FIRST TIME WATCHING Buffy The Vampire Slayer | 1x1 Reaction | WELCOME TO THE HELLMOUTH

[@AJUniverse]

The one time Xander willingly goes to the library and his whole world gets changed forever.

[@LissaBroyles]

S1 is campy fun, but eventually this show morphs into high art that succeeds as a horror, comedy & drama. Enjoy the ride!

[@Wungolioth]

The first scene of the first episode is your first lesson, subvert your expectations, the fact that you called it is a bonus!

[@killianlpc]

Welcome to 'The Buffyverse'. You have chosen one of the greatest shows of all time. The way this series develops over the seven series is incredible with brilliant, characters, storylines and meaningful life metaphors. The show has everything life, love lust, friendship, betrayal, grief, joy and brilliant comedy too, all told in fantastic drama, you will love it. S1 of BTVS is a bit cheesy due to low budget etc but you will see it improving leaps and bounds from S2 onwards. It is an amazing show. Most people who start to watch it become totally engrossed in it and cant wait for each episode. Enjoy your journey.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you! I'm up to episode 8 and having a blast so far!

[@christopherholley8164]

This has been asked before by younger reactors who weren't around when Buffy first ran but in the 80's and 90's and possibly before and after there where clubs where teens could go and hear live music and dance as long as no alcohol was served.

[@dees3179]

I’m loving your predictions. Cracking me up. You’ll definitely need moderators in the comments, it’s a fandom famous for inadvertent spoilers as people get carried away or all pile on and confirm something you only suspect. You won’t want to spoiled on this one.

[@chyna5913]

Definitely made the right choice of reacting to one of the best shows of all time ! Used to watch this with my mom all the time before she passed away❤

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Loving it so far! Sorry about your mom 🫂

[@donkelly4718]

"Oh, an actual nice student..." I chuckled!!! Two seconds later Cordelia is, well, Cordelia. PERFECT!

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Lol I felt so betrayed!

[@Buffy8Fan]

Welcome to the Buffyverse. I'm glad you told us you were watching both shows of 254 episodes right out of the gate. Many reaction viewers play shows with this legnth by ear. Episode 1 & 2 originally aired as a two part movie. I feel like that's why, even by the days standards, the _to be continued_ words are oddly placed. If I remember correctly Luke leaned further down until he was out of frame before the show cut to a commercial. Its rare to have someone guess Darla is the vampire in the opening before she reveals herself as one. Glad you liked it. Hope you continue to do so.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thanks for watching! Really enjoying the ride so far.

[@davidpuerto1619]

I would say the show "can be campy" but wouldn't say "the show is campy". When the show goes camp it does it in a really fun way but when they go serious/emotional they hit those notes hard. I think you might recognize Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia) from The Expendables movies. If I'm remembering correctly she plays Jason Statham's love interest in them. Also Eric Balfour (Jesse) had a significant role in the show Six Feet Under on HBO as well as Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Great show if you haven't seen that one.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

You're right I do recognize her from Expendables! Also I never did get to watch Six Feet Under but always hear great things.

[@davidpuerto1619]

@@chanceshouseofhorror6053 oh and if you want a high camp version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer you need to watch the movie with Kristie Swanson, Luke Perry and Paul Ruebins (Pee-Wee Herman).

[@SpookyKnickers]

This has been my favourite show since I was a kid and I do a rewatch once a year. So between you, George and the horror bandwagon doing reactions, I am LIVING right now

[@AJUniverse]

Welcome to the Buffyverse. You're gonna love it here and also the rest of us will be praying for you.

[@GeorgeAlexander3110]

Hold on tight!! The ride has begun !!

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

I only 4 more episodes till season 2! I'm so excited lol.

[@corgiluver9718]

New subscriber. Always a treat to see someone new entering the Buffyverse. As you've enjoyed the first eight episodes, I'm pretty sure you will love what is to come.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Slaaverin]

Welcome to one of the greatest journey 💜 This is one of the best show ever made. You're gonna absolutely love it! Enjoy the ride 👌🏻

[@ernesthakey3396]

Regarding The Bronze, no ID check at the door, because underage is okay to come in for shows etc., but ID is needed for alcohol from the bar. They also serve soft drinks etc. for underage students.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

And muffins apparently lol

[@mathias6185]

New Buffy reactor - cool! Great reaction. You're the first reactor I've seen who wasn't surprised by Darla being the vampire in the very first scene.

