Buffy the Vampire Slayer

[Hissing_Kittens]

The only thing that show had going for itself were the characters. The entire demon mythos/buffyverse was usually lame compared to other mythoi, except for certain characters (Like Glory)

It's saving grace was the fresh infusion of colorful characters and humour, and nothing more. Who remembers the girl who went invisible because everyone ignored her? They had to boost the plots from intolerable to decent, and occasionally, to entertaining (Like Glory)

Discuss.

 

[Mentalist]

It's saving grace was the fresh infusion of colorful characters and humour, and nothing more. Who remembers the girl who went invisible because everyone ignored her?

I admit the odd lame story beyond belief but if you compare the ratio of lame plots to something like Smallville Buffy comes out looking very shiny.

The writing is applauded and rightly so and it really nailed humor very well.


I am a shaemless Buffy and Angel fan. I adore both shows and have them all on DVD.

Season six and seven dropped the ball somewhat but were still well above average. Plus Caleb ruled in S7.


But Seaosn 3 was the apex of Buffy and near enough a flawless season; great show.. It dared to be different and try some crazy stuff. It did what Trek did so well. Went from complete farce one week to a serious meaningful plot to high concept pieces all int he span of a few episodes. It had variety and was simply a great show.

 

[Hissing_Kittens]

Plus Caleb ruled in S7.

For sure. I was disappointed at the way they killed him off, and a final confrontation with a horde of ubervamps wasn't as climactic as the Mayor or even the Master. I won't count Glory in it, because it always felt so.... crowded with those Ferengis and the Doc surrounding her.

As for humour, I thought the conversation Buffy had with the newly-born vampire (which always seem to know martial arts) in the cemetary was great.


I'll restate what I meant to say: The characters and especially their interaction was gold. Willow is about to destroy the planet, Buffy tells Giles what's going on upon his return, and he bursts out in laughter.

I just recalled one of my favorite episodes: The principal of the school (Black guy, can't remember the name) lures spike into the shed laden with crosses.

The way it play out satisfied both perspectives for the need for justice in them. Yes, he kicks Spike's ass at first, but then Spike comes back and doesn't kill him. The guy's mother was slain and he vented at spike, while Spike was 'reformed' and didn't deserve the same fate.

It reminds me of something similar but much tackier which takes place in many action films: The hero chooses not to kill the bad guy, but the bad guy draws a weapon, forcing the hero to kill him. This gives us the best of both worlds, as we see the hero act noble while at the same time we see the evil one die.

 

[starguard]

I say we should feed her to an incubus and be done with her

look guys, I learned a NEW word..I*N*C*U*B*U*S*

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