Buffy was one of my favorite television addictions for awhile. In the midst of The WB struggling to find an audience, Buffy came along and set the tone for the way the channel would be run for the length of it's run. But more than that, Buffy was a snappy show with smart writing, excellent casting, and a good dose of originality. It set the standard for supernatural shows and then surpassed itself. The initial four seasons were highly addictive and combined comedy, horror, drama, romance, and suspense in an effective way. That said, the show did jump it's shark sometime in season 5 and, after moving to UPN, never fully regained it's footing other than a few good episodes among a mess that became too complicated for the casual viewer. That said, the show will remain highly influential long after it's heyday. Very highly recommended for people looking for a tighter show than the somewhat redundant and bleak supernatural shows that started popping up over the last ten or so years.
Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
