Joss Whedon talks about the end of the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Season 8 comic, and the future of Season 9
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EW.COM - The acclaimed (oc)cult TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer went off the air in 2003 after seven seasons. But for nearly four years, Buffy’s story has lived on in creator Joss Whedon’s “Season 8? comic book series, which finishes its 40-issue run today. Whoa, boy, did things go down...
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Okay, so I haven't read this comic series as of yet, but was being a bit naughty and had a quick peak at this, and I've just gotta say...
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Dawn and Xander!!???!!?? GTFO!!!!
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See, I always thought that thing that's a spoiler was inevitable conclusion from the way the series went.
www.stillflying.net: "Here's how it might have been..."
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Joss Whedon on the season 9 comic:
"It will be more like the television show. With the comic, we just sort of said, “Wheee!” Ultimately, “Wheee!” caught up with us in a cavalcade of mythology."
And to that I say Thank God. I will look forward to buying season 9, as I hated season 8 with a fiery passion.
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I'm only up to the "Twilight" collection for season 8. Sure, it's been pretty over-the-top, but I've enjoyed it for the most part.
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Originally posted by GWEK:
See, I always thought that thing that's a spoiler was inevitable conclusion from the way the series went.
www.stillflying.net: "Here's how it might have been..."
From season seven? Not I. Never crossed my mind that it would happen. I guess it could happen - there was vague tension near the end of that season, but nothing that made be say.. Hey! That could happen!
Maybe it gets more developed in the comic book series.
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I really don't like how Joss Whedon pairs some characters.
[Inara: It's all right. I mostly keep to myself. When I'm not whoring.]
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See now the way he talks about Anthony Head just makes me wish he'd do the Ripper TV show. Never mind all this Avengers lark!
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Originally posted by PerfectParadigm:Quote:
Originally posted by GWEK:
See, I always thought that thing that's a spoiler was inevitable conclusion from the way the series went.
www.stillflying.net: "Here's how it might have been..."
From season seven? Not I. Never crossed my mind that it would happen. I guess it could happen - there was vague tension near the end of that season, but nothing that made be say.. Hey! That could happen!
Maybe it gets more developed in the comic book series.
Dawn's crush on Xander is apparent from the time she joins the show, but of course nothing is ever going to happen at that time because of the age difference.
On the other side, I don't think Xander ever quite gets over his crush on Buffy, and what is Dawn to him (age aside), but a "more approachable" Summers girl?
As the show progresses, they come to occupy the same type of "role" within the gang, and a lot of the time, each is the only one who appreciates the other.
From the standpoint that opposites may attract but "same" is more likely to actually bond, that all makes for a very plausible foundation to a relationship.
On TV, shows often focus on the "opposites attract" couples, because they make for more entertaining viewing, but very rarely (except in a large ensemble) focus on more compatible couples. And, hey, that's why the majority of couples on Whedon's show's explode spectacularly: because they're opposites and THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS. (Of course, Joss is cynical enough that the majority of compatible couples, eg Wes/Fred and Angel/Cordy, are torn apart by outside forces... which also happens in real life).
Point is, I don't suppose it was a done deal during the show, but I think the foundation for Dawn/Xander is definitely there in the show.
But, hey, I also called Monica/Chandler first season and (more obscurely) Jeff/Annie about two episodes in, so perhaps I just have a talent for spotting potential. :)
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