Firefly: Every Main Character Ranked From Worst To Best

Jayne is secretly the funniest role in the show. His inability to comprehend social niceties and frequent misunderstandings make him utterly fun to watch, even if you tend to cringe at his inappropriate comments. The character could have so easily been a two-dimensional antagonist, but his uncertain loyalty and evident fondness for Serenity made him way more than that.

Adam Baldwin has so much fun in this role, and he can flicker between comedy and severity on a dime. When Jayne Cobb's loyalty comes into question throughout the series, you can believe he might go in either direction, as he makes it clear his decisions are based on personal gain. This dual sense of friendliness and a willingness to betray the other crew members are major parts of what makes the role so interesting.

However, the character does rank a little lower, as despite how well done the tough-guy cliché is, his obsession with violence and standoffish personality is still very overdone - especially in the Sci-Fi genre. Still, he has some of the best development in the show, especially in the episode Jaynestown.