Gaffer Tape said:
Okay, okay. I was kinda waiting for this answer too, but I think I get it now. Let me see if I can get an analogy together, one that I'll understand. Okay.

Nevermind. I can't think of one that fits exactly. But I do think I get what you're saying. Even if I didn't like something, maybe I could objectively assess spinoff material as being as good or not good in comparison to it.

Um, let's see. To go to C3PX's analogy, I've never seen The Matrix either. I've seen no Matrices. But let's say, for example, that you, C3PX, didn't like the first movie but considered it relatively well-made and can understand why other people would like it. It's just not your thing, and you found it meh subpar at best and only saw it because some friends forced you to. Then you happened to catch a glimpse of the sequels, and, even though you didn't even like the first movie, you can tell that those sequels were just utter dogshit in comparison and are amazed that anybody with a braincell could like it. Obviously you're not a Matrix authority and shouldn't necessarily be crashing Matrix tea parties to explain why certain movies suck. But it is your opinion.

So I guess I can see where this is coming from. Now can everybody be happy? ^_^

You've basically got it right. Firefly is overrated severely as far as I'm concerned and distinctly lacking, but it is not the worst of trash. But Serenity is as far as I'm concerned a prequel-level mess. Also, having seen all Firefly episodes and Serenity too, I think I'm entitled to an opinion on them.