I’m genuinely surprised. The fact that it originally aired from 97 to '03 was unfortunate timing for me; I was in high school, working full-time to save for college, then attending college while juggling two jobs to avoid debt. When it first appeared, I had a vague awareness of it, and people whose opinions I value—some who adored it, others who really disliked it—had strong feelings about it. That made it seem li…

This series is fantastic; it really has it all. The characters are well-developed, the plots are compelling, and it tackles a wide range of themes—horror, romance, sadness, humor, personal growth, among other things!