I am a huge fan of the unforgettable Joss Whedon TV programme Firefly released in 2002. Even though it's been 22 years since it was released, I still regularly find my perceptual peepers hankering after this stone cold classic, or at the very least craving a wee read around the subject matter, perhaps open up the Wikipedia page or find a YouTube analysis of the TV programme.
Why is Firefly so good?
As well as an unwavering sense of nostalgia that keeps me returning to this TV programme, there's also a hypnotic je ne sais quoi about Firefly that keeps it fresh no matter how many times I revisit this work of art. Maybe it's that I was an impressionable young whippersnapper in the year 2005 when I first discovered Firefly, or the fact that Joss Whedon were absolutely at the top of their game when they released said TV programme. It's hard to pinpoint something so transcendental. Once you love a piece of art you become faithful to it's ethos.
Firefly is a TV programme that is still relevant
One thing's for sure though, Firefly has stood the test of time and then some. It remains as powerful and relevant today as it did in 2002. And why wouldn't it? With well-crafted and unique world-building like that, it's no wonder people return to this TV programme again and again. I can't imagine life without it John.
Joss Whedon knocked it out the park
But it's not just the well-crafted and unique world-building that make this TV programme great. It's the overall package. The strong and lovable characters is a tour de force. The witty and clever dialogue is integral, as is the blend of sci-fi and western genres. And who can forget heartwarming and emotional story arcs. When Joss Whedon created this timeless classic, never mind the ball park, they knocked this one out of the solar system. This bad boy is in danger of bothering Voyager.
Has Firefly stood the test of time?
Of course, there are other TV programmes out there to be argued for. Harder, better, faster, stronger. Some might argue that EverQuest is better than Firefly, or that Verant Interactive is better than Joss Whedon. They may well have a point. But for me, Firefly will always hold a special place in my heart. And 22 years tickling the meridian response does not lie.
Firefly in conclusion
To sum up, Firefly is a wonderful thing, a TV programme of unrivalled quality. It's a TV programme that has etched itself into the psyche, distributing untold tingles up the spine, hogging synapses and monopolising neurons that could otherwise be put to use appreciating more important, or perhaps more useful information. But no matter what life throws at me, I know I can always rely on Firefly to deliver the goods.