My *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* Season One Review | Tier Lists, Predictions, Q&A

[@officialcassreacts]

please remember to be nice in the comments :)

[@robertwade3845]

You might also consider comparing the Unaired Pilot with Welcome to the Hellmouth rather than the movie. Apples to apples rather than to oranges.

[@Nicamon]

@@robertwade3845 Or do both.🤷‍♂"Both. Both. Yeah,both is good.U.U"

[@michelleangel6948]

I really enjoyed this review 😄. For season two review I'd like you to revisit your predictions for the season and see if you managed to actually predict

[@jackmars931]

Also, please don't look at the comments at all. There are lots of positives about Buffy Fandom, but especially on videos like this they can't help but yak their spoilers all over the place.

[@Nicamon]

@@jackmars931 "Also, please don't look at the comments at all."Hey,what do you mean?!?I worked on my 2 comments,I had to divide them because it would have been too long to comment the video and then doing my personal ranking of Villains and episodes and you're suggesting her not to read it?!What did I wrote them for,then?!?>^

[@sofiaortega7044]

Honestly, for me you are the perfect buffy reactor. I really enjoy your reactions and hope you continue enjoying the show :)

[@DanielOrme]

This is frustrating, because this is absolutely terrific but I can't tell you why without being spoilery. Your approach to the show is EXACTLY what it should be. "The characters haven't had to face themselves yet" 2:15 is a great thing to anticipate. You will come back to this in the future and be stunned, not because you got everything right (you didn't), but because you'll see how much on the right track your thinking was. Hope that was obscure enough. 😉This makes me look forward to your future reactions even more!

[@mirrorleaf]

"This is frustrating, because this is absolutely terrific but I can't tell you why without being spoilery."

[@IDyce88]

that's complete bullsh%$ even watching buffy for the first time having Angel at the lowest tier once you know he is a vampire is criminal...to fully appreciate a character or villain u have to do the following: sit back and ask yourself what they are fully capable off...not what they delivered to you and if you liked them...in that sense like Moloch for example is almost godly level...

[@Itmustbe_bunnies]

​@@IDyce88 Or - and I know this is a crazy thought - people are allowed to have their own opinions - separate from yours! I myself have watched Buffy multiple times, and Angel always remains one of my least favorite characters. Spoilers: Yes, I have also watched the spin-off, and while it made me like him slightly better, he is still my least favorite on that show. I am not sure if Cass is aware of the spin-off, which is why I split the comment this way.

[@IDyce88]

@@Itmustbe_bunnies all i'm saying is this there is a difference between what a character does for you and their worth in terms of potential lore wise...the lore is fact...what the character does for you is indeed opinion yes...your right. but if your ignorant of how a character really works...that kind of fades the issue. like not knowing what a praying mantis is for example...or that universally (not just in buffy) witchcraft is not necessarily evil...it's about how it is used. on that note i'm ending my part in this discussion.

[@ashurasama]

​@@IDyce88 Her justification for not liking his relationship with Buffy is absolutely valid, their age gap is simply not seen as something acceptable today. Also she explains at length that he has his own tier *because she doesn't know what to think about him yet*. If she straight up hadn't liked him he would have been in the "No" tier.

[@chocomog9567]

as much time and effort it takes to film and edit a video (you do such a great job), it takes even more to do the rankings...I truly appreciate the time, effort, thought, and heart you put into to this and hope you continue it in future seasons or even future shows

[@apetass123]

There are so many Buffy reactors right now, and I might be wrong, but it seems like many of them only do it because they know it will get them enough subscribers to start a Patreon. There's no real enthusiasm. I've seen some where they overreact at key scenes and make too accurate predictions, to the degree that it's clear that they know what's coming. Some go to the other extreme and don't even bother to remember the names of the characters. I now just hide new reactors when they pop up on my feed. You seem like the real deal, though, taking notes and not being afraid to have opinions that differ from the consensus of the fandom. Plus, you're really charming and insightful. I'm looking forward to your updates! Love, a longtime hardcore Buffy fan

[@donsample1002]

Cordy didn’t call her boyfriend by two different names in the last two episodes; they were different boyfriends. (And the second one is now dead, so maybe she can go back to the other guy…or move on to someone new…again.)

