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Adam (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
Adam is a fictional character in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, fourth season of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', serving as that season's primary antagonists (or "Big Bad"). Introduced in the episode "The I in Team," Adam is a cybernetic demonoid created from human, demon, and technological components by Dr. Maggie Walsh (Lindsay Crouse), head of The Initiative—a military organization studying demon behavior. After gaining consciousness, Adam kills Walsh and escapes containment. He then sets in motion plans to stage a demon and human massacre; Adam hopes that, in the aftermath of the battle, he will be able use the carnage to create an army of undead demonoids like himself. The character is ultimately defeated by Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Slayer with superhuman strength, and her friends in the season's penultimate episode "Primeval". Adam was played by George Hertzberg, who series creator Joss Whedon tasked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffyverse
The ''Buffyverse'' or ''Slayerverse'' is a Multimedia franchise, media franchise centered on the supernatural fiction, supernatural drama television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Angel (1999 TV series), Angel'', created by Joss Whedon. The term also refers to the shared fictional universe in which the TV series are set. Originally coined by fans of the series, it has since been used in the titles of published works, and adopted by Whedon. The ''Buffyverse'' is a setting in which supernatural phenomena exist, and supernatural evil can be challenged by people willing to fight against such forces. The franchise includes novels, comics, video games, and other media. Much of the licensed ''Buffyverse'' merchandise and media, while released officially, is not considered to be Buffyverse canon, canon within the universe. Construction The ''Buffyverse'' is a fictional construct created by hundreds of individual stories told through TV, novels, comics and other media. It be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slayer (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
A Slayer in the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Angel'' (both created by Joss Whedon), is a young woman bestowed by fate with supernatural powers and abilities that originate from the heart, soul, and spirit of a pure-demon. The opening narration in the Buffy series states "''In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.''" While they are commonly referred to as "Vampire Slayers" within the series, even by Watchers and vampires themselves, The Slayer operates as a defender of humanity against all supernatural threats. The reputation of the Slayer is well-known and revered even throughout other dimensions. The notion of the Slayer has been compared to the equivalent of a Demonic "Boogey-Man", incredibly feared and considered by most to be essentially unconquerable. Reception and analysis Rhonda Wilcox explains that the First Slayer was violated by the Shadow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Levinson
Jonathan Levinson is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The character is portrayed by Danny Strong. Character development Strong described the early development of his character in an interview with the U.K. '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine''. He described his character as the "Kenny of ''Buffy''. Except that he never dies."Springer, Matt, "Big Man on Campus", from '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine'' #13 (UK, September 2000), page 20-21. Strong had initially auditioned for the role of Xander, but lost out to Nicholas Brendon. He first appeared in the unaired Buffy the Vampire Slayer pilot in a bit part simply named "Student", and subsequently appeared in a number of episodes. He said that often he appeared in scenes that could have been done by other characters but that "They'll have Jonathan do it, to keep the continuity of the world". Writer/directors David Greenwalt and Marti Noxon both stated in the DV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye Iowa
"Goodbye Iowa" is the 14th episode of season 4 of the television show ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The episode aired on The WB on February 15, 2000. Riley realizes that Walsh had tried to kill Buffy, and finds Walsh dead. He subsequently goes into withdrawal when he does not get fed the Initiative's drugs. Meanwhile Adam is on the loose, killing at random and seeking answers about himself and the world. Plot Buffy fills the gang in on everything that has happened since she started to work with the Initiative, and they question whether Riley was involved in the death mission on which Professor Walsh sent Buffy. Buffy arms the group with weapons and makes plans to hide out in Xander's basement. Riley shows up at Giles' place asking Buffy for information. He becomes upset when he recognizes Spike as the hostile the Initiative soldiers are searching for, and refuses to listen to what Buffy's friends are saying about them or Walsh. Leaving Walsh's body, Adam escapes the Ini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bailey Chase
Bailey Chase Luetgert (born January 15, 1972) is an American stage and television actor. Chase is known for his role as Cory Snyder in '' Walk. Ride. Rodeo.'', as Butch Ada in the television series '' Saving Grace'', as Graham Miller in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', as Christopher "Chris" Robert Hughes (from 2003–05) in ''As the World Turns'', as Beckett 'Becks' Scott in ''Ugly Betty'', as Sean Everett in ''Damages'', and as Deputy Branch Connally in the A&E/Netflix crime thriller, '' Longmire''. He starred in ''Summoned'', ''Tao of Surfing'', ''Sex, Death, & Bowling'', and ''No Beast So Fierce''. Early life and education Chase was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent time growing up between Barrington, Illinois and Naples, Florida, and went to the Bolles School in Jacksonville. He attended Duke University on a full football athletic scholarship, playing linebacker. He graduated in 1995 with a degree in psychology. Taking up acting as a career, he trained at the London Acad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Miller (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
