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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1997·Show
144Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
84
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer fingerprint

A , comedy series: , but layered.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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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

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Questions about Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Where can I stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

In the United States, Buffy the Vampire Slayer streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 85).

Does Buffy the Vampire Slayer get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.6, and season 3 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Hush (season 4, episode 10) at 9.7, and the lowest is Beer Bad (season 4, episode 5) at 6.3.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Buffy the Vampire Slayer make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Buffy the Vampire Slayer use?

Evil GloatingGoogling the New AcquaintanceAccidental MurderThe Friend Nobody LikesThe Ex's New JerkassBar Full of AliensBecame Their Own AntithesisAll Girls Want Bad BoysBury Your GaysCurse That CuresAerith and BobCar Fuand 350 more

TV Tropes lists 362 tropes for it, including Evil Gloating, Googling the New Acquaintance, and Accidental Murder.