[@samanthas8340]

Yes, Mitch talking about not her arm he wants to be was gross, and him shaming her for talking to Willow, but Cordy actually liking Kevin was cute, and then he died ( he actually also got her talking to a willow).

[@troikas3353]

I feel like trying to do this while dodging spoilers for a twenty+ year old show that was a pop culture phenomenon must be a nightmare. If you can pull it off for the whole series, I envy the surprises you'll get to have.

[@annreinke3229]

This is GREAT! I can't believe how in depth you went!!! Thanks!💜

[@catelynditton661]

I'm really enjoying your reactions, and I can't wait for season 2, you are a fantastic reactor!

[@ChetErez]

"It's a TV Show. It is fun to 'ship' characters. If I want to 'ship' Angel and The Master, I am going to do that." 🤣

[@blangemanofficial1664]

You re ALREADY my favourite buffy reactor, period. And you are only on season 1, that says a lot. As a gay man, buffy meant so much to me growing up, being an outcast and all, so this show has a special place in my heart, and trust me you are in for a RIDE

[@DaDunge]

31:15 That's probably very intentional, there is usually a metaphor in Buffy episodes, especialyy the early ones. What Buffy fights in a metaphor for something that teenagers might have to deal with. Like a mom taking over her kid's life, like internet dating, like adults who may not turn out to be preying amntises but are just as likely to prey on them.

[@withxoutxlife]

The depth that you went into for this was truly admirable. Thank you for putting so much effort and work into this. I enjoyed hearing your perspective and rankings. Looking forward to season 2! 💙

[@leahwalko145]

I loved the inclusion of the "Angel" category in your tier ranking list! I also felt similarly about the guy when I first watched the show.

[@Nicamon]

I didn't,but I must point out I probably started to watch the show from ep 3x04. Also,the age gap thing was never an issue for me because Angel was surely not behaving like an old centenary man and I never knew what his human age was and I had no reason to believe he was *much* older than Buffy. After all...Nick and Charisma both played 16 years old and(like David)were instead from 26 to 28 years old!!HOW was I supposed to know Angel was older than those 2?!?!@.@

[@stkn1630]

I'm with you in general on my feelings about Angel and Buffy. When the show first aired i had 2 teenage daughters so the age gap was pretty disturbing to me. However in defense of that relationship the power dynamic really isn't so lopsided. Buffy has abilities that elevate her far beyond a normal teenage girl and she is more than Angel's equal physically. Emotionally she still has some catching up to do but it's just not the same as Twilight or The Vampire Diaries. As far as episode rankings while for me there are some that are difficult to watch there are none in the entire show that would rank no.

[@Dunybrook]

At least it's much better than Twilight because the two characters are on more equal footing in that they both have supernatural powers, not to mention that they are just better written.

[@UTU49]

@@Dunybrook But most importantly, in my opinion, Angel treats Buffy with respect, while Edward does not treat Bella with respect. Edward watched Bella sleeping for months, without ever seeming to consider how she might feel about that. That's not respectful. That's a billion miles away from respectful.

[@opheliafinch4887]

@@UTU49 i wouldn't really say angel particularly treats buffy with respect, most of the time more like a child

[@cmlemmus494]

Also, when we do later learn about Angel's backstory, we realise that he wasn't exactly emotionally mature for his (human) age. The century spent as a souled vampire wasn't really spent in self-reflection either. Not saying it isn't creepy, but there are legitimately some twenty-somethings who are more on par with teenagers than their own age group. Granted Angel's the worst kind of that dynamic -- the refusal to take responsibility type, not the social learning disorder type -- but it still helps put him on closer ground to Buffy.

[@jackmars931]

Angel is also extremely emotionally immature. It helps somewhat in making his relationship with Buffy seem more foolish than creepy. There have been other immortal characters...like say either of the Macleods from Highlander who would seem extremely creepy in relationships with teenage girls, because they're portrayed as mature and adult in their thinking and behavior. Angel acting like a teenager is vital to making the whole B/A thing not seem like an S.A. thing.

