The Alliance isolates River from her family, though she managed to send a call for help by putting a coded message in a letter to her brother. [33] After an incident in "Safe" involving the absence of River, Simon is clearly more a part of the crew. [38], As evidenced in Serenity, River is extraordinarily skilled at hand-to-hand combat, and in one episode of Firefly, she fires three fatally accurate shots from a pistol after only a single quick glance into the battlefield (in both Firefly and Serenity, it is heavily implied that the Alliance was attempting to create a 'super-soldier'). But she also guest-starred on an episode of "Castle" back in the day. In his role as Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Nathan Fillion led the band of misfits manning the space vessel "Serenity." He succeeds two years later. Saffron isn't as simple as she appears, however, and we later learn she is actually a con artist with Companion training. Mal demands to know what is taking Bester so long to fix the engine, and Kaylee then demonstrates that she has more knowledge of ship engine workings than Bester, whom Mal immediately fires in favor of Kaylee. Simon was born in late November, c. 2490 to Gabriel and Regan Tam, and was born and raised on Osiris, a Core World planet with major Alliance ties. ", Glau and husband Val Morrison welcomed their first child in 2015 and a second in 2017. Mal was also involved in the ground campaign during the Battle of Sturges (as seen in the comic book Serenity: Those Left Behind), which according to Badger was the "bloodiest and shortest battle in all the war", although Mal considers it a distant second. The Operative believes his missions will "make the world a better place" and ultimately create "a world without sin"; he believes these ends justify means he admits are evil. He grew up on a planet whose atmosphere is so polluted that no stars are visible, and became a pilot in part to see the sky beyond his home. Spoiler TV shared a video interview featuring Fillion and his Firefly co-star, Alan Tudyk, and the Castle star revealed . 1, Torres speculates that the necklace is actually a shoelace from the boots that Zo wore during the Unification War. Jayne." He is killed when River stabs him in the neck with his pen. His last words are "I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I" (the final word "soar" is cut off by his being impaled). Baldwin appeared on not just one, but two episodes of "Castle." However, he shaved off his beard for his wife, Bridget, who turns out to be the con woman Saffron. Nathan's appearance is mainly known for three television series, 2002's Firefly, 2009's Castle, and 2018's The Rookie. After landing on Persephone Simon looks for a ship to take him and a cryogenically stabilized River off-planet. They will not hesitate to kill anyone who has had contact with River, even Alliance personnel, using a handheld device that induces fatal hemorrhaging to anyone near it (except themselves). Both Mal and Durran suspect Saffron is mentally unbalanced, because she reverts to seduction when caught or trapped. In Atherton's social circle (and unbeknownst to Mal), such an attack is regarded as an invitation to a duel, which he accepts. [6] Joss Whedon explained in the DVD audio commentary for the pilot episode that the syringe Inara takes out during the Reaver encounter is not for suicide. Dr. Mathias is the doctor who headed the research project which resulted in River Tam's psychosis and increased abilities. Fillion cofounded the non-profit organization Kids . She was exiled from House Madrassa, with only her reputation keeping her from outright dismissal. Jayne eventually accepts the town's hospitality but seems to feel guilty that the people view his self-interested actions as heroic. "Firefly" debuted on Fox in 2002, highly anticipated by fans of science-fiction as well as viewers of showrunner Joss Whedon's other buzzy shows, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel." Her character has been a fan favorite for many years. The background of the character is revealed in the episode "Out of Gas", showing her joining the crew of Serenity. Morena Baccarin filmed her first scene the very day she was accepted for the role. Her most high-profile role to date has been that of Vanessa Carlysle in the mega-blockbusters "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2." Back during her "Firefly" days, Jewel Staite played the adorable ship mechanic Kaylee Frye. Harrow then serves as Reynolds' second when Reynolds inadvertently challenges Atherton Wing to a duel after Atherton insulted Inara. Fess Higgins is the formerly-virgin son of the magistrate of Higgins' Moon. We watched Det. [original research?]. Post "Mad Men," Hendricks took on lead roles in other cable TV shows, including "Hap and Leonard" and the turn-of-the-century spoof "Another Period," while also co-starring in the big-screen comedies "Bad Santa 2" and "Fist Fight." Although Badger cannot be trusted, he apparently is consistent enough that Reynolds is willing to do business with him. In the commentaries for episodes "Out of Gas" and "War Stories", it is mentioned that Adam Baldwin added a "tactile" compulsion to the character. After he refuses to deal with Badger, Badger sends Malcolm Reynolds to talk to him. His feelings for her can be seen in his concern during the pilot episode, when he watched her surgery, as well as in his hostility towards Simon (Kaylee's obvious love-interest). And if the cooperation in the early 80s was limited to the release of arcades and video games based on popular movies (such as Tron by Walt Disney or Steven Spielberg's Alien), then later actors began to appear in specially filmed FMV-videos (say, in Command & Conquer or Wing Commander) and voice characters. Staite will appear in the May 2 episode of the ABC series. The Real Housewives franchise gets a Castle spin in this episode featuring Gina Torres, the second Firefly regular to drop