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Buffy has already been slaying vampires for some time as "Welcome to the Hellmouth" begins and, after adults perceive her actions as part of a violent attitude, she moves to Sunnydale to start her life over. Despite Buffy's determination to retire from slaying, the new watcher Giles convinces her of Sunnydale's proxmity to the Hellmouth and the importance of fighting the Master. After the story background has been introduced and Willow, Xander and Buffy become friends, "The Harvest" illustrates the newfound importance of their fighting team against the forces of evil. Also, the story introduces Buffy's mother, Joyce, and her first meeting with the mysterious Angel.

Don't miss the interview with creator Joss Whedon just before the episodes air (I recommend watching them after you see both shows). This is a wonderful introduction to establish Buffy's reasons for slaying and the foundation of the soon-to-be Scooby gang!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Beginning, Take 2
In "Welcome to the Hellmouth" Buffy Summers moves to Sunnydale in the wake of that unfortunate incident where the gym burned down (an allusion to the climax of the film version, which you certainly do not need to see to appreciate these episodes). She yearns for a normal life, but suddenly she is confronted with a new Watcher, a mysterious dark stranger named Angel, and the little known fact that Sunnydale is located on the Hellmouth, a demon portal of the first order. At the present time the big bad in town is the Master, a vampire lord trapped below and waiting for his time to rise up, kill the Slayer, destroy the human race, etc. However, the most important element for redefining Whedon's vision is the creation of the Scooby Gang of Willow, Xander and (later) Cordelia. The master metaphor here is that High School is Hell, and it is the Scoobies that help bring that out the most and gives the Buffy storyline added depth.

"The Harvest" picks up right where Part One left off, with Buffy about to get the bite from Luke, the Master's right hand vamp. The title refers to a rather special night where the Master selects a vessel who will go out and feed upon the Sunnydale night life with all that power being transferred to the big bad guy trapped down below. The mystery of Angel is played out a bit more, but the most important thing is that this is merely round one in what would prove to be a season long battle between the Slayer and the Master.

Joss Whedon did not like the campy twist his script was given in the theatrical version of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and this two-part pilot episode for the television series reaffirms the correctness of his original twist on the girl who beats up the monsters that attack her in the dark alleyway. For those of you who love this television series from the start or are going back to find out how all the merriment began, this is definitely your starting point. It provides a solid foundation for the series and holds up extremely well, better than most pilot episodes do several years down the road.

Buffy Rocks As Always
I have been a big fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer since about the middle of first season. I did not get to see how she arrived in Sunnydale or how she befriended Xander and Willow. Also the introduction to Angel was a sight to behold as well. "She is the Slayer..." as Giles put it and this video proves it so. I'm glad these shows have been put to videotape for all to relive and enjoy the series. I plan to collect all of them!!