It's finally, finally sinking in. While Buffyverse will probably be resurrected in some form in the future, that future isn't here yet. In fact, that future probably won't be here for at least a season or two. Without the weekly Buffyverse fix, life seems a little more confusing if only because these shows reassured us that high school is indeed hell and corporations are indeed quite evil.
Why I'm Irked, Part I:The show, Dark Shadows, that was supposed to replace Angel on the WB didn't even make it onto the fall schedule even though episodes have been shot and screened. What will replace Angel on Wednesday nights now? 2 sitcoms--1 from Drew Carey, the other from Jeff Foxworthy. Ugh.
Why I'm Irked, Part II:Instead of creating Firefly, Joss should've created another Buffyverse franchise starring Faith, Spike, Andrew, and Lorne. I don't know how that would work, but all these characters deserve a show all to themselves. Then Buffyverse would still be alive and kicking ass because this show would've only been in its second or third season. Joss should've taken some cloning tips from 'CSI' or 'Law and Order'. Even though it's impossible to tell those franchises apart, with Joss at the helm, I'm sure all 3 shows could live in Buffyverse hamoniously and add to all the mythology in their own way. Buffyverse then would, of course, attract even more academic types and could ignite a Renaissance on American television.
Why I'm Irked, Part III:I read some rumours of the story arcs Joss supposedly came up with while he still thought Angel would get a season 6. Oz was supposed to come back and serve as a sort of mentor to Nina. Willow was planned to return as well. Illyria was going to be split into 2 entities so Illyria AND Fred could exist simultaneously. And after the fight with the dragon of Wolfram & Hart, the gang was supposed to spend several episodes in another dimension. No mention of puppets or secret demon societies, but it sounds spectacular.
Where do we go from here?