34-463: (Redirected from The Whistler ) [REDACTED] Look up whistler in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Whistler may refer to: Someone who whistles Places [ edit ] Canada [ edit ] Whistler, British Columbia , a resort town Whistler railway station Whistler Secondary School Whistler Blackcomb ,
68-592: A Northern Hemisphere seaduck in the genus Bucephala Groundhog , American species of marmot Hoary marmot , American species of marmot Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Fictional characters [ edit ] Whistler (Buffyverse) , a character in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Abraham Whistler , mentor to the Marvel Comics character Blade in film and animated continuity Coach Whistler,
102-442: A Northern Hemisphere seaduck in the genus Bucephala Groundhog , American species of marmot Hoary marmot , American species of marmot Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Fictional characters [ edit ] Whistler (Buffyverse) , a character in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Abraham Whistler , mentor to the Marvel Comics character Blade in film and animated continuity Coach Whistler,
136-416: A chance at a more normal life. There, he gathers new allies in his own fight against evil in the five-season spin-off, Angel . Daniel "Oz" Osbourne is a brilliant yet generally unmotivated student and part-time rock guitarist. He is Willow's first and only boyfriend and an active member of Buffy's inner circle, despite the fact that he has recently become a werewolf . Portrayed as taciturn and unflappable,
170-572: A long line of young girls chosen by fate to battle evil forces in the form of vampires and demons. The Slayer has no jurisdiction over human crime. Slaying vampires and other paranormal beings is her specialty and she has a personal rule against killing humans. This calling mystically endows her with a limited degree of clairvoyance , usually in the form of prophetic dreams, as well as dramatically increased physical strength, endurance, agility, intuition, and speed and ease of healing. Traditionally, there has been only one Slayer alive at any given moment, with
204-787: A mascot of The Land of Play in Pajanimals Erwin "Whistler" Emory, a character in the film Sneakers James Whistler ( Prison Break character) , mysterious inmate in the television series Prison Break ' s third season Music [ edit ] Whistler (band) , a UK indie band "The Whistler" (song) , a 1977 single by the British rock group Jethro Tull "The Whistler", Fourplay's instrumental song on its 2008 album Energy Television [ edit ] Whistler (TV series) , set in Whistler, British Columbia The Whistler (TV series) , television show of
238-610: A mascot of The Land of Play in Pajanimals Erwin "Whistler" Emory, a character in the film Sneakers James Whistler ( Prison Break character) , mysterious inmate in the television series Prison Break ' s third season Music [ edit ] Whistler (band) , a UK indie band "The Whistler" (song) , a 1977 single by the British rock group Jethro Tull "The Whistler", Fourplay's instrumental song on its 2008 album Energy Television [ edit ] Whistler (TV series) , set in Whistler, British Columbia The Whistler (TV series) , television show of
272-909: A mountain range Elsewhere [ edit ] Whistler Nunatak , Palmer Land, Antarctica Whistler River , New Zealand People [ edit ] Alwyne Michael Webster Whistler (1909–1993), British Army general Anna McNeill Whistler (1804–1881), James Whistler's mother Arthur Whistler (1944–2020), American ethnobotanist Catherine Whistler is a British art historian and curator Charles Whistler (1856–1913), British writer George Washington Whistler (1800–1849), American civil engineer and railroad builder Harold Whistler (1896–1940), English First World War fighter ace Harvey Samuel Whistler (1907–1976), American violinist, pedagogue, composer, and arranger of music education method books Hugh Whistler (1889–1943), English police officer and ornithologist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903), American-born British painter, famous for
306-909: A mountain range Elsewhere [ edit ] Whistler Nunatak , Palmer Land, Antarctica Whistler River , New Zealand People [ edit ] Alwyne Michael Webster Whistler (1909–1993), British Army general Anna McNeill Whistler (1804–1881), James Whistler's mother Arthur Whistler (1944–2020), American ethnobotanist Catherine Whistler is a British art historian and curator Charles Whistler (1856–1913), British writer George Washington Whistler (1800–1849), American civil engineer and railroad builder Harold Whistler (1896–1940), English First World War fighter ace Harvey Samuel Whistler (1907–1976), American violinist, pedagogue, composer, and arranger of music education method books Hugh Whistler (1889–1943), English police officer and ornithologist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903), American-born British painter, famous for