by. Castle airs its 100th episode at 10 p.m. Monday on ABC. [24] The romantic attraction to Simon Tam remains unconsummated during the run of the series, even though it is clear that Simon bears strong feelings for her as well. Castle is at Supernova Con signing copies of his. Nathan has won four different People's Choice Awards and enjoys a huge fan base. Sheriff Bourne is played by Gregg Henry. With nearly two decades gone since "Firefly" took to the skies, its core cast members have all gone on to notable pursuits in and out of the entertainment field. "There are some great scenes between her, Nathan and the boys . "Castle" star Nathan Fillion led the Serenity crew as Captain Mal on "Firefly," while "Mad Men" star Christina Hendricks nearly brought him down.On "Firefly," Hendricks played Saffron, the bombshell con-woman who posed as Mal's wife in an attempt to commandeer the ship and sell it to pirates. He had parts in 3:10 to Yuma, Knocked Up, Ice Age 2, I, Robot, and finally his most memorable turn as Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball. He freely kills as part of his job, murdering several people personally and ordering other attacks that kill Derrial Book and others. Early has the distinction of uttering the last lines in the Firefly television series as he floats through space: "Well here I am." While in the hands of the Alliance doctors and scientists, River was secretly and extensively experimented on, including surgery that removed most of her amygdala, preventing River from being able to control her emotions. He took a few of them with him, using a flak gun to shoot down an Alliance assault craft; Mal finds him lying next to the gun, an irony not lost on the dying Shepherd. Contents 1 Major characters 1.1 Malcolm Reynolds 1.2 Zo Washburne 1.3 Hoban Washburne 1.4 Inara Serra 1.5 Jayne Cobb 1.6 Kaylee Frye 1.7 Simon Tam 1.8 River Tam 1.9 Shepherd Derrial Book 2 Minor characters 2.1 Badger 2.2 Bester 2.3 Sheriff Bourne 2.4 Rance Burgess 2.5 Bridget In Season 8, Episode 14 of "Castle," known as "The G.D.S.," Castle is in a rush to solve a murder before his competition so that he can earn a spot on the secret and distinguished Greatest Detectives Society. In an interview, Joss Whedon stated that Early definitely survived the encounter, and that he "loves that character". In Serenity: Those Left Behind, the duo are referred to as "independent contractors", and are killed when Serenity's thrust incinerates their ship. Baldwin's most recent regular series role is that of Admiral Mike Slattery on the long-running TNT drama "The Last Ship.". [37] When the Alliance learns of River's rescue, they promptly freeze all of Simon's monetary accounts, leaving him with nothing but his medkit, and put out a warrant for the arrest of both Simon and River, labeling them as fugitives. They work for the Blue Sun Corporation, a contractor to the Alliance, and are in pursuit of River and Simon Tam. After the war Mal acquired his own ship, a derelict 03-K64 Firefly-class transport whose previous owner was a man named Captain Harbatkin (Mal never got around to changing the registration papers). [28] Jayne Cobb would embarrass her in this and later episodes by making fun of her attraction to Simon, usually right in front of Simon. Staite held down main roles in the Canadian drama "The L.A. Complex" and the AMC crime show "The Killing." [5], A subplot for Inara was hinted at throughout the series. Some of his backstory is given in the Serenity novelization. When last seen, Saffron is trapped in a trash bin by Inara, awaiting release by the authorities who are en route to her location. She trusts Mal unconditionally, but has been known to disobey orders in serious situations when she disagrees with him. This usually follows events of aggression toward or contempt for her targets. The series will . When he runs afoul of them, he arranges to have his apparently dead body shipped to Reynolds for transportation back home. The events of the No Power in the 'Verse follow-up comic elaborate on this; while working in House Madrassa, Inara took on a high-ranking Independent commander as a client who revealed details of an imminent attack on Alliance interests. Recently, Alan Tudyk (who played Torres' on-screen husband Wash in "Firefly") confirmed that the entire cast would be on board for an "Arrested Development" style revival, while Joss Whedon admitted that he'll "never really accept" the abrupt ending of the cult sci-fi series. The show mentions three such battles, including the Battle of Du-Khang in 2510 (featured in "The Message") and a long winter campaign in New Kashmir (as told by Zoe in "War Stories") where he commanded a platoon. The structure and rituals of Companions resemble that of religious orders, though it is unconfirmed if this is the case. Jewel Staite is the latest Firefly alum to touch down on ABC's Castle. In the first episode, "Serenity", Jayne joins Shepherd Book in a silent grace. Born February 15, 2484, "Vesselside" (given her statements to Wash during an argument in the episode "Heart of Gold", this is clearly an expression meaning "aboard a spaceship"), Zo served in the Unification War under Sergeant Malcolm Reynolds and continues under his command on his spaceship, Serenity. [3] He claims to have spent time on a moon whose principal form of entertainment is juggling geese, both of which he mentions in the episode "Our Mrs. Reynolds". Mercenary Jayne Cobb is hard to pin down. Firefly - Full Cast & Crew 63 Metascore 2002 -2003 1 Season FOX Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction TV14 Watchlist Where to Watch A former rebel and his shady crew embark on galactic. Firefly's Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk and Joss Whedon "Zoom'd" into the conversation to talk about the fandom behind the series while Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever and Molly Quinn phoned in to talk about. 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