Chosen S7 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)

Posted on May 12, 2025May 7, 2025 by admin

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In Chosen (S7 E22 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Buffy, her friends, and the potentials bring the series to a close and engage in one final battle with The First. Along with the recap of Chosen, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) the challenges of winding up a seven-season story; (2) deep character development that makes the finale gripping; (3) inconsistency that undermines some of the finale’s impact; (4) whether the scythe’s magic is too convenient; and (5) writing a happy endi...

Grave S6 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)

Posted on January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 by admin

In Grave (S6 E22 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the gang tries to stop Willow from ending the world and Buffy and Dawn battle beneath the earth. Along with the recap, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) a protagonist shift from Buffy to Giles to Xander; (2) why Xander is the one and only character who could save the world; (3) Xander’s worst traits - same as his best traits? and (4) how Buffy’s subplot fits with the larger story (if it does). Last Episode: Two To Go Next Episode: Season...