Favourite Season
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Yes, S2 before S3, but I did have to think a moment about that, before I made the decision... but then, most definitely 6 at the third best.
(btw I know absolutely nothing at all about S8, so I just chose among the televised ones...)
(btw I know absolutely nothing at all about S8, so I just chose among the televised ones...)
Crazy Flakes
Velma
I might as well just rank the Buffy seasons from favorite to least favorite...
1. Either season 3 or 6. I can't choose!
2. Season 5
3. Season 2 (very, very close to season 5)
4. Season 4
5. Season 7
6. Season 1
I really can't choose which to vote for! ><
1. Either season 3 or 6. I can't choose!
2. Season 5
3. Season 2 (very, very close to season 5)
4. Season 4
5. Season 7
6. Season 1
I really can't choose which to vote for! ><
Joyce Summers
Mom of a Chocoholic
Definitely season 3. I adore that season for the following reasons.
1. It's a high school year (And there's something nice and comfy about those seasons)
2. It has the darkness and consequences that makes Buffy so great (Faith switching, Helpless, Angel coming back, Faith in a coma, Giles getting fired, everyone breaking up...)
3. But is still at the point where Buffy was constantly fun and peppy even in dark times.
4. Had some of the best stand-alone eps ever 🙂:coughs out 'Band Candy':🙂
5. Had the Mayor as a Big Bad.
6. No major characters die. For once. And that was a nice safe change so you can just enjoy all the characters when you re-watch it without going 'argh, and such and suchabody is gonna die next episode!'.
Close runner-up is season 5 because that was just a MIND-BLOWING season for me. Utterly, utterly fantastic. That's all I have to say on that matter, haha.
1. It's a high school year (And there's something nice and comfy about those seasons)
2. It has the darkness and consequences that makes Buffy so great (Faith switching, Helpless, Angel coming back, Faith in a coma, Giles getting fired, everyone breaking up...)
3. But is still at the point where Buffy was constantly fun and peppy even in dark times.
4. Had some of the best stand-alone eps ever 🙂:coughs out 'Band Candy':🙂
5. Had the Mayor as a Big Bad.
6. No major characters die. For once. And that was a nice safe change so you can just enjoy all the characters when you re-watch it without going 'argh, and such and suchabody is gonna die next episode!'.
Close runner-up is season 5 because that was just a MIND-BLOWING season for me. Utterly, utterly fantastic. That's all I have to say on that matter, haha.
C
cultcross
Bascially sums up my thoughts!!
Tueuse de Vampires
Love will tear us apart..
Total tie between s2 and 3, lol same as with Angel. I think I'm kinda bound to like those seasons, because they were the Cordelia richest on Buffy. And well, I love Cordy. Other than that, it's probably the high school thing, because I myself have just finished school so all I ever knew is school.
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Save_us.222
Lily
Chantarelle-Lily-Anne
1. Season 2 for sure, it's a litle bit dark, very heavy on the B/A and full of angst. I just love some angst.
followed by
2. Season 1 (a close second)
3. Season 3 - cause it's 'happy high school Buffy' and the boyfriend's back, her mom gets onboard and things are right with the world, plus Faith is made of win.
4. Season 6 - I love Willow/Tara and dark Willow has a certain magnetism
5. Season 7 - a return to the old school ways, apart from ignoring the Kennedy stuff and the Spuffy stuff and the ridiculous job stuff, it's great!
6. Season 5 - can't love it, love Dawn and think the character is just dandy but i didn't love this season
7. Season 4 - lame-o, but it had some redeeming features - Hush and Beer, Bad for example
followed by
2. Season 1 (a close second)
3. Season 3 - cause it's 'happy high school Buffy' and the boyfriend's back, her mom gets onboard and things are right with the world, plus Faith is made of win.
4. Season 6 - I love Willow/Tara and dark Willow has a certain magnetism
5. Season 7 - a return to the old school ways, apart from ignoring the Kennedy stuff and the Spuffy stuff and the ridiculous job stuff, it's great!
