Firefly 1x5 Reaction | Safe

[@Paxford0502]

The contrast of Simon's dad being outwardly kind, giving him a new school computer, BUT going "I will not come for you," to Mal being outwardly a douche, pushing Simon around, BUT going "You're on my crew." That's how Simon knows he's Safe.

[@1minion203]

Yeah, that's an eye opening moment for him because he knows Mal is not his no. 1 fan but Mal still comes back to rescue him. Mal's ethics won't let him let people down.

[@dondumitru7093]

The new school computer wasn't Simon's dad being kind, it was Simon's dad projecting the dad's desperate need for success and belonging on to his son. "You will become a brilliant doctor."

[@IceMetalPunk]

You don't always like your family, but you will always protect them. And family ain't always blood; hell, most times it ain't blood at all.

[@krimzonghost1987]

@@IceMetalPunk Truth!

[@jonathanvaux2715]

I never thought about the contrast between those two father figures. Truly a special show

[@descendfromgrace1]

That eye roll was amazing!

[@funnylilgalreacts]

😂

[@IgnorantCrayon]

Two different directions and everything! Very witchy. But she's our witch.

[@Thontor]

@@IgnorantCrayon how do you even roll just one eye?

[@IgnorantCrayon]

@@Thontor No clue! Ask her. 😉

[@krazyknva78]

@@Thontor There're a small percentage of people who can individually move their eyes in different directions, concisely or not. Appears Angela is one of them.

[@rafapopawski2559]

I love the Dialogue: - She's a witch! - Yeah, but she's our witch... so cut her the hell down! 🤩🤩🤩

[@scambammer6102]

"morbid and creepifying I got no problem with" - one of the Firefly gems

[@irrelevant_noob]

Long as she does it quiet-like. ;-)

[@seriomarkj]

@@scambammer6102 i quote this in my head way to much

[@matthewconner7800]

“Yeah, but she’s our witch. So cut her the hell down.” I don’t see enough people praising this line, but I love it.

[@HuntingViolets]

She's our witch. So good.

[@philiphoy1373]

One thing of note about Summer Glau is this was just her second acting job. Her first acting job was playing a ballerina in one episode of Angel. Which was another Joss Whedon series. Glau started ballet lessons before she started school. This really surprised me considering how good she was playing this troubled character.

[@alancrofoot]

Summer Glau is actually a Classically Trained Dancer. She was home schooled from grades 3 -12 to accommodate her Ballet training. She received a scholarship to a ballet company. She loved getting to dance on the show.

[@garylogan3640]

The power that drives the fan base for this show is not the sci fi elements, it's the character interactions.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

💯

[@PromptCriticalJello]

We are not suffering Star Wars Fatigue or Superhero Fatigue. We are suffering Bad Writing Fatigue.

[@Logan_Baron]

I remember a date seeing my Firefly dvds and saying "Oh, so you like Sci Fi" No, not really. There's a lot of bad sci fi. Which makes sense because there's a shit ton of sci fi. I just like good shows and movies. That of course is built on great characters. I mean we can say storytelling, but great story telling comes from great characters.

[@mikefox6172]

​@@funnylilgalreactsain't it just

[@ashleytuchin7693]

Exactly, I've always said that it's those nine actors, playing those nine perfectly written characters that makes Firefly work.

[@roywall8169]

I have four little sisters. There is nothing like being a big brother. You get annoyed, pestered and are the recipient of countless eye rolls. You are also needed, relied upon and provided with many chances to learn what it means to be a protector. One of my proudest moments was for my pest of a sister to confide in me that I am her hero, when I was at my lowest. There is nothing I would not do when needed. There is nothing like family, nothing.

[@joshgreiner2599]

What does that make us? Big damn heroes sir. Ain't we just! One of my favorite exchanges in the whole show :)

[@kevinhammond3691]

Yeah. But she's our witch... So cut her the he!! down!

