Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series 1997–2003)

TV_14  44 min  -  Action | Drama | Fantasy   -  Available on demand
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After the traumatizing ordeal in the movie with the same name, Buffy Summers and her mother move to Sunnydale, only to discover that L.A. was just a walk in the park...

Creator:

Joss Whedon
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Year:

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1: Episode 12 -- As the Spring Fling dance approaches, Giles discovers an ancient book foretelling the Slayer's death at the hands of The Master. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1: Episode 12 -- As the Spring Fling dance approaches, Giles discovers an ancient book foretelling the Slayer's death at the hands of The Master. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1: Episode 11 -- As Cordelia prepares for Sunnydale High's May Queen competition, an invisible force starts attacking her closest friends.

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Sarah Michelle Gellar Sarah Michelle Gellar ...
Buffy Summers (145 episodes, 1997-2003)
Nicholas Brendon Nicholas Brendon ...
Xander Harris (145 episodes, 1997-2003)
Alyson Hannigan Alyson Hannigan ...
Willow Rosenberg (144 episodes, 1997-2003)
Anthony Head Anthony Head ...
Rupert Giles (123 episodes, 1997-2003)
James Marsters James Marsters ...
Spike (97 episodes, 1997-2003)
Emma Caulfield Emma Caulfield ...
Anya (85 episodes, 1998-2003)
Michelle Trachtenberg Michelle Trachtenberg ...
Dawn Summers (66 episodes, 2000-2003)
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Storyline

At the young age of 16, Buffy was chosen to hunt vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. After the ordeal at Hemery High Buffy Summers wound up at Sunnydale High. Joined with Willow Rosenberg and Alexander "Xander" Harris, and her watcher Giles, Buffy fights the challenges of High School and saves the world...a lot. Written by Sundae<Rugratfan1025@aol.com>  

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Taglines:

Get home before dark. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Fantasy

Fun Facts

Trivia

USA ratings for the series over the seven year run: Season 1 - 3.7 million viewers; Season 2 - 5.2 million viewers; Season 3 - 5.3 million viewers; Season 4 - 5.1 million viewers; Season 5 - 4.5 million viewers; Season 6 - 4.6 million; viewers Season 7 - 4.1 million. See more »

Quotes

Buffy Summers: I just get messed sometimes. I wish we were regular kids.
Angel: I'll never be a kid.
Buffy Summers: All right, a regular kid and her cradle-robbing, creature-of-the-night boyfriend.
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Crazy Credits

The sequence with the Mutant Enemy mascot, the little monster that goes "Grr Argh" at the end of all episodes, was changed for a total of six episodes:
in "Becoming Part Two" (#2.22) it said, 'Oh, I need a hug."
in "Amends" (#3.10) it wore a Santa hat and bells were jingling.
in "Graduation Day Part Two" (#3.22) it wore a graduation cap.
in "Once More With Feeling" (#6.07) it sang its "Grr Argh."
in "Storyteller" (#7.16) it sang, "We are as gods."
in "Chosen" (#7.22) it looked out at the viewers instead of looking straight-forward. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Six Feet Under: Crossroads (#1.8)" (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer Theme"
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 1997 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

BtVS See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,300,000 (per episode: 2001 season) (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min (144 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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User Reviews

 
Absolutely Brilliant
2 April 2008 | by Liana (Canada) – See all my reviews

I have no idea why people are hating on this brilliant TV show. I watched the entire series on DVD and was completely caught up in it my the end of season one. This show stands up over time and does not become outdated. I watched this show thinking it would be an entertaining hour and was shocked to find the show compelling, hilarious, and full of real emotion. The writers and especially Joss Whedon have come up with some of the funniest TV out there, and easily keep your attention for the entire seven seasons. Each season seems to get funnier, and all the characters continue to develop. Anyone who gives this show a real chance will be captured by the Buffy Universe. If you can ignore some of the more low budget demons and instead focus on the characters and emotion of the story you will not be disappointed. BTVH will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with the characters. 10/10.


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