Tonight was an end to something that started over three years ago. It must have been over three years ago actually as it was three years ago this coming weekend that Sarah and myself split up for the first time.
Back when we were originally going out we started to watch Buffy: The Vampire Slayer from Season One onwards. Now, all this time later - and through two breakups and through relationshipships with othwr people we watched the last episode of Angel Season 5. We finally made it trhough every episode of Buffy 1-7 and Angel 1-5.
At times it seemed as if we'd never complete it as we both had, at times, partners that weren't keen on us getting together for video evenings. But partners either came to terms with it or became ex-partners (not due to the Buffy/Angel embargo) and we've come to the end.
It was emotional. Well, I find the end of Angel emotional anyway not only because it was the end but also because of what happens to my favourite charcter in the show.
Three years is a long time. I pointed out that Sarah had been 24 when we started watching the show. Then she pointed out I'd been 32 which I thought was a bit unfair.
Anyway, we no longer need to see each otehr now as the task is complete.
Actually, that's a complete lie as we were already talking about what we should tackle next. I'm not sure what series I want to see to be honest. I wouldn't mind seeing all of the X-Files or Babylon 5 but don't know if eitehr would grip me enough for regular viewing over an extended amount of time. I guess we'll find out what the future brings when it reaches us.
For now though I'm a little sad that the whole Buffy/Angel gig is over.
Back when we were originally going out we started to watch Buffy: The Vampire Slayer from Season One onwards. Now, all this time later - and through two breakups and through relationshipships with othwr people we watched the last episode of Angel Season 5. We finally made it trhough every episode of Buffy 1-7 and Angel 1-5.
At times it seemed as if we'd never complete it as we both had, at times, partners that weren't keen on us getting together for video evenings. But partners either came to terms with it or became ex-partners (not due to the Buffy/Angel embargo) and we've come to the end.
It was emotional. Well, I find the end of Angel emotional anyway not only because it was the end but also because of what happens to my favourite charcter in the show.
Three years is a long time. I pointed out that Sarah had been 24 when we started watching the show. Then she pointed out I'd been 32 which I thought was a bit unfair.
Anyway, we no longer need to see each otehr now as the task is complete.
Actually, that's a complete lie as we were already talking about what we should tackle next. I'm not sure what series I want to see to be honest. I wouldn't mind seeing all of the X-Files or Babylon 5 but don't know if eitehr would grip me enough for regular viewing over an extended amount of time. I guess we'll find out what the future brings when it reaches us.
For now though I'm a little sad that the whole Buffy/Angel gig is over.
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Or Doctor Who... I believe that might end up seeming like work, though. ;) Kyle & I have been watching it from the beginning, at least the ones that are available, and a lot of the early stuff is still remarkably good. We're about to start the Jon Pertwee era adventures.
Now the good news:
-If you've not already go beat a path to the door of your nearest comic shop and pick up BUFFY-THE LONG WAY HOME. It's the first collection of season 8 which Whedon, along with some of the best writers in the industry, is doing.
Forty issues. Minimum.
-And whilst you're there, pick up Angel Season Six. A twelve issue mini-series that shows what happened next. There are some interesting developments in there, if I'm thinkin of the same character you are.
As to your next longform thing I can heartily recommend either
Battlestar Galactica-There's a third year slump but when it's on form it's phenomenal.
or second the West Wing recommendation. That's an astounding achievement and one that actually works better if watched consecutively.
This is actually the 2nd/3rd time I've watched the entire Buffy/Angel series.
I've watched Battlestar Galactica Season 1 and have Season 2 on DVD but haven't watched it yet.
I'd like to see West Wing at somepoint and it is on my list - along with the Sopranos and Seasons 2 and 3 of The Shield :)
Hmm, nobody has mentioned Stargate yet, although I'm not sure if my thinking of it at that point is a good sign or not :-)
I do love the end of season 5 though :).
I'd recommend Battlestar Galactica (no 3rd season slump in what I saw :-)
or also Medium which is one of my favourites.
Mind you, I suspect you also have a lot of Dr Who to catch up on! :-)
Unless you really like X-Files.