Done the Impossible: The Fan's Tale of 'Firefly' and 'Serenity'

"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

In 2002, Joss Whedon premiered a new show called Firefly.  Within a few months the show was cancelled, shocking the cast and crew and fans.

However, the show had a loyal following, called Browncoats.  In the wake of the cancellation notice, they created message boards and a community.  As the cast and crew tried to find a new home for the show, fans were trying to tell everyone about the show.  Time passed but the fans continued to spread the word about the show.


This is the story of a TV show that was cancelled after a single season.  It had a passionate fan base that wasn't content to let their show die and ultimately did the impossible: resurrect the characters/stories in a film.

The documentary features interviews with the cast and crew of the show, along with the Browncoats.  To truly appreciate the doc, it helps to love the show.  Firefly holds a special place in the hearts of these fans, in a way that won't make sense if you don't care about the show... or it could cause you to take a second look at the show.  Available for instant streaming on Netflix.

Done the Impossible: The Fan's Tale of 'Firefly' and 'Serenity' (2006)
Director: Tony Hadlock, Jason Heppler, Jeremy Neish, Jared Nelson, Brian Wiser
Starring: Adam Baldwin
Joss Whedon
Nathan Fillion
Alan Tudyk
Morena Baccarin
Jewel Staite
Ron Glass
Tim Minear
Greg Edmonson
Orson Scott Card