It's woman's history month and the 25th anniversary of Buffy The Vampire Slayer - arguably the best-written female empowerment show in TV history.
Following the 1992 movie of the same title, Buffy The Vampire Slayer first aired on American Television on March 10th, 1997.
The show quickly gained a cult following and exceeded viewers' expectations with its' unconventional storytelling and brave take on neo-feminism.
Show creator Joss Whedon explained he wanted to invert the Hollywood formula of 'the little blonde girl who goes into a dark alley and gets killed in every horror movie'. Instead, Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) was what made monsters run away in fear.
Aside from its' fundamentally feminist concept, Buffy The Vampire Slayer was one of the first shows to show a lesbian kiss on US television - making it a strong LGBTQ+ alley in the process.
Despite the recent controversies regarding Whedon who was accused by members of the female cast and crew of workplace misconduct, the show continues to have relevance in the current climate, with audiences celebrating its' success across multiple generations, cultures and continents.
On a personal note, I saw the show for the first time in my early 20's and it changed me completely. Never had a show gotten so deep under my skin and had such a strong impact. Buffy touched something deep inside of me, and immediately became my comfort show. I rewatch it at least once a year.
Buffy is a cultural reset - it has been nothing less for those whole 25 years since its' release, and will continue to be just that for any new viewer today and tomorrow.
So if you haven't seen Buffy (cause the title sounds silly and it's just a show for teens) take the leap - you'll be surprised with what you find.
Watch the fan-made trailer for Buffy's opening season here:
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