When it released in 2002, Firefly was one of the most innovative TV shows around. Despite Fox messing around with the episode air order, Firefly managed to accrue a loyal fan-base, very quickly. The show's blend of the sci-fi and Western genres hadn't really been seen on Western screens before, and the unique spins on archetypal characters, along with some compelling performances, made Firefly a breath of fresh air in a market dominated by crime thrillers like 24, The Wire, and The Shield. In a move that would spark fan outcry for the next decade and beyond, Fox canceled Firefly, and the show never got a second season - although a movie sequel, titled Serenity, did release in 2005.