Joss Whedon

Zoe Washburne

First Mate on the transport Serenity, Zoe Washburne was the cooler head in the triangle between her husband and her captain. Zoe was career military during the time of the Unification War but chose to throw in with Mal Reynolds when the Independents surrendered. A loving wife, dear friend, and a deadly gunhand, Zoe Washburne is a woman of the deepest strength for all those around her.

Allen Francis Doyle

When Angel was just starting to knock around in L.A. Doyle was the man to had the vision(s) that gave Angel his missions. Even though Doyle died during the first season, the character resonated throughout the show’s run, often being sited as one source of Angel’s motivation. Cordelia described in him as the story’s “the first soldier down.” It is a fitting tribute for a guy who was ready to make the hard choices in the battle between good and evil.

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