I wanted to write this review because program is fresh on my mind and there is a lot to talk about.
Upon first glance it was fairly apparent that theme of the show was a bitter sentiment that still lingers among cast and crew that participated in the show about a decade ago that met its untimely demise due to FOX network's poor judgment. Those of you that are familiar with the show know that FOX pretty much axed the show during pilot episode. Every episode since had a dark cloud looming on top of show and along and behold show barely survived past half season. What was done by FOX was a travesty and fan base reacted very strongly. 10 years after the fact fan base is still strong and advocating for show to be brought back to life.
So question is... why was it necessary for Science Channel to orchestrate this "reunion"? Sci-Fi and Science channel have long been running re-runs of the series (well all 13 or so episodes known to exist). It felt like I was watching a bunch of drunks reminiscing about their bitter divorce. My question to producers of the show is why did they have to subject audience to such misery? After advertising the special for weeks they delivered this round table talk session where almost every topic that was discussed had to do with show cancellation. Cast members were content and like high school sweethearts reunited 65 years later, all married and grown up and retired and full of grandchildren they were talking about the bad old times. Science channel did a poor execution if you ask me. It would nice to have seen comi-con highlights that had to do with the fan base. If there is any chance... any.... whatsoever... producers need to see that in the voices and hearts of loyal fans who still buy merchandise, still maintain thousands strong fan base forums, produce comics and even their own web based episodes. Why are producers not listening?
I think it would be absolutely fantastic if discovery network picks up Firefly. It would be silly of them not to. Granted I do not know how many more episodes show actually needs because what made Firefly popular in the first place was quality and not quantity. I know typical successful sci fi programs run for 4-5 seasons so this show could have achieved that, had it not been on FOX in the first place.
So 10 years later actors are all grown up, many bitter experiences shared among them. Many took part in other shows that kept getting axed by networks. I think it might be somewhat unlikely for original cast to come back full time if show was to be salvaged. How do you pick up where you left off.... a whole 10 years ago? How do you write a script for a story that has already been axed?
It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you guys that this special did not deliver. It was less informative and more bitter than it should have been.
Upon first glance it was fairly apparent that theme of the show was a bitter sentiment that still lingers among cast and crew that participated in the show about a decade ago that met its untimely demise due to FOX network's poor judgment. Those of you that are familiar with the show know that FOX pretty much axed the show during pilot episode. Every episode since had a dark cloud looming on top of show and along and behold show barely survived past half season. What was done by FOX was a travesty and fan base reacted very strongly. 10 years after the fact fan base is still strong and advocating for show to be brought back to life.
So question is... why was it necessary for Science Channel to orchestrate this "reunion"? Sci-Fi and Science channel have long been running re-runs of the series (well all 13 or so episodes known to exist). It felt like I was watching a bunch of drunks reminiscing about their bitter divorce. My question to producers of the show is why did they have to subject audience to such misery? After advertising the special for weeks they delivered this round table talk session where almost every topic that was discussed had to do with show cancellation. Cast members were content and like high school sweethearts reunited 65 years later, all married and grown up and retired and full of grandchildren they were talking about the bad old times. Science channel did a poor execution if you ask me. It would nice to have seen comi-con highlights that had to do with the fan base. If there is any chance... any.... whatsoever... producers need to see that in the voices and hearts of loyal fans who still buy merchandise, still maintain thousands strong fan base forums, produce comics and even their own web based episodes. Why are producers not listening?
I think it would be absolutely fantastic if discovery network picks up Firefly. It would be silly of them not to. Granted I do not know how many more episodes show actually needs because what made Firefly popular in the first place was quality and not quantity. I know typical successful sci fi programs run for 4-5 seasons so this show could have achieved that, had it not been on FOX in the first place.
So 10 years later actors are all grown up, many bitter experiences shared among them. Many took part in other shows that kept getting axed by networks. I think it might be somewhat unlikely for original cast to come back full time if show was to be salvaged. How do you pick up where you left off.... a whole 10 years ago? How do you write a script for a story that has already been axed?
It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you guys that this special did not deliver. It was less informative and more bitter than it should have been.