340-437: A nerdy girl who contrasted Buffy's cheerleader personality but also shared the social isolation Buffy suffered after becoming a Slayer. As the series progressed, Willow became a more assertive and even sensual character; in particular, she realized that she was a lesbian and became a powerful Wiccan. Willow is Buffy's best friend through everything that happens and maintains her humanity and kindness to others throughout. Cordelia
374-412: A new one called upon the event of her death. Xander is a close friend of Buffy. Possessing no supernatural skills, Xander provides comic relief as well as a grounded, everyman perspective in the supernatural Buffyverse. In another departure from the usual conventions of television, Xander is notable for being an insecure and subordinate male in a world dominated by powerful females. Willow was originally
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#1732793300336408-510: A radio station in Whistler, British Columbia Whistler, the development codename for the Microsoft Windows XP computer operating system Whistler Group , a company specializing in electronics and automotive laser/radar detection systems USS Whistler (SP-784) , a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919 See also [ edit ] Whisler (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
442-438: A radio station in Whistler, British Columbia Whistler, the development codename for the Microsoft Windows XP computer operating system Whistler Group , a company specializing in electronics and automotive laser/radar detection systems USS Whistler (SP-784) , a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919 See also [ edit ] Whisler (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
476-410: A selfless hero and reconciles with his former nemesis and love rival, Angel, and occasionally works with him. Spike is known for his Billy Idol platinum hair (Buffy mentions in one episode that Spike doesn't style his hair like Idol's, but the other way around), his catch-phrase "bloody hell", and his black leather duster, which he acquired after killing his second Slayer. In Season 4, he was captured by
510-657: A ski resort in British Columbia Whistler Mountain , British Columbia The Whistlers (Alberta) , a mountain in Alberta United States [ edit ] Whistler, Alabama , an unincorporated town until the 1950s, when it was annexed into neighboring Prichard Whistler Geyser , Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Whistler Mountain (Washington) , a mountain summit in Washington state Whistler Range , Nevada,
544-434: A ski resort in British Columbia Whistler Mountain , British Columbia The Whistlers (Alberta) , a mountain in Alberta United States [ edit ] Whistler, Alabama , an unincorporated town until the 1950s, when it was annexed into neighboring Prichard Whistler Geyser , Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Whistler Mountain (Washington) , a mountain summit in Washington state Whistler Range , Nevada,
578-560: A useful member of the Scooby Gang. Tara is introduced first as a fellow member of a Wicca group during Willow's first year of college. Their close friendship evolves into an ongoing romantic relationship; their relationship attracted significant attention as one of few featured same-sex relationships on television at that time. Tara uses her magical skills to assist the Scooby Gang in their fight against evil, and she struggles with how to deal with Willow's growing addiction to magic. Tara
612-538: Is a vampire character whose role varies dramatically through the course of the series, ranging from a major villain to "love's bitch", to the sarcastic comic relief, to Buffy's romantic interest in a relationship that grows from miserable lust to a friendship, and eventually to a self-sacrificing hero, dying as a Champion at the Hellmouth. His path to redemption subsequently resumes in L.A. (in season five of Angel ), where his resurrected character continues to develop into
646-487: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages whistler [REDACTED] Look up whistler in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Whistler may refer to: Someone who whistles Places [ edit ] Canada [ edit ] Whistler, British Columbia , a resort town Whistler railway station Whistler Secondary School Whistler Blackcomb ,
680-478: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Whistler (Buffyverse) Major and recurring fictional characters created by Joss Whedon for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer are as follows: The following characters were featured in the opening credits of the program. The show's titular protagonist, Buffy, is " The Slayer ", one in
714-520: Is initially an operative in a military organization called "The Initiative" that uses science and military technology to hunt down HSTs or "hostile sub-terrestrials" ( demons ). Riley is Angel's opposite, an Iowa -born-and-raised man whose strength lies in his military secret identity. Buffy's superior physical strength causes him insecurity, particularly after his medically enhanced powers were removed. This, combined with Buffy's inability to truly emotionally connect with him, eventually causes him to leave in
