Oof, why are we bringing back Kennedy & her bodyguard business again?? Just a rehash of the Buffy plot with them in season 9, basically. Only less interesting and more predictable. Nadira’s return is… fine. She’s not one of the stronger original characters of the series. And Inspector Brandt just seems like across the pond!Kate/Dowling-lite.

The new art by Will Conrad is GORGEOUS, and his Faith and Buffy in particular are stellar, although he’s weaker with the men. Jury’s out on season 10 here. I’ll be interested to see the titular characters back together in action.