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Friday 25 February 2005, by Newton : I recently gave Veronica Mars a chance - I didn’t know much about it and the name of the show wasn’t enough to attract me to watch it or even read a synopsis of it - then I happened on a blurb that it was "Buffy’esque" minus all the supernatural parts... I couldn’t imagine this but gave a chance anyway - and became an instant fan. It certainly "feels" familiar, and Bell is excellent (and reminds me more of a cross between Buffy, Anya, and Willow all mixed in - viewers can make there own decisions if they agree and which parts contribute to which aspects of the character). Definitely give this show a watch - 2 watches if it takes you a while to appreciate a show with an arc (though self-contained episodes are very well done!). The payoff is huge, and much needed in this post-buffy period of mouring (which, for some like myself, may just go on forever I’m almost afraid to like it - due to television’s unpleasant habit of cancelling any show I like, and the fact that I usually don’t let myself get into a show on for less than a few seasons, I’m terrified my voodoowoowoo will cause this true gem to get cancelled after one season. Supernatural paranoia aside, this is a show well worth watching, and is incredibly interesting and intriguing enough that you don’t miss the vamps and demons - and the use of "real" people who can be as bad (or worse!) means the metaphor that Buffy exploited is here in undiluted form - and as exciting (and disturbing) as ever. Kudos to UPN for this show - and if listening - Hey - give it another season minimum (tho if it maintains the current level of excellence, I’m up for 7 seasons!)! Thanks for a first rate show! :-) Newton Friday 25 February 2005, by Anonymous : why do you feel as though you are "betraying" Buffy? It ended, and might as well watch something good. I don’t agree with the Buffy comparisons. Its more like smallville by way of good acting/writing/everything... without the superpowers... its nice to watch something grounded in reality for a while... :-)Friday 25 February 2005, by kiwigal : Haven’t seen it yet...it’ll take ages to get to the UK (if ever!); but I know what you mean about feeling like liking another show is betraying the Buffiverse...I’m just trying on Alias for size & I feel that I’ve let the side down... Buffiverse forever! Friday 25 February 2005, by Anonymous : I caught the pilot, I had so idea about all the "buffy" comments about it. I loved it, still do. It’s a witty, intersting show with charactors more advanced then the WB shows or FOX. I want to push this show, it’s some of the best writing I’ve seen in a while, now that the buffyverse is gone.Saturday 26 February 2005, by J2U : I look forward to VM each week. It ain’t Jossverse but I’ve seen every Buffy 4 times and some more. Angel 3 times and once you can quote the lines it just isn’t as entertaining. To see Allison H. working on V.Mars is heartwarming! I think her husband would be the obvious choice for the next James Bond. He smoked in Season 5 Angel! I’m 52 a dedicated cine and tv fan and I’ve never enjoyed anything like JossW’s work, But Kristen Bell is excellent and the writing is improving. Talk to people about it, encourage them to watch and given a chance it may become great.Saturday 26 February 2005, by Greg2600 : It doesn’t appeal to me....I’ve outgrown the high school shows. Which is why I am so frustrated when more adult-oriented shows Angel, Tru calling, Enterprise, etc. get axed. I would advise all not to waste their time and feelings on a UPN show. They have become another FOX, and have no loyalty to the fans of said programs. Saturday 26 February 2005, by Anonymous : I tuned in for the pilot because AICN was giving it some buzz, and I haven’t missed a single episode since. Yes, I admit as dorky as it is, I do feel a slight tinge of guilt for loving Veronica Mars so much because I am so loyal to Buffy. But come on, when good tv comes on, you gotta embrace it. VM is good tv. It’s got wit and drama just like Buffy. It’s made such an impression on me that I even went out and read Rob Thomas’s first novel. It was really good as well. Rob Thomas is very talented, even if he isn’t Joss Whedon, it’s still okay to enjoy his show. Cause lets face it, a buffy spinoff just aint gonna happen guys.Monday 28 February 2005, by B : I would say Veronica Mars could develop into a long running show just like "Buffy". It has the same Pop in the writing and acting. I hope more people watch it.These comments are an anwser to this article : ‘Veronica’ a buffer for ‘Buffy’ fans
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