[@claudiooyarce]

I envy you so much for watching Buffy for the fist time. When I was a kid watching it for the first time it blew my mind and presented me with so many concepts and ideas I didn't know TV could do. I still enjoy the show and have rewatched it many times in different times of my life always resonating with different characters and getting something different from it. Watching it as a young boy I could already tell it was something special that revolutionized TV, and watching it now I can understand the themes it covered better and see its impact on the history of television. Its a great show at its core, not only for its time; it still holds so well and it is much more sophisticated than most teen shows nowadays despite its name.

[@oneslikeme]

New subscriber! I love watching Buffy reactions and this showed up in my feed. You won't regret this! This show was one of the first to subvert expectation in the horror genre. Joss Whedon took trope of the blonde girl that always gets killed and turned it on it's head. Can't wait for you to see how these stories turn out!

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you for subbing! Excited for this journey!

[@willow_wise]

One of the best shows of all time. Layers. Lots of layers.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

As campy as season 1 is its always fun to rewatch/revisit with new fans, it really brings back that 90's feel , As many have already said season 1 isn't the best this show has to offer , Once you get to season 2 the show will get better and better. Definitely one of the greatest tv shows ever made. Buckle up!

[@Adriboom143]

Youre doing Buffy?!? My favorite show of all time?!

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Sure am!!

[@Adriboom143]

@@chanceshouseofhorror6053 Theres another reactor that does buffy, has a good fan base, has a differrent style than you, but hes done collab reactions that help people find new reactors to this show. Nick Reacts. It would be awesome to see a collab video with you two. It has a crazy loyal fan base. This show is incredible, but fans get too excited and tend to spoil things. If possible you should get someone to screen the comments. Im so excited for you to enjoy this exquisitely layered campy gem!

[@Cliohna]

Prepare to get a spike in your viewership. 😉😉😉

[@DegrassiInstantStar]

Welcome to an amazing journey, and cannot wait to follow you on it! And kudos for watching the original edits of the series, as well!!!

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you! Happy to be on this journey!

[@N0-1_H3r3]

Yes, the actors playing high school students are all older than their characters. Actual 16-year-olds have a lot of restrictions on how much they can work (and a need to have time for school or tutoring) that makes filming schedules for a TV show difficult. Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) was born in 1977, Nicholas Brendon (Xander) was born in 1971, Alyson Hannigan (Willow) was born in 1974, and Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia) was born in 1970. There was actually an original pilot filmed in 1996, but it's difficult to find, as it was remade entirely and expanded to be the first episodes of the show proper, including recasting a couple of characters: most significantly, Willow was played by Riff Regan in the original pilot, and there's a shift in Willow's character in the first few episodes of the show, as the writers adapted the character to suit Alyson Hannigan's performances.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Oh I know about the ages, it’s a common thing in movies and TV that I love to tease and make fun of 😂

[@amandapanda6963]

I'm a simple person. I see a BtVS reaction, I subscribe. Please do the whole series!

[@ErickWebster-mc2yg]

Charisma is actually the oldest out of the high school cast, she was like 26 going on 27 here with Sarah being the youngest she was only like 19 going on 20 here

[@JustalowlyChannel]

A new reactor? Oh, I am here for this. I get a chuckle everytime you said Xander looks 25, as Nicholas Brendon who plays him would've been 25 when this was filmed (1996). I loved Cordelia straight away. That probably says a lot about me. Oops.

[@TheRetroGuy2000]

I'm a simple man. I see a Buffy reviewer, I subscribe.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you!

[@rfresa]

I love this show so much. It starts out as just a campy teen monster of the week show, but every monster is also a metaphor for an aspect of growing up, with tons of references to classic horror movies. Over time it gets a lot deeper and more adult. Buffy did a lot of things that were really innovative and experimental at the time, many of which are now well established paradigms in genre TV.

[@mj6866]

I love this show. One of the greatest shows of all time.

[@Itsjandz105]

Yeah Buffy! My all time favorite show! You’ll love it!

[@bratty_vamp]

Season 2 is the best!!!🩸🦇

[@kharma7755]

Oh hell yeah.. You're in for a wild ride!! Season 1 was hastily written and filmed because it was signed in as a mid season replacement, so it's not the best the show has to offer. Once you hit season 2, though, it's a blast!

