I'm not sure! I have not had the pleasure of viewing either, though I do plan to as soon as it is possible....The one to ask is the Master herself *bowing* the BOOTYLICIOUS Queen herself, her royal Majesty, ruler of all Vixens.....MASTER MINA ...that's all I got for ya cbern....have a great week....ANGEL

I suggest both of these in the highest possible terms.

You really don't have to watch the series to enjoy Serenity, but there's a few in-jokes that you'll get if you do. If you're really not sure, get Serenity. If you like what you see, then get the series and treat it as a big, long "prequel" to the film.

There's really no way to compare this with Star Wars because they are truly different properties, but here's my analogy. I would say Serenity and her crew are the kind that you would find hanging around with Han Solo in the days before EpIV. Just my opinion, though.

The one to ask is what about me??

Dude you should totally get it. Firefly is an excellent show. I've recently purchased the complete series, but I was a fan long before. I watched it from first to last episode when it was on T.V. I've watched the DVD multiple time.I've even begun making lego's of all the characters and of serenity herself. Trust me, not only is it a great scifi show but it has plenty of action and some pretty awesome flashbacks to the war. You should watch Firefly before you watch Serenity. You don't have to watch it before but it will certainly be more enjoyable. Hope that I was a help.

MTFBWY
(I call her Veera.)

I would say Serenity and her crew are the kind that you would find hanging around with Han Solo in the days before EpIV. Just my opinion, though.

I could see Han and Wash piloting Serenity together. Or maybe even helping Mal captain Serenity. That would be really cool, wouldn't it?

MTFBWY

cbern,

Watch Firefly first, then Serenity. I'm a huge fan of both. My wife just watched the series herself this past week and loved it! She is glad she saw the series before the movie given what takes place in the movie. In any event, it's a wonderful series to include the movie. You're going to enjoy it!

Like what KF said, given what happens in the movie it makes more sense to watch the show first. That's exactly what I did very recently. The story makes more sense, the inside jokes make more sense, events from the show don't get spoiled, and most importantly, you get to know the characters first. Which is important concerning certain events in the film.

I absolutely LOVE them!!

I purchased both, sight unseen, based on recommendation of those here on this site. I'm so glad I did because they are awesome!!!

Honestly, I started watching Serenity before Firefly at first, but didn't finish it. Then I watched the pilot episode of Firefly and then finished watching Serenity. I found I had a lot less confusion in the characters once I had seen the pilot of the series at least. Therefore, I would recommend watching the series (or at least the pilot) before Serenity.

The movie is made to stand on its own, but you'll get a lot more out of it with the series.

do what Im doing now: RENT it.

I have the entire Firefly series on rental at Netflix. After Im done with those Serenity is next.

so far Im two discs in and really enjoy the show.

I dont BUY DVD's as much as I used to; frankly I find few WORTH buying anymore, but I may pick up the series someday...but for now renting will do just fine.

rent it, see if you like it and THEN if you think you'd actually watch it more than once buy it.

Watch Firefly first, then Serenity..you'll appreciate it more this way. It is an excellent series and it's sad that the network pulled the plug, which says something about how out of touch they are. I had my wife watch it and she enjoyed it as much as I did. The more support this gets the better the chance we might see something else from the 'verse someday!

thank you very much guys, i'm glad that all of you that commented liked it

i think i will rent it djmaul, good idea

hopefully i'll love it too!

Serenity was better than the series.

I've seen serenity in theaters. It is pretty decent.

Thanks for adding me to your blog roll!!!

I don't even need to say anything...

Shiny.

Buy them. NOW. I watched Serenity first, then Firefly, so watch Firefly first for fear of spoilers.

Those of you who have seen it know the ones I mean.

Well, I don't wanna sound like I'm repeating everyone but, yes, you should watch it. I saw serenity first and then Firefly.

Yes.

yrmm get it u must or destroy u i will

adambombski, your welcome

vicomte, great to hear from you, nice to know you are still around if only meagerly..

amazing that everyone here seems to like these

I enjoyed the series, and i have to say I think it's worth having. the show is funny and entertaining, a good space western. I didnt think i'd like it, but it is actually really good.

Btw, im new, this is my first blog post.

welcome mando 111!

thanks guys, i rented 1 and 2 and have seen some, looks good so far

i'll write a new blog once i've watched them all