Burnett is kind of a right wing crank/grifter these days and has been for a long time.

I have little interest in this revival, but I would not go by those two guys.

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The pilot script is out there and I'll say that I think they got the language all wrong. Buffy actually didn't use a lot of lingo kids actually used back then since Joss - for all his faults - knew it would age the show badly. I think whoever wrote the dialog needs to go, or they need to get someone who understands to balance it better so it doesn't become quite so buzzwordy and "aren't the kids just speakin' crazy these days, amirite???"

Craig Erwich is the executive who shut it down. More information about various topics is available via Deadline Hollywood:

Yeah, I've seen the script too but haven't read it yet. We'll see.

Well, now knowing it's likely not the script used for the final 90-minute pilot, I am sure other changes were made. But based on the script, I think it was a solid pilot that harkened back to the first season.

I've read the complaint before about Buffy not showing up 'til the last page of the pilot script.

TBH, I don't have a problem with the OG Chosen One being an occasional or recurring presence in the revival/reboot/revamp. I think Buffy's story was "done" at the end of the original series. The revival, therefore, needed (or needs) to be centered around a new, young woman who assumes her mantle. That's the whole point behind the mythology, I think: to pass that baton from one generation to the next.

I'm not sure what script you read, but the one I read was very "eeeh maybe it'll work better on tape". Which isn't the best thing I could say.

51 minutes ago, Khan said:

I've read the complaint before about Buffy not showing up 'til the last page of the pilot script.

TBH, I don't have a problem with the OG Chosen One being an occasional or recurring presence in the revival/reboot/revamp. I think Buffy's story was "done" at the end of the original series. The revival, therefore, needed (or needs) to be centered around a new, young woman who assumes her mantle. That's the whole point behind the mythology, I think: to pass that baton from one generation to the next.

The early draft I have has her on the last page, yes. According to the new Deadline piece they then did a rewrite at Hulu's request where she was in it much more.

I agree any revival would have to be primarily about the new generation (which this one evidently was), but I dunno if any would succeed long-term in the current streamer bust age. I was not particularly on tenterhooks for a Buffy revival of any kind, I think it had its time. But I do think it's a pity if some male exec dismissed it out of hand due to the climate of our times. The premise on its face is still a strong one for young girls in the audience.

1 hour ago, Vee said:

I agree any revival would have to be primarily about the new generation (which this one evidently was), but I dunno if any would succeed long-term in the current streamer bust age. I was not particularly on tenterhooks for a Buffy revival of any kind, I think it had its time. But I do think it's a pity if some male exec dismissed it out of hand due to the climate of our times. The premise on its face is still a strong one for young girls in the audience.

ICAM!

I will say that I'm glad not to see Joss Whedon involved in this project in any significant way. Not just because of the scandals that continue to surround him IRL, but also because I came to see him a long time ago as a one-trick pony whose trick aged quickly.

Oh, and even better than that? Marti Noxon doesn't appear to be involved in this either. Boy, did she really screw the old pooch when she became show runner.

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I will stick up for Noxon, who had a lot to say about her role in the recent years since the Whedon scandal. I also liked S6 a lot more than SMG did. I think she got the bulk of criticisms that weren't all her fault.

I do think very few people have the touch for BTVS as Whedon and his team did. But Joss just can't be involved again.