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To start watching buffy the vampire slayer now I'm not a teenager

365 replies

InNeedOfBrandyButter · 27/12/2012 18:12

Have love film and have just started series one episode one. Am actually really excited Blush

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FrankelcenseAndMyhrr · 27/12/2012 21:47

When Joss wrote BtVS the film, it was taken over by the studio and turned into a camp-fest that was far removed from his original vision. However, at that time he was not well known so had no power over what happened with his idea.

When he finally got the idea revamped as a TV show he worked hard to make sure it stayed true to his original concept.

Binkybix · 27/12/2012 21:51

If people are Joss Whedon fans, you might also enjoy 'Doll House', which stars the actress who plays Faith (Elisa?) I've never actually watched all of Buffy, but really enjoying Angel and was totally gripped by DH.

KaraStarbuckThrace · 27/12/2012 21:54

Buffy totally rocks. Love the way Joss Whedob crafted such well rounded, multifaceted characters. The main cast grow with time and experience, for example Xander starts off as an awkward male hormone bomb and eventually turns into a thoughtful, confident and steadfast man who is full of courage.

Schnarkle · 27/12/2012 22:00

Just dug this out tonight again after finding it in the back of my wardrobe. Starting at series 3 as I reckon I've watched series 1 and 2 about a gazillion times each Grin

Spero · 27/12/2012 22:03

I gave my daughter the middle name Buffy. One friend was horrified. Strangely, we are no longer in touch...

InNeedOfBrandyButter · 27/12/2012 22:04

no schnarkle start series one and we'll watch it all the way through together. Get up to episode 4 tonight and tomorrow night we xcan watch another couple of episodes.

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CrazyChristmasLady · 27/12/2012 22:05

I loved Buffy. However series' 6 and 7 were annoying as hell and it did ruin it for me a bit. Dawn is fucking annoying too. Evil Willow was cool though!

Hex? How can people even mention that in the same breath? It was utter utter dogshite. Didn't really like Angel, although the episode where he danced at Cordelia's apartment was funny. Wesley was looking pretty fit in it as well.

ShellingPeas · 27/12/2012 22:05

Love Buffy as a series, fully of humour and intelligence.

And Spike...oh yes, I so would :)

CordeliaChase · 27/12/2012 22:05

I LOVE BTVS! I'm rewatching them for about the 12th time, I'm on the last season (not my favourite but still pretty great!). Angel rocks too, he's so hot when he's angelus!!

StuntGirl · 27/12/2012 22:09

Eliza Dushku. Dollhouse is absolutely fantabulous, until it suffers from the standard Whedon mid-season cancellation and he just vomits on screen to get some kind of story finished.

OhDearNigel · 27/12/2012 22:13

Buffy isn't just teen television, it's really well crafted, has some groundbreaking story lines (eg. lesbian relationship seen as totally normal and not a "look we're doing a lesbian scene) and some really scary bits

Episodes like Hush, The Body are incredible tv

StuntGirl · 27/12/2012 22:22

The Body

mrsmalcolmreynolds · 27/12/2012 22:26

Also in the great JW cannon is Firefly - cancelled after half a season but truly ecxellent tv. And gave the world Nathan Fillion -mmmmm

mrsmalcolmreynolds · 27/12/2012 22:26

Nuts - excellent even

Signet2012 · 27/12/2012 22:29

I just got love film. They are all on there. GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin. I don't intend on moving. I've being watching them at 11am each morning since been on mat leave on syfy but it doesn't always fit in with my schedule but now.... Oh my days!!

StuntGirl · 27/12/2012 22:34

I don't actually fancy anyone in Buffy/Angel. Is there something wrong with me??

Although my boyfriend has a proper man crush on Spike Grin

Valdeeves · 27/12/2012 22:37

This thread made me laugh "in his coat." Ha ha - I feel exactly the same!
When I started my teaching practice the entire sixth form class I taught were obsessed with Buffy and they taped it off Sky to give to me.
I was absolutely addicted and for my 30 my hubby bought me the entire box set. I love it - and I love Spike ( in his coat) - my favourite is the ridiculous musical episode.

VicarInaTutuDrankSantasSherry · 27/12/2012 22:37

YANBU! we have the entire box sets! i loved it - all of it. also loved firefly and dollhouse too....the latter 2 were cancelled Angry most unjust! they were fab.

buffy was a complete revelation for me! not what i expected at all when i started watching it - i was 35!

TrazzleMISTLEtoes · 27/12/2012 22:41

Where is Buffyfairy? She needs this thread!

I love Buffy.

Mmmmmm SPIKE!

StuntGirl · 27/12/2012 22:44

I like how everyone's completely bypassed Riley in the hotness stakes Grin

FrankelcenseAndMyhrr · 27/12/2012 22:45

Spike, in his coat or out of it, who cares Wink

I can't believe that James Marsters is pushing 50 Shock He is on my "List" Grin

Signet2012 · 27/12/2012 22:48

I once showed dp the One with The sex scene in. You know the one, spike, buffy knocking down walls.

I told him that was my favourite sex scene of all time.

He told me he was no spike, sadly I agreed.

We also have a very strong house

StuntGirl · 27/12/2012 22:52

We watch Without a Trace a lot and when my boyfriend saw 'James Marsters' in the opening credits he nearly fell out of his chair Grin And it took us all the way 'til the end of the episode before we realised which character he was. He looks so old different!

Have you heard

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FrankelcenseAndMyhrr · 27/12/2012 22:57

There are many Spike scenes that get me going Wink

Favourite quotes:

I may be love's bitch but at least I'm man enough to admit it.

Did your life flash before your eyes? Cup of tea; cup of tea; almost got shagged; cup of tea?

Randy Giles?! Why didn't you just call me Horny Giles or Desperate-for-a-shag Giles?!

Buffy: What are you doing here? In 5 words
Spike: Out. For. A. Walk. [pause] Bitch!

Grin