[@dennicaid7682]

Same. ❤

[@DocMicrowave]

"Y'all see the man hanging out of the spaceship with the really big gun? Now I'm not saying you weren't easy to find. It was kinda out of our way, and he didn't want to come in the first place. Man's lookin' to kill some folk."

[@MWSin1]

Yeah, but she's our witch. So cut her the hell down.

[@mikefox6172]

Ditto on that. The flow of the language on this show is by far one of the best things about it. It feels "lived in" like an old favorite pair of jeans.

[@Gnomaana]

I personally think, "You're on my crew. Why are we still talking about this?" is the best piece of dialogue in the whole series. It sums up so much about the show.

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

One of the great touches of this show is the female characters are still feminine without any attempt at sexualizing them. Inara never wears revealing outfits, it's all dresses and elegance. Zoe dresses like a soldier but there is no mistaking her femininity. Kaylee dresses like a mechanic and gets engine grease all over herself but there is no detraction from her innocent girlhood. Every woman on this show is a perfect balance. Also a great contrast to the men.

[@mintjulius275]

I'm not sure if Kaylee is exactly *that* innocent. Don't get me wrong, she's a sweetheart, but she's not exactly a madonna

[@dougearnest7590]

@@mintjulius275 - Well, engines get her hot, but otherwise she seems pure as the driven snow.

[@mintjulius275]

@@dougearnest7590 even if little Kaylee's always one man short

[@JohnSmith-kf8mv]

Maybe sweet rather than innocent

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Um, I mean you could put Morena Baccarin in greasy overalls, bulky gloves, and a miner's helmet and coat her face in soot but she'd still be unfairly attractive. As well, they definitely sexualize her at points in the show. I'm not saying you're wrong, because she is for the most part an elegant presence but there's no denying all her, well ... her feminine wiles. And there are one or two gratuitous scenes.

[@TerryNationB7]

The little moment at the dinner table where River steals the bread roll from Jayne's plate always makes me smile.

[@Irish1Eric]

I know I mentioned this before, but fans of this show have a love for the characters that may only be exceeded by the Supernatural fan base. That show held me because I lost my brother to ALS 7 years ago. So the bond of the brothers on that show just hits my heart. But Firefly, it's the writing, the characters, Serenity, the twists an turns. Thank you again for doing these. Stay shiny, keep flying!!! Browncoats for life!

[@whoarocket]

OMG, if there were a professional league for eye rolling, I think you would be the MVP. Sending one eye up and one to the center is next level! Respect.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

😂😂

[@christopherwhite1648]

That level of eye roll could be dangerous. Please be careful. 😊

[@mgass1354]

Funnylilgal... remember, when writing the series, they felt that it would get numerous years with umpteen episodes to tell their story. So, this first season (and only season) was teasing storylines, alluding to things, making viewers ask questions that wouldn't be answered for a long time. That is why they made the movie Serenity; to answer some of the questions in what a movie an hour and a half long would allow.

[@TheReturnOfSak]

28:31 That smile... You're getting fitted for a brown coat, I can tell. One of us! One of us! 😆

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Gooble gobble gooble gobble!

[@irrelevant_noob]

There's probably a sale going on somewhere... 😏

[@jordanpeterson5140]

24:48 Well that's a face ya made. That's on the Internet forever. Also agreed.

[@StarkRG]

"You're on my crew. Why are we still talking about this?" is probably my most favourite of Mal's lines. It shows us exactly what kind of person he is. He's slow to trust, but once he lets you into the circle, he will protect you to the end of the Universe. That is, assuming you don't betray him too badly... Also, it's not a firefly reaction without someone saying "Is that Zac Efron?" ideally with an excess of incredulity.

[@albertmeier2425]

When trying to understand why Simon's parents bailed on him, we need to remember that the Alliance is a surveliance state. The parents knew that getting on the wrong side of the establishment (getting things on their permanent record) meant that all their comfort, wealth, and position could be snatched away. They couldn't let themselves believe something was happening to River, because then their options would be either 1) be the kind of parents that let something bad happen to your daughter or 2) fight the powers that be and lose everything. It is a glimpse of why the Indepenants wanted to be free.

