I suppose on a RL level the situation is unsolvable. What happens when the principle of equal opportunities stops working naturally, from within? The race of superhumans can't peacefully co-exist with the race of humans. Their very existence creates a huge inferiority complex in ordinary people. They can either live in isolation from each other or fight for survival and the humans can't win by definition. The situation is very Joss Whedon-worthy, because he, as nobody else, can write natural human reactions in supernatural situations.
This is the big, fascinating question the story raises. I'm inclined more and more to the idea that S8 will end wih the "Fray Solution" - the only way to stop Slayers being corrupted by their power is for them to renounce it; but the only moral and responsible circumstances in which they could lay down their power would be if they first found a way to make it unnecessary - by ending the demonic threat forever (or at least for several centuries). Only trouble is, that would make a season 9 pretty much impossible...
(Ethan Rayne's death is just another proof that this story doesn't need adult characters) and basically serves teenage audience with teenage love agnst, funny quips and cool fights.
I thought Ethan's death was pretty shocking... given Buffy's comments before she found him dead, it was reminiscent of the scene with Chloe hanging herself in 'Get It Done'. Especially given the General's comments about how he was the only one who could have helped her... It ups the stakes; I certainly didn't get that it was "killing off the adult characters". I do think he's dead; I don't think that means he won't reappear in some form later on.
as soon as Buffy arrives, she heals herself instantly. And she can heal everybody else. But she can't restore Xander's eye.
Quibble: she can heal herself, but specifically says that this drained so much of her power that she won't be able to heal the soldiers - just "stop the worst of it." I've also speculated before that just like mundane first aid, healing-magic is much less effective if used more than an hour after the injury was received. Which is why healing a fresh wound is one thing, but regrowing an eye that was poked out over a year earlier is much harder.
The same with supernatural props; portals were hardingers of apocalypses in TV show, but in comics they became just a handy means of transportation.
Or in Angel, a handy means of murdering your former physics professor...
I see no room for adult characters and adult themes in this kind of story. It's very season one-ish so far.
Not seeing that, I'm afraid. Buffy, Willow and Xander are all coming across as adult to me. Not seeing things in black and white, making hard decisions while being aware of the complexities (but not losing their sense of humour), generally being mature. I mean, can you really imagine teenage Buffy saying to Angel "I'm sorry. I'm tired. Just tell me now, so we don't have to do a whole awkward-dance... are you coming to bed?" Xander is incredulous at the whole "kiss of true love" thing (or "true love crap" as he calls it) - it's just so overblown and fairy-tale and, well, teenage. He already knows how incongruous it is. Which links to Willow's words to Amy: "I sw the big picture. But you, Amy, you're as self-involved as your mom was." Just like Warren, Amy is shown here as someone who never really grew up. They're a perfect pair. :)
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Date: 2007-06-10 03:28 pm (UTC)I suppose on a RL level the situation is unsolvable. What happens when the principle of equal opportunities stops working naturally, from within? The race of superhumans can't peacefully co-exist with the race of humans. Their very existence creates a huge inferiority complex in ordinary people. They can either live in isolation from each other or fight for survival and the humans can't win by definition. The situation is very Joss Whedon-worthy, because he, as nobody else, can write natural human reactions in supernatural situations.
This is the big, fascinating question the story raises. I'm inclined more and more to the idea that S8 will end wih the "Fray Solution" - the only way to stop Slayers being corrupted by their power is for them to renounce it; but the only moral and responsible circumstances in which they could lay down their power would be if they first found a way to make it unnecessary - by ending the demonic threat forever (or at least for several centuries). Only trouble is, that would make a season 9 pretty much impossible...(Ethan Rayne's death is just another proof that this story doesn't need adult characters) and basically serves teenage audience with teenage love agnst, funny quips and cool fights.
I thought Ethan's death was pretty shocking... given Buffy's comments before she found him dead, it was reminiscent of the scene with Chloe hanging herself in 'Get It Done'. Especially given the General's comments about how he was the only one who could have helped her... It ups the stakes; I certainly didn't get that it was "killing off the adult characters". I do think he's dead; I don't think that means he won't reappear in some form later on.as soon as Buffy arrives, she heals herself instantly. And she can heal everybody else. But she can't restore Xander's eye.
Quibble: she can heal herself, but specifically says that this drained so much of her power that she won't be able to heal the soldiers - just "stop the worst of it." I've also speculated before that just like mundane first aid, healing-magic is much less effective if used more than an hour after the injury was received. Which is why healing a fresh wound is one thing, but regrowing an eye that was poked out over a year earlier is much harder.The same with supernatural props; portals were hardingers of apocalypses in TV show, but in comics they became just a handy means of transportation.
Or in Angel, a handy means of murdering your former physics professor...I see no room for adult characters and adult themes in this kind of story. It's very season one-ish so far.
Not seeing that, I'm afraid. Buffy, Willow and Xander are all coming across as adult to me. Not seeing things in black and white, making hard decisions while being aware of the complexities (but not losing their sense of humour), generally being mature. I mean, can you really imagine teenage Buffy saying to Angel "I'm sorry. I'm tired. Just tell me now, so we don't have to do a whole awkward-dance... are you coming to bed?" Xander is incredulous at the whole "kiss of true love" thing (or "true love crap" as he calls it) - it's just so overblown and fairy-tale and, well, teenage. He already knows how incongruous it is. Which links to Willow's words to Amy: "I sw the big picture. But you, Amy, you're as self-involved as your mom was." Just like Warren, Amy is shown here as someone who never really grew up. They're a perfect pair. :)