As serenity approaches the backwater settlement called Canton where they intend to pick up some contraband Jayne is somewhat nervous, apparently he is persona non grata there as he robbed the local magistrate there. Given this fact he and the rest of the crew are understandably more than a little shocked when they find a statue of him there. The shock is further increased when they hear a song being sung in Jayne's honour at the town bar. This does at least explain why Jayne is the 'Hero of Canton'; during his robbery years before he was forced to abandon his loot so he could take off, the poor people of Canton thought it was a deliberate act of kindness though. When the magistrate learns of Jayne's presence we releases Jayne's former partner; the man he jettisoned before the money, so that he can get revenge for both of them. While this is going on Shepherd Book is looking after River back on Serenity where he has to stop her 'correcting' his Bible and later terrifies her when she sees him without his hair tied back.
This was another great episode in a great series, featuring many laugh out loud scenes, moments of poignancy, and even a catch song! The whole cast put in fine performances as always but particular mention must be made of Adam Baldwin, his portrayal of Jayne was fantastic, one moment he is scared of being identified, the next he is revelling in his fame and most surprisingly he shows genuine emotion when one of the locals is killed while trying to save him. Further great comedy was provided by the interactions of Shepherd Book and River and of Kaylee and Simon. With episodes of this quality it is shocking that 'Firefly' was cancelled so soon.
This was another great episode in a great series, featuring many laugh out loud scenes, moments of poignancy, and even a catch song! The whole cast put in fine performances as always but particular mention must be made of Adam Baldwin, his portrayal of Jayne was fantastic, one moment he is scared of being identified, the next he is revelling in his fame and most surprisingly he shows genuine emotion when one of the locals is killed while trying to save him. Further great comedy was provided by the interactions of Shepherd Book and River and of Kaylee and Simon. With episodes of this quality it is shocking that 'Firefly' was cancelled so soon.