[@heathergarnham9555]

They also probably don't believe that such a thing could happen. Those that are privileged tend to not understand or believe that bad things happen. Especially to those who are less privileged.

[@brucecsnell]

A couple of thoughts that occurred to me as I was watching your reaction. First -- Funny thing is that I've watched the entire series at least 10 times and probably a dozen more reactions and this is the first time this thought has come to me. Watching River dance, took me back to River's description of the cows -- they forgot who they were until they got outside and saw the sky, then they became cows again. River forgot who she was while she was held by the alliance and to some degree while on Serenity. Then she got out in the open and danced -- for a few minutes, she knew who she was again. And you could see it in her smile. Second -- You are the first to get Mal (almost) right when he told Simon that the reason he came to the rescue was that Simon is a member of the crew. You commented that that was enough of a reason. With that, you hit Mal's rationale squarely on the head. Mal has a military history and is currently Captain of the ship. That means that everyone on that ship is completely his responsibility. His decisions have nothing to do with who he likes or dislikes, they are made in the best interests of the ship and its crew. Once the ship is secured, ensuring that his crew is OK is the first priority. Thus, get care for Book then go get Simon and River. Doesn't matter how he feels about them, they will be cared for as part of his crew.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Aye aye, Cap'n Tightpants. That'd be what they call a bullseye on that analysis. Some see their authority as a matter of power and control. Others see it as a responsibility. Would that our world was filled with the latter and not the former.

[@kirkdarling4120]

@@AngeloBarovierSD When I moved into a military leadership role, one of the first things I was taught was "Leaders eat last." Make sure my troops were fed and bunked before I considered my own needs. Not just to be a nice guy, but also because I had a commander who would hold me responsible for their welfare.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@kirkdarling4120 And that's another reason why we get along! I've never been enlisted but I did take cadet leadership courses in HS. That's probably where I got the exact same phrase. "Leaders eat last." It's how I run my sets (in indie film) and any team I'm responsible for. Also: "Mission, team, self," though I flip the first two in my civilian world. Honestly, it was one of the most impactful courses I ever took. The whole mentality has not only felt _right,_ it has also proven its worth. And when I see it in others, I'll happily follow them into the mix. Few things in life feel as good as knowing I'm in the care of a competent, dutiful, and honorable leader in pursuit of a worthy collective goal. Feels like home.

[@sandwiched]

Mal cares about his people. He may or may not value their _roles_ on the ship, but he deeply cares about them on a personal level.

[@rudewalrus5636]

Mal's greatest contribution to the crew is as a leader. He's really good at triage and knowing what needs to be done with what priority. He's not always gentle with how he communicates it, but his instinctive judgement is usually spot on, although he's also capable of listening to others.

[@SarahMaeBea]

Wow I've watched this show so many times, and I've never thought to compare the "I won't come for you" line and "you're on my crew" line, but of course that contrast was intentional to show Mal's character and give Simon a reason to call Serenity home. I'm so glad you pointed that out! Thank you for sharing your reactions and analysis!

[@SeanMintus]

And then the movie happened.

[@wraith1701]

@@SeanMintus 😶🤐

[@Sinewmire]

​@@SeanMintus a lot has happened between the series and the film.

[@mikefox6172]

Yeah I wondered about that. I didn't catch a lot of inconsistencies in the series overall but there was this bit about whether Simon/River are "crew" or not in Mals mind.

[@rromano158]

FYI, Summer Glau (River) is a trained ballet dancer. And, yes, that was a very young Zach Efron. I know this has probably been said before, but please watch "The River Tam Sessions" between the end of this series and before the movie Serenity.

[@Lpace3]

Blecch. No. I love everyone's favorite Texas Ballerina but I finally saw those when another reactor watched them. Basically just audition tapes and not worth the time.

[@elvwood]

Actually, I kind of disagree with both of you! Do watch them, but as a coda after seeing the movie.

