TV DVD Review: Buffy Season 2
The second season of Buffy begins after the summer focuses on the changing relationship between Buffy and Angel. In the first part of the season, they fall in love. But things go so well between them that Angel's curse is undone and he loses his soul again. This season also sees the introduction of Spike and Drusilla as the main antagonists to Buffy.
One of the things that I liked about this season is that each of the members of the Scooby gang gains more depth and changes as the season progresses. Willow stops pining for Xander and gains more self-confidence. Cordelia develops past her role as the World's Biggest Bitch. Xander shows his growing darker side. The first season was mostly about Buffy. That changes somewhat as some of the sidekicks get to have their time in the spotlight.
I also liked how the Monster-Of-The-Week plots kept referencing back to the main story. In the first season, some of the MOTW episodes were so disconnected from the main story that they could have been reinserted anywhere. In the second season there is a lot less bloating to be trimmed away from the story.
One of the things that I liked about this season is that each of the members of the Scooby gang gains more depth and changes as the season progresses. Willow stops pining for Xander and gains more self-confidence. Cordelia develops past her role as the World's Biggest Bitch. Xander shows his growing darker side. The first season was mostly about Buffy. That changes somewhat as some of the sidekicks get to have their time in the spotlight.
I also liked how the Monster-Of-The-Week plots kept referencing back to the main story. In the first season, some of the MOTW episodes were so disconnected from the main story that they could have been reinserted anywhere. In the second season there is a lot less bloating to be trimmed away from the story.
posted by mypetrock at 2:26 PM
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The best part is how the season antagonist changes from Spike to Angel and the dynamics of the relationships toward the end of the season. The season also ends as Buffy loses everything which brings about many character changes for the following seasons.
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