Season five of Buffy is my second favorite, behind the third season. It’s more consistent than seasons two or four, but the overall story arc (and the main villain) pale in comparison to season three.Dawn Finally Arrives/Origins of the SlayerThis is probably an unpopular opinion, but I liked the addition of Dawn to the cast. …… Continue reading Rewatching Buffy: Season Five
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Rewatching Buffy: Season Four
It was the best of episodes, it was the worst of episodes. It was Buffy: season four.What can you say about a season that includes both Hush and Beer Bad? That includes Restless and Where the Wild Things Are?I have this theory that the writing staff on Buffy did not have typical childhoods. My theory…… Continue reading Rewatching Buffy: Season Four
Rewatching Buffy: Season Three
As I mentioned in my review of season two, the bar was raised for this show heading into season three. The question, then, is did the show manage to meet its new, lofty standard?Well, yes, yes it did.I wouldn’t go so far as to say every single episode of this season is great, but none…… Continue reading Rewatching Buffy: Season Three
Rewatching Buffy: Season Two
I made a comment on Facebook the other day that people who say the best season of Buffy is season two must have stopped watching after season two. Because, hey, it’s much, much better than season one, but it’s still being weighed down by a bunch of just horrible episodes.Season two is known for its…… Continue reading Rewatching Buffy: Season Two
Rewatching Buffy: Season One
In honor of Buffy’s 20th anniversary, I’m posting the reviews I did of each season after the last time I binged the entire series, which was four years ago.Do I need to give a spoiler warning for a show this old? I suppose this is it.Anyway, I’ve started watching Buffy again from the beginning. I…… Continue reading Rewatching Buffy: Season One
A Blog Post About Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I wrote this 8 years ago. Still on point.I came a little late to the Buffy party. In fact, the first original airing of an episode that I watched was on December 8th, 1998 — and before you think I’m a complete freak, I got that date from IMDB. I do remember the episode, though:…… Continue reading A Blog Post About Buffy the Vampire Slayer