Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Season 3
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. drlowdon
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    Many would argue that the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was its best and you can make a very strong case for that being true. One of the shows major strengths was the way it was able to craft well written drama that would have succeeded even without all the additional supernatural elements and that was never more apparent than this during this season’s. The fears and hopes ofMany would argue that the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was its best and you can make a very strong case for that being true. One of the shows major strengths was the way it was able to craft well written drama that would have succeeded even without all the additional supernatural elements and that was never more apparent than this during this season’s. The fears and hopes of leaving high school, finding it difficult to find your place in the World etc. are things that everyone can relate to and Josh Whedon and his team did a brilliant job of conveying it through their scripts. The one off episodes, such as Band Candy and The Zeppo, also rank amongst the best the show did during it seven season run and we were also introduced to three great new characters in Anya, Wesley and Faith who would all go on to become fan favourites. All in all this was simply great television.… Expand
  2. Rox22
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    One of my favorite seasons. Season three just improves in every aspect. The writing, the characters, the effects. Plus this season really comes to a spectacular finale. Season 3 is where I truly fell in love with the show as this is where it really shines to what it is capable of. If the show had ended here it would have worked, I would have been devastated but at least it would be a highOne of my favorite seasons. Season three just improves in every aspect. The writing, the characters, the effects. Plus this season really comes to a spectacular finale. Season 3 is where I truly fell in love with the show as this is where it really shines to what it is capable of. If the show had ended here it would have worked, I would have been devastated but at least it would be a high point with almost everything wrapped up in a neat little bow. Overall: The show just keeps getting better and better. Season 3 outshines everything so far.… Expand
  3. AndyUK
    Jul 1, 2013
    9
    Another fantastic season and the season where everything came together as a whole. It ties up the high school years of the show with a bang. The villain is The Mayor, played by Harry Groener and he is fantastic, managing to be both hillarious and threatening the same time. The season also introduces Faith, another slayer played by Eliza Duskhu and she provides a very interestingAnother fantastic season and the season where everything came together as a whole. It ties up the high school years of the show with a bang. The villain is The Mayor, played by Harry Groener and he is fantastic, managing to be both hillarious and threatening the same time. The season also introduces Faith, another slayer played by Eliza Duskhu and she provides a very interesting alternative to Buffy.

    I don't think this series quite hit the heights that the second season in terms of its main storyline but it is very, very consistent with few if any bad episodes. The highlights for me were the episode 'Consequences', which deals with the aftermath of killing a person, 'Dobblegangland' which shows what Sunnydale would have been like had Buffy never moved there and 'The Zeppo', which focuses on a day in the life of Xander while the rest of the cast are trying to stop the end of the world.    … Expand
  4. heromoder
    Apr 27, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More of the same as the previous season, this time with another Slayer, Faith, bringing major swag to the picture. Mayor Wilkins is one of the best villains on any TV show, in my humble opinion. Great acting again makes this a stand-out show of its genre.… Expand
  5. Kai82
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The best season so far. We get new good characters, villains and stories on top of the already good cast. Characters: First we have Faith who is a character that has scares of the past and is a tortured soul. Her story arc and character development are superb. Everything is set up perfect and you feel her trauma and can understand her motives and actions even if you don’t agree. Then weThe best season so far. We get new good characters, villains and stories on top of the already good cast. Characters: First we have Faith who is a character that has scares of the past and is a tortured soul. Her story arc and character development are superb. Everything is set up perfect and you feel her trauma and can understand her motives and actions even if you don’t agree. Then we got Anya(nka). I wont spoil much but lets say her brutal honesty and lack of politeness on top of her character are so enjoyable. Wesley is a good character. He is a bit unlikeable but he was as good prepared as a recruit for war (Not his fault). For the villains. We got the mayor who first seems like a boring bureaucrat but becomes more and more impressive, scary and intimidating. His behavior towards a character I can’t spoil makes him human. I think he genuinely cared and that with his backstory makes him so good. We have then Mr. Trick a snob of a vampire and henchman of the big bad. With Kakistos we had an interesting villain that was used to short. Also there is the First Evil. He (It?) was to good to be wasted and will make a return in a later season. This is a fitting transition as we get an appearance by Spike who has an epiphany about relations, the Master who is more evil than ever and a lesbian vampire alternate form of a character that maybe foreshadows something;-). This time you get the best overarching story arc with the hallmark of the series that you know more than the characters. It is much about Faith and how some unlucky timing / thinks can change your path in life. Buffy is hit hard back by the results of season 2 and has to come to terms with her duty as slayer and daily life as normal human. There is the later quote. The hardest thing in this world is living in it. The interactions between Buffy, Angel, Willow, Giles, Xander, Faith and Wesley are again well executed. This is again a strength by Joss Whedon. He knows how to create, use and develop characters. For my favourite episodes: We have Helpless which gave insights in the relationship between Giles and Buffy and shows more of the Watchers. The Wish shows an alternate world were Buffy has not moved to Sunnydale. This episode alone would improve my rating. Consequences marks a turning point and is a remark that small things can tip the scales. The final two parter Graduation Day is an epic climax and a highlight of the show. Special mention: The prom which is the moment of peace before the final and Enemies with great humour and drawing the lines. Also the spin off Angel starts after this season. Overall this season has surpassed my expectations and solidifies the Buffy legacy.… Expand
  6. ForReals13
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Anne B. Dead Man's Party C+. Faith Hope & Trick B.
    Beauty And The Beasts C+. Homecoming B. Band Candy A-.
    Revelations B. Lovers Walk A-. The Wish A. Amends B+. Gingerbread C.
    Helpless B+. The Zeppo A-. Bad Girls B+. Consequences B+.
    Doppelgangland A. Enemies B+. Earshot A-. Choices B+. The Prom A-.
    Graduation Day Part 1 A-. Graduation Day Part 2 A.

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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 12, 2013
    100
    No show this side of Seinfeld loves the language of conversation (the wisecrack, the pun, the withering retort, and the muttered aside) as much. ... Week in and week out, Buffy just slays me.
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