Serenity (Firefly vessel) Serenity (Firefly vessel) Serenity is a fictional spaceship that appears in Joss Whedon's "Firefly" television series and related works. Set in the 26th century, the series follows the nine-person crew of the "Firefly"-class vessel, a small transport ship, as they earn a living through various legal and illegal means. The ship is the main setting; it appears in all fourteen episodes, the film, and several comics. The ship was designed by director Joss Whedon, production designer Carey Meyer, and visual effects supervisor Loni Peristere. The collaboration led to more consistency between the live-action and digital effects representations of "Serenity" than
The Freshman (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) The Freshman (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) "The Freshman" is the first episode of season 4 of the television show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The episode was written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon. The narrative follows Buffy Summers as she attempts to fit into her new college environment at UC-Sunnydale. She first encounters several problems and struggles with her feelings of isolation. Willow is blossoming with Oz in the new environment, Xander is away, and Rupert Giles, who is currently unemployed, has his friend Olivia visiting. The episode starts off with Buffy and Willow waiting in a cemetery for