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Like any great series with rich lore, the Buffyverse is brimming with unanswered questions. That’s where fan theories fill the gaps. In this video, I explore the most common questions raised by fans online, including why there was only ever one Slayer at a time, how the Council identifies (or fails to identify) Potentials, and why the Chosen One is never even paid for saving the world… a lot.

Alongside canonical insight, I also trace fan speculation, Reddit threads, and expanded universe materials to uncover the untold stories behind the Slayer before Buffy, the confusion surrounding the Slayer Line on Buffy’s resurrection, and the unspoken fate of Potentials who are never called. With a focus on world-building, narrative gaps, and character dynamics, I hope to give a sense of what fans have debated since the show ended, with my own thoughts peppered throughout. Enjoy!

(And on the character Sunday, I have since read that it was only a fan theory that she was a Slayer in her past and was never actually considered by the writers – so this was missed in my audio recording but going forward will make sure this type of thing is captured BEFORE I record. Pro tip, right there.)

Timestamps:


00:00 Intro
01:39 Buffy revival series news
03:50 Why only one Slayer?
10:07 Who was the Slayer before Buffy?
18:47 Why are Slayers unpaid?
22:25 How does the Watcher's Council locate Potentials?
26:39 How did Buffy's resurrection disrupt the Slayer Line?
36:15 Slayers become vampires?