Warren Mears is a

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that is portrayed by Adam Busch in the American

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' is an American supernatural fiction, supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. It is based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film), 1992 film of the same name, also written by W ...

''. The character also appears in canonical

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continuation of that series. He is the main antagonist in season six, until Willow turns to her dark side and kills him.

Characterization

Actor Adam Busch claims that he does not see Warren as simply a villain or purely

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person. He explains that the character has various flaws and positives, and is always given the chance to redeem himself. "He's always given that moment where he can do the right thing that he never ever does," says Busch. "Because he ''is'' flawed and he does have a lot of issues and an inability to communicate or talk to anyone or really explain what it is that he wants." Writer Jane Espenson draws comparisons between the characters of Buffy and Warren, claiming, "When Buffy's talking with Warren about his break-up with April, she's actually identifying with him, because she did a lot of the same stuff with Riley that he did with April." Warren forms alliances with

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, summoner of demons; and

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, caster of spells. Together, the three are known as "The Trio." The Trio strive to neutralize Buffy, the

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, and thus the primary obstacle to their ultimate goal of taking over

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. Though initially

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and little more than a nuisance to the Scooby Gang, they take a darker turn by the episode "

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". Most of their schemes combine

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and

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, and they are able to avoid detection by the Scoobies (who merely assume their activities to be the doings of demons) until halfway through the season.

Appearances

Warren has made 31 canonical Buffyverse appearances.

''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''

Adam Busch guest starred as Warren in 16 episodes: *Season 5 (2001): "

I Was Made to Love You The fifth season of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' premiered on September 26, 2000 on The WB and concluded its 22-episode season on May 22, 2001. It maintained its previous timeslot, airing Tuesdays at 8:00 pm ET. This was the ...

", " Intervention" *Season 6 (2001-02): " Flooded", "

Life Serial "Life Serial" is the fifth episode of season 6 of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Plot Buffy returns from her visit with Angel but refuses to talk about it. The Scoobies discuss Buffy's future. Buffy agrees to audit the clas ...

", " Smashed", " Gone", "

", "

Normal Again "Normal Again" is the 17th episode of season 6 of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The Futon Critic named it the 35th best episode of 2002. The Trio summon a demon whose hallucinogenic venom makes Buffy believe that her impla ...

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" *Season 7 (2002-03): "

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", "

Never Leave Me "Never Leave Me" is the ninth episode of the seventh and final season of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', in which the Scooby Gang begins to realize the magnitude of their peril. Plot Xander works to repair the living room wi ...

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The Killer in Me "The Killer in Me" is the 13th episode of the seventh and final season of the television series '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Plot Giles prepares to take all of the Potentials – except Kennedy, who is sick with the flu – on a trip to the d ...

", " Storyteller" Warren appeared in 15 issues: *Season 8 (2007-10): " The Long Way Home, Parts 3 & 4", " Time of Your Life, Parts 1 & 4", " Retreat, Parts 1, 2 & 5", " Twilight, Parts 1-4", " Last Gleaming, Parts 1, 3 & 4", "Always Darkest"Always Darkest
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Characterization

Appearances

''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''

See also

References