Product: Buffy: Witch/Never Kill a Boy on the First Date [VHS] (1997)
Rating: 4.0
Understanding the Series
This pair of episodes sets the stage for the larger mythos of the Buffyverse. The introduction of the Annointed One in "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date" is the first hint that this series will be more than Good Buffy vs. Evil Master every week. BTVS has defined character and story arcs--certainly not a new concept for US television but you'll be hard pressed to find a better example of growth and change in a long-running series. The first season (of which these episodes are a part) are a story unto themselves but also provide a springboard for the future. Watch and enjoy.