Today I decided to re watch the episode where a crazy woman pretends to want to marry Captain Malcolm to scrap his ship. After watching the whole series and movie I enjoy re watching the older episodes because it helps you understand what is actually going on. Firefly is a show where a lot of what is major to the plot is very subtle most of the time. If you understand that his “wife” is in fact a companion then most of what she is doing is much easier to understand. The episode also reveals the fact that Inara actually is physically attracted to Captain Malcolm. The relationship between Inara and Malcolm is a very unique friendship and you can see how strained the relationship was many times throughout the show. The fact that Inara lies about it shows she does not want other people to know. I was actually really surprised that Mal was the only person to call her out on her terrible lie. I thought at least Simon would have wanted to inspect her head if she fell hard enough to become knocked out. I was also surprised that Mal did not realize she kissed him and immediately thought she kissed a girl. After watching this episode I really thought they would have gotten together before the show ended. I wonder if the show did not get canceled and went a few more seasons if they would have eventually gotten together. Also I am glad she does not end up leaving after the movie.
Do you think they should be a couple? It's a tough question because it's something viewers want to happen, but looking more deeply into that situation, I think Inara and Mal would have tons of complications. Inara most likely wouldn't want to stop being a companion, and Mal will always be a thief. I can just see it not going well and the problems that would arise.
ReplyDeleteI cracked up when Mal thought Inara kissed "Saffron." Her facial reaction seemed like she was shocked and a bit sad that Mal didn't know it was her that kissed him on the lips.
Is the movie good? I've read that a few people have watched it, and I'm a bit interested in it now.
i really don't think they would be a good couple because Inara is a prostitute but the movie is really cool and its on netflix. it had a real budget so they have real special effects.
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