One of the best sci-fi shows to run in a season, TV show firefly The enthusiasm instilled in the fans continues to this day. After the show was promptly canceled by the Fox network, strong DVD sales encouraged the creation of a follow-up movie, peace (2005).
While it may not be one of the most influential sci-fi movies of all time, it’s certainly a fitting ending a TV show has never received. firefly fans (also known as Browncoats), the show is known for its smart, snappy dialogue, which is one of the many reasons they adore it. Fans of the show voted for their favorite lines on the Ranker website, and while some were great, some were funny, all were loved.
Contents
- 1 “Curse your sudden and inevitable betrayal!” (Episode 1)
- 2 “Yes, sir, Captain Leggings!” (Volume 4)
- 3 “I can kill you with my brain.” (Episode 11)
- 4 “Ten percent is nothing…let me do the math here…nothing, nothing, nothing…” (Episode 1)
- 5 “I swear on my pretty flower hat, I’ll fulfill you.” (Episode 6)
- 6 “Jayne, your mouth is talking. You might want to watch that.” (Episode 1)
- 7 “Do you know what the chain of command is? This is the chain of command that I will use to defeat you until you understand who is giving the order here.” (Volume 2)
- 8 “We will not die. We cannot die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are very, very, very beautiful…” (Episode 1)
- 9 “We accomplish the impossible and that makes us strong.” (Episode 1)
“Curse your sudden and inevitable betrayal!” (Episode 1)
Hoban “Wash” Washburne, pilot of the spaceship Serenity, is introduced to the audience while playing with a pair of toy dinosaurs. He voiced the toys while playing with them, prompting one to say the words after being betrayed by another.
While that line and this scene are a great introduction to Wash’s character’s goofy, dry sense of humor, it also foreshadows Jayne Cobb’s sudden but seemingly inevitable betrayal of Malcolm Reynolds and the rest of the cast in Episode 9. The loyal Jayne was repeatedly questioned (even jokingly) throughout the show before betraying him. Though Wash never seemed to find out, Jayne was eventually forgiven by Mal, Simon, and River, the only three of whom discovered that Jayne was trying to make them an alliance.
“Yes, sir, Captain Leggings!” (Volume 4)
Kaywinnet “Kaylee” Lee Frye, the ship’s mechanic, told Captain Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds after sneaking into a party looking for customers to hire smugglers. Mal reminds her that she’s there to make him look cool before Kylie mocks his outfit.
Kelly, who is optimistic, approachable and trusting of others, can be said to be the moral guideline of the whole crew. This quote helps to show her close friendship with the captain, while emphasizing her ability to stay calm, positive, and funny during illegal activities (which is probably why Mal seems to like absorbing Kaylee’s comments easily). The fact that she prefers eating to crime is loved by many.
“I can kill you with my brain.” (Episode 11)
Tan He said this to Jayne Cobb. Her brother, Simon Tam, the ship’s doctor, while treating Jayne, said that despite knowing Jayne’s betrayal, he would never harm him while being cared for. However, River took a different view from his brother when he threatened Jayne with his mystical powers.
First and foremost, it’s entertaining to watch the often tough and belligerent Jayne shake in fear, especially when fans learn that it could be River’s hollow threat. The humorous moment when she walks in with a surreal, bizarre warning after her brother’s emotional speech is one of the highlights of the episode. Before Jayne could answer, River was gone.
“Ten percent is nothing…let me do the math here…nothing, nothing, nothing…” (Episode 1)
Jayne told this to Malcolm when he was arguing with him about how much they were paid for the work done. Jayne points out that he has an income, but without an income, he has nothing.
While Jayne often argues with a loud voice and a raised gun, this is a rare glimpse into a different side of him. Here, he’s even more sarcastic and irritable, while offering an unusually fair critique of Mal. It was interesting to see him drifting away and talking to himself as he was ignored and a few steps behind his first mate Mal and Zoe in the boat. Though he has his flaws, namely his betrayal, he’s far from being one of the worst and most powerful sci-fi villains of all time.
“I swear on my pretty flower hat, I’ll fulfill you.” (Episode 6)
The line is spoken while Malcolm and Jayne are posing as a married couple to ambush a wanted criminal gang. After firing at the crowd, Marr said this to warn them not to draw their weapons.
Throughout the film, Mal has several encounters with the ruthless killer, but that doesn’t stop him from understanding the situation he finds himself in better. firefly. No wonder fans are still wondering how firefly Restart may occur.
“Jayne, your mouth is talking. You might want to watch that.” (Episode 1)
Malcolm, Zoe and Jayne are trying to figure out what to do with a truck full of stolen goods. Mal wants to be careful about who he sells to, but Jayne just wants to get paid immediately. After seemingly deciding that Jayne’s comments were pointless, Mal silenced him.
Malcolm and Jayne had a brotherly relationship, often arguing and fighting for dominance. In addition to Mal’s obvious point in this exchange, it’s one of those quotes from the TV show that fans will likely take with them and keep in mind the next time they want to tell someone. that’s silent. However, Mal admits that Jayne might be right and risk selling to an inappropriate character.
“Do you know what the chain of command is? This is the chain of command that I will use to defeat you until you understand who is giving the order here.” (Volume 2)
When a robbery goes wrong and Mal disappears, Jayne tries to convince the crew to keep the captain. All of them, especially Wash, disagree, and Jayne has a unique, hierarchical way of flirting.
Perhaps any sentence from Jayne captures his essence better than this one and articulates his brand of “strength is justice”. Best of all, it was just a really smart conversation, and oddly enough, the audience broke the tension a bit as the crew decided what to do with their absent lead role. Soon after, tensions flared up when Jayne lost consciousness after being poisoned by Simon.
“We will not die. We cannot die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are very, very, very beautiful…” (Episode 1)
Although the show doesn’t explain each character’s role in the War of Unity, viewers are introduced to Mal’s leading force in the Peaceful Battle of the Valley, as well as his second in command, Zoe. Under heavy enemy fire, he comforted a young soldier who was afraid for his life.
It is a rare depiction of an early Mal whose optimism would soon disappear forever. Almost immediately, Confederate fighters landed and bombed the rebels’ Broncote, delivering the final blow of the war. His hopes dimmed, although he maintained a leadership style that often involved underestimating the severity of the situation. Unfortunately, Bendis still seems uncertain.
“We accomplish the impossible and that makes us strong.” (Episode 1)
Mal is rallying his forces to hold out in the Battle of the Quiet Valley. Before saying this sentence, he recounted their success in the war so far to encourage them.
While the dialogue itself has an inspiring quality and the way it describes the main characters of the film, it has also become the motto that describes the making of the film. peace. Canceled TV shows rarely end up as feature films, and this line from the show has become synonymous with Browncoats’ passion for the cult classic. While it may not belong to those TV shows that won an Emmy in its first season, it has won the hearts and minds of countless fans.