Whedon’s involved you can always expect
an amazing ensemble piece welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 Joss
Whedon characters of each generation a
slayer is born one girl in all the world
a chosen one one born with the strength
and scale to hunt the vampires for this
list we’re taking a look at characters
that Joss Whedon played a hand in
creating and forming so fully
established characters like the Avengers
don’t count and I’m a huge fan of the
way you lose control and turn into an
enormous green rage monster but both big
screen and small screen characters will
be considered
number ten Cordelia chase Buffy the
Vampire Slayer angel what’s your name
I’m Cordelia chase dumbass in the
beginning Cordelia is depicted as a
typical spoiled rich girl who was
generally annoyed by Buffy’s Scooby Gang
you’re hot hanging with these losers are
you uh are you kidding huh I was just
being charitable like the best Whedon
characters though there turns out to be
more to this valley girl than meets the
eye
I would kill to live in LA that close mm
shoot as much as we love bratty Cordelia
we’re even bigger fans of the strong
human being she evolves into over time
you don’t know who he is do you oh boy
you’re about to get your ass kicked
she truly comes into her own upon
joining team angel acting as a wonderful
comedic foil dedicated emotional support
and an unlikely heroine willing to make
great sacrifices Oh huh one for the road
number nine Willow Rosenberg Buffy the
Vampire Slayer hi
willow right why I mean hi did you want
me to move yet another character that
undergoes significant changes
willow starts off as a shy insecure nerd
through Buffy’s friendship though
willow discovers that she’s smarter
braver and more powerful than she ever
imagined you’re strong like an Amazon
remember I too in exchange
willow acts as the nurturing mother
figure of the Scooby Gang who always has
a plan but this isn’t right okay this
isn’t how I want it sometimes you don’t
have a choice
willow also stands out as one of
televisions first gay characters not to
be defined by her sexuality
maintaining a healthy romantic
relationship that’s universally
relatable regardless of gender just
don’t piss her off because she has an
unforgiving dark side I love number 8
Jayne Cobb Firefly serenity your own
room for one of the kitchen holeshot
Kane ain’t asked Jenna at first glance a
lot of Whedon’s characters come off as
OneNote archetypes in Jane’s case he
seems like a gruff mercenary what
happened in here they defied some pay so
you had to tear my infirmary apart
apparently behind that tough-guy
appearance however Jane is a loyal
member of serenity that’s genuinely
sympathetic towards those he cares about
he demonstrates this through subtle
actions such as sporting a dorky cap
that his mother made him man walks down
the street in that hat people know he’s
not afraid of anything
damn straight well not always the
easiest person to get along with Jane
will gladly accompany his crewmates on a
suicide mission and even crack a good
joke in the process situation is always
fluid only fluid I see here is the
puddle of piss refusing to pay us our
wage number seven Hoban Wash Washburn
Firefly serenity wash I’m not leaving
her side mal don’t ask me again
Browncoats can’t help but break out into
tears whenever somebody say
I am a leaf on the wind Emily from the
wind
watch how I don’t ask why wash is a
crucial member of his crew and not
merely because he’s serenity ‘z pilot
I’m not flying anywhere without my wife
he’s not the most daring hero as he’s
often emasculated by his wife but wash
is a devoted friend and husband
nevertheless willing to travel to the
vastest reaches of the universe for them
is there any way I’m gonna get out of
this with honour and dignity you’re
pretty much down to ritual suicide lamby
toes his casual attitude also provides
the ship with a refreshingly laid-back
playful atmosphere
how many captains do you know that
collect toy dinosaurs I think we should
call it your grave
ah curse your sudden but inevitable
betrayal ah number six
Enya Jenkins Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I wish Buffy Summers had never come to
Sunnydale dad among Buffy’s scooby gang
anna evidently has the weakest social
skills and sense of empathy hold on I’m
gonna press the right pill harder I
expect us to accelerant she’s never
afraid to say exactly what’s on her mind
no matter how insensitive of course what
do you expect from somebody that used to
be a vengeance demon do you have any
idea how boring 12th graders are I’m
getting my power center back and if you
won’t help me the meta pestilent god I
will find someone who will her
unfiltered mouth makes her a terrific
source of comedic relief but Anya also
becomes progressively more thoughtful as
she discovers what it means to be human
okay no sex
cuddling it’s just I’m so excited and I
want to share it all with my best friend
I get to be with my best friend forever
by the end she’s willing to face any
unspeakable evil to preserve the fate of
mankind except maybe bunnies
number five dr. horrible dr. Horrible’s
sing-along blog ah so that’s you know
coming along I’m working with a vocal
coach strengthening me uh although TV
owners had to endure months without
original content during the 2007-2008
Writers Guild of America strike Joss
Whedon fortunately had them covered with
dr. Horrible’s sing-along blog it’s dr.
