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Tabitha · 1st July 2002, 03:01 AM

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If the Powers That Be decided for any reason to create another Buffy spin-off on the television, which of these options would you most like to see?

Faith the Vampire Slayer
Dawn the Vampire Slayer
Willow the Witch
Fray (Whedon's comic book slayer)
The continued adventures of Spike (possibly and Dawn - H2's idea, I think)
Anya and Xander (?)
Tales of the Slayer
Other

I think my own vote would go for a Tales of the Slayer style show - where perhaps they could put a different spin on the idea of a series by giving us a new slayer with each season. A bit like the standalone episodes of The Outer Limits or something like that. Perhaps even with an underlying arc that ran thoughout the seasons - with one particular villain or villains, or some other connection.
I guess with the fickle nature of tv execs, they would be unlikely to give the go-ahead to what I think would be an ambitious project, but it is probably the one I would most like to see tried.

Have I missed any obvious ones out?

Dru · 1st July 2002, 03:19 AM

I want a Spin off to be Spike and Drusilla doing what they do best. Killing people.

pamie · 1st July 2002, 10:29 PM

I kinda like the sound of the Faith one but I also think it would kinda end up like Buffy....
But like you the Tales of a Slayer could be really intresting!

Tabitha · 1st July 2002, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by pamie

But like you the Tales of a Slayer could be really intresting!

To be fair - I picked up that idea off another forum, on the Buffy boards at www.fireflyfans.net, in case you are wondering.
But I think it could be pretty great - perhaps we could have one season of Faith before moving into unknown Slayers... I know that David Fury has expressed interest in a Faith series - but obviously Ms Dushku woud have to really want to do it.

Highlander II · 2nd July 2002, 02:22 AM

well - I'm particularly partial to a show about Spike

(and yeah - the Spike and Dawn thing was mine - for more info, you'd have to hit the season 7 section - b/c otherwise this post would be choc-full of spoilers) --

but - the 'other slayers' idea is intriguing also ---

HeyLynny · 2nd July 2002, 04:19 PM

Me too! Spike cracks me up! I would love to see a show just about him and his adventures. I'm sure it would be hilarious!

Shaun · 3rd July 2002, 07:33 AM

Frankly I don't like any of those ideas nor like those charcters very much. The charcters (and shows) I would like to see would be Tara and one with Oz. Those shows would be really good if done right.

I really wish they would hurry up with Ripper though and thank god for Angel.

VAMPette · 3rd July 2002, 10:03 PM

Hey great topic!

I voted for 'Tales of a Slayer' as it sounds quite unusual, although would also be partial to 50 mins of Spike and only Spike!

Worst would be 'Dawn the Vampire Slayer' but I think I may have already made my feelings known on this point!

Sidhe · 4th July 2002, 12:38 AM

::sigh::

I'm sorry, I cant choose. I'd probably have to say I wouldn't watch any, cause one of the greatest things about BTVS is how all the characters bounce of one another...Imagine Spike unable to verbaly(?) spar with the Slayer (before they started..to..um..ya know), or how Giles got frustrated with Xander, and how Willow and Anya just sort of clash at times...and I could go on..

But I do know alot of it has to do with the writing. If they write a good show (not holding my breath), I may want to watch it.

Tabitha · 9th February 2003, 07:31 PM

Since this is a spoiler-free thread (or mostly) I have posted a new rumour regarding a Buffy spin off in a new thread over HERE.

The linked thread has some minor spoilage for season seven - beyond the stage UK viewers are at, anyway. Ob or someone might be able to add whether it is spoilage for US viewers.

obcooke · 9th February 2003, 09:56 PM

[Tabitha: The linked thread has some minor spoilage for season seven]

The thread does contain spoilage that won't come to pass until the end of Buffy Season Seven and a few weeks from now on Angel.

Angelus Rex · 12th February 2003, 05:49 AM

To do a proper spinoff series, you need a main character who can do the proverbial "kicking of the buttage" - i.e. have lots of cool fight scenes with people. That being said there are only 2 characters who fit the bill here - Faith and Spike.

Personally I'd love to see a Faith spinoff show, seeing as she's my favorite Buffy character.

A Spike show does have potential, but it could be perceived as a ripoff of Angel. I also find the Spike character too one-dimensional to carry his own show.

The best bet would be a Faith show.

On a side note, on Angel the best characters would either Conner or Wesley.

little smaug · 13th February 2003, 03:25 PM

Personally the only spin-off i'm interested in seeing is 'Ripper', so i wish they'd get a move on!!!

A Faith spin-off could be cool, as long as it was the more in depth, less annoying, less psycho Faith of the later seasons.

As for Spike, i just don't think it would work without Buffy to spar with him.

VAMPette · 14th February 2003, 01:13 PM

The spin-off I want to see now is a Spike and Anya show - there's always been a spark between them, they're the funniest characters in the show plus both have plenty of experience and history to draw on. Okay, okay, it's just that they're my fave characters I admit it. Haven't figured out what line the show could take - love to see a Moonlighting type show but the PI bit is too close to Angel so open to suggestions.

