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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  • TV Series
  • 1997–20031997–2003
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
144K
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POPULARITY
159
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Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
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A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
144K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
159
2
  • Creator
    • Joss Whedon
  • Stars
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Nicholas Brendon
    • Alyson Hannigan
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  • Creator
    • Joss Whedon
  • Stars
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Nicholas Brendon
    • Alyson Hannigan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 794User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 52 wins & 134 nominations total

    Episodes145

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    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Buffy Summersas Buffy Summers…
    145 episodes145 eps • 1997–2003
    Nicholas Brendon
    Nicholas Brendon
    • Xander Harrisas Xander Harris
    145 episodes145 eps • 1997–2003
    Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan
    • Willow Rosenbergas Willow Rosenberg
    144 episodes144 eps • 1997–2003
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Rupert Gilesas Rupert Giles
    123 episodes123 eps • 1997–2003
    James Marsters
    James Marsters
    • Spikeas Spike
    97 episodes97 eps • 1997–2003
    Emma Caulfield Ford
    Emma Caulfield Ford
    • Anyaas Anya
    85 episodes85 eps • 1998–2003
    Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg
    • Dawn Summersas Dawn Summers
    66 episodes66 eps • 2000–2003
    Kristine Sutherland
    Kristine Sutherland
    • Joyce Summersas Joyce Summers
    58 episodes58 eps • 1997–2002
    Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter
    • Cordelia Chaseas Cordelia Chase
    57 episodes57 eps • 1997–2002
    David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz
    • Angelas Angel…
    58 episodes58 eps • 1997–2003
    Amber Benson
    Amber Benson
    • Tara Maclayas Tara Maclay
    47 episodes47 eps • 1999–2002
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Ozas Oz
    40 episodes40 eps • 1997–2000
    Marc Blucas
    Marc Blucas
    • Riley Finnas Riley Finn
    31 episodes31 eps • 1999–2002
    Danny Strong
    Danny Strong
    • Jonathan Levinsonas Jonathan Levinson
    29 episodes29 eps • 1997–2003
    Tom Lenk
    Tom Lenk
    • Andrew Wellsas Andrew Wells…
    27 episodes27 eps • 2000–2003
    Eliza Dushku
    Eliza Dushku
    • Faithas Faith…
    20 episodes20 eps • 1998–2003
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Principal Snyderas Principal Snyder
    19 episodes19 eps • 1997–2000
    Juliet Landau
    Juliet Landau
    • Drusillaas Drusilla
    17 episodes17 eps • 1997–2003
    • Creator
      • Joss Whedon
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    • Trivia
      Spike's trademark coat cost $2,000 from a top fashion store. It was then run over repeatedly by a truck to give it that distressed look.
    • Goofs
      In nearly every episode presented in widescreen, there is crew/equipment visible and/or revealing mistakes. This is because the series was originally shot for 4:3 frame and these issues would not have been visible as the show was originally intended to be presented. As such, one should take much of the goofs reported on episodes as being conditional on applying only to the widescreen alternate version.
    • Quotes

      Rupert Giles: In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.

    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      In the French and Spanish dubs of the series, Xander's name is changed to Alex.
    • Connections
      Edited into Angel: Unaired Pilot (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Buffy the Vampire Slayer Theme
      Performed by Nerf Herder

    User reviews794

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    Top review
    9/10
    A review, 20 years later
    I only started to watch Buffy recently, 20 years after the first episode was aired, got to say I am very impressed. Now remember this is 2017, people are used to 1080p streaming, Blu-ray / 4K video, and HDMA sound quality, 480i, 2 channel sound and 1.33:1 screen ratio are simply not going to cut it anymore. However, in this case, despite the huge technical disadvantages, Buffy still stands out as a serious and entertaining show, one of the best of its kind. The screen-play are well written, characters well developed, dialogues are actually interesting and thought provoking, plus great acting all around. Joss Whedon is a real genius.

    Due to the age of the show, I don't know if they will ever release a Blu-ray set, but I can only imagine what a tremendous joy it'd be to watch it on Blu-ray (again). Buffy really sets the standard and example for today's Hollywood, if there is show you can relate to 20 years later, then you know it is not the picture quality or special effects, but the story and acting that speak to you. Comparing this to some of modern day shows, it is clear to me that technical advances don't always improve the quality of a show.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • BtVS
    • Filming locations
      • 1313 Cota Drive, Torrance, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mutant Enemy
      • Kuzui Enterprises
      • Sandollar Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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