As a teen, I was was team and rooted for Buffy and Angel all the way (pun intended 😏) but the more I rewatch the show as an adult, the more I root for Spike more than for Angel and I like and root for Buffy and Spike more. I may not like JW as a person but he is talented and I think Buffy and Spike was well written as a complex enemy to lovers love story. But that just my opinion, which one is yours?

Not sure I'm the only one but I noticed after emailing and complaining about the wrong details I saw Joyce's tombstone was fixed. lol

Apparently someone on Facebook said he was recently in Europe directing a music video which isn't out of the ordinary since he has in the past directed others.

Which Buffy pods have you liked and disliked? Which ones have you disliked (or possibly liked) because of bias against a specific character?

I might have listened to one too many. I listened to Becoming Buffy, which is good and well-researched, but they do have a pro-Angel, anti-Spike bias.

Another Buffy Podcast is the opposite. I only listened to a couple episodes, but the Angel hate, Spike bias made it pretty annoying for me. Not that people can't have an opinion but to constantly see everything a character does through a bad light is tiring.

Sunnydale Nation is an ongoing one I like though. Pretty fun.

I recently managed to get the double pack and noticed the eyes were terribly painted, so I decided to do something about it; I think the result was pretty good, considering it was the first time I'd ever painted a figure.

I really dislike that the moral of this episode is less “misogyny and sexual harassment & abuse are wrong!” and more “don’t do steroids!”

From Buffy getting locked in the swimmer’s car, the coach blaming it on her slutty outfit, and the scoobies not listening when she explains what happened / reacting like she’s blabbering on, to the coach throwing her into the pit with the sea monsters because they “have needs”. Buffy then jokes that doing the whole swim team is gonna do wonders for her reputation. The continued theme of misogyny is dismissed as a side effect of the steroids and “boys being boys” rather than anything serious or systemic.

As someone who’s been rewatching this show since it was first released, I totally get that it’s a product of its time, but I would’ve loved to have seen some kind of “ah, sexual harassment = bad” moment.

Hypothetical: one of these encounters a group or Yuatja on a hunt. He takes over the body of one and has full access to his arsenal of weapons. Then the hunt really begins...

EDIT: Grammatical error in post title. One too many Scotches tonight

Hi everyone! I was just listening to the Buffy playlists on Spotify again and I was listening to Strong by Velvet Chain

(Strong) (https://youtu.be/0rgd97IkQWU?is=FWHsYZmKv2fxtEaz)

I found myself noticing that the chord progression at around the 1:10 mark could be a sample? I looked and it's not credited anywhere that I could see, so maybe I'm just going crazy 😅

Anyways, the ~1:10 mark of Strong sounds a LOT like a portion of Barbarism Begins at Home by the Smiths. A very clear and quick example is at ~30 seconds into the link

(The Smiths)

https://youtu.be/9zNwZomsONA?is=0NaS49jVnx5p4JaC

Feel free to let me know if anyone else has this theory or if I'm just going crazy 😭

I was wondering what everyone thought about Season Six. My dad and I were debating this topic tonight and couldn't come to an agreement. I personally love Season Six as I think the themes they tackled were done well especially Buffy's depression. My dad isn't a fan because he thinks it was too dark compared to the other seasons. What are all of your opinions on Season Six?

All the official info and photos from Mattel are up live on the Mattel site.

Attention all mini monsters and diminutive demons: a tiny but deadly Slayer, chosen by fate, is about to be your demise! Polly Pocket is paying tribute to the most fangtastic trio of the ‘90s and early ‘00s with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer compact, perfect for fans of the cult-classic TV show. Place micro figures of the core Scoobies group, Buffy, Willow, and Angel, into eerie scenes from Sunnydale High, as well as Restfield Cemetery, site of many of Buffy’s most epic showdowns. Stake in hand and Vampyr book at the ready, Buffy Summers is ready to seize the moment and start slaying!

• Polly Pocket™ Buffy the Vampire Slayer™ Compact
• Comes with Buffy, Willow, and Angel micro figures, plus a mini stake weapon and Vampyr book accessory that can be held by the micro figures
• The compact’s top half features scenes from Sunnydale High, including the library and a classroom, where the Scoobies meet to discuss their plans
• The compact’s bottom half features a spooktacular Restfield Cemetery scene where you can reenact supernatural showdowns, complete with headstones for Tara, Joyce Summers, and Buffy herself
• Open Buffy’s grave and place her inside so you reenact her extraordin-eerie resurrection!
• The compact’s gothic-style exterior features a lineup of characters, surrounded by iconic symbols from the show
• Lenticular cover design causes the stylized scene to change depending on how you turn or tilt the compact
• Window-box packaging features more art in the style of the show and makes for a perfect display

Colors and decorations may vary. Product subject to availability. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel.

I’m curious if any official plans or rumours about what is happening in 2027 around celebrating the show. I haven’t heard much of anything. Maybe there are plans, I just haven’t heard anything.

As I mentioned in my title, I have plans at my local convention. The past 3 years I’ve gotten to host a panel at least once a year. My plan is to submit a Buffy specific panel to the convention which happens in March. However I’m not certain exactly what weekend it is.

Have any cast members spoken about doing anything?

So I just started listening to the Buffy Audiobook. I like that some of the original actors from the show returned. I kind of don’t like that Spike turned back to being evil.

Edit: Okay, I just realized that Spike is not evil. Also, it’s cool that Cordelia is a slayer.

I got to talk to her a little when I picked up my gf at the airport. Amber is such a sweet, kind, beautiful person.

As a long time Buffy fan I've been replaying BTVS: Chaos Bleeds for the first time in over 20 years. I've documented my thoughts here for those that want to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAORMVEPA9E

What do you guys think? I know the gameplay isn't great but getting to explore the Sunnydale locations and play as some of my favourite characters was enough for me to thoroughly enjoy the game. In addition the story neatly adds to the shows canon.

I’ve just learned that in the Middle Ages there were several illustrations about killer bunnies. Anya would approve.

In other words, Angel left so Buffy could have a normal life, a normal relationship. And in this scene, Buffy tells Angel how happy she is with Riley; I know she was furious about the whole Faith thing. But does this scene prove that Angel did the right thing by leaving?

I know there would be a better method, but I have tried it in the past, and it kept breaking. So I had the genius idea to make it battle damaged since I wanted a version like this, and this predator is not that important to me.

D Burlesque, A Tribute to Joss Whedon.

Grrr. aarg.

Yes, its nipples are dripping blood and it's wearing a thong.

Television at it's finest.

I've been able to fulfill a childhood dream of owning the full series on VHS thanks to a very impulsive charity shop purchase. You can imagine my surprise when I realised almost all are still sealed!

I was planning on getting hold of a VCR to watch these and relive my childhood but I don't want to open them!

Not bad for £20 😁