EPISODES(Serenity (Pilot)2002
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Serenity (Pilot)
From Firefly
A 120-minute pilot episode from Firefly.
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Series Progress: Episode 1 of 195% Completed
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Mal's efforts to sell a stash of ill-gotten Alliance materials is derailed by the raiding Reavers and a possible on-board mole in an episode that explains the origins of the Serenity's rag-tag crew. Written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon. Zoe: Gina Torres. Mal: Nathan Fillion. River: Summer Glau.
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FAQ
How long is Serenity (Pilot)?
Serenity (Pilot) runs for 2h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under pilot, action/adventure, SF.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 19 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 17 hours 30 minutes (19 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 19 days
3 episodes/day: 7 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (19)
- - Serenity (Pilot) Viewing
- S01E01 - The Train Job
- S01E10 - Objects in Space
- S01E11 - Aflevering 11
- S01E12 - Afsnit 12
- S01E13 - Trash
- S01E14 - The Message
- S01E15 - Heart of Gold
- S01E02 - Bushwhacked
- S01E03 - Our Mrs. Reynolds
- S01E04 - Jaynestown
- S01E05 - Afsnit 5
- S01E05 - Out of Gas
- S01E06 - Epizoda 6
- S01E06 - Shindig
- S01E06 - Shindig
- S01E07 - Safe
- S01E08 - Ariel
- S01E09 - War Stories
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