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“Home, Sweet, Home”: Best Buffy Character Entrances
There is an abundance of compelling characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer; that’s simply common knowledge. From sarcastic librarians to punk vampires (who are equally loveable), Buffy’s got it all. Naturally, the coolest characters must have the coolest introductions, and there are a good number of those across the show as well. So here are […] More
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Lindsey McDonald — The Righteous Shall Walk A Thorny Path
Angel is a show about redemption. The vampire-with-a-soul-turned-Dark-Avenger has hung up his leather pants and his murderous intentions, and now he’s a champion of good, fighting for the bright side of the Powers That Be. But the great thing about Angel is that it’s not all about Angel. Sure, he’s the focal point, and captain […] More
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“Can’t Be a Human, Can’t Be a Vampire:” Spike and Gender Identity
There’s something so bizarrely… trans, dare I say, about Spike the first moment he appears on screen. (Stay with me here.) Spike, recurring vampire antihero and villain on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, drives into frame and knocks down a “Welcome to Sunnydale” sign with his vintage car as his very first entrance in Buffy Season […] More
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The Powers That Be Want You To Take This Angel Quiz
How well do you remember Angel? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and see where you stand with regard to the Powers That Be! Do you remember things about Doyle? What about Cordelia’s acting career? Do you love Lorne as much as we do? Try your hand at our quiz and maybe they’ll be […] More
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Names as a Way of Exploring Identity in Buffy
There are many strong central themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but one of the most deeply personal and nuanced of these is identity. Adolescence, growing up, and finding yourself are all a huge part of Buffy and other characters’ journeys throughout the show. But it’s not just the teenagers who have identity crises. Most […] More
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It’s Not Easy Being Green: Angel’s Fabulous Yet Undervalued Lorne
Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan, otherwise known as Lorne or ‘The Host’, wasn’t a planned character in Angel. Upon seeing Andy Hallett (personal assistant to Kai Cole, co-creator Joss Whedon’s then-wife) perform at a karaoke bar, Whedon conceived the idea for Lorne and invited Hallett to audition for the role. His lack of acting experience […] More
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We Need to Talk About Joss Whedon
Trigger Warning: this article makes reference to abuse, rape, FGM, misogyny, homophobia, and racism. For some time now, it’s been known that Joss Whedon is an extremely problematic figure in the film and television industry. There’s even an entire blog dedicated to pointing out instances either in real life or in his shows and films […] More
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Empowered: Anne Steele’s Journey Through the Buffyverse
Despite only being in two episodes of Buffy and three of Angel, Anne Steele has a seven-year arc which embodies the themes of both series’ finales and showcases some of the best character development on either show. For the most part, Anne’s appearances are spaced out enough, her name changes frequent enough, and references to […] More
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Wesley Wyndam-Pryce: An Underappreciated Hero
My favorite character on Buffy and Angel, Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (played by Alexis Denisof) always tried his best, retained his inherently good nature, and kept his commitment to fighting evil—despite the unfair way he was treated and the bad luck he constantly suffered. This is someone who was locked under the stairs by his abusive father […] More
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Following Your Heart: Spike’s Transformation from Poet to Killer
Punk. Poet. Murderer. Hero. Few characters have ever been as engaging as Spike, the fan-favorite peroxide-blond vampire who first graced our screens in Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s second season, and stayed right up until the final scene of spin-off show Angel. The essence of the character is that he always follows his heart. He lives […] More
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“Not Fade Away” — Team Angel Goes Down Swinging
Finales are often problematic. And cliffhangers are almost always infuriating. So when you put these two things together, the result can be awful…or it can be absolutely perfect. “Not Fade Away” is the second half of the series finale, at the end of the fifth season of Angel. The show had changed drastically in the […] More
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“I Will Remember You” Is One Last Cathartic Heartbreak
This is all you need to know: Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Angel (David Boreanaz) are star crossed. She’s the slayer of vampires and demons. He’s a vampire with a soul. They used to date. It didn’t end well. They still have feelings. If you need more nuance to their relationship than that, Cordelia (Charisma […] More
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