finally starting FIREFLY * FIRST TIME WATCHING * Serenity and The Train Job

[@caldodge]

"I love her. I think I'm Kaylee". Yes, yes you are.

[@John_Locke_108]

Yup. Absolutely agree. Ashleigh would fit right in on the boat

[@fn111557]

Will Ashleigh still think she is Kaylee, at the end of "Serenity" ? I think so . . . .

[@Sleeping_Insomiac]

Aren't we all, though? I'm a 6 foot, 200 pounds male, and I'm still Kaylee...

[@davidbeppler3032]

@@Sleeping_Insomiac LOL

[@davidbergfors6820]

now I can't wait for her reaction to Out of Gas...

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Ashleigh is a Browncoat! Welcome to our ranks, Mei Mei!

[@NoHandle678]

three min in and Ashleigh is a space cowboy.

[@joshua42777]

no power in the 'verse can stop her

[@Cobinja]

@@joshua42777 And the next episode will still be there. Waiting.

[@Parintachin668]

ONE OF US....ONE OF US.... Pull up a Mudder's Milk and enjoy some textured protein.

[@jculver1674]

@@joshua42777 Can't stop the signal.

[@cvtuttle]

"Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!" is a line we still use amongst my friends. Such a great show this was.

[@BigDamnHero74]

My Friends = Browncoats ❤

[@TraynArt]

“Mine is an evil laugh!”

[@TheDweller0690]

lol same. My brother and I say it

[@rukbat3]

I have it on a t-shirt. :-)

[@MrDeathpilot]

I honestly can't think of another show that has so many great quotes. "Serenity now!" (Well, maybe one 🤔 )

[@rhiannonbamping8257]

"Are you playing with dinosaurs?" - this is the exact moment many ppl fell hard for Wash & Alan Tudyk. 🦕

[@morphman86]

Funny, because he played a chicken in Moana, and birds are the only surviving descendants of dinosaurs.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

Never caught that @morphman86

[@Eidlones]

Ashleigh's doing Firefly? I'll be in my bunk

[@timamherst-clark2699]

With Vera?

[@heather9857]

LOL

[@SaintSimonTrenf]

L😂

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

😂😂😂

[@ApesAmongUs]

"That's rude, Captain" Everybody misses this, but in the war scene, they show him kissing his cross. The dinner scene was supposed to be a shock since it shows a major change for the character (presumably due to losing the war).

[@TommygunNG]

Mal felt as if his prayers had been rejected - that he had been betrayed - when the promised reinforcements did not arrive there at Serenity Valley. It’s one thing to lose a war - the Divine will simply was different than his - but the battle’s outcome felt personal to him.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

Considering how utterly fuckin evil God is... no one really has a right to he surprised.

[@wompa70]

It took me 5 or 6 viewing of the series to catch this. "We are too pretty for God to let us die."

[@Caseytify]

Most folks seems to miss the cross. Yes, Mal lost his faith in Serenity Valley.

[@Caseytify]

@@DoremiFasolatido1979 Get out of here with your sick hatred.

[@caldodge]

"I'm so invested in this show already." And now you know why it has such a fanatical following (including me).

[@John_Locke_108]

Folks either absolutely adore this show or...they've never seen it.

[@Audra1964]

@@John_Locke_108Two kinds of people. Browncoats and people who’ve never seen Firefly.

[@joeblankenship377]

I was skeptical about it at first. Had a Syfy channel original series look to it, but that aspect is easily ignored because the characters and stories quickly take center stage.

[@timamherst-clark2699]

@@joeblankenship377 IIRC It wasn't a Syfy (I still hate THAT name. It still sounds like a trendy name for Syphilis!) original series, and they couldn't take it on when the talentless, gaping, dribbling idiots at Fox cancelled Firefly 'cos they were already signed up to produce the re-booted BSG, and they didn't want to be making two separate, spacey sci-fi shows at the same time. The special FX company that did both series included a Firefly class ship in the the first episode of BSG, as a tribute to Firefly. You can see it briefly through a window (skylight?) when 'Stands-with-a-fist' is in the Dr's office . . . (Not sure if it's in the 1st ep or the original mini-series?)

[@onegemini420]

I see Firefly reaction, I like Firefly reaction. - It did not even get a full season, yet it is still beloved by the fans.

[@markjohnson6194]

Nice SDF logo

[@JohnTalbane87]

I can’t wait to see Ashleigh’s reaction to how “legendary” Jayne really is 😂

[@shallendor]

I agree 100%!

[@Docktavion]

Mines, books head exploding…

[@Mobius_One111]

she will know what going mad feels like.😁

[@Dementat]

Hero of canton the man they caaaaaallllllllll........

[@StarlasAiko]

Ship like this will be with you till the day you die.

[@SGTBacon99]

A space cowboy epic where they speak Chinese, the best TV show ever that should be continued. Change my mind.

[@larrystuder6378]

The point of Kaylee's strawberry, and the food ration bars, is that even survival rations, in quantity, are a treasure; and that excellent fresh fruit is so precious, it can be sold one piece at a time, in special presentation boxes. An insight into the reality of their universe, and the level of poverty and desperation.

