Mal may not be our textbook MBTI commander, but, thankfully, someone else on Serenity is. “First rule of battle, little one: Don’t ever let them know where you are.” Gina Torres was already well established in genre television, with a recurring role in Alias, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and a lead role in the absolutely excretable Cleopatra 2525. Zoe Washburne (ENTJ) Zoe Washburne (Gina Torres) in the Firefly episode ‘The Message’ (S1, Ep14). Throw in the fact that he always throws himself at any problem to solve it in the moment, and you have a textbook ESFP: Mal is the undeniable entertainer of the good ship Serenity, and that’s probably why we all love him to little pieces. Believe me his care for others runs DEEP, and it’s actually his unwavering adoration for his Firefly family that fuels him and inspires him each and every single day of the week. And it’s well worth remembering that, despite his penchant for mischief and “shoot first, ask questions later” hijinks, his fun-loving exterior belies a soft inner world of feeling. Like all entertainer personality types, Mal is surprisingly emotional and VERY vulnerable to criticism (just ask Inara!). And he’s not just some petty criminal, despite what he might have us believe he’s the sort of Big Damn Hero that puts on a show for everyone watching. He believes in the ‘verse he can see and feel, and doesn’t like to waste time on Shepherd Book’s philosophical what-ifs. Mal is bold, strong, and at his utmost best when he has to improvise in the moment – be that physically or, like, y’know… with a witty retort or something. I know what you’re thinking Captain Mal Reynolds is a commander, not an entertainer! And, sure, I can see why you might think that – but hear me out. “That’s ‘cause I got people with me, people who trust each other, who do for each other and ain’t always looking for the advantage.” Although Mal was his first lead role in a series, he previously appeared in The Outer Limits episode ‘Starcrossed’ (S5, Ep21) which was a science fiction riff on Casablanca (1942). So, who’s who? Let’s dive in and find out… Malcolm Reynolds (ESFP) Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) in the Firefly episode ‘Our Mrs. Sure, not every type is represented on Firefly but this rundown ship of space cowboys boasts a rich tapestry of extroverted and introverted personality types – each of whom has their own strengths, weaknesses, and mighty damn quirks, too. The test is most often used to help managers and other decision-makers to better understand the strengths and needs of their teams but has become increasingly popular outside the business world for its depth of insight and positivity. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or often simply the MBTI, is a personality test designed to classify individuals as being one of 16 different types.
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