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So that's it. The second half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's seventh and last series confirms what we'd always half-suspected--that the whole arc of the show would turn out to be Buffy's education to the point where she makes a momentous world-saving and world-changing decision. Buffy was always a show about female empowerment, but it was also a show about how quite ordinary people can decide to make a difference alongside people who are special. And it was also a show about people making up for past errors and crimes. So, for example, we have the excellent episodes "Storyteller"--in which the former geek/supervillain Andrew sorts out his redemption while making a video diary about life with Buffy--and "Lies My Parents Told Me"--in which we find out why a particular folk song sends Spike crazy. Redemption abounds as Faith returns to Sunnydale and the friends she once betrayed, and Willow finds herself turning into the man she flayed. Above all, this was always Buffy's show. Sarah Michelle Gellar does extraordinary work here both as Buffy and as her ultimate shadow, the First Evil, who takes her face to mock her. This last set is the fine ending to one of television's most remarkable shows. --Roz Kaveney
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beginning of the end...,
By MR GJ HUGHES (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Series 7 Part 1 [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has probably surpassed many people's expectations as TV series - despite having a small audience, the show and its stars have become modern pop culture icons. Last year they grew up, dealt with sex, death and addicition. As this season starts, all the characters must come to terms with their demons.Buffy is now training Dawn, and gets a job as a student counsellor; Xander gets all professional and successful; Willow learns to cope with her power; Anya struggles to get into the vengeance game again; and Spike is insane in the basement. Season Seven is the shows most consistently entertaining season since Season Three. The re-building of Sunnydale High, the return of the Hellmouth and the re-introduction of standalone stories gives it a back to basics feel. This is quick-witted stuff, never failing to be dramatic or emotional, but always keeping the cheeky humour. The first 11 episodes set up what will become the seasons main story arc, involving the re-opening of the Hellmouth. There are some dark hints, building to pretty horrific clues, about what exactly the Scooby gang will be facing at the end of the season. There isn't a single episode in this collection that I would call less than "very good". The show has wavered in the past, but here, Buffy's on top form. Single best episode from this collection? Possibly Selfless - Buffy and Anya come to blows, with Anya being a murdering demon and all.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
missing episode!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Series 7 Part 1 [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
I recently bought the 1st part of series 7 on video. On the whole this is fantastic although it is probably overall my least favourite series of BTVS. HOWEVER! I have an episode missing... it skips straight from 'Bring on the Night' to 'Potential', missing out 'Showtime'. Is my version a one-off? Be careful when you buy and make sure you check before handing over any money!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Season 7 missing episode!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Series 7 Part 1 [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
Please note that this is not a review about the quality of the actual episodes (as they are better than ever), I bought this box set today (14/07/03) and have just gotten to the last episode which is supposed to be "Showtime", however it seems that someone has fudded up here because that episode is completely missing and as a result the next episode "potential" is now in its place (Potential should be on the next box set). As a result of this there is a gaping plot hole that is ruined by the intro to "potential" which shows how "Showtime" ends as well as the introduction of more S.I.T.s to the show and the rescue of Spike! I hope it's only the box set I have but it seems someone has messed up big time! (The episodes are still cool though)
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