Anonymous
Post 08/21/2025 00:30     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:I thought Whedon was cancelled?


He’s not involved in the new one at all.

Most of the original cast have spoken out against his actions but remain proud of the work they did on the series.

SMG has said in the past that she wouldn’t return to the role unless it was a fantastic idea. And is also involved in the production and casting. I really believe that they care about staying true to the original and the fans.

I am so excited for this. I have watched it so many times through over the years. I remember when FX showed it in the morning and early evening. I frequently watch it on Fuse right now - they play it all day. Yes, I am aware it can be streamed, but I rarely do.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 20:43     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:They should have cast Sydney Sweeney as the slayer.


She’s too old to play high school
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 20:36     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

I really hope they do a better job with the vampire makeup. The original was kind of ugly.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 20:34     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

They should have cast Sydney Sweeney as the slayer.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 18:22     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

I thought Whedon was cancelled?
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 18:17     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:I'm very excited, too!

Has anyone shared the original Buffy with their teens? I'm wondering how it would land.


I'm watching it with my 14yo and it's a big hit. We're in the middle of season 3.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 10:35     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

There's a lot of the younger generation discovering the original Buffy and loving it. It seems to be one of the shows that has held up! I'm cautiously excited for this new show
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 14:46     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm very excited, too!

Has anyone shared the original Buffy with their teens? I'm wondering how it would land.


My daughter and I watched the series during the COVID lockdowns. (I'm a dad, fwiw.) It landed great. At the time, my daughter was about 15. Later in high school, she introduced her friends to the show and repeated the process with new friends in college. I had only heard about the series during its original run; so my daughter & I were watching it for the first time together. So much fun.

Lots of great moments, but I still remember being absolutely floored by the episode "the Body."


The Body is a great episode. It makes me cry every time.
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 14:46     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:Filming has started in LA. Ryan Keira Armstrong as the slayer. Writers have include Nora and Lila Zuckerman and Chloe Zhao is directing…

SMG reprising her role. A lot of legacy characters are back; Charisma Carpenter says to air in June 2026. Gonna be on Hulu.

Stay tuned. Excited.


The alternative universe novel/audiobook/radio drama with some of the original cast so was so, so bad. I suspect this is going to suck a whole lot. Buffy was innovative for its time. Now it's just another teen drama.
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 14:38     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm very excited, too!

Has anyone shared the original Buffy with their teens? I'm wondering how it would land.


My daughter and I watched the series during the COVID lockdowns. (I'm a dad, fwiw.) It landed great. At the time, my daughter was about 15. Later in high school, she introduced her friends to the show and repeated the process with new friends in college. I had only heard about the series during its original run; so my daughter & I were watching it for the first time together. So much fun.

Lots of great moments, but I still remember being absolutely floored by the episode "the Body."


“The Body” was emotionally brutal. Another stand out is season 4, ep 10 “Hush”-17 minutes of dialogue in 44 min run time
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 14:26     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:I'm very excited, too!

Has anyone shared the original Buffy with their teens? I'm wondering how it would land.


My daughter and I watched the series during the COVID lockdowns. (I'm a dad, fwiw.) It landed great. At the time, my daughter was about 15. Later in high school, she introduced her friends to the show and repeated the process with new friends in college. I had only heard about the series during its original run; so my daughter & I were watching it for the first time together. So much fun.

Lots of great moments, but I still remember being absolutely floored by the episode "the Body."
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 14:21     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Anonymous wrote:I'm very excited, too!

Has anyone shared the original Buffy with their teens? I'm wondering how it would land.


I wondered this too or if show and like many of the 80s/90s/2000s movies and shows the kids now will just say “it’s so mean”
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 13:42     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Buffy was a teeny bit before my time (35), but I'm watching it on streaming. I can't wait for the reboot!
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 13:30     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

I'm very excited, too!

Has anyone shared the original Buffy with their teens? I'm wondering how it would land.
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2025 12:42     Subject: Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

Filming has started in LA. Ryan Keira Armstrong as the slayer. Writers have include Nora and Lila Zuckerman and Chloe Zhao is directing…

SMG reprising her role. A lot of legacy characters are back; Charisma Carpenter says to air in June 2026. Gonna be on Hulu.

Stay tuned. Excited.