Whedon
Whedon is a surname, most associated with Joss Whedon, the American screenwriter and director known for *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, *Firefly*, and *The Avengers*.
As an adjective, Whedonesque or Whedon-like describes a style marked by snappy dialogue, genre-blending, ensemble casts, and strong female characters: The show has a very Whedon vibe.
Written words for performance
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- quipsBrief witty remarks
- subversionUndermining established authority
- tropesRecurring thematic conventions
wit · banter · monologue · one-liners · snark · wordplay · metaphor · foreshadowing
Informal feminine name
- FireflyBioluminescent flying beetle
- AngelPersonal proper noun
- DollhouseToy replica residence
- showrunnerTV series creative head
episodes · seasons · series · ensemble · storylines · dialogue · characters · arcs
Those seeking retribution
- SerenityName evoking peace
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- directingOverseeing a production
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
box-office · cinematography · casting · storyboard · editing · theatrical · franchise · sequel
Unproven formal claims
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- workplaceEmployment location
- criticismJudgment of faults
accountability · reckonings · apology · fallout · cancellation · reputation · Hollywood
Advocacy for sex equality
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- moralityRight and wrong principles
outsiders · identity · trauma · loss · loyalty · betrayal · antiheroes · underdogs
Those who apply plaster
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- devoteesPassionate adherents
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
fan-fiction · shipping · quotes · memorabilia · tributes · revivals · nostalgia
script
Written words for performance
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- quipsBrief witty remarks
- subversionUndermining established authority
tropes · wit · banter · monologue · one-liners · snark · wordplay · metaphor · foreshadowing · callbacks
Buffy
Informal feminine name
showrunner · episodes · seasons · series · ensemble · storylines · dialogue · characters · arcs · syndication
Avengers
Those seeking retribution
- SerenityName evoking peace
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- directingOverseeing a production
screenplay · box-office · cinematography · casting · storyboard · editing · theatrical · franchise · sequel · cameo
allegations
Unproven formal claims
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- workplaceEmployment location
criticism · accountability · reckonings · apology · fallout · cancellation · reputation · Hollywood
feminism
Advocacy for sex equality
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
morality · outsiders · identity · trauma · loss · loyalty · betrayal · antiheroes · underdogs · humanity
Browncoats
Those who apply plaster
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- devoteesPassionate adherents
merchandise · fan-fiction · shipping · quotes · memorabilia · tributes · revivals · nostalgia