[@Ornasb1]

I'm so happy! I found your channel through the recommended for your Lana reaction (my favorite artist) and then discovered you do buffy reactions, which is my favourite show. Love your reactions so far

[@Bane2Face]

“I Robot, You Jane”, I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I would have put it slightly higher because of one thing: how cool and badass Rupert Giles is when he casts that spell!!!!!!!

[@kaywatsup]

I love how you pay attention to the detail in this show. There are a lot of callbacks to past episodes that will pay off. Never stop giving us your predictions!! It makes it more fun for me to watch. You will be blown away by this show!

[@heavenlyshadev783]

Thank you so much for reacting to season one and giving us this wrapup :) Can't wait to watch more seasons with you and learn more insights through your eyes!

[@rylenb.4827]

You're in for a hell of a ride continuing this show!

[@kirstenstewart5758]

Wow, you went deep into the character rankings and I think overall you did well given where you are on the Buffy journey. It will be super interesting to see how these change as you continue. Cannot wait for season 2 and would like to join the chorus by saying you are a great reactor and am very much looking forward to seeing the rest of the show through your eyes!

[@wuastwais]

Ty, I enjoyed this. I cannot wait for season 2. I hope you have good mods because I don't want you to get spoiled.

[@trexinvert]

Wow, Cass u went thru the lists like a professional showrunner. u know your stuff. I think season 1, is so underated. So critical for building the credibility of a "high school, new kid, wheres home room" experience. Pulling us back to relive that scary small big teenage world. Why should we care about the nerd girl or guy, the new kid with superpowers, the mean girl, or that new creepy librarian? Season 1. Thats why!!!

[@RoseJackson1607]

1 whole hour of video for measly season 1?! whooww can't wait for when we get to the meaty seasons

[@maidden]

I love your tier lists so much, I'm gonna need you to bring this back out when you finish season two and review/re-rank as needed. Amazing work!

[@DaDunge]

5:45 I think the idea was to have a fairly stereotypical villain s they could spend the time on leting us get to know the "heroes".

[@johnnyjensen2727]

Love your videos. You broke my heart a little bit by not loving Angel but hopefully that will change. I cant wait to follow you through season 2, season 2 btw. just might be the best season 2 in television history

[@jennarobinson4136]

I've loved your reactions to season 1 and can't wait for you to see the rest of the series! You give such great in-depth analysis and there are so many great moments/episodes/seasons coming up.

[@jpavlik04]

As someone who watched this show as a teen when it originally aired, I can tell you I, nor anyone I knew, thought about the Buffy/Angel age difference. All the girls LOVED Angel, and shipped him and Buffy big time.

[@LeeCarlson]

Looking at your villain tier list gives me a lot of insight into your psychology and your statement that you don't expect to see any of them again is also interesting.

[@FourTilSunday]

I'm glad you decided to do a season wrap-up video. Some reactors don't do them, but I've always enjoyed them. :) Some of your thoughts had me chuckling because I know what's to come. lol

[@kojiromusashi13]

I think your ratings are very solid and well-reasoned. Anyone who would strongly disagree with your character rankings is probably being influenced by things outside of Season One. Having said that, (NO SPOILERS) just based on what we get in S1, I would place Darla under the icon status. My reasoning is twofold: 1) She's the first vampire we see in the series. She subverts the expectation that even you had, of being a damsel in distress, when in reality she IS the danger. Bonus points for being Angel's sire! 2) Vamps tend to rely on their strength and numbers; we see it over and over again. But Darla weaponizes an ally against Buffy, AND uses psychological sabotage. She also decides to keep her distance from someone with VAMPIRE SLAYER in her title, and uses guns instead. All other vamps in S1 are troglodytes by comparison 😂 Looking forward to your continued journey, and I for one would definitely enjoy your take on the Buffy movie. It's fun and camp, but gets overlooked because it doesn't fit the aesthetic established in the series.

