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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1997·Show
144Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.3Metacritic857.6Rotten Tomatoes85%93%
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Where to watch

Hulu

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Get home before dark.

Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.
Supernatural Teen DramaWitty & Meta HumorMetaphorical FantasyEnsemble Character StudyCult Classic StatusHigh School HorrorEmpowerment NarrativeEmotional ResonanceGenre-Bending Action

Crew

Directed by:
Joss Whedon, James A. Contner, David Solomon
Written by:
Rebecca Rand Kirshner, Doug Petrie, Drew Z. Greenberg
Produced by:
David Solomon, Sandy Gallin, Gareth Davies

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer legally?

Hulu

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buffy the Vampire Slayer rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Buffy the Vampire Slayer have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 144 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Critics85
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Buffy the Vampire Slayer much the same way.

When did Buffy the Vampire Slayer air?

It ran from 1997 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Buffy the Vampire Slayer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Buffy the Vampire Slayer use?

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TV Tropes lists 362 storytelling tropes for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, including Evil Gloating, Googling the New Acquaintance, Accidental Murder.