Agree, Giles' story was underwhelming in later seasons. But I think it's partly due to him not being there full-time.
I miss Hacker!Willow
Same here. I was fascinated by the idea of combining fantasy elements with modern technologies in season 1 and 4, but I think that in later seasons writers weren't interested in further exploration of that option. Season 8 is heavy on fantasy (elves, gnomes, levitation, witchcraft) but obviously Joss isn't interested in incorporating technological tricks into the mix. (The trick with the mirror doesn't count, I suppose. It's as old as storytelling itself). :)
we got a good glimpse to Faith's loneliness in #6, loved when she started to blame the wall (that would have been a heartbreaking moment on TV)
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Agree, Giles' story was underwhelming in later seasons. But I think it's partly due to him not being there full-time.
I miss Hacker!Willow
Same here. I was fascinated by the idea of combining fantasy elements with modern technologies in season 1 and 4, but I think that in later seasons writers weren't interested in further exploration of that option. Season 8 is heavy on fantasy (elves, gnomes, levitation, witchcraft) but obviously Joss isn't interested in incorporating technological tricks into the mix. (The trick with the mirror doesn't count, I suppose. It's as old as storytelling itself). :)
we got a good glimpse to Faith's loneliness in #6, loved when she started to blame the wall (that would have been a heartbreaking moment on TV)
Agree. Dented wall... that was a powerful moment.