Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was an American television series inspired by the 1992 movie of the same name. The original concept, screenplay, and TV series were created by writer/director Joss Whedon under his personal production tag, Mutant Enemy Productions. more...

The show's title is often abbreviated simply to Buffy or BtVS.

The series follows the day-to-day life of Buffy Summers, a teenage girl chosen by fate to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural foes. She is often aided by her Watcher and her loyal circle of misfit friends.

The first five Seasons of the series aired on The WB; after a network change, the final two seasons aired on UPN. The series now airs daily in worldwide syndication. The series finale aired in May 2003.

Origins

The very first mission statement of the show, the whole original idea ...is the joy of female power; having it, using it, sharing it.

— Joss Whedon, at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, August 2002

Writer Joss Whedon developed Buffy as an intentional reversal of the pervasive horror film formula, in which young girls are typically depicted as helpless, hysterical victims of violence. Whedon's vision featured a young woman who was not only an exceptional fighter but also a powerful leader, without sacrificing her femininity. By reversing the cliché of the helpless female victim, Buffy presented an alternative paradigm embraced by many as an emblem of female power - in Whedon's narrative, Buffy's male friend Xander is more likely to need rescuing , while Buffy is more than capable of looking after herself and those around her. However, her personal life is as painful and confusing as any teenage girl's. This combination of empowerment and empathy has earned Buffy a passionate following among fans, giving the show a cult status.

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