Buffy The Vampire Slayer

There’s life after death in more ways than one in the world of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Six stars from the series will turn up on new network series this fall.

ALYSON HANNIGAN

“Buffy” role: Willow, the uncertain girl who blossomed into a take-charge woman.

New role: Lily, a woman in love, in the CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother”

Similarities: Willow and Lily are women who found their confidence, in part, because of the loves they found.

Differences: Willow took a while to grow up, while Lily has her act together now.

NICHOLAS BRENDON

“Buffy” role: Xander, the sidekick with the dry, sardonic wit.

New role: Seth Richman on Fox’s workplace comedy “Kitchen Confidential.”

Similarities: Both are charming.

Differences: Xander lacked the obvious confidence that Seth has.

DAVID BOREANAZ

“Buffy” role: Angel, a lovelorn vampire who wanted a soul and finally got one.

New role: Special Agent Seeley Booth on the “CSI”-ish mystery series, “Bones,” for Fox.

Similarities: They are men who want justice and are good at digging for the truth.

Differences: Angel is an immortal, Booth has a life span.

CHARISMA CARPENTER

“Buffy” role: Cordelia, a woman with her own agenda.

New role: Kendall, a troublemaker on UPN’s “Veronica Mars.”

Similarities: They love to stir the pot.

Differences: While Cordelia turned out to be lovable despite herself, Kendall may be a tougher lady to warm to.

SETH GREEN

“Buffy” role: Daniel “Oz,” nice kid with a cursed life.

New role: Barry on the comedy, “The Four Kings,” for NBC.

Similarities: None, really.

Differences: Barry knows what he wants, while Daniel was not always sure.

JAMES MARSTERS

“Buffy” role: Spike, the vampire with hidden nobility.

New role: Brainiac, an advanced robot from another world, on WB’s “Smallville.”

Similarities: Love of the dark side.

Differences: Spike turned good while Brainy will be evil.