What is family in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Update: 2025-04-15

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Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss what family looks like in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its importance in the series, and how it prioritizes chosen family over biological family.

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.

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