Firefly is a series that you SHOULD have heard of before (if not, have you been living under a rock?). Firefly is yet another example of an brilliant series that was axed before it's time.


Essentially there's been an intergalactic civil was between humans that are part of the 'empire' and those who are not (to use Star Wars terms). The separatists lost, and things did not turn out all that well for them, or the universe for that matter because the empire is corrupt (what else is new?).


The story follows captain Reynolds and his band of mercenaries that pick up odd jobs to get money. Most of their jobs are illegal cargo runs, but they are sticking it to the empire so it's OK. The series is 13 episodes long and a theatrical film is available that ties up the series. Both the series and the film are available for free on Hulu.


The Complete Series and the film are also available on amazon (for those interested) ~ I know they're on my wish list ;-)


If you have a weekend where you're doing nothing, I suggest making some popcorn, getting some pizza and beer and having a Firefly marathon! You won't regret it!