Beloved by critics and fans alike, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a rare television treat, building haunting story lines of love, death, trust, and betrayal into a powerful and encompassing mythology. In a format that includes both critique and deserved praise, this guide to the show is thoroughly up-to-date, with complete season episode guides as well as discussion of the show's controversial move from the WB to UPN and capsule reviews of the first three full seasons of Angel. In addition to in-depth analysis of events, characters, and villains within the show, attention is given to the personalities and influences behind the scenes and the show's effect on popular culture.