Horrible’s turn now you people all have
to
this world is going to the title
character of this inexpensive musical is
the most awkward insecure and
nonchalantly evil villain you’ll ever
find online the henchman I’m dr.
horrible I’ve got a PhD in horribleness
dr. horrible juggles committing heinous
deeds with battling his nemesis Captain
Hammer captain Hamish here hair blowing
him the breeze the day needs my shaving
expertise working up the courage to talk
to his crush penny I know you hello you
know me cool I mean yeah you do and
maintaining a video blog and he does all
of the above with wit sympathy and of
course fabulous singing chops it’s a
brand-new day
yeah the Sun is high all the angels sing
because you’re gonna die number four
angel Buffy the Vampire Slayer
angel Ruffman
angel is one of the most courageous
heroes and most ruthless villains ever
to walk the earth no weapons no friends
no formerly known as Angelus this once
merciless vampire suffers a severe
identity crisis upon gaining a soul
eventually Angel dedicates his eternal
life to fighting evil alongside Buffy
who brings out the best and worst in
them you are hanging around I’d like to
know why yeah like you Angel’s charm
charisma and sense of humor shine
through his brooding exterior making him
everything Edward Cullen should have
been chocolate alright alright we need
to focus here try and figure out I love
chocolate
speaking of which kind of ironic he
would later go by the alias of Twilight
they’re looking at the wee little puppet
man number 3 Buffy Summers Buffy the
Vampire Slayer I’m up mom don’t want to
be late for your first day sure she
already existed in film before jaws
reimagined her for television but the
characters barely resemble each other
aside from the opening premise you’re
always around when all this weird stuff
is happening and I know you’re very
strong and you’ve got all those weapons
I was kind of hoping you’re in a gang
some people may have a hard time taking
a blonde teenager that slays vampire
seriously for years however Buffy
Summers was the most empowering
multi-layered
and entertaining heroine on television
although Buffy possesses unbelievable
powers that’s not what makes her
compelling what distinguishes Buffy is
her witty persona commitment to her
friends and knack for leadership like
any great leader
Buffy is only as great as her followers
who all helped her to become a stronger
Slayer and human being she’s truly a
timeless character that will forever
kick ass I will always love you this is
the work that I have to do number two
Malcolm Reynolds Firefly serenity our
angels are gonna show an overhead
raining fire on those arrogant cuts so
you all you are
although Firefly only lasted a season
its characters made an instant
connection with audiences as if we’d
known them for years nowhere is this
more evident than with Malcolm Reynolds
well looks can be deceiving
the captain of serenity will take on
just about any risky job if the price is
right but he still preserves a moral
code to keep his band of misfits alive
should I start with the part where
you’re stranded in the middle of nowhere
or the part where you have no clothes
all according to plan like Captain Kirk
or Han Solo Malcolm’s a commanding yet
lovable presence that you want to follow
into battle somebody needs to put you
down dog what do you think I’m thinking
will rise again even if the odds aren’t
in his favor if I’m wrong you best shoot
me now or we could talk more before we
get to our top pick here are a few
honorable mentions doesn’t mean what you
think do with that put it down yeah I
remember that guy with the trowel what
have you been up to just do it that’s
all
and daddy says I got natural talent I’m
suddenly very happy it’s just um I’ve
never been up with people before number
one spike Buffy the Vampire Slayer and
Angel home sweet home
spike is an unforgettable character on
several levels upon arriving in
Sunnydale
he’s a deliciously malevolent baddie
ready to wreak havoc we cut the power
nobody got out and the Slayer after
getting a microchip in his head though
spike goes from comedic foil she didn’t
even care enough to cut off my head to
reluctant Ally
she took the love interest to noble hero
ends his surprisingly depressing
backstory only makes him more complex
and identifiable a big pet I did it for
you you keep punishing me carrying on
with creatures like this no matter what
role blondie bear is playing you can
count on him to steal every scene he’s
in and to think spike was originally
supposed to die after just a few
episodes Oh bollocks
I’m just getting warmed up so do you
agree with our list maybe I should do
that
maybe you should okay good fine what’s
your favorite Joss Whedon character my
parents say I think I’m such a burnout
for more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com now come on
an amazing ensemble piece welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 Joss
Whedon characters of each generation a
slayer is born one girl in all the world
a chosen one one born with the strength
and scale to hunt the vampires for this