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I am SO excited for you to take this ride! (And I promise, you're gonna love Cordelia...you'll see)

[@invadertifxiii]

yesss finally, my all time favorite show

[@mirandasaralyn]

Welcome to the Buffyverse!! We have fun here. Nice call on the Darla subversion, not many people guess that off rip.

[@johncspine2787]

First season is like..exploring a video game universe or a new genre. I think the consensus is (without spoilers) the first season is extremely enjoyable yet the show is getting its feet under it and getting the exposition and lore all set. When Joss takes over at the end of the season, it ramps up every episode until the final episode of season 7. This is my favorite show ever on tv, and I’m over 60. This series starts after the ill-fated movie, which Joss hated. He forbade Marti Noxon from ever watching it! Happy journey..!

[@gaffawebber]

Yes, Buffy gets stronger, faster, and more resilient as the series progresses.

[@heather9857]

A new Buffy reactor??? I must subscribe.

[@johncspine2787]

The commentary on future episodes, Joss said they never filmed anymore sequences of the Master in the cave because it looked like a cocktail party of..something really witty I can’t remember..and that the line “I’m an enormous slut!” barely got approved by the censors..I have my German Shepherd lying down just to my left on the couch too..here’s to guys watching Buffy with their dogs! Yeah..Darla..here’s also to “justice for Rita!”

[@Kai_essential]

Great reaction Chance, can't wait to relive this journey with you as I've recently started the show for the first time as well and I've just finished season 4. So I'm glad to see your reaction to this show (along with George and the Horror bandwagon) and just enjoy the ride and have fun with it.

[@RubyDianArts]

Eyyy!! A new Buffy reaction channel to follow woo!!

[@blacktronlego]

It has horror elements but this show is largely a teen drama, it just externalises the dramas of growing up as monsters. It often has more in common with 'Dawson's Creek' than with 'Supenatural'. SMG had a graveyard phobia and as a mid-season replavement they did not have the budget to build a graveyard set and had to use a real one. For this reason many of the first season episodes feature things other than vampires. Later on, with help, she got over her phobia.

[@arnieadam]

This series came along after the success of the movie where Buffy first learned she was a slayer while she lived in LA and where she first started to kill vampires. All that happened before the TV series.

[@zachharris3040]

This might be late but you are gonna want to make sure you watch the OG version and not the remastered version, as the remastered is considered very very bad. They do weird stuff with the lighting and framing to where it affects the atmosphere of the show.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Yeah I'm watching the OG dvds since I heard about that beforehand. Thank you though!

[@ErickWebster-mc2yg]

Perfect choice for the Halloween Month my man you're in for one hell of a ride

[@vov.7397]

As I recall, the first two episodes aired on the same night, so people didn't have to wait a week. I'm happy to hear you like camp, that will get you through some of the rougher parts of the first season, which I love but not all fans rate as highly as I do.

[@Martin-u9e]

You are going to love this show it's so much fun one of the best series ever

[@josephirizarry5195]

"Is he supposed to be Dracula?" He's Crackula

[@nicksaysboo17]

IT HAS BEGUN YALL IT HAS BEGUN 🚨

[@wand3ll]

I had to pull out my phone to comment but yes! it’s my favorite show and I feel you will love it!

[@williambowman2326]

Welcome and thank you for sharing your reactions. BTVS was a late season replacement ( March 1997) show on the struggling WB network. It premiered on a Monday night( the week night becomes an important backstory in Season 2) for an overblown disaster called Savannah. The network was bleeding money, only aired 2 hours of new content 4 nights a week, and had no breakout hits. Rumors were that the network could end in 2-4 years.,( the mascot was a Looney Tunes frog and reached about 60% of the country). The network had so little money to spend that most all producers declined. Joss Whedon took the opportunity to say yes, produce 12 episodes on “ no way to do” budget, and target the 14-29 year old demo to keep the network from having to refund pre paid advertising dollars. There was no long term plan from the network, almost no promotion, and was such a joke with the entertainment media that very few television critics reviews the first episodes. Almost no one predicted what happened next. The ratings were beyond all network expectations. Suddenly there was a show for Young Adults that we did not know we needed but immediately embraced. That Monday night and after, millions of teens and college kids took a trip to Sunnydale and have never left. Suddenly the WB had a major hit show and by early April wanted Buffy back by September. This is only important to understand the context of the First Season and its relationship and different aspects to the following 6 years. Because there seemed little chance for a future, the first 12 episodes have more of a Monster Of The Week. One of the best ways to watch Buffy and get the storytelling is it’s more like an epic novel. BTVS is told in 144 chapters with the first 14 like the prologue that introduces characters and environment. There will be 3 ways to enjoy the show. First , keep the name in mind. Buffy( humor, the name was a stereotype for a vapid Valley girl ), The Vampire( Supernatural) Slayer ( action.) The second is that the core is the journey of a Suburban girl to become a strong, independent, morally superior, and loving woman despite social, administrative, and cultural barriers keeping her from becoming a self reliant individual not under any obligation or expectation of subservience. The last will be the ethical and moral choices made and consequences . The show will examine personal responsibility, what is right, who defines expectations, obsession, narcissistic behavior, lust, selfish ego, power of forgiveness, suicide, the corruption of power, gender, sexuality, the definition of what is a family, and great philosophical principles. Thats just a few of the themes. Good luck on your journey, buckle up, and get prepared for your journey into the Buffyverse.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you for all the great info! I actually plan to read the prologue comics soon!

