Firefly vs. Buffy

POSTED BY: spaceshiplover
UPDATED: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:44
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DAVEC5

Tuesday, February 28, 2006 4:12 PM

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Originally posted by jonathan:
I was a fan of Buffy (from the very first episode)

I agree with Jonathan... Buffy, when it first aired was unlike anything i had seen in a long while on the tube. Really, Buffy was my introduction to all things Whedon... since, then i've come to know what a brilliant and inovative writer/director/producer Joss Whedon is. Buffy, Angel and Firefly are so much character based shows, unlike most of the drivel out there these days - Although i did really like the "new" Nightstalker (the old one as well)...but that was another program that didn't attract the numbers needed to stay afloat. Must be a really cutthroat business....mass numbers of viewers=ratings which win out to quality programing everytime.

Anyway, i have all the dvds of the three shows and would rather watch them over and over than most of the new shows on tv. I even get a real kick out of the Buffy Musical....genius.

And the women of Joss....i'll admit to carrying torches for someone in each series..... and maybe not who'd you think...Willow, Fred & Kaylee will always be favorites of mine.

....and we all shine on......

WTE

Saturday, March 4, 2006 2:42 AM

Objectively, Firefly is the best show, if only because, well... Joss had experience when he wrote it. Buffy was old, so he knew what things stood the test of time, and he had also dealt with the issues of growing up and stuff, so he could move on to other material.

Subjectively... That's a tough one. On the one hand, I love Firefly, and think it may be the best television I've seen, but... Buffy and Angel have tremendous sentimental value, especially the former, which I started watching in 2nd grade and was the first series I was dedicated to.

HONKS

CHRISISALL

Saturday, March 4, 2006 2:53 AM

I watched Buffy seasons 1 - 5 (6 and 7 are on my to-do list) only because of FF/S, and I like the Buffster mainly for the writing, which is usually excellent. Generally, witchcraft and demons make me sleepy, but the dialogue is what makes all of Joss' shows.

But FF/S is best!!!!

Xander-like Chrisisall

THEMANTHEYCALLEDJAMES

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:27 AM

well if you just compare the movies Serenity wins by a LONGSHOT!!!!

MATTCOZ

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:30 AM

Buffy was ok, wasn't much of a fan. I liked Angel a lot better. Firefly though, blows both of them away. Just not even close.

WASHHEAD

Sunday, March 26, 2006 9:49 PM

I have watched every episode of Buffy and FireFly and i love them both because they are both made by Joss I liked everything he did but I would have to say FireFly is Joss's best work, FireFly was the most awsome show i have ever watched, and in my opinion you can not even compaire the two shows because there is no contest FireFly is better.

"People juggled geese!!"

SPACESHIPLOVER

Monday, March 27, 2006 5:39 AM

I agree totally. My girls and my wife have gotten on a Buffy and Angel kick. Myself and my two sons are going crazy. I think I am getting sick of Buffy and Angel. I mean, just how many seasons are there??? And to think, Joss' best show, Firefly only ran part of one season. Go figure. I think the studio execs were smoking some bad weed. The level of humor and character development and interplay on firefly blow Angel and Buffy out of the water. And, of course, there are spaceships in Firefly. You just can't beat spaceships!

I first saw the movie, Serenity. I was very impressed with the character development and interplay. It all made sense when I found out there was a tv show with them in it. However, that is a good sign that the writing in the movie and the show is top notch. To watch the movie cold and still get a sense of depth of characters and depth of experiences shows talent in the writing.

MECTURTLE

Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:38 AM

I was a huge Buffy fan for years. I've seen every episode, I own every episode. I had taken it for granted that Buffy would remain my favorite show for years to come.

A couple weeks ago, I saw Firefly for the first time, after it finally made it to the top of my Netflix list. By the time I got through the first disc, I was literally giddy (kind of embarassing to admit, but true). I immediately bought the series and Serenity on DVD, and have been watching them ever since.

I see similarities, mostly in humor and dialogue, between the two shows, but Firefly really surpasses Buffy like nobody's business.

LILKAYLEE29

Tuesday, April 4, 2006 9:20 PM

You gotta keep in mind that Buffy and the Scoobies start out in High School on the show but as the show progresses they grow up in a hurry.

I personally love all three shows; Buffy, Angel, and Firefly, but Firefly is the one with less fantasy elements to it besides the whole future, many worlds and spaceships thing.

Joss has a knack for getting the best actors to play the main characters on all his shows, lots of funny, lots of action, lots of angst. They are sooo good, they make me cry every time I see one of the characters in pain. His shows are so addicting because of the writing and acting, it's like a drug, they leave you wanting more.

Even in Serenity: I think of the BDM as the season finale that Firefly should have had. DAMN YOU FOX!!

Anyway, that's just my opinion.

I'm a leaf on the wind....Watch how I soar.

Wash: Captain, don't you know kissin' girls makes ya sleepy? Mal: Sometimes I just can't help myself.

BIGDAMNNOBODY

Tuesday, April 4, 2006 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by themantheycalledJames:
well if you just compare the movies Serenity wins by a LONGSHOT!!!!

I think I just heard Paul Reubens spinning in his grave which is odd considering he is still alive.

I loved Firefly when it first aired but did not get into Buffy or Angel until coming to this site to experience all things Whedon. I think it was because I was a sci-fi fan as a kid so I am more willing to watch sci-fi before anything else.

De-lurking to stir stuff up

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