That being said, the franchise quite often took artful diversions from its relative predictability to subvert expectations.

Unfortunately, it goes a step too far when trying to catch the audience off-guard.

This does come as a shock.

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In short, it was a sci-fi thriller rather than a supernatural story.

For instance,David Boreanaz’s Angel has a brief scene with Buffy.

Willow and Buffy smiling uncomfortably in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

John Ritter as Ted in Buffy the Vampire Slayer with his robotic components exposed

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.

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John Ritter looking sad as Ted in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Headshot Of Sarah Michelle Gellar IN The Los Angeles Premiere Of ‘The Girl In The Pool’ At The ALO HQ Screening Room

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