Buffy. The lead is self-centered and often obnoxious and/or whiney. But Giles is so marvellous. I like Xander. Anya says the most unbelievable things. In fact, I think the entire ensemble is terrific. I'd be happy if the pulled a 'Blake' with her and let the show go on without Buffy >if SMG deecided to leave.
How true! Only you forgot someone.. Buffy is only worth watching for Spike. My dream would be that they end that show by letting him finally kill her... she grows more awful by the season.
Isobel
Sorry, here totally disagree. Buffy (the character) is flawed, definitely, but that's what makes her interesting. (As opposed to Willow, whom I found too sugary sweet and too good to be true for nearly three seasons, until they allowed her display some more unpleasant characteristics as well on occasion.) She's also funny, passionate, loyal, and SMG has consistently pulled off a great lead performance for five years now.
As for Spike, he's a great character, but he never was the reason why I watched the show. If he got dusted in the next episode (which btw is logically long overdue) I'd still continue to watch. But the show wouldn't work without Buffy at all, and not just because of the title.
Tanja