[@holi117]

Extremely fair reasonings for Darla. “What’s with the school girl look? Last time i saw you it was Kimonos…”

[@CodyMello92]

As someone who's rewatched Buffy over and over, your reactions and analysis of each episode have been cool to watch. As a 90's kid myself, I love that time period in my life and shows like this and movies like Halloween: H20 and Scream are standouts for me. The Buffy movie came out the year I was born and is a guilty pleasure that I rewatch every year. You're doing awesome and looking forward to your reactions of Season 2.

[@stpetie7686]

Like some have said below, I am really happy you are doing BTVS. Your attitude is wonderful and you are just a pleasure to watch. I hope that, like me, each season gets better and better for you. It really is an awesome show.

[@LeeCarlson]

The relationship between Buffy and Angel is actually the gold standard on which the Twilight relationships were modeled. As to what Angel has been up to for the past century or so, and why he's interested in Buffy, you'll have to wait for that to unravel.

[@Nicamon]

As we say in Italian,don't compare shit to chocolate.

[@LeeCarlson]

@@Nicamon, I did not make the original comparison. I just made certain that the arrow of causality was properly aligned.

[@chrisallen19821982]

I never really cared about the Buffy and Angel relationship as even when the show first aired I found Angel dull AF and nothing much had changed

[@Nicamon]

@@chrisallen19821982 I strongly disagree with this. #Justice4Angel 🖤

[@asimplealtar]

​​@@Nicamon agreed 👏 Angel is one of my faves.

[@sean437]

The character rankings make sense given your exposure to the characters. A few will definitely move upward and a few that will be icons by the end. I'd really love to see how the ranking changes after each episode (without explanation until the season end) especially after particular episodes where some of them may shift downward. Where was Xavier's ranking? lol

[@jspettifer]

Welcome to the Buffy reaction universe. We’ve all been wondering what we would do as a few of the current reactors are coming to an end. Really enjoying your reactions.

[@edthestraightedge8783]

I’m thoroughly enjoying your reaction videos. I will add my name to the list of folks who would like to see your reaction to the movie before too long. You’re in the perfect space right now. You know how the world of the show functions, you can appreciate the differences between the show and the movie that inspired it, and you can get the “whole story” on how Buddy became the Slayer before its completely irrelevant. I’m excited to see how season 2 goes for you. Without spoilers, it’s definitely a fun ride!

[@r.maciel2544]

I love this because you have no idea what's coming and I just can't wait until you find out.

[@moviecrush8624]

Loved this 💜, BtVS is one of the few shows/media that the title character is my favorite character. Buffy will forever be icon status for me xD

[@Nicamon]

Not for me. I probably started to watch"Buffy"from ep 3x04 and *the* character who convinced me to go on watching the show was not Buffy:it was WILLOW!😍😍😍😍

[@francisedward8713]

@@Nicamon Agreed. Willow is my ABSOLUTE favourite, but both her and Buffy are the top 2, IMO. Sorry Xander and Giles, I love you both dearly, among ones yet to be introduced!

[@Nicamon]

@@francisedward8713 Extremely Unpopular Opinion:I never _liked_ Giles.

[@partycitydumpster]

The monster rankings are a great inclusion in this, I hope you do that every season!

[@greigclement9081]

Oh boy, I'm looking forward to your new tier rankings at the end of Season 2 ;)

[@Toryumon4Ever]

Interesting video. I respect your opinion. Just let you know season 1 was a mid season replacement show that’s why it was only 12 episodes. S2-7 are all full seasons with 22 episodes, and if s1 needed an hour for your review video then prepare to spend around 3 hours per season from s2 on. Can’t wait!

[@dustyb58]

I haven't watched the rankings yet so I don't want to spoil who might come back and who doesn't. But I hope there's a low-ranked character that you eventually come to be a fan of. Or even a high ranked character that "betrays" you. It'd be fun to look back on this when you're deeper into the series.

[@jackmars931]

Principal Snyder is an Icon and a great man. I would vote for him for President...twice.

[@michaelchampion936]

Nah, not a president type, I see him just being the best bartender in the universe.

