‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Is Still Changing TV 20 Years After Its Premiere

The series gave underrepresented groups real representation.

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When Willow got to college and explored her sexuality, embarking on a lesbian relationship with Tara, the show could have treated it like a plot device to boost ratings, as many others had. But it didn’t. The Willow and Tara relationship was one of the most well-written, thoughtful portrayals that had ever been on TV.

 

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