[@urdaanglospey6666]

Also, that actress HATES strawberries. Superb acting as you'd never know it from that scene!

[@SilentBob731]

@@urdaanglospey6666 A testament to the acting acumen of Jewel Staite, cuz that's the sexiest moment in TV history. 😍

[@urdaanglospey6666]

@@SilentBob731 Thank you! I could NOT remember her name!

[@Hiraghm]

That's the dumbest thing in the series. It reminds me of QRM interplanetary, where the new manager has all the Martain sawgrass plants pulled from the air processing plant because he thought it should be machinery refreshing the air. They could grow fruits and vegetables in the ship's hydroponics / air processing plant.

[@SilentBob731]

@@Hiraghm That's why they're not called documentaries.

[@MikeMozzaro]

So the second language that you hear them speaking occasionally is Mandarin Chinese. In the background lore of the series; the US and China merged into a United Global Superpower that effectively ended up running the entire planet as "the Alliance" that they were fighting against at the start of the series. As such; not only will you see plenty of Asian-inspired practices throughout the show; but 90% of all people are natively bilingual as a result of the common history before they started getting spread around the galaxy. (Also; it doubles as a TV-friendly way to get expletives past the radar. If you ever want to know how to swear in Chinese; just copy whatever you hear the characters say during high pressure moments~ )

[@TheJabbate1]

My understanding was that the US and China consolidated their resources in order to successfully evacuate the dying Earth and colonize the galaxy.

[@danieljohnson2005]

Their idea of a future where China was a global superpower aged like a fine milk.

[@ToEuropa]

My personal favorite is, "Houzi de pigu".

[@greenpeasuit]

I saw a Chinese react to the series, and she had no clue what they were saying. She could GUESS at what they MIGHT have been shooting for... it was as if someone tried to teach them Chinese phrases, but not very well.

[@gr3ndl3r]

I seem to remember a web page devoted to translating the phrases from the show

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

Soooo the firefly theme song is actually one of my favorite theme songs ...ever

[@Staceysprobablycrying]

It really is everything. No notes 10/10

[@mmattson8947]

But I think for most it is an acquired taste. I didn't like it the first time I heard it, and it took about 4 or 5 episodes (live airing so I couldn't skip the credits) before I loved it.

[@SyzygyNoon]

Take me out to the black.

[@skribblestyle]

It's not the most technical, or the most unique, but the execution gives it heart, and honestly I think that's all you really need. Like if you're comparing it to other contemporary stuff, it falls short, but if you just accept it for what its trying to get done, it makes its mark.

[@SyzygyNoon]

@@skribblestyle I’m not quite sure what you’d compare it to. You’re right that it’s got its own thing going on. Does it have contemporaries, so to speak?

[@2sallads]

No way you dissed the intro. It IS the best intro music you've ever heard. You just aren't aware of it yet.

[@Arbaaltheundefeated]

It'll grow on her. Guaranteed.

[@porgyt7177]

I dunno... on first listen, I thought it "cheesy", by the middle of the series I was singing along and felt the deeper connection to the crew/show.

[@slin2678]

Was coming here to say same thing. Even today, hearing the intro makes me teary-eyed

[@michaelshafer5192]

My FAVORITE intro theme of all time.

[@FeelItRising]

First time watcher, last time watcher. Not just because of the music, but dang she is annoying

[@dbluwlf3596]

"She might have some time for somethin' eeeelse- I... have got to get right with the lord." Never change, Ashleigh. 😆

[@lovelavender9738]

Ashley: “it’s like Space Cowboys” Comments: “……yes lol exactly”

[@TraynArt]

The intro song grows on you to the point that you never skip it.

[@joeblankenship377]

Can't NOBODY take the sky from me!!

[@timamherst-clark2699]

It helps if you actually listen to the lyrics. . .

[@spirit1600]

I actually have it on my playlist

[@sergioaccioly5219]

It was my ringtone for years

[@fiddiehacked]

IIRC, written by series creator Whedon.

[@thehenchman.]

Babygirl they had to make a movie because you can’t stop the signal. This is some of the best sci-fi western ever

[@professorbugbear]

What makes this show so good are the characters. They are all so well written and developed... god, it would have been amazing to see what the 5 seasons Joss had planned out would have been

[@LordGrokken]

This is literally one of the best shows I've seen ever watched.... repeatedly. You might remember Wash from Tucker and Dale. So many great lines and interactions, the whole crew just jelled perfectly.

[@ikarikid]

Wash was also the voice of that character from that show: he’s voiced Weselton, Weaselton, Ludo, King Candy, K2-SO4, the Joker, Clayface, Optimus Prime, Tuk Tuk and Sonny the Robot.

[@vivianburrus8085]

And let's not forget Steve the Pirate from Dodgeball and Wat from A Knights Tale.

[@alexthorpe6583]

Ah, Firefly. 13 episodes of bliss, followed by a lifetime of withdrawal. They aired the pilot episode LAST, and I didn't know the show existed, until people started talking about The Train Job. So the 3rd episode was the first one I saw. But I have owned the entire show on DVD for many long years now.