[@1matrix9]

Great work...can't wait for season 2+.

[@fallingdowner5655]

The character tier list earns you a sub from me. Looking forward to checking out your content

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2! Season 2!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

13:00 Cordy is an onion, she has layers.

[@writingalias4401]

dont worry, Buffy pioneered long arcs in television.

[@charmedoriginal5923]

This maybe the BEST ranking video I've ever seen. Well done. Hey Cass. Just rediscovered your ( new channel ) because of this video so I've got a lot ( Buffy, HoftD, TLofU, Wednesday ) to binge it seems. Question for you. What happened to your old channel and how come you stopped reacting to "Breaking Bad" ? I LOVED those reactions and was waiting for months for them to return but they never did. Then your old channel vanished. Loved seeing your Buffy ranking video last night and can't wait to begin my journey of seeing Buffy through your eyes.

[@Dunybrook]

Great season review. Loved the lists. Welcome to the Hellmouth, The Harvest, Angel, and Prophecy Girl are probably the only season 1 episodes that are required viewing. Everything else is skippable to varying degrees and everyone has their own favorite guilty pleasures. I personally probably would have rated The Puppet Show higher just for all the comedic moments and the fact that they made me care about a creepy possessed ventriloquist doll. Can't wait to see what you think of season 2 as the show gets even better and continues to subvert expectations like no other television show ever. Cordelia had at least two different boyfriends in season one. Mitch and her apparently broke up and Kevin was one of the casualties in the student lounge. You could say she's been through it already, probably like many of the citizens of Sunnydale outside the main cast. You also left out the beloved Dr. Gregory, apparently the only good and caring teacher in Sunnydale High at the time, who, of course, didn't live long past his introduction. You do have me wondering what would have happened if vampire Jesse had lived and gone on to have a romance with Buffy or Cordelia or one of the other main cast members. You totally could have been a writer on this show.

[@warrengday]

Great video that I found much more interesting and enjoyable than I thought it would be. No Dr Gregory?

[@somerotter]

To be fair to Angel, in many ways he is relearning what it means to be human from scratch after a lengthy stint as a demon. Power wise Buffy is functionally a super hero, and the natural predator of vampires.

[@officialcassreacts]

when i mention power imbalance - i’m 10000% talking about emotional intelligence over physical, which i think is the main issue with age gap relationships involving a younger party (your brain isn’t fully developed until your 25 etc etc). however buffy also isn’t a regular 16 year old - but so far i’ve seen ‘the slayer’ mostly shine through in her physical strength and mental determination. she still has the heart and feelings of an actual 16 year old! and angel has 100+ years of life experience. it puts me on edge. of course, angel is going to become even more fleshed out and even get his own tv show so i don’t know his character anywhere near completion yet. i’m interested to learn more about him and see if my mind veers one way or the other! :)

[@Itmustbe_bunnies]

He's still a demon - he's just a demon with a soul.

[@alicequinn505]

I think most people are trying to justify it the wrong way- they try to say Angel is emotionally immature or something, I don't think that should matter. What matters is he's a vampire, they're fictional creatures, and we're meant to see the story through Buffy's point of view. In a way, it doesn't matter what Angel's perspective is, because he represents Buffy's internal character journey. Even in the episode "Angel," he's her projection of what she wants and is afraid of in a partner. I think some other Buffy commentator had made a similar point as well. Tldr: although we don't know Angel's "technical" age, vampires be old, that's kind of part of the mythology, and vampire/slayer romances are cool, anything else only works because it's fiction and we don't have to think about it too hard. If we did, it wouldn't work anymore.

[@sebastianwittmeier1274]

Please someone moderate the comments stating how the characters develop for the remainder of the show.

[@ethanf6136]

You have to remember that originally Angel was suppose to be close to Buffy’s age like around 18/19 (which is why Buffy describes him as a first year student at community college or why he looks really young in comparison to other seasons. As well as other stuff in S2) it was later on as the show went on they changed the age of Angel to match the age of the actor since he was starting to age

[@elithewho]

i fully agree with your stance on shipping! awaiting your enemies to lovers angel/the master fanfic :D

[@spookyHrrthrr]

glad to see a new, passionate Buffy reactor enter the chat. welcome aboard!

