Buffy Reboot Bombshell: Should Angel’s Fate Be Sealed?

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Summary

  • New Buffy reboot may feature cameos from Angel characters, tricky decisions ahead.
  • Debates over returning Angel characters continues; reboot’s storytelling must remain strong.
  • Challenge for reboot is to decide how to handle Angel series, balancing old and new characters.

Instead of having to wait for years after a series ends, fans of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” were fortunate because it ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003. The spinoff show “Angel” followed in 1999 and ended in 2004. Ever since then, fans have enjoyed rewatching both shows. Now, there is talk of a possible Hulu revival for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

There’s plenty of discussion about which characters might reappear, ranging from Giles Rupert (Anthony Head) to Faith Lelane (Eliza Dushku). This raises a significant question: how will the upcoming revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer handle the spinoff involving Angel?

Why The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Should Take Place After The Events Of Angel

If Angel were a lackluster and uninteresting continuation, it might be sensible for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot to disregard it altogether. Fans might prefer to overlook its existence and concentrate on the original show instead. However, given that Angel is an entertaining, quick-paced, and worthy spinoff, it seems reasonable that the Buffy reboot would align with or even build upon Angel’s storyline.

As a long-time fan, I believe it’s a shrewd move for Hulu’s revamped Buffy series to incorporate elements from the Angel storyline. Given that Buffy won’t be the central figure this time around, including these events could help maintain a sense of familiarity for fans who have been with us since the late ’90s, when this captivating supernatural universe was first unveiled.

Fans are curious about how the new version of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” will address the cliffhanger from the end of “Angel.” In the final episode, season 5, episode 22, titled “Not Fade Away,” Angel (played by David Boreanaz) prepares for battle and says, “It’s time to get to work.” However, viewers are left wondering what happens next since they never got to see the outcome. Therefore, it is essential that the reboot clarifies in its pilot episode whether Angel is alive or deceased after the series finale of “Angel.

Why The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Could Ignore Angel

One possible reason for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot to bypass the events of Angel could be to avoid any potential appearances by former cast members. For example, if Charisma Carpenter were to return, the new series would need to disregard the fact that Cordelia Chase died in Angel season 5, episode 12, “You’re Welcome.

It’s worth pondering whether we might see Spike (James Marsden) reappear again. Although Spike meets his end in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he resurfaces in Angel, and fans catch glimpses of him in season 5, episode 1, “Fool For Love.” However, if the new series aims to delve into Buffy’s deep-seated sorrow over losing Spike, it would have to establish that his death was irreversible.

In essence, the revival of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” must take a stance on Angel’s role, or it risks becoming too complicated. As long as the show handles both new and old characters skillfully, either choice will work. However, what truly matters is that the reboot maintains the same high-quality storytelling as the original series. Reddit user @Makk-ara has expressed their views about previous “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” characters possibly appearing in the reboot:

I envision the new plot seamlessly integrating with the existing world, allowing it to feel organic and authentic. The new characters should acknowledge the past events, but not be bound by them. This isn’t about correcting errors of the past generation or relying on old characters, rather, it’s about crafting a fresh narrative within a familiar setting.

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2025-04-25 21:39