[@caldodge]

The FOX "suits" were as stupid as the TNT "suits" (who messed up "Crusade", then cancelled it)

[@kharma7755]

minor correction: 14 episodes of bliss

[@CaptainFrost32]

​@@kharma7755I came to say the same.

[@timamherst-clark2699]

@@caldodge Both this and B5 have MUCH nicer sounding scores than Crusade did. I think that may be why Crusade was cancelled. 🙉

[@urdaanglospey6666]

@@kharma7755 They didn't all air though so I assume that's why not 14.

[@ScarlettM]

This show is as close to perfection as you can get. Brilliant casting, great chemistry, great humor and very detailed and interesting world. This is why Firefly has a cult following after only 14 episodes.

[@samuelvincent557]

I can't confirm that this is true, but from what I understand, one reason this show was so good was that Joss Whedon took all the main actors out for a couple weeks in an isolated cabin. They spent the time playing role-playing games with each of them playing their characters. Giving them time to develop their personalities, their quirks and their interpersonal relationships. So that when the show started they had a much fuller idea of who they were playing and how they got along. Most shows, even the really good ones, take the first season or so to get that, whereas they were able to portray that out of the gate. I don't know if this is true, but I hope it is, and I wish more directors would do this, as it is a brilliant technique.

[@assurhex1449]

@@samuelvincent557 Correct. And the reason it was cancelled was because Fox played the episodes out of order so no one knew what was going on.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Very true.

[@Jessica_Jones]

​@@samuelvincent557 that is so awesome. Imagine what could be produced if more directors took the time and care to do that!

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

😮

[@xenontouchstone]

I can't think of another series in any genre that in one series takes so many unknown characters and turns them into indispensable friends that pull out all your emotions.

[@billhutchinson6318]

The first season of Andromeda does a very good job of this.

[@xenontouchstone]

@@billhutchinson6318 Not seen that but will have to chck it out.

[@pdegan2814]

I think Firefly has become so popular with reactors is fairly simple. Many of the show's fans are online folks, they love the show with a passion so it will always get recommended and do well on polls, and like you said it's only the one season plus a movie, so reactors can get through it in a reasonable amount of time.

[@davidedwards1705]

The love Simon has for River is unmatched. He gave up his Family, his Wealth, his Career, his Freedom to rescue and protect his Sister.

[@Parklarblick]

As a long time Browncoat, let me just say. Welcome aboard! One of the best and most criminally underrated, and sabotaged by fox, shows in history!

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

How is a show with a huge fan following that loves it to pieces "underrated?" Unless you mean literal TV ratings, how is a show with an IMDb rating of 9.0 "under" rated?

[@Parklarblick]

It got canceled mid season due to low ratings. They sabotaged it with the horrible commercials and airing order. It's always had a strong but until very recently, small fan base.@@Corn_Pone_Flicks

[@urdaanglospey6666]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks I assume they mean "underrated" and, probably, "undervalued" by Fox at the time.

[@CybrSlydr]

OMG ASHLEY IS WATCHING FIREFLY!!!!

[@John_Locke_108]

Great follow up to her Last Of Us reactions.

[@emikd]

This show was lightning in a bottle. I love everything about it.

[@Citadel1221]

Years ago, when I started watching your channel I remember distinctly thinking, "She's such a Kaylee!" and hoping you'd do TV series so you could see Firefly for yourself. 💞

[@geminiacleo7ewe]

Can you imagine how fun it would be to be having our "hot mess express" curled up on a couch watching "Firefly" with Ashleigh? From the moment she caught on and said "space cowboys" I knew she wouldn't need this show explained to her AND she'd enjoy it as much as we do!

[@NestorCustodio]

This is going to be glorious. 🍿

[@awkwardashleigh]

I am so excited about it

[@markus1701]

@@awkwardashleigh please don't read anything about the show before you finished Serenity...

[@MikeMozzaro]

I think you mean "shiny" ~

[@scipio7837]

For the Empire... sorry, wrong franchise. LOL

[@mlt6322]

@@awkwardashleigh You seem a little confused about the story of the show. It was aired for the 2002 season and cut before it finished it's story. Corporate CEO's don't care very much about Sci-Fi shows because sometimes the budget is more than the show brings in at the beginning, they can't see the future of syndication at the CEO brain level until after it brings in billions, so they just cut the show for some sports garbage or reality TV garbage that has no special effects and no budget. All they care about is instant profit at "0" cost. That's why the Sci-Fi channel failed when they started airing ghost's and WWF instead of Sci-Fi movies. Low budget & low IQ audience. Anyway there was a big explosion of criticism towards the network for their constant habit of cutting Sci-Fi shows in the middle of a story and after 4 yrs they decided to make a movie to end the story and it broke the bank. They keep doing the same thing with Sci-Fi to this day, if it's not an instant box hit they trash it and replace it with a no budget show for low IQ people like themselves. It's like a good wine or whiskey, you don't drink it from the barrel, it needs to age and develop with time. The 2005 movie Serenity is a closure to the series and has references to all the previous shows built in, so wait until you've seen all the shows before watching the movie. They did the same with "Farscape", they canceled the series and after a year or more of blow back they made "The Peace Keeper Wars" to complete the story line. Look at "Lost in Space" after 60 yrs, 2n TV series & 3 movies their still lost in limbo because it didn't make an instant profit. Same goes for "Stargate Universe" stuck in limbo. If it's labeled Sci-Fi it's destined to limbo because it requires an IQ over a single digit to comprehend the story and a budget higher than free to produce.

