An animated Firefly series may not be ideal, but it's better than a live-action show for a couple of good reasons.

Will it come to pass? Anything is possible, especially in the era of endless TV revivals. The teasers themselves have debunked the idea that the March 15 announcement could signal a "convention, podcast, or cross-over," simply stating "You are wrong."

Firefly is finally returning in animated form, and there's good reason to think this is the only way the beloved sci-fi series can work today.