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Summary: Buffy just gets better every series
Review: Joss Whedon is a genius. The way he interplays these characters; how and why.
#5 suddenly introduces Dawn, Buffy's 14 y/o sister.
The question of why is answered by the appearance of Glory, an unstoppable evil deity. She is searching for "The Key" and the series unfolds.
Dawn is somewhat of a pest, jealous of her big sister. But "confused" people who see Dawn tells her wierd things, that she's not real.
Giles becomes a businessman, no longer an unemployed librarian/watcher. Buffy asks that he become her watcher again and he accepts gladly.
Anya becomes a bigger part of the gang as Xander's devotion for her grows.
Joyce becomes ill, Spike is in love with Buffy now, even though she is his mortal foe.
Willow and Tara heat up the screen with their affections towards each other.
Basically, the entire series is about Glory and what "The Key" is and why she wants it back.
There's twists and surprising events, especially at the very end.
The Buffy series just keeps getting better and better.
Rating: 
Summary: I don't see how people like this season
Review: For me season Five of Buffy is an example of where things officially went wrong, with two saving graces being the death of Joyce and Buffy and Spike getting it on, this season was a mess. The biggest mess of all was the introduction of Dawn (when family members appear out of thin air that's a huge red flag that a series is running out of ideas). No Angel, no Faith, a retarded Tara, Crusade-type Knights attacking Winabagoes, extremely cheesey big bad in Glory, and an annoying younger sister. These practically kill this season. At least Riley is gone. Get seasons 1, 2, 3 and the so-so season 4. Then wait for the series finale!
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Summary: A Great Way To Go Out...Sort Of
Review: Though many viewers were fooled into believing that the fifth sesaon was the end of this great series (well maybe not many, but at least me), it was just a transition phase, signalling the end of the shows WB roots, and the beginning of its UPN ties. And what a transition season it would be. Buffy season five is the best season of the show, save the equally excellent final season. The show is truly great. Viewers see Buffy evolve into a truly formidable slayer, Willow become a powerful witch, Spike become a hero, and other characters become the best they could. The season is excellent, definitely worth the money it costs for the season.
Rating:
Summary: Season 5 deserves 5 stars!
Review: This is probably one of my favorite Buffy seasons, if not the best one out there. As the final season on the WB the finale is probably the most emotionally charged as a special goodbye courtesy of creator Joss Whedon. New characters and relationships are introduced and solidified in many cases. Buffy gains a family member yet loses another one, ends a relationship and plays with starting a new confusing one. Xander and Anya, and Tara and Willow grow much closer this season, as does the viewers attraction to the relationships formed on the show. The supervillan this season is none other then a slightly insane fallen God by the name of Glory who is looking for a magical 'key' that will let her return home - at the expense of the Earth.The big theme of this season is acceptance - of what the characters can't control, of new people in their lives, and of what they must do to benefit others, particularly shown in the 100th episode, "The Gift". The thing aobut Season 5 is that there isn't as many singular episodes that stand-out but an amazing rippling effect that makes you appreciate all the details of the finale that much more. However some particularly well-done episodes include "The Body" which features no score whatsoever, a rare case for most dramatic tv series, particularly for this episode. "Blood Ties" Is a great metaphorical episode for youths watching and a powerful 'key' to the season. "I Was Made To Love You" The first episode featuring one of the famed robot girls (like the Buffybot) is interesting only as precursor to the impact of the Buffy-bot created by Spike. Finally "The Weight of the World" and "The Gift" are both incredibly well done and lead to a powerful ending and goodbye as Buffy leaves the WB and heads to UPN for the final two seasons. A must have season as the acting is phenomenal and sets up the most relationship-filled seasons to come.
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Summary: Buffy [is really good]
Review: Buffy is the best. Sarah Michelle, [is really good].
I'm not ashamed to say, I cried when I watched some of these episodes. It was that sad.
On the bright side, I enjoyed it, because this season, along with all the others was fantastic.
There's teh action, the drama, and, unfortunately, some horrible SFX. Watch and see.
Yes, definitely Watch and See.
P.S. I've cried in all 7 seasons of Buffy, plus several of Angel.
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Summary: Five Stars for Season Five!!!
