Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy - Plot & Excerpts
The first episode ends with the enigmatic introduction of Dawn, Buffy’s mysterious younger sister. The story centers around Glory, an immensely powerful Goddess bent on the destruction of Dawn, the opening of a portal to a hell dimension, and, in the process, the destruction of Earth as we know it. Season five is wonderfully done and raises a set of core issues, including friendship, grief, death, sisterhood and independence. It also shot down criticism that Joss was spread too thin to maintain Buffy’s quality. The first episode, a funny and enthralling encounter between Buffy and Dracula, is on its surface a stand-alone episode. But Buffy vs. Dracula cleverly sets up the story arc for the season. This episode highlights the insecurities that ultimately lead to Riley’s departure. It also, in Xander’s determination to stop being “everybody’s butt-monkey,” showed us the motivation that would ultimately lead to Xander’s emergence from the basement and his engagement to Anya.
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