Buffy the Animated Series (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 9.2
Released in 2008, Buffy the Animated Series is a sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Buffy the Animated Series is an animated television series concept based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer created by Joss Whedon. Initially greenlit by 20th Century Fox in 2002, it went ultimately unproduced and unaired when no network was willing to buy the series. The series would have taken place in the middle of Buffy season 1, as writer Jeph Loeb described the continuity as "Episode 7.5". Whedon and Loeb would later revisit the style of the series in the Season Eight comic story "After These Messages... We'll Be Right Back!".
Who’s in it. Buffy the Animated Series stars Giselle Loren as Buffy Summers, Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris, Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles and Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, Buffy the Animated Series sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buffy the Animated Series page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buffy the Animated Series tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buffy the Animated Series (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buffy the Animated Series change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buffy the Animated Series worth watching?
- Buffy the Animated Series holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Buffy the Animated Series?
- Buffy the Animated Series stars Giselle Loren, Nicholas Brendon, Anthony Stewart Head and Alyson Hannigan.
- When was Buffy the Animated Series released?
- Buffy the Animated Series was released in 2008.