[@MariYaya-o1q]

Two weeks?? This is worst than wait for a TV show break 😂😂

[@tcshack701]

Based on just the first season your rankings are great. No spoilers some characters might slide back and forth a bit between seasons. I don’t know if going forward you might want to do a disclaimer of not ranking all the characters cause they’re are going to be a lot. Marcie didn’t know Buffy because she joined the school after Marcy “disappeared.”

[@LordHyena]

Adam makes the list, but, then, where is the Way Cool Guy from Nightmares? It's about honor!

[@TheBloobster]

Ahhh the random Darla love from the fanbase haha love to see it

[@WhiskyCanuck]

She is correctly categorized given how she's been used thus far.

[@jspettifer]

@@WhiskyCanuckShe gets extra points for bringing guns to a fight.

[@jackmars931]

Probably Dexter fans. Julie Benz is really terrific in that show.

[@WhiskyCanuck]

@@jackmars931 and a certain series who's premiere coincides with season 4 of Buffy

[@kurtsnyder4752]

​@@WhiskyCanuckAnd one with a name similar to the fighting ship from Deep space Nine, plus No Ordinary Family.

[@IDyce88]

Marcie's reasoning: Cordelia: the reason my life sucks Harmony: too dumb to live Giles and the others in the basement: they knew too much Buffy: she was getting in the way all of them: because i'm crazy 🤣 to be fair as the robot Moloch WAS linked to the net at first...but then he lost the connection...THEN he got pissed. Moloch believes knowledge is power...so he hated feeling empty.

[@LeeCarlson]

If you are expecting this show to "hit its stride" between Seasons Three and Four, boy are you in for a surprise. Or two.

[@Nicamon]

English is not my 1st language and I never heared the expression"hit its stride"before...I looked it up and I started to giggle.🤭🤭🤭

[@morganwilliams5541]

The master was just an extremely old vampire who ran his own vampire order. The older the vampire the stronger, also human features dissipate and vampire features project taking primary place.

[@jumpman83]

Also, they develop Kool-Aid mouth.

[@PatheticApathetic]

Cass, the reason Billy was in a coma in the first place was because the coach beat him. He was definitely physically abusive

[@LeeCarlson]

Actually, all of the characters are born out of archetypes (see Victoria Lynn Schmidt's book "45 Master Characters) and they remain true to their archetypes throughout the show, while also demonstrating the way that archetypes can grow while still remaining familiar enough to follow and only being changed by significant events in their lives.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

You might answer my question, but are you going to do this with every season? I really enjoyed this.

[@AldWitch]

Good choices, Cass. I mean mine are different but you stick to your guns. The key to Prophecy Girl is choice. Buffy chooses fully to accept her role as the Slayer and everything that brings. Keep going! ❤

[@asimplealtar]

You broke my Angel loving heart 😂.

[@DaDunge]

4:15 Miss Charisma? Was that a pun the actress who plays Cordelia is Charisma Carpenter.

[@clayprice7626]

The pack is my favorite of the season the music is perfect to me and I think Nicholas Brendon really shines acting animalistic, the laugh, the sniffing is everything to me

[@chrisallen19821982]

one of my favs also alpha Xander was dark his smile and laugh was spot on

[@heavenlyshadev783]

Nicholas Brendon played that character shift so well.

[@Dunybrook]

It's also great because the actor who played Kyle, one of the bullies, went on to star in Once Upon a Time, another amazing show.

[@Nicamon]

@@Dunybrook Speaking about Kyle,I believe *he* was the leader of the pack...I don't know why people say it was Xander..he wasn't even _with_ the pack half of the time,how could _he_ be the leader?!?ò.O

[@chrisallen19821982]

@@Nicamon it's clear Xander was the pack leader the other four all looked to him for orders the fact that Xander could "hunt" on his own without the pack shows Alpha ability

[@FREEkdaman]

Great vid, while I disagree on some things, I can't complain, your views are well thought out and expressed which is why I'm here, keep it up! I want to bring things up, but I've seen the show so I have a fairly different view as I know what season one leads to, and I don't want to spoil anything.

