Episode 5, "Safe" Reactions
I really liked episode 5, "Safe" because it was a combination of all the things I love about this show and then some. Aside from the typical gun fights and witty banter, I got to know more about River and Simon's past. Seeing their childhood at the beginning of the episode sort of humanized River for me. Before this, she seemed more like a damaged science experiment. Then, when she was dancing with all of the villagers, you can see that she is still a happy child. But then of course.. when things seem sweet... the Shepherd is shot and Simon and River are kidnapped. When Mal decided to leave River and Simon behind I was really surprised. I kept waiting for there to be a secret plan that only he knew about. I really figured he had grown and was more sympathetic towards his crew. I wanted to feel sympathetic for the people who kidnapped them because they were sick and just wanted a doctor, but then they were crazy witch hunters so... no. And then firefly got even more intense and tried to burn River at the stake for being a witch. This show defies genres it's just TOO COOL. Sorry I can't form more coherent words about this. And then, right before they are both about to die, Malcolm comes back for them and saves them. I knew he'd be back. Overall, I really, REALLY loved this episode.
Side note, WHAT IS UP WITH RIVER. I started feeling more okay about her and then she just read that little girls mind? I can't take this anymore
Rating 10/10