I'm not sure that was Anson Mount's intention when he came across Nathan Fillion as the two spent time together at Dragon Con ...

Firefly may have famously only lasted one season ... although it was unusual in sci-fi — a deliberate reaction to the vast ships seen in Star Trek, with their endless rooms and amenities.

warped arc teaming with star clusters that resemble a swarm of lightning bugs on a warm summer night. The dazzling appearance has earned this cosmic structure the nickname "Firefly Sparkle Galaxy." ...