Review: The fifth season of Buffy is one of the best for plot, writing, directing, and acting. This season will make you laugh, make you cry, and it is amazing how the show can make you reflect on your own life. The plot line of season five is one of the most creative and in depth. Many of the characters that have been with the show for a while develop more. Spike begins to play a bigger role while Xander and Willow's characters go through changes. Season five does have a few cross-overs with Angel season 2, but not as many as Buffy 4 and Angel 1. The episode "The Body" is worth the price of the whole season. It is beautifully written and directed and leaves the viewer with emotions he/she didn't know they had. Joss and his team have once again outdone themselves. In my opinion, the end of season five could have been a great place to end the series. I'm not saying that the following two season's aren't worth it, but the way five finishes is artistic. I've heard that Joss wasn't sure if Buffy would be picked up for a sixth season and that is why season five ended the way it did. It is excellent and a must.
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Summary: Five Buy Five
Review: man, i can't believe all this dawn-bashing...sorry, gang, dawn RULES....seriously, season 5 is , imho, one of the most consistently excellent seasons of buffy....the dawn/key storyline is handled brilliantly from beginning to end, from that jaw-dropping "what the #%@&?!" intro, to the even-more-baffling acceptance of her existence by the rest of the cast, to the dazzlingly imaginative revelation of her true nature....and, well, frankly, she's just adorable....kinda bratty, yes, kinda self-centered, true...COMPLETELY unlike any fifteen-year old girl i've ever known!
2 episodes stand out: spike's epic origin story "fool for love" and the stunning "the body", which is simply one of the most astonishing hours of television drama EVER (honestly, it's a CRIME that whedon and gellar didn't get emmies for that episode...shame on you, a.t.a.s.)....highly recommended
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Summary: Dawn is sunset of series
Review: Let me add my vote to the debate as to whether or not the fifth season introduction of Dawn "jumped the shark".
My vote is definitely YES. This was not only the low water mark for the series, but for me it was the end of the series. A series which, pre-Dawn, I had enjoyed very much.
After tolerantly watching the first three episodes of season five, patiently waiting for any kind of explanation of where this stupid annoying brat of a little sister came from, I gave up.
As far as I'm concerned, Buffy had four great seasons before she was slain by lazy writing.
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Summary: Great DVD to own!
Review: I recently became a Buffy fan, during July 2003, and it made me a fan after the second episode. I saw seasons 1 and 2, then I had to go back to my hometown, and I didn't had FX, so I just stop watching the show. During this months I would be thinking about Buffy the show, and then on January of 2004 I decided to buy a season DVD, so I went to the mall and got Season 5. My gosh this season was great. This season which introduces Buffy's little sister Dawn, and it also as a fun evil character Glory. From all the villans in Buffy Glory is my favorite! Shes hot, strong, and funny also stupid but that's ok. I like the way she would act in that season shes great, so this season is perfect. Also it's the first season finaly that was made for this show. Well is more of the last season in the WB, then season 6 and 7 are in UPN. I havent seen seasons 6 or 7, only some episodes but no more than 3. I've seen the last episode of season 6, an episode from season 7, and the final episode of season 7. Let me tell you that there good too. Season 5 is a good DVD to own. Buffy is great, with her friends Willow, Xander, Giles, and the funniest Scooby member Anya. Also it has Tara (willow's girlfriend) also it has Buffy's boyfriend Raily and other cast members. This is a fun season and its worth every penny.
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Summary: This is NOT the complete fifth season
Review: I couldn't believe it. Over a months time I sat and watched every episode, in order, until I reached the season finale. It was then I realized I had been cheated out of one of the best moments in Buffy history. When the episode aired on television, there was an introduction where moments from the first five seasons were shown in rapid succession while a type of thriller-horror film soundtrack was played. The images and music were played at an accelerating pace until it reached such a fevered pitch that the screen practically exploded into the next shot where the camera follows a chase down a dark ally. Somehow, to my crushing disbelief, this intro didn't find its way onto the DVD. What the hell? Hay Fox, this isn't the complete fifth season. The shows themselves gets five stars. Getting screwed out of a fantastic Buffy moment on the DVD gets four stars.
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