[@RetroRobotRadio]

It's a common misconception that Firefly got a season beford it was cancelled. It only got half a season, why there is no big season finale.

[@casparhughey5651]

3 episodes

[@browncoat13]

​@@casparhughey5651 I don't think you understood what he was saying. Most shows got 22-24 episodes in a season. Firefly had 14, so it was only half of a season.

[@casparhughey5651]

3 episodes@@browncoat13

[@dannykent6190]

I wouldn't say it's a misconception. It did have one season. Just because it didn't get a "full season order" by Hollywood terms doesn't mean the existing episodes aren't considered a season.

[@kharma7755]

@@browncoat13 unfortunately, Fox only aired 10 of the 14 episodes, so it didn't even quite get half a season.... Damn, I'm still mad about how badly the network screwed this show.

[@curtisbrack3398]

The awesome little shot that a lot of people miss is when Preacher Book goes to talk to Inara (the Companion) at the end of the first episode. There is the shot where the preacher is down on his knees and Inara stands in front of him and puts her hand on his head. It is mimicking Catholic absolution where the priest absolves you of your sins. This would normally be a priest doing this to a sinner (like a prostitute), but this is scene totally flips it upside down and the Companion is granting absolution to the priest.

[@timamherst-clark2699]

Someone's listened to the commentary track . . . ! AS WE ALL SHOULD! 😀

[@singingwolf3929]

I've never listened to the commentary track and I came to say virtually the same thing. Lol.

[@orienconway9859]

I loved this series and was so sad when it was cancelled. Could you try Farscape next? I think youd love it. Quirky, intergalactic space adventure! Oh with puppets for couple of characters, lol

[@MacTopher]

"puppets" is an insult to Brian Henson

[@thewalliest3956]

I am so happy you’re watching Firefly! It’s an insanely good show that got criminally cancelled by corporate politics. If it had been nurtured right, it would’ve been as big as Star Trek or even Star Wars.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

You may be right about that.

[@adamtaylor7546]

If you want to learn about "Crazy Ivans" then watch "The Hunt For Red October"

[@matthewbeale5083]

Your average Russian, son, don't take a dump without a plan.

[@feldweible]

"That torpedo didn't self destruct. You heard it hit the hull and I was never here." @@matthewbeale5083

[@charlesballard5251]

Try READING "The Hunt for Red October". Far better than the movie. I think Clancy also covered the Crazy Ivan in "Red Storm Rising". But it's been well over 30 years since I read it so I can't be sure. It was a sad day when that man died.

[@migmit]

@@charlesballard5251Oh yeah. Compared to the book, the movie is hot garbage. But I have to disagree with you about when the sad day was. It wasn't when the man died; it was when the writer died, and that happened much earlier.

[@morbidangel2424]

One ping give me one ping only

[@xBucket13x]

Shinny, let the awesome sauce begin... Firefly is one of my favorite space westerns ever made.

[@SyzygyNoon]

Except for the things that we can’t talk about because spoilers.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Think you meant, Shiny, not shinny.

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

It's one of the _only_ space westerns ever made

[@ovalofsand]

Out of all the space westerns ever made, Firefly is one of them

[@timamherst-clark2699]

@@seanmcmurphy4744 Apart from (obviously!) The Original Star Trek! One of the names that series creator, Gene Roddenberry, was considering for his then "new" sci-fi show was "Wagon Train to the Stars'.

[@bcriswell]

I like to give Reactors who watch my most favorite television series ever a special Thanks. Thank you!!!! I believe you will fall in love with this show as so many of us Browncoats have. Not only in love with the show, but especially in love with the characters. One other thing...please watch out for spoilers. It's more fun for you and us if you learn about this crew the same way we did, without someone spoiling things for you.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

Dipping my toe in this one as well.

[@awkwardashleigh]

thank you so much - and this series is still so amazing. I quote it almost every day!

[@mj6866]

Firefly and Buffy are 2 of the greatest shows of all time, imo.

[@FinnMcRiangabra]

Firefly was so short-lived that what the Browncoats have left is watching new people experience it. And you are top-notch.