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#1732793300336748-408: Is originally an archetypal popular, shallow, mean-spirited cheerleader. She is tactless, but direct and honest, and she becomes a reluctant ally of the Scooby Gang, even after her relationship with Xander disintegrates. After season 3, she joins Angel in L.A., where she abandons her attempts at acting to fight evil at his side. Giles, rarely referred to by his first name, is a Watcher and a member of
782-544: The Watchers' Council , whose job is to train Slayers. In the earlier seasons, Giles researched the supernatural creatures that Buffy must face, offered insights into their origins and advice on how to kill them. Throughout the series, he became a father-figure to Buffy, Willow, Xander, and the others, giving them advice not only on the supernatural world, but on life issues as well. Angel, a vampire, formerly known as Angelus,
816-472: The 1950s Other uses in arts and entertainment [ edit ] The Whistler (novel) , a 2016 novel by John Grisham The Whistler (radio series) , a mystery drama radio show and film noir series The Whistler (1944 film) , the first of eight films in the series Other uses [ edit ] Whistler (radio) , a very low frequency radio phenomenon caused by lightning CKEE-FM , identified on air and in print as "101.5 Whistler FM",
850-472: The 1950s Other uses in arts and entertainment [ edit ] The Whistler (novel) , a 2016 novel by John Grisham The Whistler (radio series) , a mystery drama radio show and film noir series The Whistler (1944 film) , the first of eight films in the series Other uses [ edit ] Whistler (radio) , a very low frequency radio phenomenon caused by lightning CKEE-FM , identified on air and in print as "101.5 Whistler FM",
884-571: The Initiative and had a chip implanted in his brain to prevent him from hurting humans. In Season 6, he underwent a trial in order to remove the chip, instead he had his soul restored. After accidentally killing a human in Season 7, the chip nearly killed him and he had it medically removed. Anya is a 1,120-year-old former vengeance demon (Anyanka) who specialized in avenging scorned women. After being forcibly stripped of her demonic powers by Giles,
918-417: The character is forced to re-learn how to be an ordinary human, a journey which is portrayed as both comical (e.g., her fear of rabbits and her love of money) and poignant (e.g. her grief over Joyce's death). Her story is largely focused on her romantic relationship with Xander, and like many characters on the show, she is portrayed as morally ambivalent. Riley is Buffy's first serious boyfriend after Angel. He
952-403: The contrast between his outward coolness and his violent animal episodes is an example of the show's efforts to subvert usual character expectations, as well as to display double-personalities (like Angel/Angelus). As an unusual side-note, the actor Seth Green went on to co-design and supervise the creation of the acclaimed line of Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figures . William "Spike" Pratt
986-542: The middle of Season 5. Dawn is introduced in Season 5 as Buffy's fourteen-year-old younger sister, sent to Buffy in human form as a disguise for the Key, a dangerous magical artifact sought by a hellgod. Although Dawn's genesis is magical, she functions as a complete and normal teenage girl, and, after her true nature has been revealed, she is accepted and loved as a sister, daughter, and friend. Although Buffy initially tries to shelter Dawn from her work as Slayer, Dawn later becomes
1020-417: The painting Whistler's Mother Lashmer Whistler (1898–1963), British Army general Laurence Whistler (1912–2000), British glass engraver and poet Rex Whistler (1905–1944), British painter William McNeill Whistler (1836–1900), physician, brother of James Whistler Animals [ edit ] Whistler (bird) , a group of passerine birds in the family Pachycephalidae Goldeneye (bird) ,
1054-417: The painting Whistler's Mother Lashmer Whistler (1898–1963), British Army general Laurence Whistler (1912–2000), British glass engraver and poet Rex Whistler (1905–1944), British painter William McNeill Whistler (1836–1900), physician, brother of James Whistler Animals [ edit ] Whistler (bird) , a group of passerine birds in the family Pachycephalidae Goldeneye (bird) ,
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1156-541: Was a cruel killer until he was re-ensouled by a Romani curse. After decades of guilt over his past atrocities, he allies himself with Buffy and they fall in love. The consummation of their relationship brings him a moment of true happiness, breaking the curse and releasing Angelus upon Sunnydale. Buffy is forced to send him to a hell dimension to save the world. After his release from hell, Buffy and Angel continue to struggle with their ongoing love. Angel breaks off their relationship and moves to L.A. (after season 3) to give her
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