Ode to BTVS
Ok, so I've watched TV shows off and on throughout my life and I've liked some more than others. Buffy The Vampire Slayer is an entirely different story though. I've become so involved with the characters and this alternate reality that I can't imagine not sitting down to watch them every Tuesday night.
Kudos to Joss Whedon on his expert creation of this magical, demon-arse-kicking world, where the good guys may win, but not without cost to themselves.
I love this quote: "I designed Buffy to be an icon, to be an emotional experience, to be loved in a way that other shows can't be loved." Well Mr. Whedon, I'd say you succeeded.
Buffy: destined to a life tormented, without love, but lucky enough to have her own Scooby gang – Sarah Michelle Gellar = AWESOME AWESOME JOB bringing this girl to life.
Xander: goofy, fun-loving mischief-maker, with a truly good heart - Nicholas Brendon = Love ya! Great character, fun, funny, with hidden substance, I was surprised by his singing voice – very good. Really hope to see this guy elsewhere.
Willow: innocent and pure (pre-Oz), now a force to be reckoned with, good heart, but don’t tick her off – Alyson Hannigan = Great Job creating a character with so many layers, great humor, and congrats on the upcoming wedding!
Dawn: slightly whiny, in the midst of teen-angst hell-mouth style, draws some sympathy - Michelle Trachtenberg = Up-and-coming, as they say, great choice for the slayers lil sis, sure we’ll see her around.
Giles: the stuffy watcher with a dash of sexy-arse-kicking-musician, guiding light for so long – Anthony Stewart Head = love the voice, love the accent, best possible choice for a watcher, looking for you elsewhere.
Anya: exdemon, blunt to a fault but funny as can be, surprising addition to the cast, but grew to love her bluntness – Emma Caulfield = she plays Anya like no-one could and I’m glad she was made a member of the cast.
Spike: Mmmm Mmmm good, can’t say enough about this bad-boy turned loving puppy turned semi-bad but still craving the slayer? He’ll always have a bad streak, that’s why we love him. That and he’s so bad at being bad ; ) - James Marsters = yummy, love that you play being bad at being bad so well… ; )

Ah I could go on and on and on….

Favorite Episode: BTVS Musical – Once More With Feeling

What has brought on this sudden reflection?
UPN has announced the show will not be returning next year.
/cry
/sigh
It was a great run and I’ve already bought the first three seasons on DVD (ouchie on the wallet but good for the soul and tickling the funny-bone)