Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Becoming: Part 2

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WB | The WB | Season Premiere Date: September 15, 1997

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, Alyson Hannigan

Summary: In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.
Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy Summers, The Chosen One, the one girl in all the world with the strength and skill to fight the vampires. With the help of her close friends, Willow (AlysonIn every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.
Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy Summers, The Chosen One, the one girl in all the world with the strength and skill to fight the vampires. With the help of her close friends, Willow (Alyson Hannigan), Xander (Nicholas Brendon), and her Watcher Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), she balances slaying, family, friendships, and relationships.
For five years Buffy slayed vampires on the WB; then for her last two seasons she went to UPN.
Theme music by Nerf Herder.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E22. Becoming, Part 2 (2)
Air Date: May 19, 1998
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S2:E21. Becoming, Part 1 (1)
Air Date: May 12, 1998
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S2:E20. Go Fish
Air Date: May 5, 1998

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Ken Tucker

Jun 12, 2013

Its second season has so far been fabulous — even funnier and scarier than the first. Read full review

Marvin Kitman

Jul 12, 2013

"Buffy" is the best show of the year about kids in high school, with the most refreshingly original dialogue and pop cultural references. [17 Nov 1997]

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Kai82

Feb 21, 2020

This season made Buffy popular and it is also the reason I became a fan. This time we get even more good characters in form of Spike and Drusilla in addition to the gang. Spike is one of the best vampires in fiction. He has the best development of all characters in this show and wasThis season made Buffy popular and it is also the reason I became a fan. This time we get even more good characters in form of Spike and Drusilla in addition to the gang. Spike is one of the best vampires in fiction. He has the best development of all characters in this show and was transferred to Angel season 5 after Buffy ended with season 7 (Story was continued in comic books). Drusilla is an interesting mad character with lots of facets. I will praise Juliet Landau for her performance as I have seen nothing like this back then. This season is the story of Buffy and Angel as it is about Spike and Drusilla. Many things for further season were set up. Spike takes the first steps to an obsession with Buffy. Spike and Drusillas relationship gets flashed out. Angel and Buffy face the problems of being different while being also a couple for the ages. There is a character I wont spoil. You can say he reawakens in this season. He is a villain you will enjoy and love to hate. They used him again in Angel and in flashbacks because he was so intense and diabolical sadistic. He is the master of abuse and (psychological) torture. Like I say they know how to make good villains in this show. The ending of the season is some of the most intense moments in the series as it is in TV. It got me emotional attached and I am not ashamed to had tears in my eyes even as man. I do the rest of the cast injustice if I don't praise them. Buffy, Angel, Giles, Willow and Xander are one of the best casts in TV. With Joss Whedon they can shine. I repeat myself by saying the intelligent stories, character developments / interactions and great humor work well here. He polished his formula. Overall this is were Buffy gets to 10/10 territory and I can fully recommend you this season.… Expand

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kieranallan0074

Jun 30, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 2 of Buffy the vampire slayer came with one of the best story lines a TV Series could offer at any given time. And the arrival of Spike and Drusilla (Mainly Spike) makes this season of Buffy even better. And if you thought that it couldn't get any better, well it does. When Angel loses his soul the stakes get even higher, it's truly a once in a lifetime season. This season comes with more depth and one of the best assembled cast in any TV Show. The show is more realistic, the structure of the episodes are better and who doesn't love James Masters as Spike and David Boreanaz as Angel, and the fact that Angel and Spikes past is looked at in more depth (Because Spike wasn't around in season 1) makes this show ever better. Season 2 eclipses the first in every way, the comedies better, the actions better, hell, even the dialogue is better. Given the circumstances of the first season, Joss Whedon really had to improve this season in order to lure fans in, and boy did he deliver. Joss Whedon is a classic director.… Expand

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ComandanteCobra

Aug 7, 2017

Impressive. A very very very good show that is still relevant and loved trough many country almost twenty years later it's original release.
One of the best in it's genere,
it's about young people growing up facing tipical problem of that age and facing supernatiral urban-horror elementImpressive. A very very very good show that is still relevant and loved trough many country almost twenty years later it's original release.
One of the best in it's genere,
it's about young people growing up facing tipical problem of that age and facing supernatiral urban-horror element (and supernatural and dark elements are often a metaphore of people's problems. ).
It's enjoiable for audience of different age (and it's a very rare thing ), thanks to very well written dialogues, dark theme, smart humor, good acting, good direction, impressive soundtrack.… Expand

