Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,949 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure
First aired: 1997-03-10
Seasons: 7 · 144 episodes
Where to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a supernatural action-drama with frequent monster fighting and horror elements.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent fighting against vampires, demons, and supernatural threats, along with apocalyptic stakes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
- Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
- Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg
- Emma Caulfield as Anya
- Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn Summers
- James Marsters as Spike
Buffy the Vampire Slayer FAQ
Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer good?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,949 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
In the US you can stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Disney+ and Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer OK for kids?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a supernatural action-drama with frequent monster fighting and horror elements.
What shows are like Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
If you liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer, try Charmed, DC's Stargirl, Nancy Drew and Angel.