describes, they get their hands on big money and the story is about what they do with it

[@christopherdale1745]

I always thought of Inara as a geisha, or sorts: well-versed in just about everything a client might be interested, including swordplay.

[@odinsett8824]

Probably my favourite episode!

[@mc-zy7ju]

I remember the cows in the hold was the first scene i ever saw. I admit i thought sci fi western was silly, why would they have cows on a spaceship. All makes sense in hindsight and it is still one of my alltime favorites once i gave it a chance.

[@ak102986]

You should do Babylon 5

[@jamesabernethy7896]

Good shout but a big undertaking.

[@ak102986]

@jamesabernethy7896 is well worth it, in my opinion

[@walkir2662]

Keeps them busy for a decade...

[@ak102986]

@@walkir2662 I am not saying for them to review ever episode but yeah, it would be a while.

[@charlesbruen8989]

Loving this series

[@Jskew]

Also guys, I have requested this until I am blue in the face, could someone, anyone please react to "Enemy Mine" from 1985. The makeup is phenomenal and the message is so universal. Please drinker no "Message" jokes ok. Seriously I follow dozens of reactors and they only do what's being watched. This film deserves a chance so please. I ask nicely. Much love and keep on keepin on J.