But, even from the beginning, fans of the series saw something special in Joss Whedon's vision, as EW's critic noted in his original review, 'count me as being on board for this sucker.' While the show is easily one of the most bingeable seasons of television, fans are now able to once again see their favorite crew in the high-budget, emotional sequel film, Serenity (2005).

Starring Nathan Fillion as Mal Reynolds, captain of the Serenity, Firefly is a brilliant Western-style sci-fi story following a crew of independent rebels on the run from the totalitarian Alliance in a fully realized and unique future world.ĭue to poor advertising and a lack of faith in this series, Firefly was too late in proving itself as an engaging, thought-provoking program with a great cast (featuring Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, and more). Also joining Mare is the hot professor who sees something great in her ( Guy Pearce) and the eager Detective Colin Zabel played by Evan Peters, who received his first Emmy nomination for the role.Īlong with Freaks and Geeks, Firefly is a highly underappreciated, single-season series that has since found a large following. As EW's critic writes, 'Winslet plus Smart equals a megazord of intimidating acting talent,' which makes the supporting cast's stand-out performances all the more impressive. The bleak atmosphere and experienced ensemble cast immerse the audience in moments both beautifully human and totally tragic. Everyone becomes a suspect and answers are few and far between, though Mare already has plenty on her personal plate as she and her mother ( Jean Smart) care for her grandson after her son's death, attempt to connect with her teenage daughter ( Angourie Rice), and deal with her ex-husband (David Denman ) living next door.

Kate Winslet portrays Mare, a tired, emotionally spent detective who becomes consumed by the murder of a young teenage mother in their small Pennsylvania town. Yet, Easttown showcases enough acting prowess and surprising mystery to suck viewers in. By the time Mare of Easttown debuted on HBO Max, there were already a large number of high-profile crime dramas starring some of the biggest names in Hollywood (See: True Detective and Fargo).

Good Queen Beth by Alan Hardy