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Summary: Great Episodes
Review: Like many Buffy fans, I consider season 3 to be a high point for the show (unlike many, I like every season, including 4 and 6). This DVD was a welcome addition to my collection, but it leaves one thing to be desired: no episode commentary by Joss himself. Don't get me wrong, there is some good commentary by other regulars (Espenson, Petrie), and there are Joss Whedon interviews. But nothing takes the place of Joss's commentary, and the lack thereof is what took off the last star for me. And there is commentary on Consequences by one of the directors, which may be interesting to some people, but there is only so long I can listen to someone talking about blocking!
Overall, Buffy fans must own, but I hope future seasons have better special features.
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Summary: Awesome season, thin DVD extras
Review: The fact that there are 104 5 star reviews in only a few short days speaks a lot about this DVD set.Season 3 is great. It's one of, if not the best, season of the series. I was a little disappointed with the DVD layout and extra features on this set. The layout for each DVD has 4 episodes on it, but unless you have the episode title order memorized, or are looking at the printed table of contents, you have to guess at which one comes next. I would have liked to have seen an episode number instead of the funky symbol that they used by each episode title. Personally I look forward to DVD sets for the extra features that simply recording the reruns doesn't give me. The extra features on this DVD set left me wanting more, like some behind the scenes chat with some (OK any!), of the shows actors or Joss Whedon. If you are into fashion, there is a wonderful bit with the costume designer. There is some interesting stuff with the props man and the CG artists. But nothing with any of the actors. Throw me a bone WB, get me some off camera face time with the cast!
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Summary: Best T.V. show Ever!!
Review: I now own all 3 seasons on dvd, and this one looks like it could be the best. Season 3 is the best season in the series. The creators are brilliant, and I wish they made commentaries for every episode. The complaints about the "grainy" quality are from people who aren't aware that the first few seasons were shot on 16mm film. Believe me, you get so wrapped up in what's going on, it's hard to notice the few scenes that do appear this way. Season 3 brings out the best and worst in every character, and the villians are the greatest... especially the mayor and Faith. If you're not a fan of Buffy, you will be after watching this season.
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Summary: Best Season Ever!
Review: Ahh, the season of Faith - just one of the reasons season 3 of Buffy not only the best season for the show, but also is an example of one of the best well-rounded seasons for any show. This collection of episodes has the most hilarious storylines, i.e "Doppelgangland", the most interesting plots, "Choices", "Consequences", and the most selections of episodes that are just fun to watch, "Bad Girls", "Homecoming" and several others. Yes, there is one or two episodes that just have no real value, like "Amends", but no season can be completely perfect, though this is as close as it can get. The writing is wonderful, the characters great, and the Mayor is the best Buffy villain ever. If you're watching season 7 of Buffy and wondering why you're still watching this boring show, this season 3 collection is a must have as a reminder of what a wonderful show Buffy used to be.
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Summary: Hits All The Emotions On The Spectrum
Review: I've been a fan of Buffy since it's season premiere in 97'. The suspense and action sucks you in and won't let go. The actors and actresses are amazing, yet in Season's One and Two one thing was missing. I judge a show on it's abilty to hit all my emotional levels: From rolling on the floor laughing, to edge of the seat suspense, to grab a tissue depressing. Season Three finally gave me all these emotions, many in a one episode period. The pinnacle of this emotion in season three, seems to come in the tear jerker episode, "The Prom" where Angel breaks off his and Buffy's relationship, leaving Buffy shattered and heartbroken. In the scene after he breaks up with her, Buffy and Willow are sharing a moment in Buffy's room, where Willow tries to be the good friend only to have Buffy confess her shattered spirit and have an emotional breakdown in Willows arms. I was crying like a baby. Many other episodes gave me different feelings. From the suspense in "Helpless", to laughing my ... off in "Doppelgangland." Also in this season some of our charactors get their own special episodes. Cordelia in "The Wish", Xander in "The Zeppo" and Willow in the afformentioned "Doppelgangland." All in all Season Three is by fall the greatest of all the seasons, with one heck of a big bang ending! Get it now and be witness to one of the most original shows ever created! (P.S. Season 4 is slated for June of 2003)
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Summary: "Grainy" look
Review: I am an avid Buffy fan - and this is a great season to see again and again. This DVD set is well worth the low cost. To answer teamparadox's comments concerning the "grainy" look to the episodes on Seasons 1 & 2: Buffy made it's premiere as a midseason replacement and (back then) wasn't as prominent in TVLand - so saving money was a top priority. The show was originally filmed in 9mm rather than 35mm, since 9mm is much lower in price compared to 35. The 9mm causes an obvious graininess in the picture. I rather like the look - it adds a certain 'film noire' feeling to the first few seasons:)
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Summary: Season 3
Review: Thankfully I got hold of these discs from the UK and so I've been watching them for a while (season 6 releases over there in a couple of months). Season 3 the best of the bunch but season 7 is getting close to it. I would recommend this dvd for existing fans of Buffy and for those who just want to test the water :-)
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Summary: The Third Season of Buffy is the Best!!!!!
