The television series Firefly, created by Joss Whedon, premiered on Fox.
Fox canceled the Firefly TV series after airing 11 of the 14 produced episodes due to low ratings and scheduling issues.
The film Serenity, a continuation and conclusion of the Firefly TV series story, was released to theaters.
Cast and crew of Firefly began participating in fan conventions, significantly contributing to the show's cult status.