Inara Serra

A Companion – a respected, licensed courtesan. She rents one of Serenity’s shuttles, and her reputation opens doors that would otherwise stay closed to the crew. There is a spark between her and Mal, but neither will admit it.

Inara is a Companion, a member of a respected guild whose women and men offer company, conversation and intimacy and are held in high esteem for it. She rents one of Serenity’s two shuttles and lives there in a room draped with fabrics.

She is an asset to the crew: her reputation opens doors that would stay closed to people like Mal. Still, Mal belittles her profession at every opportunity – because he is jealous, and they both know it. “Shindig” and “Heart of Gold” show how much they feel for each other, and that is exactly why Inara decides to leave the ship at the end of the series.

Morena Baccarin later became known for “Homeland” and the “Deadpool” films.