Review: The third season of Buffy marked the beginning of a new change for the Scooby gang. Picking up where the second season left off, Buffy is living in the big city of L.A. ("Anne") where she, along with a homeless teen, fights an evil demon who enslaves humans in the demon dimension. Then Buffy returns to her roots ("Dead Man's Party), where an irate Joyce, Giles, and the Scooby Gang confront her about her running away from Sunnydale. The best part of the season was the new addition of Faith, a rogue Slayer who at first developed a deep, close relationship with Buffy until the evil Mayor (Harry Groener) turns her to the dark side. This season also marked the return of a Drusilla-less Spike (James Marsters), Angel (David Boreanaz), and Amy the Witch, and the additions of the mysterious Mr. Trick, the demonic Anyanka (Emma Caulfield), and the charismatic Mayor. This season also introduces Wesley Wyndham-Price, Buffy's new Watcher after Giles was terminated from his services from the Watcher Council. The season finale also marked the departure of Angel (who went on to form Angel Investigations in Angel) and Cordelia who joined him as she left for L.A. to become an actress. This 6-disc set contains all 22 episodes of the season. One of the best episodes is "The Wish," in which Cordelia wishes that Bush had never come to Sunnydale, which resulted her being transported to an alternate reality where vampires have overtaken the town, and the Master (Mark Metgalf) is still alive. This episode also features the vampiric counterparts of Xander and Willow, who end up being staked to death in the end. Another excellent episode is "Dopplegangland," in which Anya turns to Willow for help with a spell, which inadvertenely summons the Evil Willow from the alternate reality. The menus in this set are outstanding and easy to use. This set contains five featurettes, selected episode scripts and commentaries, and has language tracks in French, Spanish, and English. This set is a must-have for true Buffy fans!!!!
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Summary: Finally!
Review: I hadn't seen all of BtVS Season 3, so I had to snap up this release right away. I have to say it's lived up to all my expectations! Over the years, I've marvelled repeatedly at the creative minds behind this series, and never moreso after seeing this collection. My favorite episode? Even though it doesn't do a lot to advance the season's storyline, I absolutely love "Lover's Walk." James Marsters is both riveting and hilarious as Spike, and I can easily see why they brought him on as a regular in Season 4. The closing shot of Spike driving off with the intention of torturing Dru until she likes him again, belting out the Sex Pistols version of "My Way," is alone worth the price of the entire boxed set! One other thing--every episode of "Buffy" is crafted like a mini-movie, with layer upon layer of nuanced richness. Now in its seventh season, the show has built up such a comprehensive mythology that a new fan will probably miss out on a significant portion of each episode's impact. Whether you've never seen them, or not seen them in years, viewing "Buffy's" earlier episodes will give you new insight as to why many critics and viewers alike consider "Buffy" the best show on television today.
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Summary: Third Times the Charm!
Review: 1. Anne - Buffy, in LA, must deal with her destiny when something demonic threatens kids living on the street.
2. Dead Man's Party - Buffy finds her homecoming to be awkward and unwelcoming.
3. Faith, Hope, & Trick - A new slayer, a new villain, and a new love interest for Buffy. Plus, the return of another character.
4. Beauty and the Beasts - Buffy learns of Angel's return. Oz-wolf is the suspect of a murder.
5. Homecoming - Buffy and Cordelia compete for Homecoming Queen. Willow and Xander's friendship takes a turn.
6. Band Candy - Candy sold by the SHS Band causes the adults to act like teenagers.
7. Revelations - Faith's Watcher comes. The gang finds out Buffy has been hiding Angel.
8. Lovers Walk - Relationships are torn apart due to a liaison between two members of the gang. Spike returns.
9. The Wish - Cordelia's wish creates an alternate reality where vampires rule.
10. Amends - At Christmas, evil haunts Angel with visions of his past and urges him to kill Buffy.
11. Gingerbread - Joyce rallies the town into a witch-hunt after discovering two murdered children.
12. Helpless - Buffy's 18th birthday comes with a secret test by the Watcher's Council.
13. The Zeppo - Xander makes new "friends" and finds his own adventure and danger.
14. Bad Girls - Buffy's new Watcher arrives. Faith lures Buffy into her world of reckless abandon, with fatal results.
15. Consequences - Faith initiates an alliance with the dark side.
16. Doppelgängland - Willow's vampire doppelgänger comes into the Buffy-verse.
17. Enemies - Faith and the Mayor conspire to steal Angel's soul.
18. Earshot - Buffy can read minds and unearths a plot to commit mass murder at the school.
19. Choices - Willow is in danger when Buffy tries to take the offense against the Mayor.
20. The Prom - Buffy must save the day when someone plots Prom massacre.
21. Graduation Day, Part One - The Mayor prepares for his ascension. Buffy battles Faith to save Angel.
22. Graduation Day, Part Two - With Angel near death, Buffy must risk her own life in an effort to save his.
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