[@DavidWright1138]

I've always suspected that Mr. and/or Mrs. Tam knew something about where River ended up. Something they weren't allowed to say no to, and possibly even threatened to secrecy given the overreach of the Alliance government (Browncoats Forever!). In such a technologically advanced society, I just can't see two absolute geniuses coming from such dimwits - they're just so obtuse and blasé about their daughter. It always feel like they've written her off and they're gaslighting Simon.

[@dougearnest7590]

I think they were just in denial - a subconscious knowledge they can't do anything about River's situation so their minds just tell them they'll feel better about things if they pretend all is okay. I'm not excusing it, but I can understand that feeling of helplessness.

[@AYVABTU001]

Same. In that age and level of tech the simple answer should have been, "let's call her then if you think something is going on"

[@brauliob]

That's the thing: let an authoritarian government know that you're having doubts about what they are doing, you'll soon find yourself either dead or worse.

[@mikefox6172]

It's a hard call. But it would make interesting fodder for a lead in to a storyline for the reintroduction of the universe from Disney.

[@davidschmidt1884]

I believe that the Alliance is shown in bits and pieces as a authoritarian society where opposition to the government can be dangerous on many different levels. The parents are shown as not wanting to question authority.

[@Sillydogification]

"Doctor your talent for alienating folks is near miraculous" - my favorite line of the episode. Also the end of the episode, being estranged from the real family, and accepted by found family. I like that River stole the roll of Jayne's plate, like a little sister would tease an older brother. The can label thing will come back up again... River hearing noises has nothing to do with being in space - remember she was hearing the ghosts from the crippled ship before they docked with it... River's joy at being in space - was all about being in space, the wonder of it occupied her mind to the point that see could ignore her extra-sensory noise she 'hears' ... "you're all that I have now" - yes, she is, Jayne is ransacking your cabin...

[@johnmiller7682]

And the mystery of who Book is gets more interesting.

[@PromptCriticalJello]

You're gonna have to tell us about that sometime. ;)

[@martinblevin5587]

@@PromptCriticalJello No, no I don't.

[@wraith1701]

Yep. I wonder if a review/commentary on “The Shepherd’s Tale” could be fitted in somewhere (after the series and film are covered, of course).

[@Sinewmire]

Back in the day I read a fascinating deep dive of the sheppard called "not very Christian of me"

[@dylanprice2960]

I always figured, after watching the film, that Book was an Operative of the Parliment who left and became a Shepherd.

[@teambanzai9491]

Fox is what's in common with both Firefly and Space: Above and Beyond. Both were amazing sci-fi shows in their own right and both lasted for 1 season.

[@Paxford0502]

"I don't think our maker wants to hear from me right now. Because I'm going to go out in this plane and I'm going to remove one of His creations from His universe. And when I get back, I'm going to drink a bottle of scotch as if it was Chiggy Von Richtofen's blood and celebrate his death."

[@Educated2Extinction]

@@Paxford0502 Hey Ho, Lets Go

[@Makhiel]

You can add Almost Human to the list.

[@charlesmarkovetz9161]

I was terrified watching warehouse 13 that they were going to do the same thing right around the beginning of season 2 there is a moment that it felt like the end and i really thought they were going to cancel it.

[@miriam8376]

Oh my god I loved Space:Above and Beyond! Cheesy like all 90s sci-fi, but also offering some really interesting and complex commentary on military propaganda, dehumanization, cloning, and trauma.

[@SENSO1966]

These stories, individually and as a collective, are soul-satisfying.

[@HuxtableK]

Wow! I was today years old when I realized that the maid girl, Doralee (the black woman) in this who outs River as a witch, is played as Erica Tazel. The actress who played one of my favorite characters from the FX show Justified.

[@InMaTeofDeath]

When you sit down with your dinner and notice a brand new reaction, can't ask for better.

[@joejawson5264]

True Browncoat with the great Shiny t-shirt you got there Angela. Good job Rod.

