Oh, show, some things never die

[starsthatshine]

Remember how I mentioned Buffy nostalgia the other day? Well, I started watching random episodes today (I let my mother say a number between 1-5 and then between 1-22 to choose the episode) and I ended up watching Doppelgangland and Choices, since they were on the same disc (Doppelgangland was the episode my mother told me to watch and then I just saw Choices and remembered I'd forgotten the general idea of that episode, which is rare) and I still love the show. It just has this feeling, you know? Maybe it's because it's a huge part of my previous years but there's this feeling of optimism and hope within the entire series I think that is just wonderful. For example, when Willow says that she got into Oxford and all these wonderful universities and she ends up going to UC Sunnydale because she wants to help the good fight. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but I've been raised thinking that the only level of criteria that matters in life is the academic one, so I don't know... I just love it.

Besides, the dialogue is really quick and snappy, even when things are serious and it's sort of a relief. It's snappy without being bad, you know?

Oh show. *sigh*

Watching Buffy just makes... you all peaceful, you know? Thinking back on the show, I usually just recall the bad things (the abuse of Spike's character, the time when other people's opinions started to matter when I watch a TV show (it still does which is kind of awful. I really should just stay out of reading people's comments sometime - just because I like that little "bubble" feeling that you get when you don't know if your opinion is considered "wrong" or "right" and you just like, without any influence).

Edit: Also, sorry that I haven't checked my flist today. I'll skim through it today and since it's getting late, just know that even if I don't comment, ILU, okay? *hugs* Even if you're having a supertastic day or a supercrappy one.

Comments

[sneaky-minx.livejournal.com]

I think it speaks volumes that Buffy is one of those few shows whose episode titles I know by heart. It really was awesomely awesome with a topping of awesome. I'm glad you're getting a chance to watch it again. And you know, that peaceful feeling? I can totally relate. It's like this feeling of calm after indulging in some wonderful aesthetic pleasure. You just have to sit there and bathe in its wonder. (I remember just sitting and staring at my computer screen with that mentality after most episodes of Life on Mars)

[aliasagent.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know the episode titles by heart too ;) Buffy is just one of those shows you have to watch, you know? It's a wonderful show. LOM is awesome too. I feel as though I need to rewatch it soon.

[equanimity23.livejournal.com]

Reading this post makes me want to re-watch Buffy (more than I already did want to re-watch it). I can totally relate to that peaceful feeling too.

[aliasagent.livejournal.com]

Score! :D I think the thing with rewatching shows, or at least for me who almost remember everything that happens on the show (what happens in TV shows is extremely easy for me to remember), is that you rewatch after a year or two, and that when you do you watch random episodes.

[justbolognese.livejournal.com]

Aww Buffy...my childhood... :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/supersonic___/]

Buffy! :D ver ett tag sen man kollade på nu :(
komiskt, men just Choices är alltid det avsnitt som jag också har problem med att komma ihåg handlingen i :P