27 Years Ago, 'Buffy the Vampire' Unleashed an Impossibly Good Season, and Broke the Fandom

Most great TV shows take a few episodes — even a few seasons — to really click into gear. Succession 's first season was a slog, Parks and Rec 's opening run was almost unwatchable when you know what comes later, and The Simpsons didn't get good until season 3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer was no exception. The show's first season was mixed at best, as the cast and writers all struggled to find their footing.