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The conversation continued with various examples of franchise revivals, with the hosts weaving in their thoughts about the implications of these remakes. With Buffy, they speculated that the revival would likely prioritize a contemporary social commentary, reflecting today’s political climate, which could lead to less focus on character-driven storytelling.
Is it possible for a revival like this to cater to both nostalgia and modern viewpoints? The belief was that while nostalgia often sells, the expectation that it can fit into current progressive narratives might result in alienating the original fanbase. They reasoned that this new Buffy might serve more as a response to the earlier misunderstandings of the original than it would offer enriching or necessary narratives.