Not ranking the seasons, but grouping... by chrisisall

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Not ranking the seasons, but grouping...

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
UPDATED: Saturday, September 10, 2005 15:51
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Monday, August 15, 2005 12:02 PM

Who here mainly likes Buffy season 1 - 3,
Who here likes S1 - S5,
who will go to S6,
and who stands with S1 - S7?
(I'm assuming no one just likes, say, S5 - S7... but correct me if I'm wrong)

Groupy Chrisisall

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Monday, August 15, 2005 12:47 PM

SPIKEANDJEZEBEL

I like them all, but am of the opinion that (akin to the Star Trek movies) the even-numbered ones are best. I like seasons 2, 4, and 6 best, followed by 3 and 5, with 1 and 7 rounding out the rear.

"I have never understood why it should be necessary to become irrational in order to prove that you care. Or indeed, why it should be necessary to prove it at all." -Kerr Avon

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Monday, August 15, 2005 1:50 PM

MIKEYMO

I'm in the 3-platform group: S1-5, S6, S7
S6 had enough good moments that it can't be relegated to the S7 dumpster, but any season containing Doublemeat Palace and Smashed/Wrecked can't be grouped with the top of the order.

"Be ashamed to die before you have scored some victory for humanity." -- Horace Mann

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Monday, August 15, 2005 2:52 PM

SPIKEANDJEZEBEL

I think Smashed/Wrecked have an unfair reputation. I agree that the Willow drug addiction storyline was too heavy-handed, but the Buffy/Spike/Trio scenes from those episodes are brilliant!

I can offer no defence for Doublemeat Palace though!

"I have never understood why it should be necessary to become irrational in order to prove that you care. Or indeed, why it should be necessary to prove it at all." -Kerr Avon

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Monday, August 15, 2005 10:04 PM

BATMARLOWE

Second group. 1-5. Won't get into my thoughts on 6 and 7.

Have you started Season 5 yet?

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005 12:07 AM

GROUNDED

1-4 with an option on 5 if I'm feeling generous ;)

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:39 AM

CHRISISALL

To be truthful, I want to re-purchase S1 And S2 (used, of course; as you might know, I sold them to get S3, then just couldn't part w/3) then get S5. Finances a littly dodgey right now, but it'll happen.

LOVE Ammends Chrisisall

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:45 AM

BATMARLOWE

Looks like it'll take a while if you're going to rebuy 1 and 2 first. What about 4?

I'll try and be patient : )

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005 7:17 AM

LOVOK

Here's how I'd rank the seasons:

I like S2, S3, S5, and S6 about equally as much.
A notch lower is S4, then another notch lower is S7, then a chunk lower is S1.

The top seasons...
S2 - The best arc episodes in the series. The show at its emotional highpoint with eps like "Innocence," "Passion," and "Becoming." There were a lot of stand alone duds in here too though.

S3 - The most consistent season. This season was great from start to finish. This is definately the "best" season even though it's not my "favorite" season.

S5 - I love this season. I feel it's a mix between S2's emotional high and S3's strong arc. I thought the Dawn storyline was clever and innovative, and I love how much character development happened this season.

S6 - I call this season depressingly addictive. I know it's not for everyone, but I find myself re-watching eps from this season the most. There is just so much emotion in here, I just eat it up. Smashed isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be, and aside from the terrible druggy scene in Wrecked, that episode isn't bad either. Even Doublemeat Palace isn't AS bad as people say. There's stuff to like there. From "Afterlife" to "Once More, With Feeling" to "Dead Things" to "Seeing Red" to the final 3 eps, this season has a ton to relish.

A notch down...
S4 - The main arc was weak. That's the #1 problem with this season. Aside from that, this season rocks. There lots of really funny and exciting stuff here from "Pangs" to "Something Blue" to "Hush" to "This Year's Girl/Who Are You" to "Primeval" to "Restless."

Another notch down...
S7 - This season is NOT worse than S1. This season is NOT terrible. Yes, there are a lot more flaws in this season than any other season, but there's still whole lot of great stuff in here. The tops are "Lessons," and "Selfless," and "Conversations With Dead People," and "Storyteller," and "Chosen." I agree that as the final season it's a bit of a disappointment, but there's still a whole lot to like. Maybe watching it quickly on DVD makes it better (this is the only way I watched it)?

A chunk down...
S1 - This season has a bunch of just plain bad episodes. The basic dialog is starting to form and get interesting, and you get to know the characters, but the eps are generally quite boring. The music in this season is terrible, and the special effects were in need of serious help (which they got in S2 thankfully). Though it's the worst season, there's still some great stuff. The pilot is decent with a handful of hilarious lines, and the last 4 eps keep getting better until the great "Prophecy Girl" caps the season off.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005 7:32 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by batmarlowe:
What about 4?

It was different and exciting (and I watched a lot of eps more than once), but ultimatly I don't think I'll re-purchase that one (I sold it and a couple movies to get the new Galactica set from Best Buy), I mean, unless S5 sinks it's teeth into me big time...

Damn, I keep thinkin' I should maybe just sell a LOT of my junk and get the mega-set due out in November!!!
*Cisall comes back down to Earth*
Ah well, we'll see...

Hardcore 2 and 3 fan Chrisisall

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Monday, August 29, 2005 11:03 AM

THRAWN

2 and 5 are actually my favorite - I feel they most closely touch on the show's overarcing themes, and have similar stories for Buffy, the story I find most compelling. Some of the details were off, and the pacing wasn't wonderful, but the story is my favorite.

Plus Spike is hysterical in 5th season, some of the best moments in the show.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:44 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by batmarlowe:
Looks like it'll take a while if you're going to rebuy 1 and 2 first. What about 4?

Actually, I'm choosing which dvd's to sell next; S5 is in my target hairs! I'll have it before the BDM.

I will attempt to purchase Seasons 1, 2, and 4 later...

As of right now, I have no plans on S6 or S7, but never say never!

Chrisisallbot

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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 3:54 PM

BATMARLOWE

Sounds good. Someday you'll have to get 3 too. Can't have a hole in BUFFY collection. : )

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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 4:39 PM

MIKEYMO

Amazon.com is currently holding a sale on Joss Whedon DVDs.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/am/103-7996733-8382230?p=tg%2Ffeatur
e%2F%2D%2F576490%2Fref%3Damb%5Fcenter%2D5%5F99622401%5F4%2F&l=99622401&c=99622401&i=3622741415&s=1

wow that's a long link. Anyway... most Buffy and Angel seasons are 30.99-34.99, which are really good prices.

"Be ashamed to die before you have scored some victory for humanity." -- Horace Mann

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Thursday, September 8, 2005 2:58 AM

CHRISISALL

S3 is my favourite, I could not let it go, and own it still.

Chrisisall, who has Faith

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Thursday, September 8, 2005 3:00 AM

CHRISISALL

Thanks for the link, Mikey!
Those are the best prices I've ever seen for NEW sets!!!

S5 is almost in the bag Chrisisall

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Thursday, September 8, 2005 4:01 AM

MIKEYMO

And the shipping is free to boot!

*cough*Angelseason2*cough*

"Be ashamed to die before you have scored some victory for humanity." -- Horace Mann

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Thursday, September 8, 2005 10:09 AM

BATMARLOWE

Yeah, 3 is the best (IMO). You're already pulled in because of the end of S2. And then it takes off from there and just doesn't stop. 3 is a well-oiled machine, all aspects of BUFFY come togther in a cohesive way that pushes the arc all the way through episode 22.

"Gingerbread" is the only weak spot for me and it's okay. Plus it created the ratification of Amy and thus more BUFFY lore.

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Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:44 AM

CHRISISALL

Just got S5, and like Scotty said, I'll let ya know.

Needs more Xander Chrisisall

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Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:54 PM

HJERMSTED

Love them all!

Fave seasons of BTVS:
2-5
these eps played best episodically (watched week-to-week) AND worked well within their season long themes/big bads.

Neither 6 nor 7 worked so well episodically for some reason but both seasons seem to work better when watched in marathon sessions (on dvd). Seasons 6 and 7 each have their own fantastic episodes that you can't help but love (and belong in the top 10 or 20 of all time best Mutant Enemy accomplishments):

Once More with Feeling,
the return of Faith arch,
Conversations with Dead People,
Lies My Parents Told Me

just to name a few.

mattro

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Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:51 PM

BATMARLOWE

Awriiiiight! Season 5!

Might wanna think about starting a new thread for that.

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