Buffy- the seasons rated by us now in 2010 (season by season)
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Sunday, January 16, 2011 19:40
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Aw, don't be sad :( Watch S3, it'll pick you right up. What do those who like S7 like about it?
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Sorry about the triple post. It must be my computer.
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Not a veiled way of saying season 3 was the best-?? 
The laughing Chrisisall
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Not intentionally. It's similar to saying "Feeling bad, Browncoat? Watch OUT OF GAS".
But what I would really tell any Joss fan who is actually sad is to watch their favourite Joss thing. Be it whatever season or episodes of whatever show, movie, comic, or internet extravaganza is their favourite.
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Well...
S1 –
Funny, clever, endearing. I recently watched this season again and was surprised by how much I laughed, cried and wet myself like an itty bitty baby connecting with these characters. It really is a superbly crafted character-driven show. Unfortunately, the character of Angel doesn't fully blossom here (later), but that would be my only character qualm. Buffy as a character is also, to me, at her most likable in this season. This is what gives the season, despite its shortcomings, something the other seasons don't have. After this season, Buffy is less bubbly and carefree and more worrying and angst. But she’s still an icon, and an awesome icon at that. The character of Giles seems fully formed from the get-go, Willow is instantly relatable and adorable, and Xander is... Xander. 'Nuff said. What also held the show up despite the corny music and low budget, besides the characters, was the dialogue. Witty and, as I said, endearing.
S2 –
ANGSTY ANGSTY ANGST ANGST.
Just kidding. Awesomeness.
Touching, heartfelt, poignant. Many of the themes related to adolescence (well of course there's gotta be some teen angst, which is just sadness as experienced by teenagers really, who hasn't been there. IT'S PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE PEOPLE). Introduction to Spike and Dru, and later Angelus – excellent.
S3 –
The Major and Faith = fabulous sensational seasonal villains. Moreso the previous vamp trio. The themes touched on morality and guilt, responsibility and freedom as Buffy’s high school days come to a close. Faith savours her freedom as a Slayer far more than Buffy, but at what cost?
Also, best way to finish high school ever! Epic win!!!
S4 –
Underrated, yes. Not the strongest season arc, but episode by episode... many of the true Buffy greats lie here. You've got clever, light, comedic episodes like 'Something Blue' and 'A New Man', enchanting episodes like ‘Hush’ and ‘Restless’ (my personal favourite episode). And many more. Also, Beer Bad was underrated. Don’t hurt me, Buffy fans who still remember the names of the episodes if you’re still around here...
Despite the comparatively weak seasonal arc, I also thoroughly enjoyed the original four merging in ‘Primeval’. I really appreciated that. ‘You cannot begin to grasp our power’ Buffy says, as she is joined by the mind of Giles, the heart of Xander and the spirit of Willow. At the core, nothing can break these four friends apart.
S5 –
A very solid season. Outstanding season finale. But there was something... something different. And it wasn't just Dawn's sudden appearance or Spike’s sudden affections for Buffy. The season didn’t make me like the show any less, however I understand why some are turned off by it. There was something genuinely different about the feel of the show, but it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
Wasn’t loving the absence of Christophe Beck, the music made it seem a little like some kind of schmulzy family adventure movie. Yeah... no thanks.
Still, loved Glory as a villain and also appreciated the boldness of the show in introducing the new character of Dawn in such a way.
James Marsters did a great job of pulling off the ‘Spike loves Buffy’ thing. A lot of old fans would have been turned off by it (and a whole lot of new ones created *cough* outrageous spuffy fic *cough*...), but I didn’t actually have that much of a problem with it. It wasn’t exactly as though Buffy’s romances were what drew me to the show in the first place... I prefer Angel in his own show and find him to be a stronger character there. Years go by... things change. I mean, when 4 years have passed you would expect some kind of change (not necessarily full on LOVE as result of pure burning HATRED but still) – in fact, that’s what I like about Buffy. Every season had a different atmosphere, a different quality, a different.... taste almost. I like that – because in my life every year seems to have a different flavour, atmosphere... that’s how it is, change is the only constant in this crazy world
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I agree with most of your analysis, however, season 7 rocked the hardest IMO. "Chosen" was the best TV series finale ever.
The laughing Chrisisall
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I liked Chosen. I also liked Kennedy. However, I felt Buffy, Willow and Xander were often acting out of character. Admittedly, it has been a while since I watched the season though.
I've been away from the Whedonverse for quite a while. It's been too long, actually... I haven't even seen Dollhouse or read the Buffy comics. Have to get onto that sometime.
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
When Joyce died, it was SO painful to watch- it was like re-living the time when I was called home to see my own Mom lifeless on her bed...
Yes, it was a masterfully done ep, yes, it was high art in its way, but for me, it was waaay to close to the bone...
And placing it in a season full of Glory shenanigans just made it that much more unsettling for me.
I hear that. "The Body" was hands down the most painful 5 minutes I have ever seen on screen(tv, or film). I just felt so bad for Buffy. I'm thinking they shouldn't even had a "big bad" in the season. But oh well, that's just me.
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Chris said: "And Spike fought for his soul!!!"
I was wondering if you could explain this further. I just finished watching Season 6 and that's not how I interpreted it. I thought Spike left Sunnydale in order to find some way to get the chip out of his head so he could finally kill Buffy and end his emotional turmoil. That is why he went to some evil entity for help. He doesn't say anything about trying to get a soul so that Buffy would finally be able to love/accept him, does he (in season 6)? I don't think he knew the evil entity would decide it was more fun to torment him further by giving him a soul. Am I misinterpreting this?? I know in Season 7, they try to make it look like Spike chose to get his soul, but that feels revisionist to me and doesn't mesh with the reasons he gave for leaving Sunnydale in Season 6... I may have to look up the specific dialogue in Season 6...
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Yeah, went to it for the wrong reason, but in fighting for & getting it, he gained grace.
The laughing Chrisisall
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