[@marksullivan7766]

24:45 that look says it all 🤠

[@alalcoolj216]

My personal theory is that River's "The human body can be drained of blood in 8.6 seconds given adequate vacuuming systems" is a nod to a scene in a S3 episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer where that basically happens. Many in the Firefly writers room were also writers on Buffy, including Drew Greenberg who wrote Safe.

[@PromptCriticalJello]

Are you familiar with the Whedonverse theory? Where Buffy, Angle, Dollhouse, Cabin In the Woods and Firefly are all in the same universe.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

​@@PromptCriticalJello I'd leave Cabin In The Woods out of that one, unless the notion is that the story continues with the Slayers. Otherwise, the narrative (and horror genre deconstruction) is quite specific and prohibitive to inclusion in the Whedonverse.

[@PromptCriticalJello]

@@AngeloBarovierSD If you escaped an Earth that was being destroyed by an eldritch horror on one of a few hundred space ships that were built in case you failed to kill some kids, would you tell your children the truth, or make up a story about the resources being used up? :)

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@PromptCriticalJello Oh, come on! Don't be silly. That's just, I mean, uh, I don't think that ... well, it's not really ... I, um, you... You make a fair point. Dammit.

[@1170althor]

Love the Firefly shirt!

[@ijornhribrudkrvir]

You're definitely right about the moments of levity, one of the things this show does best for its characters is allowing us to see them at rest. Communal dinners, basketball, Kaylee in her room with the fairy lights, Book and Jayne working out together, Wash and Zoe joking in bed - it feels like a *real* home for real people. Serenity isn't perfect shiny silver, it's a home for messy people living messy lives. It makes them feel far more rounded and easier to get attached to. This show has so much heart.

[@SilentBob731]

Awesome, was hoping for another one of these today. 👍✌❤ Browncoats Unite. ✊

[@SaldivarMG]

24:49 Hahaha 🤣

[@IcarusGravitas]

"I didn't know it would be so easy." "You're on my crew." Simon is smart enough to know family and Big Damn Heroes when he sees them.

[@Educated2Extinction]

Lots of interesting tidbits regarding Book scattered about, like knowing about Niska and taking down Dobson, then facing off with Jayne to protect him. I miss complicated stories like this.

[@Lpace3]

And the Bible is kind'a fuzzy about kneecaps. God I loved that.

[@Educated2Extinction]

@@Lpace3 Not really a spoiler, but I try to avoid referencing anything she hasn't seen yet.

[@Sinewmire]

I read an essay that talks about how Book's past really *doesn't* matter - what he's all about is a yearning for certainty, a certainty he can't find in the shades of grey the crew live in.

[@queenannsrevenge100]

Mal is loyal to a fault for his crew, and will defend them to death. This WILL come up again.

[@mikefox6172]

Isn't it interesting then that Nathan Fillion's idea for Disney to bring Firefly back starts with Mal as alone having driven off his crew? I'd say that's a brilliant way to reintroduce the characters after so long...

[@SteveCoronado2]

Great shirt❣️ Another amazing reaction to this cult classic.

[@vorlon1]

I really enjoy your thoughtful analysis of the characters and the interpersonal dynamics.

[@Turalcar]

and hats

[@vorlon1]

@@Turalcar That too.

[@LukeMaynard]

I am so, so happy for how the "hat thing" is ultimately going to pay off. I'm tuning in every week (and not just for that)!

[@Flastew]

Very cool reaction and shirt. Really enjoy your before and after commentary. Fox totally blew it with this series, but it is something they seem to do as this isn't the only series they did this way.

[@billballhorn3129]

Love your new t-shirt, 'shiny'!

[@KingApeiron]

There is not a week in the year when I will not randomly repeat Jayne's reading of Simon's diary from this episode. One of my favorite lines of all time.

