News Item: : I know... I know.... it's Buffy
(Category: Commentary)
Posted by savage
Friday 08 May 2009 - 16:41:41
So, how can I have a serious post about Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Well, basically, it's because of Hulu.com which, if you haven't notice, is pretty much THE place to view online television and movies legally.
Anyway... they've relatively recently put Buffy seasons 1 - 3 online (and Angle Season 1, as well - side note). . More importantly, beyond the stereotype that follows Buffy, Buffy Season Three - possibly only after viewing the first two seasons - is still THE greatest season of any series I've ever seen.
Now, granted, I've gone on record as saying that Fire Fly is possibly the greatest series ever... but, it's only half-a-season (since Fox sometimes sucks; I mean, they did cancel Family Guy several times already).
But, for an overall season (complete season - full 22/23 episodes (or 24 episodes if you're "24")), nothing beats Buffy Season three, specifically the last few episodes.
The true is, it's an excellent series about growing up, becoming an adult, taking charge, and feminist power. It's about being a good-person despite the horrors that surround the world. And it's about appreciation for what is good.
Oh, and love.
Lots of stuff. 
Anyway, while it's legally free (occasional commercial break - but only one commercial for the entire break), and, while it's up there, I'd highly recommend viewing.
There's still a lot of good, sometimes great, material that comes from the remaining few seasons, and "Angel" spiin-off, but, for the time-investment, nothing beats viewing up to the end of the third season of Buffy.
- Savage
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