Buffy

Buffy is shorthand for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, an American television series created by Joss Whedon that aired from 1997 to 2003 on The WB and UPN. The show follows Buffy Summers, a young woman who is the latest in a line of vampires slayers, destined to battle vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness while balancing high school and later adult life.

The series centers on Buffy's circle of allies, including her watcher Rupert Giles, and friends Willow Rosenberg and Xander Harris. The ensemble is often referred to as the Scooby Gang. Set in the fictional town of Sunnydale, built atop a Hellmouth that concentrates supernatural activity, the show mixes horror, action, humor, and coming‑of‑age drama to explore themes of destiny, identity, and empowerment.

Buffy is noted for its character development, serialized story arcs, and standout episodes such as Hush, The Body, and the musical Once More, with Feeling. It also spawned a spin-off, Angel, and inspired ongoing comic book continuations and a broad fan community. The series helped shape modern television storytelling through its blend of personal growth with ongoing supernatural conflicts and its witty, self-aware tone.

Critically acclaimed and influential, Buffy has been praised for its strong female lead, ensemble cast, and willingness to address themes of grief, morality, and resilience. It remains a landmark in genre television, widely discussed in media studies and remembered for shaping subsequent depictions of supernatural drama on screen.