What do you do when you’re so sick that all you feel like doing is vegging on the couch for several days in a row? Well, you introduce yourself to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, of course.
I’ve heard the praises of Buffy for years, particularly when in the company of other writers. They loved the show, and I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard the Angel vs. Spike debate. I always felt out of the loop, but for some reason I never watched Buffy or its spin-off Angel. But after loving Firefly and Serenity, I began to suspect I’d like Buffy too since Joss Whedon created all of them and I think he’s an extremely talented writer. And thanks to the wonders of TV shows on DVD, I’m now thoroughly addicted to Buffy. While I’ve been fighting the fever and wheezing that comes with sinus infections and bronchitis, I’ve watched the entire first season and several episodes of the second. I like the mixture of teenage “troubles” and genuine, save-the-world type trouble. I like Xander’s goofiness, Willow’s and Giles’ brainyness, Cordelia’s self-absorption with the hint of a better person underneath, the fact that Buffy kicks butt and takes names all while wearing cute shoes. And, being the romance writer I am, I love the love story between Buffy and Angel. I know there’s a Spike thing later on in the series, but I soooo don’t want to think about it now. Can’t imagine it really. But I know there are loads of Spike devotees out there. Whenever I manage to get through all seven seasons, I’ll blog about my view on the Angel vs. Spike debate, but unless something truly amazing happens, I think I know where I’ll be.
June 21st, 2006 at 10:28 pm
Back in my screenwriting days, a friend from New York sent me a bunch of Buffy tapes to watch because I was judging some TV specs for a contest and I’d never seen the show. I’d avoided it, not being a huge fan of vampire stories, but by the time I finished watching the tapes she sent, I was hooked, too.
I wasn’t ever that big a DB fan when he was on Buffy, so I was pretty much one of those pro-Spike folks in later seasons. However, I liked DB a lot in the show Angel, and I like him even more on Bones, so I can definitely see the appeal.
Have fun catching up!
June 22nd, 2006 at 6:10 am
A convert! Welcome to the Buffy-verse. And personally I’m more for Angel though when you get to season 6 (where Buffy and Spike hook up) you’ll see the appeal for Spike.
Enjoy!
June 22nd, 2006 at 1:04 pm
So what ep are you on now? (Thursday afternoon) It’s great to watch tv on DVD, all in a swoop, but at the same time it was also fun to watch the shows when they aired and anticipate all the discussions of them with other fans
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June 22nd, 2006 at 2:33 pm
Welcome to the wonderful world of Buffy!
I’m one of the pro-Spike (Spikette?) girls.
June 22nd, 2006 at 3:49 pm
I lack about 6 episodes being through season 2. Obsession, anyone?
June 22nd, 2006 at 5:14 pm
Oh, Trish, I’m so glad I’m not the only one who never saw Buffy!
I’ve been thinking about watching it this summer. You may have cast the final vote for me …
June 23rd, 2006 at 12:30 am
Kris, I definitely think you should watch. I never understood the allure until now. Joss Whedon is a master.
June 23rd, 2006 at 7:11 am
Forget Angel AND Spike; Riley was the best Buffy-boyfriend. She was too stupid to see it of course…
June 23rd, 2006 at 7:47 am
Ack! Diana! Riley???
::lalalalaIcan’thearyoulalala::
June 23rd, 2006 at 2:13 pm
sorry you haven’t been feeling well, i haven’t seen any buffy, either