6. Season 5 - can't love it, love Dawn and think the character is just dandy but i didn't love this season
7. Season 4 - lame-o, but it had some redeeming features - Hush and Beer, Bad for example
LeadGentleman
Rogue Demon Hunter
I might as well rate it as well.
1. Season 4 - I just love this season. Loved the concept of the initiative, enjoyed the Buffy x Riley relationship more than the Buffy x Spike relationship (but I prefer Spike as a character), loved Spike becoming their prisoner and it had some of the best episodes (Hush, Something Blue, A New Man, Fear Itself, Primeval). And I actually quite like Adam unlike seemingly most other fans.
2. Season 2 - It started of a bit slow, but the Angelus storyline is the best storyline of the entire series in my opinion. The only reason this is not my nr. 1 pick is because season 4 as a whole is better than season 2.
3. Season 3 - Gotta love Faith. I always wanted to see an evil slayer, and Faith certainly didn't disappoint. Also, the Mayor is one of my favourite villains.
4. Season 6 - Probably one of the funniest seasons, solely because of the trio. Also loved Dark Willow and watching Buffy slowly grow up and become more responsible and adult (or at least try). And Once More With Feeling is quite possibly the finest moment of Buffy The Vampire Slayer (besides Hush).
5. Season 8 - I love where this season is going! Twilight seems like an awesome character and I can't wait to see more of Dracula (I'm only up to #12, so I don't know how much of a role he's going to play yet). It's really great to see how much the Buffyverse has evolved when you compare this to season 1.
6. Season 5 - I'm not a big fan of Glory. The season started off great, but eventually it just kind of lost me unfortunately. There were some standout episodes though (The Body, The Gift, Fool for Love, Buffy vs Dracula - if it weren't for the actor who played Dracula).
7. Season 7 - I'm really not sure about this season. I think Spike became a bit too tame in this season and I prefer his character in all the previous seasons, as well as Angel Season 5 (the same goes for Faith actually). It had some great episodes and I loved the season finale, but most of the seasons just couldn't hold up to the previous seasons as far as I'm concerned.
8. Seaosn 1 - It was a great start for a brilliant series, but I rated it this low partially because of the fact that it's only half a regular season. But I did like the Master and the introduction of all the characters.
1. Season 4 - I just love this season. Loved the concept of the initiative, enjoyed the Buffy x Riley relationship more than the Buffy x Spike relationship (but I prefer Spike as a character), loved Spike becoming their prisoner and it had some of the best episodes (Hush, Something Blue, A New Man, Fear Itself, Primeval). And I actually quite like Adam unlike seemingly most other fans.
2. Season 2 - It started of a bit slow, but the Angelus storyline is the best storyline of the entire series in my opinion. The only reason this is not my nr. 1 pick is because season 4 as a whole is better than season 2.
3. Season 3 - Gotta love Faith. I always wanted to see an evil slayer, and Faith certainly didn't disappoint. Also, the Mayor is one of my favourite villains.
4. Season 6 - Probably one of the funniest seasons, solely because of the trio. Also loved Dark Willow and watching Buffy slowly grow up and become more responsible and adult (or at least try). And Once More With Feeling is quite possibly the finest moment of Buffy The Vampire Slayer (besides Hush).
5. Season 8 - I love where this season is going! Twilight seems like an awesome character and I can't wait to see more of Dracula (I'm only up to #12, so I don't know how much of a role he's going to play yet). It's really great to see how much the Buffyverse has evolved when you compare this to season 1.
6. Season 5 - I'm not a big fan of Glory. The season started off great, but eventually it just kind of lost me unfortunately. There were some standout episodes though (The Body, The Gift, Fool for Love, Buffy vs Dracula - if it weren't for the actor who played Dracula).
7. Season 7 - I'm really not sure about this season. I think Spike became a bit too tame in this season and I prefer his character in all the previous seasons, as well as Angel Season 5 (the same goes for Faith actually). It had some great episodes and I loved the season finale, but most of the seasons just couldn't hold up to the previous seasons as far as I'm concerned.
