Malcolm Reynolds Malcolm Reynolds Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds is a fictional character and the protagonist of the "Firefly" franchise. Mal is played by actor Nathan Fillion in the 2002 TV series "Firefly" and the 2005 film "Serenity". In the series, Mal is a former Browncoat sergeant and the captain of the ""Firefly"-class" spaceship "Serenity". The character was named #18 in "TV Guide" Greatest Sci-Fi Legends list in 2004. Conceived by Joss Whedon, the character Malcolm Reynolds was the only definite character he had in mind when formulating the ensemble cast. He wanted a hero, but not a hero in the classic sense; someone
The Chain (Buffy comic) The Chain (Buffy comic) "The Chain" is the fifth issue of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight" series of comic books, a continuation of the television series of the same name. It is written by creator Joss Whedon. It is dedicated to the late Janie Kleinman, a network executive whom Whedon worked with and admired. "The Chain" focuses on one of the Slayers used by Buffy Summers as a decoy to fool her enemies. The comic is a standalone issue, and features no appearances from Buffy herself, although season seven characters Andrew Wells, Rupert Giles, Vi, and Rona play