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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. ....