8. Seaosn 1 - It was a great start for a brilliant series, but I rated it this low partially because of the fact that it's only half a regular season. But I did like the Master and the introduction of all the characters.
I've only fully seen S1, S2, S3, and S6. But I have seen roughly 75% of every other season, and I vaguely know what happened in it. So...
#1: S6: It was the first ever whole Buffy season I watched, and I'm a bit of a fanboy I guess you could say. But seriously, it was great. Once More With Feeling, Tara/Willow, Dark Willow, Spike/Buffy, The Trio, the whole "de-skinning" of Warren (probably the greatest moment in all of Buffy), Giles: "I'd like to test that theory", Buffy vs. Willow. It was just great. Nothing beats it.
#2: S3: Faith vs. Buffy. Nuff said. 🙂
#3: S2/S1: Tie.
#1: S6: It was the first ever whole Buffy season I watched, and I'm a bit of a fanboy I guess you could say. But seriously, it was great. Once More With Feeling, Tara/Willow, Dark Willow, Spike/Buffy, The Trio, the whole "de-skinning" of Warren (probably the greatest moment in all of Buffy), Giles: "I'd like to test that theory", Buffy vs. Willow. It was just great. Nothing beats it.
#2: S3: Faith vs. Buffy. Nuff said. 🙂
#3: S2/S1: Tie.
Tranquillity
That'll put marzipan in your pie plate bingo
I love every season of Buffy but Season seven gets my vote by a smidge. I know it gets criticised a lot for having too much going on and for having too many plot holes and the like but it is the one season where I don't skip any episodes and there is something about each and every one that I LOVE.
I've only seen each season through once, not counting a few random episode rewatches, so I really do need to go through the series again to be sure of my personal favorite order, but as of now:
Seasons 2, 3, and 5 are at the top. 2- I loved that Angel turned evil... all that angst was great. 3- Faith? Obviously. 5- I loved Glory. Though I didn't really like Dawn until season 7. Also, Spike was really adorable with his newfound love for Buffy. Aaand, I thought the ending was fantastic, don't make me try to explain that one.
I did not like season 4 very much--HATED Riley--and to me, college just wasn't as good as high school. Also, I didn't really like season 6 as much as the others, for reasons unknown. I find this ironic, because some of the most impressive episodes in the show came from these seasons.
As for the others, season 1 was a great beginning that got me hooked immediately, though I think the others beat it simply because it was so much shorter. And season 7- Spike. Need I say more?
Seasons 2, 3, and 5 are at the top. 2- I loved that Angel turned evil... all that angst was great. 3- Faith? Obviously. 5- I loved Glory. Though I didn't really like Dawn until season 7. Also, Spike was really adorable with his newfound love for Buffy. Aaand, I thought the ending was fantastic, don't make me try to explain that one.
I did not like season 4 very much--HATED Riley--and to me, college just wasn't as good as high school. Also, I didn't really like season 6 as much as the others, for reasons unknown. I find this ironic, because some of the most impressive episodes in the show came from these seasons.
As for the others, season 1 was a great beginning that got me hooked immediately, though I think the others beat it simply because it was so much shorter. And season 7- Spike. Need I say more?
caitaintdead
caiters gonna cait
I can't decide...
Somewhere between Season 2 and 3 and 5 and 7...
So I only narrowed down to 4 Seasons... So what?
The only thing that deters me from completely voting for Season 2 or 3 is the Angel/Buffy/WahWah syndrome.
And then of course Season 5 Dawn drove me batty.
And Season 7 was a bit crowded.
Of course, I cannot imagine these Seasons without these flaws...
I'm going to vote Season 5, but purely because that was when I went from liking Buffy to Buffy fanatic.
Somewhere between Season 2 and 3 and 5 and 7...
So I only narrowed down to 4 Seasons... So what?
The only thing that deters me from completely voting for Season 2 or 3 is the Angel/Buffy/WahWah syndrome.
And then of course Season 5 Dawn drove me batty.
And Season 7 was a bit crowded.
Of course, I cannot imagine these Seasons without these flaws...
