Buffy The Vampire Slayer

When it began its life as a mid-season replacement on the still growing WB network, nobody quite expected Buffy to reach the acclaim that it did. Twenty years after its premiere, this series still has a huge cult following, and it's without good reason.Looking at the first few episodes, it's easy to see Buffy as something it's not. A silly and generic fantasy show with only minimal depth in its teen cast. The show's strength, however, is its longer-term development. Though it has its share of monsters and great action scenes, it's also about a girl trying to follow her destiny at such a young age.As the seasons go on, the plot is revealed to be more complex and nuanced than many would expect from its promotional material. Gifted with the ancient powers of a 'slayer', Buffy acts as a contrast to the dumb blond heroines of the time. Imaginative writing from Joss Whedon aptly explores common human themes, from identity, friendship, and the grey areas of good and evil. As viewers see Buffy grow from a young girl to a woman, they can't help but get invested, all the while laughing and having fun.