[@menachemsalomon]

"There was nothing - even dancing - that didn't come as naturally to River as breathing does to you and me." That's what Simon said in the first episode, when he was explaining to Mal and the crew about his sister. So yes, she picks up the steps - fairly complicated, I think - with little more than a glance, and for just a moment, she (like the metaphorical cows) remembers what she is supposed to be.

[@Sinewmire]

"She always did love to dance."

[@menachemsalomon]

@@Sinewmire (Shh, that line hasn't come up yet. But yes.)

[@raymondmarier8340]

The potential of this show and cast was incredible. I would have loved to see a full season or two. The only upside to how it played out is that many great shows start to fizzle out after a season or two and just disappear. This one was so wronged by Fox that fans demanded (and got) a movie. The cast and crew did not waste the opportunity. It sticks the landing. Most storylines get resolved and most questions answered. The movie just does it with a better budget. For now, enjoy the character exploration, great stories, amazing dialogue and great chemistry between the cast members. Fox had no clue how bad they messed up…

[@mikefox6172]

Zero nada none

[@JDSoOR]

Demanded and got, but not from Fox. The movie comes to us from a different company, and boy howdy, that was a wrangle to get the rights situation sorted enough to allow the film to be made elsewhere.

[@dalesharp9953]

Enjoyed the reaction. I liked the Simon/River scenes. The final scene between Mal and Simon was good as well.

[@edwardlublow7577]

Bright spot of my day!☺️

[@RatZero]

Some of my favorite scenes from Firefly during my first watch were the ones around the dinner table. Probably why some of my favorite scenes from The Expanse are around another dinner table.

[@Cieps1]

I really like that she caught it. Simon and River's dad wouldn't risk his reputation for his kids but Mal will risk anything for his crew (sail to Alliance ship for help, take on a mob) "you're part of my crew" - Shiny not every witch is like River some of them have hands of blue

[@andrewhelmer6853]

That is a young Zac Efron. Good eye !

[@MKF30]

I remember this show and nice hair 😊looks good

[@davidshorb7453]

The eye roll 😂I've never seen someone's eyes roll and cross at the same time ... perfect Simon speaks from frustration a lot of the time, and it makes him seem more pompous than he actually is

[@noisecrime]

Loving your reactions so far. Word of warning the 'Previously on ...' will spoil the episode in future episodes , so its best if you can avoid them.

[@NickB5882]

“Did they find Narnia?” Lol.

[@swytchyglytch]

That face you made with "Thou must not suffer a witch to live" needs to become a gif, especially with that Pastor in either Tennessee or Kentucky, I don't remember where exactly, but he's been harassing people that he claims are witches in his church. This was one of my favorite episodes. I really wish there were proper subtitles for the show, including the Chinese they speak lol.

[@heinleinreader]

I thought the way Wash worded it to the Alliance interrogator was, "... where her legs meet her back."

[@whisperienced]

While not the best episode it has some of the best scenes of the entire series.

[@charlie53echo]

Firefly Monday! Great shirt Rod! Great eyeroll Angela! Great editing Xander! Great comments, you guys! Great...now I need to wait another week...😪

[@garyt7193]

hehe..... I KNEW that you were going to progressively love the show. Here we are, in episode 5, and you've clearly connected with all the characters, in a heartfelt way...... EVEN Jayne 😊 This is getting that much more fun to watch, as I go episode to episode

[@JaceSeren]

Regarding hats, I look forward to hearing what you think of pretty floral bonnets.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

A "Hocus Pocus" reference during a reaction to an episode of "Firefly"? If I was eating pizza right then it would have been my own personal heaven. 😇

[@cobrian45]

Love you seeing this. I know your anger toward the injustice of one season will grow as you keep watching.

[@danwiesdamageinc]

28:38 Yep, great characters being played by a great cast.

