A new report has revealed plot details for Hulu’s upcomingBuffy the Vampire Slayerpilot. The revival of the cult ‘90s fantasy drama series, considered among the greatest TV shows of all time, seesSarah Michelle Gellar reprise her role as the titular Buffy Summersalongside a new Slayer played by Ryan Keira Armstrong.
The originalBuffy the Vampire Slayershow followed a teenage Buffy, who was called by fate to slay vampiresand other dark forces, alongside her Watcher, Giles, and a group of friends, the Scoobies. And while it is unclear the exact role the revival show is set to take, a new report has revealed plot details for the pilot episode.
PerCBR(via Fear HQ), thepilot follows 16-year-old bookworm Nova, who discovers she’s a Slayer in a newly rebuilt Sunnydale, split between the old and new town. During the Vampire Weekend festival, a celebration of the town’s supernatural heritage, two vampires emerge from a construction site, kill a teen, and plan a ritual to raise an undead army.
What This Means For The Buffy Revival Show
From the sounds of the plot details, it appears that the show is going to take the step ofhonoring the original Buffy series, while also striving to develop its own voice. This is the best step theBuffyrevivalcould have taken, as it pays homage to what has come before, without leaning too heavily on it.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s ensemble castwas a big part of what made the show a success during its first run, and the cast will doubtless play a key role this time around. Theplot details suggest a strong ensemble cast, and a plot that hints at an overarching evilthat might be introduced later in the series.
Our Take On The Buffy Revival Pilot
TheBuffyrevival will have a tough time capturing the magic and mythology of the original series, but hopefully the show can blend a contemporary vampire-slaying show withthe complex legacy of the originalBuffy. An epic, sprawling pop-culture behemoth,the original series earned its cult following throughout its seven-season run, and the reboot will need to make its own mark.
Right now, it is unclear if the show will be picked up for a full series order beyond the pilot, but there are enough interesting plot threads for the revival to thrive on its own merits. The newBuffy the Vampire Slayerwill surely be a treat for longtime fans of the series, but it will need to introduce the world to a new generation to be truly successful.
