Reviews by Matt

Whedon’s first show was “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and it was based on the movie of the same name, which Whedon wrote. The movie was a critical and box office bomb. It did develop a small cult following and there was enough interest for the show to be made.

Now I have never seen the movie, but I have not heard good things. The show on the other hand is one of Whedon’s best.


The story is about a girl named Buffy who is chosen to be the slayer and defend Sunnydale California against vampires, demons and the other forces of darkness. Her Watcher, Giles, guides her with his knowledge of the occult and her two friends Xander and Willow help, when they can.

At its best, “Buffy” is amazing, but there are a few episodes that are real stinkers. Some are hard to watch again. What Joss did with this show was amazing. He created some great characters and some of the best dialogue every put on screen.

Even when he was challenged to write an episode without his trademark dialogue, he hit it out of the park. He took what boils down to a silent episode and told a story as well as any of his other episodes. He made a musical episode and it was absolutely brilliant.