I was born in 1996. So, pretty much since I was able to sit up and watch TV I've been watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And 25 years later this is still a phenomenal TV Series worth every bit of the praise it gets.
This first episode not only sets up the background for who Buffy is, why she's at a new school, and what she's destined for in the future of the series, but it also gives an authentic and hilarious introduction to all of the characters.
It does heavily portray the characters based on typical high school stereotypes - the 'popular girl' acts entitled and rude to anyone 'below her,' the 'nerdy smart kid' gets picked on constantly, etc. - and Buffy is stuck in the middle of it, trying to figure out who everyone is while also trying to keep her life on track (and away from the undead.) And that makes her relatable.
I'm really looking forward to this rewatch of the series. The last time I watched Buffy I was in middle school, so it's been many many years since then. All of the nostalgia has already come rushing in, but in many ways I'm also watching with new eyes and a completely different perspective and I'm looking forward to what that will bring me.
Review by ShayBlockedParent2022-06-05T03:22:16Z
I was born in 1996. So, pretty much since I was able to sit up and watch TV I've been watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And 25 years later this is still a phenomenal TV Series worth every bit of the praise it gets.
This first episode not only sets up the background for who Buffy is, why she's at a new school, and what she's destined for in the future of the series, but it also gives an authentic and hilarious introduction to all of the characters.
It does heavily portray the characters based on typical high school stereotypes - the 'popular girl' acts entitled and rude to anyone 'below her,' the 'nerdy smart kid' gets picked on constantly, etc. - and Buffy is stuck in the middle of it, trying to figure out who everyone is while also trying to keep her life on track (and away from the undead.) And that makes her relatable.
I'm really looking forward to this rewatch of the series. The last time I watched Buffy I was in middle school, so it's been many many years since then. All of the nostalgia has already come rushing in, but in many ways I'm also watching with new eyes and a completely different perspective and I'm looking forward to what that will bring me.