Buffy Slayer of the Vampyres
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Same here, but that goes for all of Joss Whedon's stuff, really.
Just found this thread, thought I'd add my seal of approval. Never have I ever looked so forward to watching something on TV, ahh happier times, how i miss them
I agree that and Angel were pretty good shows...That tv show Supernatural was good for the first 3 seasons then started going down hill with the whole angels vs. demons nonesense.
The character development was excellent and you really felt for them throughout every episode, I liked the storylines based at Sunnydale High best as every week was a different plot, just like the beginning of x-files. Then came big storylines that covered each season and every episode in that season was devoted to that storyline, I think the bigger Buffy tried to get (ie last season: all the potential Slayers in the world!) the less I enjoyed them but I haven't watched anything so religiously since, although I am quite enjoying the Vampire Diaries after a mediocre start.
Your not alone in that I remember it too and I loved the 2 shows.
My kids just started watching Buffy this year. I love watching them watch it. At the moment they keep watching the Dracula episode over and over up until they left for their trip. I hope they aren't having Buffy Withdrawal while they are gone.
Good character development, good plot but a lot of caveats. First, I can't stand Sarah Michelle Gellar. Second, whimsy's comment on it being a teen soap opera is really quite accurate, unfortunately. I actually haven't watched it that much because of this (one or two seasons), but I see the dramatic merits this show has as well and intend to watch it some more.. at some point.
Now, the spin-off series Angel was much better: darker, more serious mood and less irritating characters, altough I do recall Angel himself being a big wuss occasionally. I haven't really watched it that actively either. Matter of fact, I'm extremely lazy when it comes to watching tv series.
Now, the spin-off series Angel was much better: darker, more serious mood and less irritating characters, altough I do recall Angel himself being a big wuss occasionally. I haven't really watched it that actively either. Matter of fact, I'm extremely lazy when it comes to watching tv series.
Just found this thread, thought I'd add my seal of approval. Never have I ever looked so forward to watching something on TV, ahh happier times, how i miss them
I remember finding season of Buffy cheap at Walmart and giving it a shot since I love Alyson Hannigan. I was drawn in and I kept ordeg the next seasons of it and Angel online. I liked Angel better but I still watch both shows every so often.
^ I think that's one of the reasons I hated those American Pie movies (aside almost every other reason). Alyson Hannigan is a band nerd, and I'm just sitting there the whole time thinking "...She used to have magik powers!!...Now all she does is stick a flute in her gotch..."
But really, Buffy was that show that I found myself watching, unsure what was drawing me in (probably the hot high school chick kicking vampire ass), and I didn't want to like it, because it was on the same network as all those teen dramas, but I liked the hell out of it. They had good writers on the show that kept it fresh enough, and I like that they went beyond merely vampires all the time. Bringing in all these crazy fucked up demons. That's why these new vampire shows probably won't see more than 3 seasons, because they won't expand. What? Do like 'Twilight' and add a werewolf? Well, Buffy did it first, and his name was Oz (Seth Green).
But really, Buffy was that show that I found myself watching, unsure what was drawing me in (probably the hot high school chick kicking vampire ass), and I didn't want to like it, because it was on the same network as all those teen dramas, but I liked the hell out of it. They had good writers on the show that kept it fresh enough, and I like that they went beyond merely vampires all the time. Bringing in all these crazy fucked up demons. That's why these new vampire shows probably won't see more than 3 seasons, because they won't expand. What? Do like 'Twilight' and add a werewolf? Well, Buffy did it first, and his name was Oz (Seth Green).
Heard, but haven't seen it.
Buffy's a great show. One of the 10 greatest series of all time; Much better than any series running now.
And, quite important : it has a "real" end. Not an end that says "Adventure goes on but you won't see it guys !"
Buffy has revolutioned the way vampires are seen in TV/movies. Without Buffy, no Twilight, no True Blood, no Vampire Diaries...
It has also been the 1st big show to introduce a major character that was gay: Willow.
And, quite important : it has a "real" end. Not an end that says "Adventure goes on but you won't see it guys !"
Buffy has revolutioned the way vampires are seen in TV/movies. Without Buffy, no Twilight, no True Blood, no Vampire Diaries...
It has also been the 1st big show to introduce a major character that was gay: Willow.
I'm a fan of the show, I had all of them on dvd.
Ahhh...Cordelia! My favorite character from both shows!:bowdown:
You forgot Drusilla, she was really a good character.
You also forgot Riley Finn but he was soooo boring...
01. Faith
02. Spike
03. Anya
04. Xander
05. Drusilla
06. Cordelia
07. Willow
08. Buffy
09. Angel (but, as Angelus, he woud reach 5th place)
10. Giles
11. Wesley
12. Darla
13. Dawn
14. Fred/Illyria
15. Tara
16. Conner
16. Riley
Special mention to Glory and The Mayor, 2 real great bad guys
Where's Jenny Calender and the friendly demon Clem! I enjoyed Spike and Buffys relationship which is probably why I hated Riley so much, he always got in their way. I was unhappy when they turned Spike into a potential rapist and he left for Africa only to come back as a quivering wreck living in the basement but the way Buffy got him out of there and nursed him back to health was cool. As sad as it was he should've stayed dead at the end rather than join Angel, it would've been a fitting send off. :bowdown:
"Hush". The title of my favorite episode. These demons, called The Gentlemen, were fucking wicked. They would take the voices away from all the townspeople, so they were unable to scream, so then they would float around and cut people open, eating their flesh. But being very tidy about it, as they are gentlemen...
I think this was the tv promo for the episode.
and another
I think this was also the episode where Willow meets Tara and they learn that the other has powers.
I think this was the tv promo for the episode.
and another
I think this was also the episode where Willow meets Tara and they learn that the other has powers.
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