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Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	If there were another spin-off... No Spoilers! If the Powers That Be decided for any reason to create another Buffy spin-off on the television, which of these options would you most like to see? Faith the Vampire Slayer Dawn the Vampire Slayer Willow the Witch Fray (Whedon's comic book slayer) The continued adventures of Spike (possibly and Dawn - H2's idea, I think) Anya and Xander (?) Tales of the Slayer Other I think my own vote would go for a Tales of the Slayer style show - where perhaps they could put a different spin on the idea of a series by giving us a new slayer with each season. A bit like the standalone episodes of The Outer Limits or something like that. Perhaps even with an underlying arc that ran thoughout the seasons - with one particular villain or villains, or some other connection. I guess with the fickle nature of tv execs, they would be unlikely to give the go-ahead to what I think would be an ambitious project, but it is probably the one I would most like to see tried. Have I missed any obvious ones out?

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1st July 2002, 03:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dru I'm a princess Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 910	I want a Spin off to be Spike and Drusilla doing what they do best. Killing people.

1st July 2002, 10:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
pamie Space Monkey! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: South coast of the UK Posts: 3,091	I kinda like the sound of the Faith one but I also think it would kinda end up like Buffy.... But like you the Tales of a Slayer could be really intresting!

2nd July 2002, 02:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	well - I'm particularly partial to a show about Spike (and yeah - the Spike and Dawn thing was mine - for more info, you'd have to hit the season 7 section - b/c otherwise this post would be choc-full of spoilers) -- but - the 'other slayers' idea is intriguing also ---

2nd July 2002, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
HeyLynny Explorer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: New York Posts: 621	Me too! Spike cracks me up! I would love to see a show just about him and his adventures. I'm sure it would be hilarious!

3rd July 2002, 07:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shaun R.I.P. Ashes Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Australia Posts: 1,798	Frankly I don't like any of those ideas nor like those charcters very much. The charcters (and shows) I would like to see would be Tara and one with Oz. Those shows would be really good if done right. I really wish they would hurry up with Ripper though and thank god for Angel.

3rd July 2002, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
VAMPette To the Angel- Mobile! Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 419	Hey great topic! I voted for 'Tales of a Slayer' as it sounds quite unusual, although would also be partial to 50 mins of Spike and only Spike! Worst would be 'Dawn the Vampire Slayer' but I think I may have already made my feelings known on this point!

4th July 2002, 12:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sidhe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 91	::sigh:: I'm sorry, I cant choose. I'd probably have to say I wouldn't watch any, cause one of the greatest things about BTVS is how all the characters bounce of one another...Imagine Spike unable to verbaly(?) spar with the Slayer (before they started..to..um..ya know), or how Giles got frustrated with Xander, and how Willow and Anya just sort of clash at times...and I could go on.. But I do know alot of it has to do with the writing. If they write a good show (not holding my breath), I may want to watch it.

9th February 2003, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Since this is a spoiler-free thread (or mostly) I have posted a new rumour regarding a Buffy spin off in a new thread over HERE. The linked thread has some minor spoilage for season seven - beyond the stage UK viewers are at, anyway. Ob or someone might be able to add whether it is spoilage for US viewers.

9th February 2003, 09:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
obcooke OB-Wan Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,357	[Tabitha: The linked thread has some minor spoilage for season seven] The thread does contain spoilage that won't come to pass until the end of Buffy Season Seven and a few weeks from now on Angel.

12th February 2003, 05:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Angelus Rex Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 18	To do a proper spinoff series, you need a main character who can do the proverbial "kicking of the buttage" - i.e. have lots of cool fight scenes with people. That being said there are only 2 characters who fit the bill here - Faith and Spike. Personally I'd love to see a Faith spinoff show, seeing as she's my favorite Buffy character. A Spike show does have potential, but it could be perceived as a ripoff of Angel. I also find the Spike character too one-dimensional to carry his own show. The best bet would be a Faith show. On a side note, on Angel the best characters would either Conner or Wesley.

13th February 2003, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
little smaug Fire and Brimstone Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 1,343	Personally the only spin-off i'm interested in seeing is 'Ripper', so i wish they'd get a move on!!! A Faith spin-off could be cool, as long as it was the more in depth, less annoying, less psycho Faith of the later seasons. As for Spike, i just don't think it would work without Buffy to spar with him.

14th February 2003, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
VAMPette To the Angel- Mobile! Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 419	The spin-off I want to see now is a Spike and Anya show - there's always been a spark between them, they're the funniest characters in the show plus both have plenty of experience and history to draw on. Okay, okay, it's just that they're my fave characters I admit it. Haven't figured out what line the show could take - love to see a Moonlighting type show but the PI bit is too close to Angel so open to suggestions.