Category Archives: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2.0

The heavy hitters are gone; Buffy and Angel retreat to the monastery, Willow blindly follows, and the weakest members are all that is left. Okay, Jenny, but gypsy magic is not big on offense. Outside that, Amy is not trustworthy … Continue reading →

The destruction of Whip’s (brothel) and the death of the British strike team in Teacher’s Pet Part Two are the opening shots. This time, the Master takes matters into his own hands and throws a surprise party for Buffy and … Continue reading →

One major thing the original accomplishes exceedingly well is the transformation of ordinary fears into creature feature. The intangible and undefinable is given substance and form. It empowers us when those are overcome and a measure of relief and control … Continue reading →

Since the incident in the kitchen (flashing Buffy’s mom), the witch prudently stays out of the same bed as Buffy. The embarrassment and humiliation sends Willow running to her proper, Catholic girl roots. Girlfriend public stuff is safe, but anything … Continue reading →

BOLLA You can’t see the real me yet you know how. Despair and let me in. Let me in and then we see who is stronger. BUFFY VOICE-OVER Eighteenth night. All will and determination to fight on has left me. … Continue reading →

The problem with Angel’s origin story is that while it’s still Buffy 2.0, only he appears in it. That disconnects the five episodes it takes to tell the tale. To repeat the same after a short break with blonde’s early … Continue reading →

Rack is a perfect picture of middle class, an upstanding member of the community in the mold of Wolfram & Hart. Funny how the worse the evil, the harder it tries to blend in. The amateurs adapt the stereotypical trappings, … Continue reading →

WILLOW “Every boss in every video game ever has a weak point in the eyes.” A lucky guess by the witch results in defeat of the First and Second, aspects of the same demon. Or is it? Actually, this is … Continue reading →

On the surface, the concerns are few. The Watchers Council has her back, friends are loyal and fiercely protective, and few things can hang blow for blow with the Slayer. Wade in, start swinging, and prevail. The humor, a defensive … Continue reading →