[@torfinnzempel6123]

Willow being ranked an Icon is the single most consensus thing ever! And I am down for it.

[@kojiromusashi13]

The Agents we see Marcie being taken by claim to be from the FBI. But, seeing as the FBI is basically a Federal Police Agency, and don't do assassinations (maybe under Hoover, that dude was fucked), it's likely the Agents are with some other organization that may routinely employ those tactics, or lie about their affiliation (ie: CIA, NSA, or some such)

[@smkfet]

9:00 I would love to see a full series reaction with someone who just HATES Angel. That would be fantastic 26:50 The Master was pretty legit. He wasn't THE Master of ALL vampires on earth, but he wasn't a subordinate to anyone, he's older than anyone knows and through the years centuries old badass vamps have been his lackeys. He was trapped under Sunnydale 60 years prior and that is a very small part of his life. He was globally significant in the vampire world.

[@alvhinator]

Rankings were spot on with one exception. Flutie had some really funny moments. I was sad to see him go. Also, nice to some appreciation for Adam. 😂

[@DaDunge]

20:00 Jesse wouldn't mind at all being placed next to Cordelia. That said Jesse the human and Jesse the vampire should probably be two different characters. Remember what Buffy said in episode 2 "You're looking at the thing that killed him".

[@cmlemmus494]

I think you missed an important point about the prophecy concerning The Anointed and The Master. [Note: While prophecies are referenced in later BVS & Angel episodes, I'm not spoiling anything.] In Prophecy Girl, when the Master says "Prophecies are tricky things; if you hadn't come, I couldn't go." He's not only talking about the one prophecy. All prophecies in the Buffyverse are tricky things that rarely turn out as expected. Buffy didn't know who the Anointed was and he did lead her into hell (her death). She did face the Master in battle and she did die. Both these prophecies ended up in her winning, but they were still technically true. Remember this point. Prophecies in Buffy are usually true, but they're also usually stupid, they come true in unexpected ways, and they don't turn out the way you want.

[@Itmustbe_bunnies]

One of the things I love about Buffy is that I notice new things everytime I watch it. My most recent discovery was realizing that Prophecy Girl was hinted at during the end credits of The Puppet Show - the scene they are acting out is from _Oedipus Rex_ which is play that hinges on the fact that "Prophecies are tricky things"!

[@samanthas8340]

R.I.P. Dave ...wait, was Adam in The Pack too? Marcie, i think only went after Buffy because she was interupting her plan to go after Cordy, dame as the teacher. Plus as Giles put it she had gone insane at that point. Yes the coach literally pulverizee Billy into a coma My personal 12(which I think is different for everyone): 12, 10, 1 , 2, 3, 6, 11, 9, 7, 5, 4. Personally, I would love a unaired pilot reaction to Buffy more than the movie ;)

[@IDyce88]

Sid has his own spin off book actually...but it's hard to find...it tells you how he became a dummy...it does also mention the Korean Slayer. Marcie has a spin off book about her as well...i think it was called Agent 17 or Agent 19...i know it was Agent and then a number. it basically is about Marcie being a government agent/ assassin...she's still invisible and a little nuts. But she isn't evil anymore.

[@artiepavlov6022]

answers will come! 2nd season! lets go!! :D

[@gloriathomas3245]

Of the 7 seasons season 1 will always hold a special place as my favorite of them all. As for episodes in particular I' Robot You Jane, Never Kill a Boy on the First Date, and Welcome To The Hell mouth being my favorite episodes.

[@NDJ2ND]

Given the number of people who die in this show, who do you see dying next season? Could be another list each season.

[@jesseedmondson2861]

I didn’t know adam had a name. I always called him “surfer dude “.

[@trufamilybromontqc]

I love the first season ,i love them all .

