Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Series 4 - Complete DVD > Reviews

Advantages: Some amazing episodes, great seasonal arc and great performances
Disadvantages: One or two bad episodes

...boards that season four of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is where the show lost its way. I disagree - in my opinion the show only got bigger and better with each season. In season four, Buffy and Willow head off to the local university, whilst Xander moves into his parents basement and tries to find a direction in life. Giles is feeling a little useless with no job and nothing to do. I don't want to repeat the general information I put into my review ... Read review

Advantages: Great stories, witty lines, something different
Disadvantages: Not Buffys best year

...The whole show revolved around Buffy and her scooby gang, the hilarious high school misfits who worry about their teenage issues by day and fight demons at night. But season 3 ended with the gang graduating from (and blowing up) sunnydale high, the centre of evil activity in their home town. So Buffy, Willow and Xander are no longer in high school. Cordy's no longer around. Giles isnt the librarian anymore and the school isnt there to cause trouble ... Read review

Advantages: Good value for money.
Disadvantages: Not enough episodes!

Season 4 sees Buffy played by Sarah Michelle Geller fighting evil in a different setting, college. Starting with her demon roomate who is stealing Buffy's soul in an attempt to avoid being found by her demonic father and his followers! The season also sees the break up of Willow and Oz's releationship, also featuring Willow's new found releationship with Tara, a fellow witch. Willows magical abilities grow in abundance in this season, culminating ... Read review

Advantages: A new world opens up for Buffy and friends
Disadvantages: It doesn't have Angel in it

...and Sunnydale High in ruins, Buffy and her friends are ready for a new challenge - life at college. Except for Xander, who has moved into his parent's basement, and Giles who is feeling decidedly left out now that he's unemployed. Buffy finds dating a challenge and falls foul of a college lothario, only to discover that Spike is back in town and happy to kick her when she's down. Spike isn't around for long though, as he's captured by The Initiative, ... Read review