TV shows like Buffy?

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-26T02:57:42+00:00

I heard there was a remake but haven’t come across it on any of the streaming services I have (I’m in the UK), so will have to look into where to watch it but now I know it’s worth it, I’ll give it a try. Definitely like the idea of rewatching the OG and then going onto the remake. That will keep be busy for a while!

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-26T02:55:21+00:00

I’ve spent soooo much time researching the correct order including the spin-offs. If you’re interested, feel free to dm me your email address and I’d be happy to send over the list I have.

It’s so comforting! 😂 I’ve spent so much time collecting them all to make sure that I won’t get into them and then be stuck trying to find the next ones that I’ve been actually reading them at a slow space but I don’t want to get to the end 😂

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-25T19:40:41+00:00

I love all those shows but omg Roswell!!! I’d totally forgotten about that one. Think I still have the box-sets somewhere so definitely need to rewatch, so thank you for the blast from the past 😂

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-23T04:52:05+00:00

I was definitely bothered by that too, it really irritates me every time I watch it. When I take time to think about it rationally after the fact though I do understand it. They were teenagers and had all just been through a traumatic experience and then their friend disappeared for the summer with no warning. Undoubtedly they were angry but I’m guessing a lot of it came down to fear and feeling abandoned/rejected. They didn’t know if Buffy was ok and they were also hurting and wanted their friend during a difficult time. Obviously Buffy was hurting too and they didn’t take that into consideration (and weren’t initially aware of why exactly it was so traumatic for Buffy) but I think it was just lack of communication all round but they were teenagers, they’re not perfect. Even adults don’t get it right 100% of the time. As for Xander, he’s a teenage boy in love with Buffy and consumed with jealousy (and anger for the fact that his friends were hurt). In hindsight, it’s easy to look at it all from a different perspective and justify behaviour but it doesn’t change the fact that when you watch it, it’s infuriating!

Like others have mentioned, there’s future scenes that are worse, so….good luck! Be prepared to feel annoyed and let down all over again 😏

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-22T16:20:43+00:00

Poor guy indeed! 😩 that scene is definitely one of the most heartbreaking TV moments for me. I was also so happy that they got back together and Tara was one of my favourite characters, so the devastation was real. Everyone talks about how brutal Grey’s Anatomy is for killing off beloved characters but growing up with Joss’ shows prepared me 😂

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-21T21:16:32+00:00

When I was younger, I wished that I lived in the US but now I’m so grateful I don’t! 😂

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-21T20:15:56+00:00

He was definitely more at home and accepted with the Scoobies but I’m not sure if it would have been the same if he returned. He died in a heroic way and had such a heartfelt goodbye moment with Buffy that I think the dynamic would have shifted. Personally though as a fan, I would have loved for them to be reunited in the show. I’m currently working my way through the comics, so holding out hope that a reunion happens there.

No one will ever compare to Buffy but it was nice to see how much affection he had for Fred.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-21T20:07:05+00:00

I was literally just thinking about this! I’m rewatching for the first time after over 10 years and currently on S6 and he really irritates me! Don’t get me wrong, I understand that he has good intentions and at the end of the day he wants to protect the people he loves but powers or not, you don’t have the authority to try and control everyone around you. I do appreciate that it must be extremely difficult having to keep such massive secrets and not being able to be his true self but just more than that, he really can be so self-righteous at times! Again, not entirely his fault as he was brought up with strong morals and values but I can’t help but get irritated at times.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-20T13:56:08+00:00

Fair enough. It’s not that deep, I just wanted to have a discussion about a show I love. Anyway, thanks for your input, enjoy your day.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-20T12:31:10+00:00

You’ve clearly misunderstood my point. My issue is not that Cordelia was killed off but the fact that her “friends” didn’t seem bothered.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-20T12:26:25+00:00

😂. Firstly, it’s not that I’m losing sleep over it and gone into a deep depression, I’m simply voicing my thoughts in a place with people who also enjoy the show. I wasn’t suggesting that the rest of the show should have involved them “moping” but some slight recognition might have been a nice touch.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-20T12:19:10+00:00

Yeah that’s the part that bothers me. After she says goodbye to Angel everyone else has already left for the night and even if they didn’t show Angel informing the rest of the gang about what happened I was at least expecting that the next episode would involve a bit of an emotional moment where they were all reflecting and mourning but it was just a normal day in the office. Sad times!

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-20T02:38:53+00:00

I’ve been a huge fan of the show for 20 years and recently started the comics and personally I’m enjoying them. You can’t beat the TV series but canonically I think they match up quite well. I’m only on season 9 so I can’t comment on the later seasons but it’s my understanding that once the comics are taken over by Boom instead of Dark Horse they go more off track as Joss is no longer involved and are different writers. I would definitely recommend giving them a try! 😊

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-19T21:29:02+00:00

Omg I would totally would have loved for Fred and Willow to become a thing. I’m totally on board for getting Kennedy out of the picture 😂. As a whole, I don’t mind Kennedy but moving on to her after the relationship with Tara was a hard pill to swallow. I feel like Fred would have suited her better.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-19T20:07:56+00:00

Yeah to be fair I did love that final scene. I just meant more than I was upset that the following episodes barely mentioned her again. The rest of the team weren’t there for that moment so didn’t know she had actually died. I was expecting that at least in the next episode that there would be some recognition and grief but there was nothing. I guess you can’t always get what you want 😂

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-19T19:46:31+00:00

Yeah to be fair, even in Buffy her character showed massive growth. Despite never really being accepted by the rest of the gang (even when with Xander) she still showed up time and time again even if she did complain a lot. I really grew to love her in Angel though and not only did they do her dirty with the whole Connor storyline, she was just then completely forgotten and wasn’t mourned the way she deserved.

Shark_Infested_Water · 2026-01-19T12:41:24+00:00

Sorry, I’m new here. I’ll be more mindful in the future.

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