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To: Ron who wrote (10)	5/5/2008 7:32:33 AM
From: KonKilo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 64

I hadn't really thought about the 'no aliens' aspect. The Reavers do sort of fill the role, however. Good point. And the origin of the Reavers is key to River's story arc. (BTW, I wonder if they got the name from The Rievers? Remember that Western?) That's quite an elaborate listing on Wikipedia, the show definitely has a big following. Its amazing that fans are still being created by word of mouth six years after its cancellation. Says something about the quality of the show, as well as how poorly Fox handled it. I can see how controlling interests at Fox would have a problem with the show. Big government, portrayed as bad, forged from an alliance between the U.S. and China of the future. My thoughts exactly. As well as a captain who rejects God, a geisha who enjoys an exalted social standing, a nymphomaniac mechanic, and an interracial marriage. The show is subversive at heart, which is a big reason why I like it and probably why the suits at Fox could not tolerate it.

To: Ron who wrote (10)	5/5/2008 8:03:44 AM
From: KonKilo	Respond to of 64

Other than the interaction between the characters, my favorite aspect of the show is the dialogue. Many lines, especially Mal's, seem like cowboy poetry. A couple of favorite quotes that reveal the subversive nature of the show: Mal, on relying on a higher power, "That's a long wait for a train don't come." Mr. Universe on the news, "There is no news, there's only the signal. There's the puppet show foisted by the Parliament jesters on a somnambulent public."