[@williambowman2326]

@@chanceshouseofhorror6053 Be careful. I don’t know all of the comics but Joss Whedon did official canon action comics that started Season 8. These comics were extensions of the show and will spoil many great stories of the first 7 seasons. BTVS is a rollercoaster of a show with twists usually reserved for a pretzel factory.

[@LordVolkov]

The first season takes some time to hit its stride, but teen me was there every week for Sarah Michelle Geller and Alyson Hannigan 🥰 Cordelia will grow on you eventually 😅 You may recognize the librarian (Giles) from Repo: The Genetic Opera.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

@@LordVolkov I haven’t seen Repo yet but want to soon.

[@OmnicronVT]

If you love the pilot there is a very strong chance this is going to become your favorite show. It's easily one of mine.

[@justjacinda5348]

Excellent reaction! Can’t wait for part 2

[@frisc0pn0ib0i]

Cordelia is from expendables movies. Thompson played multiple characters on this show like many other actors.

[@invadertifxiii]

your reaction did not disapoint

[@lizschannel8046]

Sat to watch mother. I just love how this show is written, I’m pretty sure I can blame/thank this show for my quick wit. You are in for ride.

[@iacobus4227]

Just wanna say please get thru S1 cause the seasons to come get much better. Being the first season, they’re just trying to establish their footing. Barring that, episodes 3, 7, 10, & 12 are my favorites from this season.

[@coreywolf49]

Brian Thompson plays several roles throughout the series thanks to makeup, but if your already a fan you should have little trouble picking out his voice and/or jawline.

[@datasafe00]

Just subscribed I love watching peoples journey with this show

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you!

[@richardd.2988]

Subscribed for Buffy/Angel

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you!

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Xander is in Criminal Minds.

[@Christian_Ada1]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer the TV show was based off a 1992 film starring Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry and the late Donald Sutherland It was a cool movie ots on Max i eushed you wstched that first

[@bratty_vamp]

For season 1, you should definitely watch two episodes at a time

[@Adriboom143]

Hes up to ep 8 in full reactions and ep 7 in edited reactions in two weeks so hes crushing it pretty quickly as a youtube member. Be impatient like me! You should join!

[@valinny8571]

I don't I've seen anyone call that Darla was a vampire in the opening. And big points for you having a dog next to you,hope to see him/her more in the vids. Loving your reactions so for, you will love this series,it just keeps getting better and better

[@Emburbujada]

Yay! Welcome to the Buffyverse! You'll love it!

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you!

[@sugardares]

So excited for this, have really enjoyed your film reactions so this will be a real treat 🎉

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you! I'm really enjoying it so far.

[@kennethramsey4169]

I love this for you my brother LETSSSS GOOOO🫶🏽turn me up I use to watch it when it aired on tv🙂my childhood 🤣🤞🏽Xander: I kind of had a problem with math😂 willow: which part Xander: THE MATH they hilarious 😂😂😂😂😊

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

Buffy's mom is played by Katherine Southerland (yes, she's related to Donald nd Kiefer)

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Oh wow I can see the resemblance now thank you!

[@kaybailey-jones3740]

One of the last shows to really use practical effects I think? The tone is what got me back in the day - I was a pagan goth type and really into horror/paranormal stuff. The music in this was underground alternative. It wasn’t the obvious - it wasn’t huge at the beginning, it grew :D.