Major and recurring characters created by Joss Whedon for the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' are as follows: Cast Main cast The following characters were featured in the opening credits of the program. Recurring cast Notable guest cast ;Note Main characters Buffy Summers * Portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar The show's titular protagonist, Buffy, is " The Slayer", one in a long line of young girls chosen by fate to battle evil forces in the form of vampires and demons. The Slayer has no jurisdiction over human crime. Slaying vampires and other paranormal beings is her specialty and she has a personal rule against killing humans. This calling mystically endows her with a limited degree of clairvoyance, usually in the form of prophetic dreams, as well as dramatically increased physical strength, endurance, agility, intuition, and speed and ease of healing. Traditionally, there has been only one Slayer alive at any given moment, with a new one called upon the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonard Roberts
Leonard Roberts (born November 17, 1972) is an American actor. He portrayed Sean Taylor in '' Drumline'', Forrest Gates on the fourth season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and D. L. Hawkins on '' Heroes''. Early life Roberts was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from University City High School in 1991 and in 1995, Roberts graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting. Career Roberts has played the roles of Sean Taylor in '' Drumline'', Forrest Gates in the fourth season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', D. L. Hawkins on the NBC science-fiction drama ''Heroes''. and Nam-Ek in ''Smallville ''Smallville'' is an American superhero fiction, superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produce ...''. Roberts is credited with the role of Leo in the 2011 film, '' Pizza Man''. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forrest Gates
Major and recurring characters created by Joss Whedon for the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' are as follows: Cast Main cast The following characters were featured in the opening credits of the program. Recurring cast Notable guest cast ;Note Main characters Buffy Summers * Portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar The show's titular protagonist, Buffy, is " The Slayer", one in a long line of young girls chosen by fate to battle evil forces in the form of vampires and demons. The Slayer has no jurisdiction over human crime. Slaying vampires and other paranormal beings is her specialty and she has a personal rule against killing humans. This calling mystically endows her with a limited degree of clairvoyance, usually in the form of prophetic dreams, as well as dramatically increased physical strength, endurance, agility, intuition, and speed and ease of healing. Traditionally, there has been only one Slayer alive at any given moment, with a new one called upon the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Marsters
James Wesley Marsters (born August 20, 1962) is an American actor, musician, singer, comic book writer, and audiobook narrator. He is best known for his role as the British punk vampire Spike in The WB series '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spin-off, '' Angel''. Since then, he has played the alien supervillain Brainiac along with Professor Milton Fine and Brainiac 5 on the Superman-inspired series ''Smallville'', Captain John Hart on '' Torchwood'' and terrorist Barnabas Greeley in Syfy's '' Caprica''. He appeared in a supporting role in the film '' P.S. I Love You'', as Victor Hesse in the 2010 reboot of '' Hawaii Five-0'', and Victor Stein in the Marvel series '' Runaways''. He is also the voice of Zamasu along with Future Zamasu for the ''Funimation'' dub of the '' Dragon Ball'' franchise. He starred in the critically acclaimed two-part indie film '' A Bread Factory'' by director Patrick Wang. He also voiced the roles of Lex Luthor in the film '' Superman: Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spike (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
William "Spike" Pratt, played by James Marsters, is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt for the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Angel (1999 TV series), Angel''. Spike is a Vampire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), vampire and played various roles on the shows, including villain, anti-hero, trickster and romantic interest. For Marsters, the role as Spike began a career in science fiction television, becoming "the obvious go-to guy for US cult [television]." For creator Whedon, Spike is the "most fully developed" of his characters. The character was intended to be a brief villain, with Whedon originally adamant to not have another major "romantic vampire" character like Angel. Marsters says "Spike was supposed to be dirty and evil, punk rock, and then dead." However, the character ended up staying through the second season, and then returning in the fourth to replace Cordelia Chase, Cordelia as "the character who told Buffy she was stupid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Initiative (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
"The Initiative" is the seventh episode of season 4 of the television show ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Written by Doug Petrie and directed by James A. Contner, it originally aired on November 16, 1999 on the WB network. In "The Initiative", Spike is imprisoned in an underground demon-research facility, and Riley Finn realizes he has a crush on Buffy. Plot Riley, and his friends Forrest and Graham, watch Buffy making a mess of the soda and yogurt machines. They comment on what a catch she is, and how interested they all are in her, although Riley is reluctant to make fun. Giles and Xander discover the commandoes are human and that their help will not be needed in researching. Buffy decides to go to a party with Willow to hopefully cheer her up, and Giles and Xander go on patrol for her. Spike, having been knocked out by a Taser in the previous episode, awakes in a facility where various types of demons are held captive behind electrically charged barriers. A packet of blo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Blucas
Marcus Paul Blucas (; born January 11, 1972) is an American actor. Prior to his acting career, he played college basketball with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He had his first starring role as soldier and love interest Riley Finn on the WB supernatural drama series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' from 1999 to 2000, and later starred as football team manager Matthew Donnelly on the USA drama series '' Necessary Roughness'' from 2011 to 2013. Blucas starred alongside Katie Holmes in the romantic comedy film '' First Daughter'' (2004) and also had lead roles in the thriller films '' Three'' (2006) and '' The Killing Floor'' (2007). He had supporting roles in the romance films '' I Capture the Castle'' (2003), '' After Sex'' (2007), and '' The Jane Austen Book Club'' (2007); the horror films ''They'' (2002), '' Deadline'' (2009), and '' Unearth'' (2020); the thriller films '' Brawl in Cell Block 99'' (2017) and '' Looking Glass'' (2018); and the drama films '' Prey for Rock & Roll'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