list we’re taking a look at characters
that Joss Whedon played a hand in
creating and forming so fully
established characters like the Avengers
don’t count and I’m a huge fan of the
way you lose control and turn into an
enormous green rage monster but both big
screen and small screen characters will
be considered
number ten Cordelia chase Buffy the
Vampire Slayer angel what’s your name
I’m Cordelia chase dumbass in the
beginning Cordelia is depicted as a
typical spoiled rich girl who was
generally annoyed by Buffy’s Scooby Gang
you’re hot hanging with these losers are
you uh are you kidding huh I was just
being charitable like the best Whedon
characters though there turns out to be
more to this valley girl than meets the
eye
I would kill to live in LA that close mm
shoot as much as we love bratty Cordelia
we’re even bigger fans of the strong
human being she evolves into over time
you don’t know who he is do you oh boy
you’re about to get your ass kicked
she truly comes into her own upon
joining team angel acting as a wonderful
comedic foil dedicated emotional support
and an unlikely heroine willing to make
great sacrifices Oh huh one for the road
number nine Willow Rosenberg Buffy the
Vampire Slayer hi
willow right why I mean hi did you want
me to move yet another character that
undergoes significant changes
willow starts off as a shy insecure nerd
through Buffy’s friendship though
willow discovers that she’s smarter
braver and more powerful than she ever
imagined you’re strong like an Amazon
remember I too in exchange
willow acts as the nurturing mother
figure of the Scooby Gang who always has
a plan but this isn’t right okay this
isn’t how I want it sometimes you don’t
have a choice
willow also stands out as one of
televisions first gay characters not to
be defined by her sexuality
maintaining a healthy romantic
relationship that’s universally
relatable regardless of gender just
don’t piss her off because she has an
unforgiving dark side I love number 8
Jayne Cobb Firefly serenity your own
room for one of the kitchen holeshot
Kane ain’t asked Jenna at first glance a
lot of Whedon’s characters come off as
OneNote archetypes in Jane’s case he
seems like a gruff mercenary what
happened in here they defied some pay so
you had to tear my infirmary apart
apparently behind that tough-guy
appearance however Jane is a loyal
member of serenity that’s genuinely
sympathetic towards those he cares about
he demonstrates this through subtle
actions such as sporting a dorky cap
that his mother made him man walks down
the street in that hat people know he’s
not afraid of anything
damn straight well not always the
easiest person to get along with Jane
will gladly accompany his crewmates on a
suicide mission and even crack a good
joke in the process situation is always
fluid only fluid I see here is the
puddle of piss refusing to pay us our
wage number seven Hoban Wash Washburn
Firefly serenity wash I’m not leaving
her side mal don’t ask me again
Browncoats can’t help but break out into
tears whenever somebody say
I am a leaf on the wind Emily from the
wind
watch how I don’t ask why wash is a
crucial member of his crew and not
merely because he’s serenity ‘z pilot
I’m not flying anywhere without my wife
he’s not the most daring hero as he’s
often emasculated by his wife but wash
is a devoted friend and husband
nevertheless willing to travel to the
vastest reaches of the universe for them
is there any way I’m gonna get out of
this with honour and dignity you’re
pretty much down to ritual suicide lamby
toes his casual attitude also provides
the ship with a refreshingly laid-back
playful atmosphere
how many captains do you know that
collect toy dinosaurs I think we should
call it your grave
ah curse your sudden but inevitable
betrayal ah number six
Enya Jenkins Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I wish Buffy Summers had never come to
Sunnydale dad among Buffy’s scooby gang
anna evidently has the weakest social
skills and sense of empathy hold on I’m
gonna press the right pill harder I
expect us to accelerant she’s never
afraid to say exactly what’s on her mind
no matter how insensitive of course what
do you expect from somebody that used to
be a vengeance demon do you have any
idea how boring 12th graders are I’m
getting my power center back and if you
won’t help me the meta pestilent god I
will find someone who will her
unfiltered mouth makes her a terrific
source of comedic relief but Anya also
becomes progressively more thoughtful as
she discovers what it means to be human
okay no sex
cuddling it’s just I’m so excited and I
want to share it all with my best friend
I get to be with my best friend forever
by the end she’s willing to face any
unspeakable evil to preserve the fate of
mankind except maybe bunnies
number five dr. horrible dr. Horrible’s
sing-along blog ah so that’s you know
coming along I’m working with a vocal
coach strengthening me uh although TV
owners had to endure months without
original content during the 2007-2008
Writers Guild of America strike Joss
Whedon fortunately had them covered with
dr. Horrible’s sing-along blog it’s dr.
