Jaynestown (18 Oct. 2002)

Mal and the crew of Serenity land to pick up some contraband on the mud-producing planet of Canton where labor is provided under servitude run by the local magistrate. Jayne had once robbed... See full summary »

Director:

Marita Grabiak

Writers:

Joss Whedon (creator), Ben Edlund

Stars:

Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Nathan Fillion	...	Captain Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds
Gina Torres	...	Zoë Washburne
Alan Tudyk	...	Hoban 'Wash' Washburne
Morena Baccarin	...	Inara Serra
Adam Baldwin	...	Jayne Cobb
Jewel Staite	...	Kaylee Frye
Sean Maher	...	Dr. Simon Tam
Summer Glau	...	River Tam
Ron Glass	...	Shepherd Book
Gregory Itzin	...	Magistrate Higgins
Daniel Bess	...	Mudder
Kevin Gage	...	Stitch Hessian
Zachary Kranzler	...	Fess Higgins (as Zachary Kranzier)
Jordan Lund	...	Foreman
Bob McCracken	...	Well-Dressed Man (as Bob McCraken)

Storyline

Mal and the crew of Serenity land to pick up some contraband on the mud-producing planet of Canton where labor is provided under servitude run by the local magistrate. Jayne had once robbed the boss with a partner but barely escaped by jettisoning from their getaway vehicle his partner (now waiting for revenge) and the money boxes (who have made him a legendary hero). Jayne is recognized by all and "welcomed" accordingly. Sub-plots show Simon and Kaylee face their growing romantic feelings, River first tries to "fix" the Bible and is later traumatized by seeing Book's hair. Meanwhile, Inara is "making a man of" the magistrate's resentful son who helps the crew escape out of spite to his father. But there has been a confrontation with Jayne's abandoned partner whose vengeful shotgun kills one of Jayne's young hero-worshipers, bringing Jayne to verge of philosophy with Mal.

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Plot Keywords:

hero | folk hero | revenge | statue | 26th century | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Mandarin

Release Date:

18 October 2002 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mutant Enemy

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Adam Baldwin admitted to swiping the Jayne statue's head as a souvenir after filming the episode. Later on, additional shots were needed for the episode (scene where the crew first sees the statue) and the crack where the head was broken off and then reattached is visible.

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Goofs

Simon's cup jumps away from his mouth while he's drinking with Kaylee.

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Quotes

River: Just keep walkin', preacher man.

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Connections

Featured in The Alyona Show: Episode 1 (2009)

User Reviews

Unlikely Hero

Another unforgettable episode. Our hired muscle turns out to be an unlikely hero. The crew takes a job to a planet who's main export is mud. Seems easy enough get in get out. Grab the goods get off world to the buyer and everyones happy. Whoa just hold on Big Jayne is a kinda of folk hero. The legend not only lives he's back got songs and statues about we must have Jayne Day. But our hero is really just a robber who left his partner in the crime and dumped the loot to save his hide. But never the less its good cover for the motley crew to get the illegal goods and go. The head of mudville wants payback. Funny, good climax, and touching in the head. We see a softer side of are harden tuff guy Jayne.