[@rtp5768]

Gotta love Cordelia.

[@Steef_Lee]

I’ve never met a Buffy but I did know a Duffy

[@Mirakulus9]

Great show. This should be a fun one..

[@dgaller06]

I think the fun part of the Black Plague, would be not having it.

[@warrengday]

I met a Buffy from Texas in San Francisco.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

That’s so cool! I would love to see the cast at a con someday.

[@emmjacks8248]

omg. subscribed. I love Buffy but maaaan, your voice is amazing. Please just stream yourself reading something mundane like a vacuum manual so I can fall asleep to you.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

lol thank you! 🙏

[@thomasbaker2067]

Sarah Michelle Gellar is amazing.

[@dennicaid7682]

Subscribed for Buffy! I'm excited to follow you on this journey :D

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thanks for joining me!

[@josephirizarry5195]

you're in for a journey

[@ThePharaz]

Her first year of high school was in the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), played by a different actress. The movie wasn't as Joss Whedon wanted it to be, as too many Executives wanted to add their worthless two cents. Cordelia is an acquired taste. She's like an alcoholic beverage and gets better with age.

[@LexWatson-yv6yx]

Sweet Yo!....on several Buffy reactions....😊

[@RetNemmoc555]

I'm here for it. Subscribed.

[@carrieels]

Great reaction!

[@canadianicedragon2412]

The first season... was a bit slapdash. That said it was good. And it got continued and evolved into "better" though there are always a few... off episodes with a series. I... want to say the firth episode was a 2 hour show, not uncommon in that era. So we didn't need to wait *yet" but it has been a while so I could be wrong.

[@AndrastesGrace_]

yay excited for this show watch :)

[@ereshkigalbetaorionis6020]

It's a great show!

[@TheRealGSmith]

The campiness is mostly Season 1, although the humor (and great character work) stays a big part of the show. I must congratulate you on watching the 4:3 version. That's the only way to go.

[@TheRealGSmith]

I don't know if you have someone go through your comments but you might think about that to stay spoiler free. Buffy fans have a reputation of making "clever subtle references" to future events and episode titles in the comments.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you! I have a couple people getting rid of spoiler comments for me luckily.

[@vodkatonyq]

I don't want to hype it too much for you, but I think this is the best show ever made (and yes, I have watched The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, The Wire, Mad Men, etc). Not only because it is about the most deeply personal, most layered show ever, but because I genuinely believe it does best what only TV can do: longform serialized storytelling. It has probably the best narrative construction and most intricate world-building of any show I've seen. Season 1 feels slight and even underwhelming but in hindsight its camp and naiveté are very endearing. Enjoy the ride.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

I can't wait to really get into it more this weekend.

[@martellc1008]

No spoilers please Grew up watching it with my big sisters you should react to charmed

[@floorticket]

You couldn't get the WB in Chico, California until maybe 1998? when it was finally added to basic cable and the airwaves. I think we had Dawson's Creek from the beginning, but Buffy ... maybe Chico got the WB at the end of Buffy's first season. Something like that. We got caught up with the summer reruns.

[@Zerashadow]

Get some hits and misses with reactors and Buffy, you had some great input and the right mindset, so will be fun to follow this journey.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thanks for joining me!

[@Wash869]

React to the film: MR. CROCKET (2024), a good surprise this year, sinister and with great practical effects. It's worth checking out.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

@@Wash869 oh I will

[@dreamcruzer4743]

Buffy? I'm in. New sub.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you 😃

[@shercahn]

Welcome! If you need any help with episodes or anything else with the series, there's a Discord channel specifically for Buffy reactors. Just let me know.

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Oooh thank you!

[@dipperjc]

Welcome! Instant subscribe. ;)

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Thank you! 😊

[@boqndimitrov8693]

the series is great. i think soon you won't care if this one or that one is 30 years old. 😊

[@chanceshouseofhorror6053]

Oh I love it, I just love joking around about the actors ages, they don't actually bother me lol

[@leesmith9299]

little bit of advise about the comments section... know your losers

[@sarablack2547]

love to see people react to buffy.angel you'll need to start at the beginning of season 4 of buffy. have you reacted to grimm.it's kinda like a grown buffy but no vamps,diff monsters and a male cop as the buffy character. think if the grimm fairy tales was a grimm's diary.