[@VegetaLF7]

Excellent observation at the start. This show is all about the characters, not the ships. The rough translation of River's Mandarin swear at Mal in the beginning is basically "Stupid son of a drooling whore and a monkey". Easily one of my favorites in the series, with only one other that tops it and I'll point that one out when we get to it next episode. One of my favorite friendships in the show is definitely Kaylee and Inara. They have that loving sister feel with how they talk to each other and it's just adorable. Likewise the love between Simon and Mal is just as incredible. Simon gave up everything for his sister and will do anything for her. This episode showing Book's ident card getting the crew permission for Alliance medical care brings up the question of what exactly is Book? Think back to some of the previous episodes. Book knew an awful lot about Niska and the type of man he is, a little odd for a priest. Book's past is one of the show's best mysteries. Mal and Zoe's back and forth during the rescue wound up naming a trope after their lines. "Looks like we got here in the nick of time. What's that make us?" "Big damn heroes, sir!" "Ain't we just?" Ever since then, the dramatic rescue of a character or characters showing up to save the day right at the last second has become known as the Big Damn Hero moment, named for Mal and Zoe's rescue here. It also serves as something of a catchphrase for the series, with the movie Serenity sometimes being known as the Big Damn Movie.

[@gaffo7836]

Book knows about weapons too, I think hes a mid level (like a major or colonel) special forces guy that fight for the Allience.

[@W0NK042]

🐘

[@Kavala76]

Thanks for your perceptive and enjoyable reactions. For me the appeal and love of this series is based on the characters and the stories. Mal plays a father figure, Inara plays mom and Kaylee plays daughter. From here on all episodes are great!

[@mgass1354]

One of the... best?... parts of watching these reactions is knowing that after the last episode is done, she's going to HAVE to immediately watch Serenity in order to get many of the answers to her questions. And I can't wait for that reaction video.

[@AndrewKendall71]

Nothing like those moments of all of them around that table. That's core stuff, plus the little moments with Simon holding Kaylee's chair... Also, so interesting that this show about a culture that is Chinese/American was made that long ago, and the Tams' planet and society have a Chinese social credit style system.

[@THEvagabond29]

Ive never seen you laugh and smile so much on a series. Thats the magic of this show, i hope you become a fellow Browncoat as well.

[@kentbarnes1955]

Thanks as always for a wonderful review. So sorry for the loss of your sister. I had one younger brother that I lost 30 years ago. I love the Simon/River dynamic. Still the best ensemble cast ever.

[@ryanakers1372]

32:10 Guess you should be more specific. You want a big brother like Simon, lol. And honestly who wouldn't want that? River's line, "You gave up every to find me and you found me broken", is always a gut punch to me. It's the first time you realize that inspite of her erratic behavior and appearing to be lost in her own world most of the time, she really is very aware of what's going on around her and it has a deep affect on her.

[@brauliob]

A book I read had a quote that went something like this. "How do you hurt a man worse when you've taken everything away from him? Give it back to them broken."

[@MikeWood]

I liked this last minute rescue episode. Which I guess is every episode. lol The next two, which I think you must have seen by now, are pretty fun ones. :)

[@firefly5677]

Such a great episode. You're in for a treat with the next 4 episodes coming up. It's the strongest run of episodes in the show, and most people's favorite episode is usually one of the next 4

[@frankderrigo2876]

Shiny top!

[@boqndimitrov8693]

whether it's Firefly or The Sarah Connor Chronicles, it's always nice to see Summer Glau dancing.❤

[@RScott-gj3pm]

"Did they find Narnia?" Best comment yet in all of your Firefly reactions. Just about spit my drink. LOL!!!

[@ShinyAvalon]

OMG your face at the witch line was _amazing._ I startled my dog laughing!

[@glygriffe]

16:48 I always find it interesting that the lawman says "the illegal killing" of Rance Durbin. As if the killing of people by regular citizens was sometimes an approved thing in these parts.

[@I.Lostalim]

11:02 Yes, that is in fact a little Zac

[@4ortytoon]

24:47 when the surrounding ignorance gets too much. impressive talent btw. 😂😂😂

[@singingwolf3929]

River: "Daddy will come, and take us home..." Book: "It's GOOD to be home." Mal: "Looks like we got here just in the nick of time..." Connect the dots.

