tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post2153066301713646560..comments2024-03-28T10:18:52.493-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: PrimevalBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-13229299101382787382014-01-23T16:46:29.130-05:002014-01-23T16:46:29.130-05:00intp, we do read every comment, including the ones...intp, we do read every comment, including the ones on the comic book reviews. Welcome to the site and we're glad you joined us in the rewatch.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-53448539648068265862014-01-23T15:34:22.783-05:002014-01-23T15:34:22.783-05:00Oops, forgot to mention that I haven't actuall...Oops, forgot to mention that I haven't actually seen this episode in a while, but I did want to join in. The fourth season was my fourth favorite overall-- I thought it had some nice moments and was an interesting change of pace, but not nearly as good as some of the other seasons. But hey, at least it wasn't season 6...intphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128956785419100202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-46595700802784817112014-01-23T15:28:48.832-05:002014-01-23T15:28:48.832-05:00Hi, folks. I just started reading Billie's am...Hi, folks. I just started reading Billie's amazing reviews of the Buffy comic, yesterday, and posted a few comments there, although I dunno if anyone will ever see them.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm a longtime Buffy fan (started watching regularly in third season; have all seven seasons on Dvd; have seen every episode at least twice each, some many more than that) who was really disappointed with how Season 8 ended.<br /><br />I liked the fact that the group pulled together-- even Xander-- to take out Adam. I agree that Adam was a flawed villain. I thought he had promise at first, but they never gave the character any sort of believable motivation, nor did they ever explain the nature of the supposed 'design flaw' that he had.intphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128956785419100202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-39339273319149915282014-01-22T09:10:44.550-05:002014-01-22T09:10:44.550-05:00Although Adam is a weak Big Bad, I love the way th...Although Adam is a weak Big Bad, I love the way the four come together in the end. The whole being greater than the sum of its parts is a wonderful way to bring everyone back together.<br /><br />Spike trying to bring everyone back together after he tried to rip them apart always makes me smile. He is not one to let the small details deter him. :-)ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-41233052365710711022014-01-21T22:35:23.608-05:002014-01-21T22:35:23.608-05:00Always enjoy the reviews after watching an episode...Always enjoy the reviews after watching an episode, Billie - thanks. The comments are also fun. I think the best part of this episode was the magical enactment of the heart of Buffy - that is that she is more powerful with her friends - spirit, heart and mind while she acts - the hand. She couldn't have defeated Adam without Zander, Willow and Giles literally having her back. Billie, you say that the group comes together too quickly after their fight but I am lucky enough to have friends like that - we have undercurrents of disagreement but they don't really matter when it comes down to it ie. when the you know what hits the fan. Lamounier I love nitpicking. It always makes me think about things that I wouldn't have otherwise and I do it as well. It's only when you really love a show that you notice the little things.drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-64538676195578311292014-01-17T18:53:54.898-05:002014-01-17T18:53:54.898-05:00There's never too much nitpicking, Lamounier. ...There's never too much nitpicking, Lamounier. If there were, this site probably wouldn't exist.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6247877649889605522014-01-17T18:52:42.648-05:002014-01-17T18:52:42.648-05:00Billie, you have a point there. Sometimes my nitpi...Billie, you have a point there. Sometimes my nitpicking goes too far.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-10564588684141951922014-01-17T18:23:35.768-05:002014-01-17T18:23:35.768-05:00Juliette, you're right. Back then, everything ...Juliette, you're right. Back then, everything wanted to be <i>The Matrix</i>.<br /><br />Lamounier, I always enjoy your comments. Just one small disagreement -- Buffy and company getting caught was obviously part of their plan. :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-9838398508209373392014-01-17T18:09:11.293-05:002014-01-17T18:09:11.293-05:00“Primeval”, although easily the weakest arc finale...“Primeval”, although easily the weakest arc finale of BtVS, is a competent episode. It’s entertaining, and if there isn’t much emotional power on the arc story, why not end it with great fun and action?<br /><br />The master plan didn’t make much sense, though. Maggie wanted to create super soldiers? Ok, typical, but how was the secret compartment built without anyone else’s knowledge? There should’ve been more people into project 314. It’s not like you can get a uranium power source without explaining why you need one. The Scoobies’ plan was also flat. Breaking into the Initiative through the elevator? Great way to get caught immediately, guys.<br /><br />Like Jane said on her comment on Angel’s “War Zone”, the idea of groups of people without super powers fighting demons is a good one, so it’s only natural to think that militaries would also join the fight. But while I can believe stuff like The Initiative fits the Buffyverse, it never fit <i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i>. This spy/conspiracy/military arc didn’t really match the tone of the show, not even when Maggie Walsh was the Big Bad, and the show never pulled it well enough, especially after Maggie was killed off. I also didn’t like the portrayal of militaries, they were just too dumb and incompetent.<br /><br />The bit that has more of an everlasting impact on the series is the spell that creates Super Buffy. It’s such a typical genre story to tell, to make your superhero even more super, yet it’s a story that works formidable well at this point. Usually on BtVS we have the new ways defeating the old ways, this time we had the reverse, and supernatural beat technology. That final Buffy versus Adam fight scene was really cool, even though I got distracted by how obvious SMG's double was. It’s actually a fun game when you watch Buffy fight scenes: to check when it’s SMG and when it’s not.<br /><br />Tara was so cute checking with Willow what she should say to Buffy on the phone. Spike getting away from several death scenarios was a lot of fun. And Buffy rocked when she told commander whatever that he was getting into her territory.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-2128322945397966672014-01-17T10:26:30.048-05:002014-01-17T10:26:30.048-05:00Still, even after all these years, all I can think...Still, even after all these years, all I can think during the climactic showdown is 'Matrix.' SMG looks gorgeous though, that hair and white top really suits her.Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.com