[@debravega2453]

Space cowboy/pirate/Robin Hood...you got it. That’s Mal in a nutshell. 😊

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

First time watching as well. This is an amazing show. 👏🏼👏🏼🎬

[@runescryer]

Couple notes... -Wash is played by Alan Tudyk, who's done a *lot* of voice work. Most notably, for you, K2-SO in Rogue One. -The foreign language is Chinese. Because the official name of the Alliance is the 'Sino (Chinese)-American Alliance'. So, Chinese is spoken as much as English. -One of the major themes of the show is the concept of 'Freedom vs. Security'. The Alliance offers an amazing amount of security, at the cost of individual liberties and freedoms. The Browncoats fought to remain free of Alliance control. Neither position is necessarily wrong or right, it's just a matter of what you are comfortable with: Security with less freedom or Freedom with far less security (medical aid, protection from Reavers, etc.) -Nerd Trivia: When Mal fires the Anti-Aircraft gun, the targeting display has the corporate symbol of Weyland-Yutani; the megacorp from the Alien franchise -Mal was brought up rather religious, but lost his faith at the Battle of Serenity Vale. Tht's why he's opposed to book saying grace. Welcome ti the Verse, mei-mei (Chinese for 'little sister'). After this, we gotta get you started on Bablyon 5...

[@Caseytify]

Tudyk was also in A Knight's Tale, and Dodgeball.

[@macmcgee5116]

Babylon 5 is one of my faves... But 5 seasons is a lot to get through. Even if you only do the episodes that directly line up the story, it's a pretty large amount.

[@mkang8782]

I 100% agree with her diving into "Babylon 5".

[@runescryer]

@@macmcgee5116 Yeah, it's a long watch, but it's so totally worth it... Besides, I want to see her gush over Ivanova :)

[@macmcgee5116]

@@runescryer if she really dives in... I can't wait until she hits Season 3's War Without End and we start seeing how deep the rabbit hole goes.

[@krisg3568]

Alan Tudyk was in Tucker and Dale vs Evil! Thats why you recognize him :D

[@SillyUncleAndy]

And he did the voice for K2SO robot in Rogue One

[@SillyUncleAndy]

Who Ashleigh was on the fence about haha

[@TerryNutkins3]

He's also the "Voice" of the chicken in Moana@@SillyUncleAndy probably one of his best performances

[@KimoVegas]

Don't forget about Whart from A KNIGHTS TALE.

[@Armadaonion]

And the voice of every Disney bird/chicken for the past decade

[@kwood9307]

No power in the verse can stop her...Great reaction Ashleigh, to one of my favorite shows of all time.

[@Archie2c]

Simons description of River making him look dumb always got me.

[@lanmandragoran8337]

Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates? Morons.

[@JohnWelsh-oz3jz]

What I always appreciated about Simon was that never once did I get even an inkling that he was or had ever been jealous of River. “Jealous? Why would I be jealous? She’s my little sister. I love her.”

[@michaelryan3818]

I love that he explains how intelligent he is first, not for his own ego, but to spring board to how gifted River is by comparison. It really is great writing.

[@scottgodlewski306]

I almost spit out my coffee when I heard "Tattoony".

[@BigDamnHero74]

Right?!? 😂 and it’s pronounced Tat-too-een 😊

[@garethpendlebury7996]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The best single season of TV ever made. Period. (Oh and you have to watch the movie to round it all off!)

[@scorptrio8231]

Please watch all 14 episodes and keep these reaction videos coming as quickly as you can. Coincidentally, I just started watching Firefly again, the day before you did. I'd been putting off watching the season again, because the DVDs I have now were recently returned to me, after the death of my father. They had been a father's day gift to him quite some years ago. He also enjoyed sci-fi westerns and western sci-fi, which is where I got to be a fan of Firefly and shared it with him while he was still alive. I knew that watching Firefly again would be very emotional and somewhat difficult, as memories of my dad would be brought up. It was very nice to find that you're watching these for the first time, as your genuine reactions make the difficulty of watching these alone and missing my dad be not quite so lonely or feeling like the experience is in isolation. I'm anxiously awaiting the next episodes. Thank you.

[@synaesthesia2010]

one thing you need to do is check out the outtakes from this show, Nathan's sense of humour NEVER switches off

[@Caseytify]

SUMMER!!!

[@stantheman9072]

Well, except for around season 7 of Castle… but he got back on the humor horse after a bit of a break.

[@StevesFunhouse]

HELL NO Ashleigh ... DON'T YOU DARE ... NOT UNTIL THE SEASON AND MOVIE ARE OVER !!! Ignore this idjit !!! How dare you suggest such a thing !!!

[@bobjohnston1239]

I was lucky enough to catch this on broadcast. I watched it with a bunch of friends. When Niska's henchman was giving his speech about how they could keep the money, everyone was expecting that they were setting up the season's big bad. So when he got kicked into the engine, I can tell you that's was the moment we all fell in love with the show.

[@JohnWelsh-oz3jz]

I’ve watched a TON of reactions to firefly but yours, Ashleigh, are my favorite! You just love to LAUGH and you do not hold back! It’s like, “Dignity, restraint, decorum? What are those? I’m a reactor! I’m going to REACT!” Well, you’ve convinced me. I’m now a new subscriber!