[@Quessir]

24:48 That face you made is just amazing!

[@sean_mccadden]

I am really excited for next weeks episode. You're going to really love it 😋. Also, Simon basically was calling Serenity a "pile of crap" in his little rant in the shop when he pissed off Kaylee. Obviously you never want to say anything bad about Serenity around Kaylee

[@brianjames2697]

that face at 24:48 tho...just another reason I love your reactions!!!

[@johnbowersox738]

They act just like a real family. the squabbles, jokes, acceptance, and being there for each other when they need it. It says a lot that Mal went to the Alliance to help Brook considering how he feels about them. And then, Brook pulls out the golden ticket and everything you thought you knew goes out the window.

[@halgari]

My daughter is named Kailey, it may or may not have been inspired by this show 😅

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Awwww I love that 🖤🖤🖤

[@onenutmia8323]

Actually named our 3rd child Kaylee because of this show. We knew we were having a girl, but couldn't agree on a name. So she was named Kaylee Calypso.

[@aidankirwan9904]

Not Kaywinnet Lee Fry? And you call yourself a brown coat? Lol. I'm kidding, it's a lovely name

[@TheCrystalShield]

We just did that too! Went with the spelling 'Kayleigh'.

[@GSA-32]

Love your reaction commentary x appreciate the Hocus Pocus reference x

[@jefferybeams145]

Love your reactions to Firefly! The eye roll killed me! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@mintjulius275]

Love your reactions and don't want to stir up anything that might be a sore spot, but I do miss the pentacle. Maybe it's the "yeah but she's our witch" that reminded me of it. But I got a pentacle my own self. Just got me thinking. It's okay though, big caffeine fan too

[@phtevenj]

OMG the way you rolled just one eye and zoomed in like that i almost fell out of my chair 🤣🤣

[@donivanpotter2762]

It's interesting how some make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing. Love the reaction to the series. Glad I stumbled across this.

[@jeffgaboury3157]

I'm really enjoying your reactions to Firefly. It's such a great show. You tugged at my heart when you said you lost your sister 20 years ago. I lost one of my brothers 8 years ago and it still hurts, so I understand the loss. Please keep up the great work. Your reactions are heartwarming and fun and I am enjoying the journey, very much.

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

Welcome to the “Kaylee is our litter sister, don’t mess with her” club 😊

[@Sindraug25]

Simon's and River's parents loved them... but they loved their lifestyle and keeping up appearances more.

[@Se7enDuece]

Your eye-roll at the biblical witch scene was so fucking epic! Best eye-roll I've ever seen.

[@Smido83]

Here's the thing most people just miss. Mal was a Sergeant in a long and brutal war. He did exactly what every good military leader (in this situation captain of a ship) should do. Prioritise in high stress situations. Book was dying, Simon/River were kidnapped. So 2 things to do. Save Books life or find the missing Crew members. One was way more imminent then the other, cause why would anyone kidnap people to murder them? Ergo it was the right decision to leave them behind. Had they wasted hours to find the 2, Book wouldve most likely be dead right now. They even hint at why he did that in the discussion with Wash (and now they got themself a doctor). So Mal knew that Simon was highly important for the "hill folks" and they wouldnt hurt/kill him. Only AFTER he got that information he made the decision to leave them behind... This show is just perfect, downt to the smallest little detail. It might sound harsh and wrong what Mal did to people without military background, but it just showed what a great leader Mal is. And the "Your part of my crew" is just "Nobody gets left behind" in other words... a slogan that most military is familiar with.

[@MostlyUnKnown_777]

You're getting closer to my favorite episode, keep up the great reactions.

[@latitude24]

So many things..."Nuculus, nucleus, I have trouble with words". Seriously? My favorite, the eye roll, with the left one really going cross, while the other one kind of stays still. You are a delight. As I've said, I've seen most of the material I really do love the reactions. I'll have to wait until I actually see Quantumania to watch you though. All the best.