Firefly

I recently started watching the TV series Firefly, and I completely fell in love with it. So much so that two days later I've finished the box set and the film sequel, Serenity. It's a series that manages to blend comedy, action and drama with both believable and likeable characters. The worlds created on screen are fascinating and engaging, and it's a tragedy that only one series was ever made: It really had the potential for something that could have gone on for years. That being said, it would have run the chance of going on too long and becoming rubbish, and the idea of so many box sets really wouldn't have helped my bank balance.

That being said, the fact that it was so short in no way hindered the series. There were no real loose ends to be pondered over - though certain mysteries of the Shepherd could have been answered - as the film rounded up the characters' stories fairly well. It ended with the possibility for more but managed not to leave the viewer in anguish and confusion at the end, which is always a plus point.

I couldn't find a trailer for the series but here's one for the movie (which can be seen as a stand alone, but really needs the back story of the series for you to get involved with the characters and plot).

Night of the Living Trekkies

The idea of a trailer for a book is a novel idea (no pun intended) and I must admit that it was watching this trailer that led me to purchase this book. The only sad thing is that it's not actually being made into a full movie. Perhaps this will be a good thing, and will encourage people to read the book. This is good as it means that the writers will be more likely to earn the money that they deserve, as books are a lot harder to pirate than films (though with the increasing popularity of ereaders and kindles, books are getting easier to download).

I'm not a trekkie, or trekker, but even I can comprehend the awesome that is this book. I only hope the ending's as good as the rest.