Horrible’s turn now you people all have
to
this world is going to the title
character of this inexpensive musical is
the most awkward insecure and
nonchalantly evil villain you’ll ever
find online the henchman I’m dr.
horrible I’ve got a PhD in horribleness
dr. horrible juggles committing heinous
deeds with battling his nemesis Captain
Hammer captain Hamish here hair blowing
him the breeze the day needs my shaving
expertise working up the courage to talk
to his crush penny I know you hello you
know me cool I mean yeah you do and
maintaining a video blog and he does all
of the above with wit sympathy and of
course fabulous singing chops it’s a
brand-new day
yeah the Sun is high all the angels sing
because you’re gonna die number four
angel Buffy the Vampire Slayer
angel Ruffman
angel is one of the most courageous
heroes and most ruthless villains ever
to walk the earth no weapons no friends
no formerly known as Angelus this once
merciless vampire suffers a severe
identity crisis upon gaining a soul
eventually Angel dedicates his eternal
life to fighting evil alongside Buffy
who brings out the best and worst in
them you are hanging around I’d like to
know why yeah like you Angel’s charm
charisma and sense of humor shine
through his brooding exterior making him
everything Edward Cullen should have
been chocolate alright alright we need
to focus here try and figure out I love
chocolate
speaking of which kind of ironic he
would later go by the alias of Twilight
they’re looking at the wee little puppet
man number 3 Buffy Summers Buffy the
Vampire Slayer I’m up mom don’t want to
be late for your first day sure she
already existed in film before jaws
reimagined her for television but the
characters barely resemble each other
aside from the opening premise you’re
always around when all this weird stuff
is happening and I know you’re very
strong and you’ve got all those weapons
I was kind of hoping you’re in a gang
some people may have a hard time taking
a blonde teenager that slays vampire
seriously for years however Buffy
Summers was the most empowering
multi-layered
and entertaining heroine on television
although Buffy possesses unbelievable
powers that’s not what makes her
compelling what distinguishes Buffy is
her witty persona commitment to her
friends and knack for leadership like
any great leader
Buffy is only as great as her followers
who all helped her to become a stronger
Slayer and human being she’s truly a
timeless character that will forever
kick ass I will always love you this is
the work that I have to do number two
Malcolm Reynolds Firefly serenity our
angels are gonna show an overhead
raining fire on those arrogant cuts so
you all you are
although Firefly only lasted a season
its characters made an instant
connection with audiences as if we’d
known them for years nowhere is this
more evident than with Malcolm Reynolds
well looks can be deceiving
the captain of serenity will take on
just about any risky job if the price is
right but he still preserves a moral
code to keep his band of misfits alive
should I start with the part where
you’re stranded in the middle of nowhere
or the part where you have no clothes
all according to plan like Captain Kirk
or Han Solo Malcolm’s a commanding yet
lovable presence that you want to follow
into battle somebody needs to put you
down dog what do you think I’m thinking
will rise again even if the odds aren’t
in his favor if I’m wrong you best shoot
me now or we could talk more before we
get to our top pick here are a few
honorable mentions doesn’t mean what you
think do with that put it down yeah I
remember that guy with the trowel what
have you been up to just do it that’s
all
and daddy says I got natural talent I’m
suddenly very happy it’s just um I’ve
never been up with people before number
one spike Buffy the Vampire Slayer and
Angel home sweet home
spike is an unforgettable character on
several levels upon arriving in
Sunnydale
he’s a deliciously malevolent baddie
ready to wreak havoc we cut the power
nobody got out and the Slayer after
getting a microchip in his head though
spike goes from comedic foil she didn’t
even care enough to cut off my head to
reluctant Ally
she took the love interest to noble hero
ends his surprisingly depressing
backstory only makes him more complex
and identifiable a big pet I did it for
you you keep punishing me carrying on
with creatures like this no matter what
role blondie bear is playing you can
count on him to steal every scene he’s
in and to think spike was originally
supposed to die after just a few
episodes Oh bollocks
I’m just getting warmed up so do you
agree with our list maybe I should do
that
maybe you should okay good fine what’s
your favorite Joss Whedon character my
parents say I think I’m such a burnout
for more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com now come on
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