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AndyUK

Jun 30, 2013

A fantastic season that eclipses the first in almost every way. The first half is very similar to the first, dealing with a lot of fun monster of the week episodes but it does introduce two brilliantly entertaining villains in the English vampires Spike and Druscilla. It is the second halfA fantastic season that eclipses the first in almost every way. The first half is very similar to the first, dealing with a lot of fun monster of the week episodes but it does introduce two brilliantly entertaining villains in the English vampires Spike and Druscilla. It is the second half where the show really kicks into gear with the story of Buffy and Angel. This arc provides some truly epic episodes of television and is still for my money, the most memorable arc in the seven year history of the show.… Expand

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ForReals13

Oct 11, 2018

When She Was Bad B. Some Assembly Required C. School Hard A-.
Inca Mummy Girl C. Reptile Boy C. Halloween A-. Lie To Me B+.
The Dark Age B-. What's My Line Part 1 B+. What's My Line Part 2 B+. Ted C+. Bad Eggs D+. Surprise A-. Innocence A. Phases B. Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered A-.When She Was Bad B. Some Assembly Required C. School Hard A-.
Inca Mummy Girl C. Reptile Boy C. Halloween A-. Lie To Me B+.
The Dark Age B-. What's My Line Part 1 B+. What's My Line Part 2 B+.
Ted C+. Bad Eggs D+. Surprise A-. Innocence A. Phases B.
Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered A-. Passion A. Killed By Death C+.
I Only Have Eyes For You B+. Go Fish C-. Becoming Part 1 A.
Becoming Part 2 A.… Expand

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Rox22

Mar 20, 2013

The show really kicks into gear here with the main characters being given allot more depth. Even some side characters are given more attention adding a bit more life and character to the Town of Sunnydale. Spike and Drusilla are welcome additions to the show adding some really well playedThe show really kicks into gear here with the main characters being given allot more depth. Even some side characters are given more attention adding a bit more life and character to the Town of Sunnydale. Spike and Drusilla are welcome additions to the show adding some really well played out Villains. Buffy and Angel's relationship developing to almost epic levels. The chemistry between these 2 is apparent, especially Buffy who plays her role fantastically throughout the season. The effects are still a little sloppy for most of the first half of the season but the overall improvement can be noticed. Overall: Season 2 is a huge improvement on the first season, further cementing Buffy's already solid reputation. My hats off to Sarah Michelle Gellar for a stunning performance in this season, clearly outshining the rest.… Expand

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heromoder

Apr 27, 2015

An improvement on season one, Buffy and co. take on some real meanies this time around. Character growth and a clever story arch create a fast-paced television experience.

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2002
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 2001
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2000
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1999
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1998
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 15, 1997
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  S2:E22. Becoming, Part 2 (2)
  Air Date: May 19, 1998
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  S2:E21. Becoming, Part 1 (1)
  Air Date: May 12, 1998
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  S2:E20. Go Fish
  Air Date: May 5, 1998
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  S2:E19. I Only Have Eyes For You
  Air Date: April 28, 1998
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  S2:E18. Killed by Death
  Air Date: March 3, 1998
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  S2:E17. Passion
  Air Date: February 24, 1998
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  S2:E16. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
  Air Date: February 10, 1998
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  S2:E15. Phases
  Air Date: January 27, 1998
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  S2:E14. Innocence (2)
  Air Date: January 20, 1998
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  S2:E13. Surprise (1)
  Air Date: January 19, 1998
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  S2:E12. Bad Eggs
  Air Date: January 12, 1998
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  S2:E11. Ted
  Air Date: December 8, 1997
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  S2:E10. What's My Line? (2)
  Air Date: November 24, 1997
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  S2:E9. What's My Line? (1)
  Air Date: November 17, 1997
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  S2:E8. The Dark Age
  Air Date: November 10, 1997
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  S2:E7. Lie to Me
  Air Date: November 3, 1997
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  S2:E6. Halloween
  Air Date: October 27, 1997
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  S2:E5. Reptile Boy
  Air Date: October 13, 1997
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  S2:E4. Inca Mummy Girl
  Air Date: October 6, 1997
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  S2:E3. School Hard
  Air Date: September 29, 1997
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  S2:E2. Some Assembly Required
  Air Date: September 22, 1997
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  S2:E1. When She Was Bad
  Air Date: September 15, 1997
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 10, 1997