[@reverendkilljoy972]

Dear AA, I have been watching your videos for a long while but finally needed to comment. I am a Gen Xer so I laugh a lot seeing you experience media I grew up with, from John Carpenter to Star Wars. The thing is, I was binging some of your videos in the background while working on grading papers (gotta feed that algorithm) when I came across one that I cannot find at the moment, where you were in tears, openly talking about your mental and emotional health. I was shocked at how much I identified with you in that moment (I have a generalised anxiety disorder and PTSD from teaching public school). I realised that age, distance, life experience, all that means nothing compared to the fact that we're all just people, fighting our battles (usually in silence) and making it through the day. You do such a great job of being positive and supporting of your fans and this whole community, and we notice. We care that you care. I am a big Firefly fan, and I am about to start watching this reaction. Before I do, I want you to know that my girlfriend, myself, and our chonky boi Tacocat all love and care about you, Beans, and the oft-referenced "hubband." We are always here for you, just like you're here for us. Love always, M, R, and TC

[@TheGoIsWin21]

This is a fantastic reactor/contact matchup, as Ashleigh seems to have enough outlaw in her blood to immediately understand how things work here 😂

[@rmhartman]

I think you were talking when she said "and if we're lucky, they'll do it in that order"

[@justsomebody-1665]

She also seemed to think she said "rip" instead of... something else

[@davidbeppler3032]

She also missed the line, "work, work, work." Great line.

[@CaptainFrost32]

​@@justsomebody-1665"...to death, eat our flesh, and sew us into their clothing. And if we are VERY lucky, in that order."

[@dylandaly2002]

One of the best 1 season shows ever. My English/Sci-Fi teacher loved this show and she showed it to me, I immediately fell in love with it. One of my favorite ensemble casts in a show. And Serenity (the film) is amazing! Two fun facts: The uniforms and armor that the Alliance wears are actually the same screen used costumes from Starship Troopers (1997) Alan Tudyk, who plays Wash, was also in films like A Knight’s Tale, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, & Dodgeball but he is mostly known for his voice over work in many other projects, He is the voice of Sonny in I, Robot & K-2SO in Rouge One and in a couple of Modern Disney Films (King Candy in Wreck It Ralph, Duke of Weselton in Frozen, Alistair Krei in Big Hero 6, Duke Weaselton in Zootopia, Hei Hei in Moana, and many more)

[@Blue_Gunter]

Niska's philosophy of how reputation is just talk, and only once you get to know someone does that become solid, I think is one of the great lessons in firefly. I have thought back to that when listening to any gossip or talk.

[@captainchaos3667]

"This is a really pretty show" - in more ways than one. Morena Baccarin is 🔥🔥🔥

[@sifumode9460]

I mean really, could you say no to any of the lovely ladies of Serenity? Zoe = warrior queen Kaylee = innocent and pure angel River = (spoilers, but iykyk) Inara = sexual nuclear bomb

[@frozenharold]

The theme song was written by Joss Whedon, the shows creator, and was sung by Sonny Rhodes. A very well accomplished Blues singer/songwriter.

[@Metzwerg74]

and it´s actually about Mal´s reason to join the browncoats...

[@klassicdad]

I came here to say this. Sonny Rhodes is most definitely not a wannabe.

[@DamonCzanik]

I love the song. I'm not a fan of country music. So, it not being like the country music she likes? Good! Sonny is awesome.

[@melissahughes4205]

I remember from one of the DVD extras that Joss wanted to sing the theme song, and in spite of several people diplomatically suggesting he leave the singing to a pro, he was stubborn and recorded the vocals. And then hie *listened* to how it sounded, realized it was shung mang yao, and let them hire an actual singer.

[@Khaine8]

Badmouthing Fireflys theme song is heresy! Browncoat forever!

[@John_Locke_108]

Even better than Airwolf

[@jamesnoneyabizness5611]

My people!

[@SansAziza]

I personally prefer the "epic" theme of The 100, over the "country" theme of Firefly. Hell, I even prefer the "country" music from Bebop...

[@davidborokovsky6624]

Give her time, I bet she will sing it loudly by ep. Five or six.

[@BenjiSun]

Alan Tudyk is a treasure.

[@Glen.Williams]

Oh hell yes Ashleigh! One of the best TV shows ever to be made.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎬

[@d.k.prince5694]

FIREFLY & SERENITY will forever be known as Joss Weadon's masterpiece! You're in for a ride!

[@Rhodair]

so it starts - Jayne's incredible collection of hats

[@mikedignum1868]

And Vera.

[@curtisbrack3398]

The preacher's ponytail (which you like) comes into play in a hilarious moment in a later episode.

[@deanbrunner261]

He was the high rent detective on Barney Miller

[@Acain3]

It is there, waiting...

[@geminiacleo7ewe]

I'm laughing just thinking about it 🤣

[@mj6866]

Little bit of a spoiler.

[@AtomicMama42]

​@@deanbrunner261he was God's brother Rod. That might be too niche

[@KevynJacobs]

SHINY! Ashleigh, I am so happy to see you enter The 'Verse. This whole show & movie is an unbelievable gem that you are just going to love. Savor this!

[@lmordro]

When you get to watching another series. "M.A.S.H" Let's just say, one of the Best shows in history. Literally.

[@robertfloyd4287]

By the time the series ends, you will really appreciate the excellent movie wrap up.

[@deirdreprice6425]

Please tell me that you recognized the companion as Deadpool's girlfriend

[@michaelschroeck2254]

That was her???!?!?!!no wonder she is so incredibly …… aw hell…. No other word: sexy!!!!