[@Banterbear]

Actually, they never knew if it would be renewed, and it was only made essentially by turn of chance! So there isn't a lot of set up and S1 can be watched on its own with closure, as it stands. (Which isn't to say there aren't throw backs, continuations, and in jokes that reference it in later seasons).

[@jennarobinson4136]

Totally agree too that we should all be allowed to ship who we want to. Also, seeing you watch the show feels in part like watching it again for the first time, so thank you, it's been so enjoyable! :)

[@HopelessHermit]

Watched this for 20 years never knew the stoner's name was Adam I was immediately thinking of something else lol.if you know u know

[@calvinallen3424]

One thing that doesn't make sense about season one: the Master knew about the prophecy, he needed the anointed to bring Buffy because he knew he needed her to get out. So why did he send the 3 to go kill her??

[@kurtsnyder4752]

A reveal in one of the tie in novels says that they'd offended him earlier in the century and was actually wanting Buffy to dispose of them while weakening her at the same time.

[@dutchkel]

A character facing themselves is sort of a later in the show type thing so season 2 is a bit early for that in a 7 season show. You might be too used to shorter season and fewer season formats of newer shows, which this is not. However, they may face parts of themselves but gotta keep some stuff for later. Gotta pace yourself!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

I grew up in the 60s & 70s when seasons(series to our UK viewers) had as many as 39-42 episodes, like Bonanza, Perry Mason, and Gunsmoke had. I like me a rerun , especially when I have not seen the original broadcast, though can be disappointed when , with more than 26 episodes,and only the same number of weeks to show them, some don't get a second showing, until in syndication. I also like the so called "filler" episode as these give character development.

[@Nexusofgeek]

The first season was a test season for the network to see if it would hit since Buffy was a mid season replacement, meaning it replaced a show which wasn't doing well in the ratings. That is why there are only 12 eps in season one as opposed to 22 which was the normal number. Because Buffy was on the WB and not on a big network like CBS or NBC, it never got the huge ratings programs on those networks did, but it did gain a loyal following of devoted fans which allowed it to go on for seven seasons on two different networks spawning a spinoff. Back in the day, unlike today, metrics for TV shows were ratings not clicks or engagement like we do today on stream channels if that makes sense. Also I don't find the age gap between Angel and Buffy problematic for the reason that Buffy is no average 16 year old, she is way more mature and therefore they are kind of on a similar footing mentally Plus she is a slayer so there is that. No one is going to take advantage or make her do anything she doesn't want which would not happen in a RL toxic relationship.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

"normal" as they' cut the number back from the usual 26/+ that were the regular number in the 50s-60s.

[@samsonau8205]

@@kurtsnyder4752 Plus down to 42-min eps from 48-min eps.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

@@samsonau8205 Back in the 50s, hours were 51:30 and half's 28:15 and there were some 19:00 twenties and 14:00 fifteen minute programs.

[@Hope4Today9]

Didn't find this video on your Patreon.

[@HenryLoenwind]

Some of those questions were really evil, considering we know what really will happen. I loved it.

[@alicequinn505]

Awesome ranking video! It's fun to see the similarities and differences with all these rankings, for example Giles is more entertaining than Cordelia for me, but gotta be honest, some reactors make a strong case for Cordelia. No for Luke and such a low score for Joyce and Principal Flutie though? At least Snyder got a higher score. So interesting to find out everybody's rankings, though!

[@LeeCarlson]

I'm watching your ranking of these characters and I want to comment, however, I don't want to give any spoilers.

[@Zso-VIII]

Hopefully this kind of video doesn't prompt people to differ with you on your rankings and in doing so reveal spoilers about characters. It should be abundantly clear she's ranking them only on what has been shown so far, and it's okay to not like characters that others like.

[@stephentaylor3437]

Oh, Giles will be in icon status very soon...

[@stephentaylor3437]

Wait?... That guy has a name?!!! HIS NAME IS ADAM?!!!

[@dustyb58]

When I heard Adam I was like, wait was he the magician who tried to kill Giles? But no... My favorite Cordelia line was probably when Willow (Giles?) said she didn't remember seeing Cordelia in the library before and she replies, still in shock, "Oh no, I have a life."