In India, the previous season got over a while back on Star World and a new season will start in a month or so. It will be interesting to see where it fits into the channel's new programming strategy.

The series will wrap up with a five-part story, which will include the return of Faith, the bad-girl slayer, and Buffy's first love, Angel. Talks are in progress about a possible spinoff which could see some of the characters make a return as well as how the Buffy franchise can be further extended.

The show made its television debut in the US on 10 March 1997. With the finale the total number of episodes produced will be 144. The show has won two Emmy awards.