Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
Created by: Joss Whedon
Season: One (1997)
Genre: Action | Drama | Fantasy
Number of Episodes: 12
Episode Running Time: 60 Minutes
Viewed: Owned DVD
Get home before dark.
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Comments: I know Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been quite the cult hit since it debuted, and it's definitely a show I've been interested in. But that doesn't mean the first season couldn't be rather terrible. And for the most part, it is.
- OK, let me say that the first few episodes are GOD-AWFUL. Slowly, the show finds its footing and I found the last three-to-four episodes to be pretty decent. But it's really rough early on, to the point where there were a few weeks where I didn't watch a single episode. I have no doubts that the show will only get better, but it certainly didn't have the best start.
- My favorite part of the whole season was how many people at Buffy's high school were killed... and no one seemed to care. I'm pretty sure there would have been a major investigation when multiple faculty members and even more students show up dead. It's generally treated as an everyday occurrence.
- While elements of Joss Whedon can be found early on, I really started to pick up on Joss' signature style toward the final few episodes (any wonder why I enjoyed them more?). I can only expect this will continue in future episodes.
- That about sums up my thoughts on Buffy. When I watch a show I'm not completely addicted to form the get-go (i.e. Breaking Bad), I feel like I always say "I'm going to take a short break, but I'll be back." And then I never come back. Well, I have fucking six other seasons to watch (plus five of Angel), so I better goddamn comeback. But I just bought Strike Back the other day and I've been itching to watch that, so it'll be a bit...
- See what I mean?
- OK, let me say that the first few episodes are GOD-AWFUL. Slowly, the show finds its footing and I found the last three-to-four episodes to be pretty decent. But it's really rough early on, to the point where there were a few weeks where I didn't watch a single episode. I have no doubts that the show will only get better, but it certainly didn't have the best start.
- My favorite part of the whole season was how many people at Buffy's high school were killed... and no one seemed to care. I'm pretty sure there would have been a major investigation when multiple faculty members and even more students show up dead. It's generally treated as an everyday occurrence.
- While elements of Joss Whedon can be found early on, I really started to pick up on Joss' signature style toward the final few episodes (any wonder why I enjoyed them more?). I can only expect this will continue in future episodes.
- That about sums up my thoughts on Buffy. When I watch a show I'm not completely addicted to form the get-go (i.e. Breaking Bad), I feel like I always say "I'm going to take a short break, but I'll be back." And then I never come back. Well, I have fucking six other seasons to watch (plus five of Angel), so I better goddamn comeback. But I just bought Strike Back the other day and I've been itching to watch that, so it'll be a bit...
- See what I mean?
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