Premiering in 1997, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is a groundbreaking television series that blends horror, comedy, and drama. It follows Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a high school student who discovers she is the latest in a line of "Slayers"—young women chosen to battle vampires, demons, and other supernatural foes. Set in the fictional town of Sunnydale, California, the series uses supernatural elements as metaphors for real-life challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Over its seven-season run, "Buffy" received critical acclaim and developed a devoted fanbase, influencing numerous subsequent TV shows and earning a place among the greatest television series of all time.