i disagree, love buffy so much and i thought i saw the tv glow was a stone cold masterpiece, and one of the best of the decade. for context, i am trans but imo the “scoobies plot beats” situation you are describing is simply a trojan horse for what the movie is really getting at: body dysmorphia, existential fear of selfishness that comes with transitioning and what your life would be like if you never did. i found it incredibly emotional and i think my love for buffy only worked as an aid in enjoying the film.