I'm going to vote Season 5, but purely because that was when I went from liking Buffy to Buffy fanatic.
skcbuffyfan87
Townie
Thats a tough one.. but my favorite seasons in order would be :
Season 4 - i know a lot of people will disagree with me on this one. but I thought it had some of the best episodes in buffy history lol. I loved Hush and Restless ( very creative episodes and different from the rest )... I felt like I could relate to the whole college freshmen situation that buffy went through in the beginning. Im a big fan of The Harsh Light of Day ( a personal favorite )
Season 3 - I thought it had the best villain out of any season. Loved the Mayor!
Season 6 - a very dark but well written season!
Season 5 - I used to not be a big fan of this season until I got older but now I appreciate it a lot more.
Season 7 - Huge fan of Conversations with Dead People!!! Oh and I like the whole Cookie Dough speech buffy gives lol
Season 2 - I loved Innocence ( i think every girl could relate to what buffy was going through in that episode ) and I loved Becoming
Season 1 - the show was just not developed enough yet... but still an awesome season
Season 4 - i know a lot of people will disagree with me on this one. but I thought it had some of the best episodes in buffy history lol. I loved Hush and Restless ( very creative episodes and different from the rest )... I felt like I could relate to the whole college freshmen situation that buffy went through in the beginning. Im a big fan of The Harsh Light of Day ( a personal favorite )
Season 3 - I thought it had the best villain out of any season. Loved the Mayor!
Season 6 - a very dark but well written season!
Season 5 - I used to not be a big fan of this season until I got older but now I appreciate it a lot more.
Season 7 - Huge fan of Conversations with Dead People!!! Oh and I like the whole Cookie Dough speech buffy gives lol
Season 2 - I loved Innocence ( i think every girl could relate to what buffy was going through in that episode ) and I loved Becoming
Season 1 - the show was just not developed enough yet... but still an awesome season
Spikes FFL
Townie
I picked season 3. I love Faith, and Angel pretending to be a baddie... and the Angel/Xander moments when they have to work together...
Season 2 and 6 are tied for a close second... maybe season 5... so it's a 3-way tie lol
And season 4 was my least favorite... There were some good stand alone episodes, and great Spike moments, but it was one of those I just needed to get through in order to move on and finish the series. And I hated Adam. The whole monster parts and people parts thing gives me a good old fashioned wiggins.
Yeah.. Season 3 was my fave!
Season 2 and 6 are tied for a close second... maybe season 5... so it's a 3-way tie lol
And season 4 was my least favorite... There were some good stand alone episodes, and great Spike moments, but it was one of those I just needed to get through in order to move on and finish the series. And I hated Adam. The whole monster parts and people parts thing gives me a good old fashioned wiggins.
Yeah.. Season 3 was my fave!
it has to be season 3 just becasue the whloe school attacks the mayor. u cant say that line in about any other TV series it is what makes buffy so great. strage how no one talks about it after tho. well a few but not as much as i would expect
Five
Magical Proficiency Level
1. Season 6 - Dark Willow, guys. DARK-WIL-LOW. Seriously.
2. Season 5 - The Gift. Will/Tara. Very family-centered, very coloured, happy.
3. Season 3 - Faith.
4. Season 7 - Like watching a movie, wonderfully built and constructed.
5. Season 2 - Just plainly cute on so many levels, and Angelus, and Becoming.
6. Season 4 - The Initiative plot was good but not enough. A lot of good moments however.
7. Season 1 - Ok, that was the show beginning... But 'Prophecy Girl' was one of the best eps ever.
2. Season 5 - The Gift. Will/Tara. Very family-centered, very coloured, happy.
3. Season 3 - Faith.
4. Season 7 - Like watching a movie, wonderfully built and constructed.
5. Season 2 - Just plainly cute on so many levels, and Angelus, and Becoming.
6. Season 4 - The Initiative plot was good but not enough. A lot of good moments however.
7. Season 1 - Ok, that was the show beginning... But 'Prophecy Girl' was one of the best eps ever.
C
Crazy Flakes
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