This show is very good. It is the perfect mix of drama and comedy. It can get very dark at times and has some very sexual stuff. I watched this show when I was twelve and it should be fine for very mature 12 to 13 year olds,
Firefly
(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Adam Baldwin, Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Where to watch: Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Buffy creator's space Western entertains.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Firefly was written by Will Wade
Parents need to know that one of the main characters is a "companion" -- a glorified term for a high-class prostitute. One of the show's storylines centers on the attraction, and resulting sexual tension, between her and the ship's captain, and there's plenty of discussion of her job (it's a high-status profession in the show's world). There's lots of sci-fi action, though little of it results in visible bloodshed, and some characters drink and smoke. It's worth noting that this series was created by the same man responsible for Buffy the Vampire Slayer; like Buffy, this show has a strong cult following and some very passionate fans.
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- Families can talk about the two genres that this show blends together. Which elements make it a sci-fi series? Which make it a Western? What do the two genres have in common, and how are they different? What, if anything, does this show have in common with creator Joss Whedon's earlier series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Families can also discuss power. Many of the show's disputes are settled through violence (or the threat of violence), particularly in outlying planets that are far from the reach of the law, where the strong can take advantage of the weak and defenseless. Does might ever make right? In most societies, what stops the powerful from making whatever rules they want?
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What’s the Story?
In the fascinating alternative future imagined in FIREFLY, humans have "used up" Earth and ventured out to terraform new planets across the galaxy. Though some of these new worlds are wealthy, the show mostly takes place in the ones along the fringes. On these rough-and-tumble planets, life can be tough, and the law doesn't carry much weight when there are people with guns who want to help themselves to whatever they need. The series follows the crew of the spaceship Serenity, a lovable rogues' gallery led by Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion). For various reasons, everyone on the ship wants to avoid notice by the Alliance that governs the galaxy, preferring to scratch out a living as mercenaries.
Is It Any Good?
To series creator Joss Whedon, the show's premise sounded so much like life in the Old West that he modeled much of show's culture -- including clothing, weapons, and language -- on the late 19th century. It's a brilliant idea that allowed him to combine elements of Star Wars with The Lone Ranger to invent a sci-fi show unlike any other. Although its departure point isn't particularly novel (see Farscape, Han Solo's early career, Robin Hood, et al), with Whedon at the helm, Firefly shines. Best known for creating the amazingly popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer series and its spin-off Angel, Whedon brings a fresh perspective to a genre overrun by shows that have all started to blend together.
With its distinctive vision, sharply written characters, and entertaining dialogue, Firefly is both unique and entertaining. It's a shame that it didn't catch on with a wide audience fast enough (it did develop a rabid cult base) and was cancelled after just 14 episodes.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great Show teens and up.
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
Firefly great for mature audiences
This is such an amazing show, filled with action in space, gun battles, conspiracy, it's an amazing show, the only problem is that one of the crew members (Inara) is a registered prostitute and some sex scenes are show (one with another woman), though nothing explicit is shown, it's still unnecessary, but I highly recommend this show if you love sci-fi and if you love westerns, this is your show.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Off the air...bummer.
Best Sci-Fi series in a long time. You will like it.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Great Series-- But watch it first and keep the fast forward button handy
This is an amazing series. All the characters are so well-developed it's hard to pick a favorite, and you care about each one after just a few episodes. However, I would not recommend letting your kids watch this with you the first time. I think this is a show best watched with Mom or Dad fastforwarding past a few of the most iffy parts and discussing the show with their kids. Be aware they do 'make up' Bible verses, but it always seems to be the 'bad guys' that do it.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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