[@RetroRobotRadio]

See I recognize Deadpool's girlfriend as the companion from Firefly. Speaking of Vanessa it's a crime that they took away her mutant powers for the movie. She was a shape shifter in the comics. In fact Domino's first appearance in comics wasn't actually Domino, it was Vanessa copying Domino! She could copy people and even copy their powers when she copied their DNA.

[@Reyn_Roadstorm]

Deadpool's girlfriend? Nah, that's Adria from Stargate SG-1! 🤣

[@baskervillebee6097]

Book is Ron Glass from the Barney Miller tv show.

[@NativeNewMexican]

@@Reyn_Roadstorm She's 100% Adria forever to me.

[@heyheyjk-la]

I'm old af and grew up watching Star Trek, lived through the Star Wars films in real time, have seen almost all the great sci-fi films, etc. I could gladly never watch anything else for the rest of my life than just Firefly/Serenity and I love watching people watch it for the first time and fall in love with it (ReactswithJax is in the middle of the series now). You're going to fall more in love with these characters every episode. Welcome to the Browncoats, Ashley!

[@sifumode9460]

I feel like I saw her (Jax) react to the first one or two episodes, but it's not there now. Did she make it patreon exclusive?

[@martinhafner2201]

And you deeply resent not getting your promised flying cars like in the Jetsons. I know I do.

[@heyheyjk-la]

@@sifumode9460 - Yeah, they’re all on Patreon right now. Not sure if she’ll do cutdowns for YT .

[@whitneylivingston5706]

Space, Cowboys, Pirates… you nailed it! I’m loving watching you watch it for the first time. I watched it for the first time when it was on TV when I was in college. Your excitement makes my heart happy!

[@kentbarnes1955]

One of the best ensemble casts...EVER!

[@TheOdMan]

My favorite series of all time, I love everything about it except that it only got one season. This show was murdered!

[@neil2444]

The writing was spot on. I didn't know I needed a western-style space show, but that fulfilled that void for me!

[@Guy8417]

you are gonna hate how much u will love this show, seeing as it isn't even a full season and it's sooooooo good!

[@stantheman9072]

Strangled in the crib

[@johnbox271]

Fox murdered Firefly, but in so doing, they made it a legend.

[@shonenjump18]

18:28 He looks familiar because you saw him in Tucker & Dale vs Evil. He played Tucker; the friend who got stung by bees, lost his bowling fingers, got strung up by his legs, and just wanted to go home.

[@MrPunkd113]

And the star of Resident Alien, now in its 3rd season. Great role for him.

[@scarebear83]

He also voiced K-2SO in Rogue One!

[@TheRealSevYT]

He was also Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball.

[@FenixNade]

@@TheRealSevYT there's a guy on our team that dresses like a pirate?

[@adamtaylor7546]

You may also recognize Alan Tudyk's (the pilot) voice from every animated film from the last twenty years. He was also the pirate in "Dodgeball".

[@killjoy5934]

This show and movie are worth it just for the outtakes.

[@littlelisaluna]

I was just talking about Firefly and then noticed that you started this! Yay! I hope you enjoy.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

First time watching as well. This is an amazing show. 👏🏼👏🏼🎬

[@AaronPoston]

I love that you mentioned Natalie Gold and Popcorn in Bed. 😂 You three are literally the three reaction channels I follow.

[@CaptainFrost32]

Knowing their reactions, Ashleigh needs to stock up on supplies for the emotional gamut.

[@therese1584]

Write those down so I can go find them!

[@therese1584]

*WROTE

[@mj6866]

Agree!

[@curtisbrack3398]

One of my favorite lines in the whole series : Nishka : "At dinner I'm getting earful". HA!

[@johnberg9497]

and the "earful" comes back in another episode

[@curtisbrack3398]

OMG! I never thought of that! Ewww! @@johnberg9497

[@CaptainFrost32]

​@@johnberg9497Don't forget that Jayne was gonna get him an ear too.

[@Asehpe]

Welcome meimei, Ashleigh the browncoat! One of the things that makes Firefly special -- there are many such things, you see -- is the comedic performance of pretty much every character. Joss Whedon is well known for creating wonderful one-liners. Every single episode has some lines that just make me giggle uncontrollably, usually by subverting clichés. Like in the Train Job: Malcom goes 'say it to my face!', the other guy faces him and says 'and what're gonna do 'bout it?' and you expect Malcolm to follow the cliché and punch him, but noooo, he goes, 'me? nothing, I just wanted you to face me so she could get behind you' .... 😅😂🤣

[@majbrat]

It's such a great series. It's so worth watching and will leave you wanting more. All of us fans really wish they could gather the cast to do more.

[@AmnaCreare]

I love outer-space, “alien” type shows, but this one was one I NEVER wanted to watch and always refused no matter who tried to get me to watch it. That was until my husband finally convinced me, and boy was I wrong! I am now madly in LOVE this show, and Kaylee is definitely my favorite character. Can’t wait for you to finish it, im so excited to watch your journey through Firefly!

