"Once More, with Feeling" is the seventh episode of the sixth season of the American supernatural drama television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the only one in the series that is a musical. It
Adam Hughes' poster for the episode included visual elements that highlighted its unique appearance, evoking an Old Hollywood feel also reflected in several pieces of music.
Series creator Joss Whedon spent six months writing for the episode, the first time he had ever written music.
Amber Benson's performance was a surprise to many critics and scholars, who have interpreted her starring role in the episode as representing the quiet strength of her character Tara.
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Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American filmmaker, comic book writer, and composer. He is best known as the creator of several television series: the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer and i
Once More, with Feeling (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
…television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), and the only one in the series that is a musical. It was written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon and originally aired on UPN in the United States on November 6, 2001. "Once More, with Feeling" explores changes in the relationships of the main…
Whedon at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
(From left to right) Tom Lenk, Emma Caulfield, Alexis Denisof, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, Whedon and Michelle Trachtenberg at the Buffy wrap party
Whedon with the cast and crew of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog at its Creative Artists Agency theater screening
Whedon with the cast of The Avengers and Kevin Feige at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con