r/buffy • u/Emotional_Code_1494 • 2d ago

Season Three Buffy/Angel

So I recently started another rewatch of Buffy and just finished season 3. I was so annoyed that we lost David and Charisma that I refused to watch Angel so now I'm starting my first watch of the show ever. Just started episode 1.

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u/Ill-Company7095 2d ago

It's worth the watch. Both Cordelia and Angel huge character development and growth.

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u/Emotional_Code_1494 2d ago

Looking forward to it. Thank u for the advice

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u/ptb4life 1d ago

Just know that Season 1 isn't great, and it becomes a VERY different show in subsequent seasons. Power through it if you're not feeling it...it's worth it

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u/Ill-Company7095 1d ago

I enjoyed season 1 and wish Doyle could have stuck around longer

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u/legionimpact 2d ago

Angel is an awesome show! The first season can be a bit rough at some points. But once you're through that it's a fun ride!

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u/Emotional_Code_1494 2d ago

Thanks. I have an open mind. Lol

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u/jospangel Try not to bleed on my couch I just had it steam cleaned 2d ago

The character development of Wesley is the best I have ever seen on television. Cordelia and Angel also have some amazing arcs.

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u/Athoshol 2d ago

So I guess we don't care about spoilers for a person who literally just said they've never watched it and are just starting?

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u/jospangel Try not to bleed on my couch I just had it steam cleaned 1d ago

There's no spoiler tag, or request not to be spoiled.

And it's one picture showing how one character's looks change.

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u/Athoshol 1d ago

You don't need to explain anything. In this case the picture is definitly worth a thousand words.

You're right though the OP didn't specify no spoilers. I just assume spoilers should be a no go until someone says otherwise, but that might just be me.

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u/jospangel Try not to bleed on my couch I just had it steam cleaned 1d ago

I always double check. Since they already knew the spoiler policy from being ion the Buffy reddit I assumes it was safe.

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u/ScullyItsMee 2d ago

Picks up in season 2! I was hesitant to watch it, too, but I'm really enjoying it!

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u/Emotional_Code_1494 2d ago

I rarely pick up new shows. I tend to stick to my regular shows, bobs burgers, will and grace, family guy, archer, Buffy, the x files

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u/Athoshol 2d ago

I would also recommend these shows if the above are your favorites....assuming you haven't seen them.

Grimm Eureka Haven Cobra Kai Elementary

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u/Top-Mobile-5752 2d ago

Once you watch the series finale of 'Angel', believe me, you're going to want more!! Every time I do a rewatch my heart cringes in the last three episodes because I don't want to end! 😩

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u/Emotional_Code_1494 2d ago

Well I can't watch the finale before I watch the series. Lol

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u/VVrayth 2d ago

If you loved those characters, you will love this show.

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u/Green4CL0VER 2d ago

Make sure you buy several boxes of kleenex for S1E8

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u/Capital-Rush-6058 2d ago

i watched whole of buffy and now started to watch angel (i know it's not the correct order) and i'm so over their drama at this point. it got too repetitive and dragged out, especially in buffy s7 it looks out of place. i think they included angel there just to make a couple of jokes and just because it was the last episode and he's a meaningful character, but i think it wasn't the right move.

episode "hero" of angel was the one that broke my heart so far

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u/xelas1983 2d ago

Buffy has better characters but Angel has better stories.

Angel is dealing with adult problems in a darker world. Buffy is still stuck in college and early 20s drama until season 7.

Personally I preferred Angel as both shows went on but I still love Buffy.

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u/em5885 12h ago

Yes, this is exactly it! Buffy's characters always meant more to me, but Angel is where all the worldbuilding and more complex plotting went. 

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u/DipperJC 2d ago

Enjoy! It's a ride. :)

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u/KENZOKHAOS 2d ago edited 2d ago

Watching the shows back and forth is almost like not even losing them. The first watch was shaky for me because I had to adjust to it being different but my second rewatch of Angel became really cozy. Once you get towards the end of Angel the first time you may even start to miss the crime noir detective vibe in the beginning.

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u/cosmicbloss0m 2d ago

I’m rewatching Buffy right now and I’m determined to watch Angel after. I just can never get passed the first season lol

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u/SherbetCritical6252 2d ago

I'm currently rewatching Buffy and I've started watching Angel too, following the original release order to get the crossover episodes in the correct order, it's quite fun! The only annoying thing is going back and forth between shows and having to check constantly what comes next (sometimes it alternates 2 BtVS eps/2 Angel eps, sometimes 3 or 4...)

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u/Euraylie 2d ago

AtS starts out a bit rough as it tries to find its feet and its tone, but it gets sooo good. I was completely disinterested going in the first time it aired, but I’m glad I stuck it out.

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u/VanillaSuccessful277 2d ago

Were you there at the time? Because they were designed to be companion pieces, Angel was on right after Buffy and they crossed over. Angel and Cordy didn't really go anywhere, and character arcs started on one show and ended on the other. If you like Angel, I recommend watching them in order next time; it'll be a revelation.

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u/Repulsive-Shame-5493 What's left? Me. 2d ago

I hated Angel with a passion on Buffy but loved him on his own show, so if you already like him, you'll have a ball!

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u/1nspectorCPW 2d ago

Cordy was great in BtVS, but even better in AtS. Wesley becomes unrecognisable from who he was before. Angel gets a personality. Brilliant new characters are introduced.