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

First time watching as well. This is an amazing show. 👏🏼👏🏼🎬

[@DamienDrake2940]

The true legacy of this show is that almost the entire cast went on to have successful careers. Some are still going now while others have moved on to other professions but they still talk about Firefly. In fact other shows the cast have been in usually makes at least one Firefly reference for the fan service.

[@davidshorb7453]

The references in castle and the Rookie are genius 😂

[@timamherst-clark2699]

@@davidshorb7453 Rather like whenever they knowingly 'MacGyver' a solution to something in Stargate SG-1.

[@beetlebob4675]

I was OVERJOYED when I saw Morena in the later seasons of SG-1. I also just looked up her meltdown scene in that meh remake of The Visitors. That primal scream still gives me chills. I love her so much.😭 ​@@timamherst-clark2699

[@Turn2Paige394]

SHINY!! Was SO happy when I saw that you're starting this amazing series. I excitedly texted my fellow Browncoat buddies "ASHLEY IS FINALLY WATCHING FIREFLY!!!!!" Enjoy :)

[@Logan_Baron]

"You look like Cousin Eddy" Ashleigh has come a LONG way. From not getting references, to making her own.

[@BigDamnHero74]

Love that!

[@JayietheRiverWarrior]

Wait ‘til she sees his other hat 😂

[@paulleckner8235]

I enjoyed the ensemble cast. All working together to get the job done. Some veterans. Some mystery people with a secret past. A brother and sister, a preacher, a soldier of fortune, a woman who was an escort.

[@jrpkh]

Welcome to the 'verse! This is one of my all time favorite shows and I have so much Firefly stuff. I met Jewel Staite at wiz con and got her my picture with her (she is Kaylee). The one that plays the companion, you might know her from Deadpool as she played his girlfriend. So many quotable lines come from this show. Looking forward to you watching. Stay shiny!

[@legionaireb]

Hey, Ashleigh, you know what movie you really need to watch? The Rocketeer. It's a Disney live action film from the 80s that doesn't get nearly as much love as it should.

[@christopherdeguilio6375]

I involuntarily pumped my fist when I saw this notification. Total reflex. Welcome to the 'Verse!

[@scipio7837]

You'll be a Browncoat two episodes in... Fillion, an Alberta lad, is one of the nicest people you can ever meet. My wife and I first saw him about 33 years ago when he was a kid actor on the local Fringe stage. Edmonton's fav son. Firefly will a make you curse the networks.

[@Caseytify]

He also spent 8 seasons in Castle, and now stars in The Rookie.

[@scipio7837]

@@Caseytify We actually sought out the Richard Castle novel.

[@neil2444]

I recognized him in Saving Private Ryan too after I had seen Firefly, even if it wasn't a big part. Big Nathan Fillion fan since Firefly.

[@scipio7837]

@@neil2444 Wrong Ryan...

[@timamherst-clark2699]

@@scipio7837 No Pizza place either . . .

[@Lurker-dk8jk]

So glad you're watching Firefly! And I'm glad you're watching in the originally intended chronological order. Wish I could watch them again for the first time.

[@The_Kiosk]

One season. One feature film. One lifetime of withdrawal.

[@gawainethefirst]

Welcome to the Browncoats, Ashleigh. We’re pleased as punch to have you.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

First time watching as well. This is an amazing show. 👏🏼👏🏼🎬

[@JAYWALKER1000]

OMG!!!!! Just saw "The Train Job" in the title and screamed "NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Networks disdain for this show is LEGENDARY!!!! Airing out of order also happened with Star Trek the Original Series - fortunately it didn't really matter - except for certain WTF costune changes, But if you watch that series in production order the "Star Dates" suddenly make sense and follow a logival pattern.

[@ynz3713]

Let me begin my petition for you to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer after. It has everything : horror, fantasy, comedy, drama, the supernatural, science fiction,romance. An ass kicking female protagonist and a whole cast who can get it!

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎬 second that

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

"persephone, what a fun name" Yea... shes literally the Queen of the underworld 🤣

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

😂😂

[@jimfogarty6385]

I'm very envious of you. I'd love to be able to watch all this again for the first time.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

First time watching as well 👏🏼

[@michaelschroeck2254]

This show….. fantastic. The network dropped the ball on this show. It is amazing. Great characters and writing!!!

[@Otokichi786]

Imagine if Nutflecks had rebooted "Firefly" instead of making that "live action 'Cowboy Bebop mess." (Could Daniela Pineda have done OK as "Zoe Washburn"? Or "Inara Serra"? Surely not "Kaylee Frye"!?)

[@SPIKER1880]

OMG OMG YES! FINALLY! SO EXCITED! i haven't even watched the video yet, but starting now!

[@Kaileigh_Broko]

Best series for me. Great characters, lore and music. Top tier.

[@SyzygyNoon]

She’ll always get you home.

[@ЯАга-я4л]

Ooooh girl are you in for a ride! Shiny!

[@Cthulwho69]

That is exactly what the show is.. a hilarious and emotional space western.. and it's beautiful. They sometimes speak Mandarin in the show, as in their history the Chinese and USA united as the ultimate world super power and merged cultures.

[@SinisterSouthernbelleReactions]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎬