Buffy the vampire slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 1 (DVD))

Member Name: rachieb123

Product:	Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 1 (DVD)
Date:	27/06/09 (4 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great introduction to the show

Disadvantages: A bit dated now.

This season is a must have for buffy fans, it is the introductory piece to all things buffy. The first season tells the story of Buffy's arrival to the hellmouth, more commonly know as Sunnydale California. The first two episodes 'Welcome to the Hell mouth' and 'The Harvest' introduce the viewer to the slayer. Buffy becomes friends with Willow and Xander in these first episodes, and also to another student named Jesse, who ends up being turned into a vampire, meaning Buffy must kill him.
To begin with Buffy rejects her role and reponsibilty as slayer, although the viewer can inevitably see a change in perspective coming just from the fact the tv show has been made into further seasons. The character of Giles is introduced also in these beginning episodes as Buffys highschool librarian and watcher, (a kind of mentor for the slayer.)

The box set features 12 episodes, finishing with the dramatic finale where Buffy slays the master, not before dying herself of course.
I have to say Sarah Michelle Geller displays some excellent acting in this first season, although she was obviously quite young when it was filmed. I especially love her performance int he final episode of the series when she discovers her iminant prophesised death.

This season does look kinda dated now, especially costume wise, however I found i can overlook it, its just such an entriguing show and concept. Definatley better then the film that was released prior. Also very affordable now that the price of Buffy boxsets have gone down dramatically from around £79.99 to about £15 now on sites such as hmv.com

Cast list

Buffy- Sarah Michelle Geller
Willow- Alyson Hannigon
Giles- Anthony Stuart Head
Xander-Nicholas Brendon
Cordelia- Charisma Carpenter
joyce (buffys mother)- Kristine Sutherland
Angel-David Boreanaz

RUNNING TIME FOR EACH EPISODE APPROX 45 MINS
CLASSIFICATION 15
There are commentaries to many of the episodes on this boxset and there are plenty of interviews as well. :)

This review is my own work, it is also posted on other sites.

Summary: First season review of the popular tv show.