River has outdone herself. Firefly has outdone itself.
This episode was by far one of the most entertaining and interesting of the series. Focusing on River's troubled mind as she perceives and hears the thoughts and feelings of the crew, we witness her torment, caused by their judgement and wariness of her. It is determined that River must be bolted into her quarters, just in case she does something dangerous again--like picking up a loaded gun.
Although entertaining, this episode once again failed to focus on a modern issue. However, I don't believe that this is a failure; we have centered our class around science fiction as a method of discussion for current issues, but that is not the focus of Firefly. Instead, the show is character driven, focused on the development of people and leaving strong moral lessons behind with each episode. That being said, I cannot argue that this episode was particularly worthwhile as a moral instructor. Instead, it was just a fun watch, examining River's mind and witnessing her strengths.
Though not a discussion of an issue or even an ethical depository, this episode was both entertaining and catalytic in driving characters forward. Because of River's psychic abilities, we learn the thoughts and feelings of characters that are not blatantly put forward in their words and actions. We see that the Alliance is still strongly on the hunt for the Tams, and we witness an example of the ruthless bounty hunters out to find them and get their reward. We see the danger and the strengths of River's abilities, as she finds herself holding a loaded gun and as she saves herself and her brother from the hunter on the ship, Jubal Early.
I had fun watching this episode, for it was truly an enjoyable 45 minutes, but I cannot pretend that it served my specific purposes in this class.
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