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When lockdown 1.0 arrived in Britain nearly 12 months ago, the nation dived headfirst into an ocean of on-demand television as a distraction. We were blessed with a flow of meme-worthy content, from Tiger Kingâs bizarre cast of characters, to Connellâs chain in Normal People and the revived debate about the âcoughing majorâ after three nights watching Quiz. But as the days turned to weeks, then months, millions of us turned to more familiar comforts. Netflix might still be churning out a couple of new series every week, but the popularity of archive content has never been higher. A recent Radio Times survey of readersâ viewing habits found that 64% have rewatched a series in lockdown, while 43% have turned to nostalgic shows for comfort. So what have we been watching, and what do our choices say about the nationâs psyche?
As Buffy alumni speak out against Joss Whedon, fans reckon with show creator s troubling legacy For years, fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer have had to reconcile their adoration for a show about a teenage girl who slays monsters, with the criticism that often swirled around her creator. (L) Joss Whedon was accused of abusing his power on numerous occasions. on the sets of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel by actress Charisma Carpenter. Buffy s star Sarah Michelle Gellar was among those who expressed support for Carpenter. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons. (R) Still from BtVS
The Whedon Studies Association, a society of academics devoted to studying the works of Joss Whedon, is debating whether to change its name. Fans who grew up with his signature show,
For âBuffyâ Fans, Another Reckoning With the Showâs Creator
Many fans said they are trying to reconcile accusations of misogyny against Joss Whedon, the creator of âBuffy the Vampire Slayer,â with their love of a show that celebrated female empowerment.
Joss Whedon, seen here at a premiere in 2018, has been accused of abusing actors who worked for him.Credit. Gabriel Olsen/WireImage via Getty Images
Published Feb. 15, 2021Updated Feb. 16, 2021
The Whedon Studies Association, a society of academics devoted to studying the works of Joss Whedon, is debating whether to change its name. Fans who grew up with his signature show, âBuffy the Vampire Slayer,â and were planning to introduce it to their children are grappling with what to do.
BUFFERING THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Musical Episode Out Today
he latest entry in their “Rewatch” podcast takes on the musical format of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV Series’ groundbreaking season six musical.by TV News Desk
Buffering The Vampire Slayer hosts Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs are excited to announce the release of Season 6 Episode 7, Once More With Once More, With Feeling . The latest entry in their long running critically acclaimed Rewatch podcast takes on the musical format of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV Series groundbreaking season six episode. With 17 original songs written by Youngs and Russo, the episode features musical guests including New York Times bestselling author Gaby Dunn, LaToya Ferguson (AV Club/Paste, Angel On Top podcast), Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair, A Cast of Kings podcast) and Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost among others. A full tracklist and list of contributors can be found below.