 Kennedy was a forthright and spoilt potential Slayer who fell for Willow. She arrived in Sunnydale with Giles in Bring on the Night. Kennedy helped Willow when Amy’s spell turned her into Warren in The Killer in Me and the two became a couple. She became a Slayer along with the rest of the potentials and survived the massive fight against the Turok-Han army in Chosen. Played by: Iyari LimonAppeared in: Bring on the Night, Showtime, Potential, The Killer in Me, First Date, Get It Done, Storyteller, Lies My Parents Told Me, Dirty Girls, Empty Places, Touched, End of Days, Chosen |
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August 5th, 2005 at 12:10 pm
I hate Kennedy!!! THey should never have killed off Tara
August 5th, 2005 at 2:49 pm
Yeah, but then we wouldn’t have had evil willow. and that was one of the best parts of the season six
August 18th, 2005 at 10:34 am
Tara was one of my favourite characters and I was really sorry when she was killed… but I also liked Kennedy, and I’m really happy at least Willow was given the opportunity to have happy love life at the end of the series. Have you noticed how EVERY relationship in Buffyverse ends up with one partner dead or gone? As far as I remember Willow is the only exception!
August 18th, 2005 at 12:18 pm
Yeah, but the Kennedy thing was far too rushed and glossed over. I loved watching Willow fall for Oz and then with Tara, because I knew and understood these characters and felt like I was watching my friends fall in love. I didn’t know Kennedy and I didn’t much like her and I didn’t feel any empathy with her at all. And by the end of the season I was starting to feel that way about Willow too.
Puja
August 18th, 2005 at 12:47 pm
I see your point, Puja. I had the impression Willow was somehow reverting to her previous insecure self in the last season after all the the personal growth she had done, but I guess that was due to the phobia against magic she had developped after the events in season 6.
August 20th, 2005 at 7:46 am
I’m a firm fan of kennedy
August 21st, 2005 at 1:36 am
The last spot in opening credits is very prestigeous, second only to the first, which belongs to Sarah in this case.
In seasons One through Five, Anthony Stewart Head filled the second billing spot; when he left, Alysson Hannigan was “promoted”.
At least that’s how I understand it.
August 21st, 2005 at 4:21 am
amen to that, like wesley in angel. notice how he got promoted. also anyone notice how for the first three seasons, some who joined the cast for the last three or four eps of the end of the season would then be added to the opening credits on angel. first it was gunn. he was in war zone, blind date and to shanshu in la then joined the cast the next season. then fred with somewhere over the rainbow no place like plertz glerb and the other two eps she was in, and finally with conner in the price and so on
August 21st, 2005 at 2:42 pm
heh,. yeah relly, they always come in late of the season, I think it is to build up a stpryline for the coming season..
August 24th, 2005 at 7:59 am
Poor Andy Hallett (Lorne, The Host) didn’t get added till season 5. he was in it from season 2!
September 4th, 2005 at 4:03 pm
It was said that Hannigan went to Whedon and begged him not to push the Willow character into another lesbian relationship so soon after Tara, and Whedon ignored her plea’s.
Which would have made sense character wise after going evil because of her death, it was ridiculous she would jump into a relationship again that quickly, and also angered fans which also was something Hannigan was supposedly have told Whedon it would as well.
October 31st, 2005 at 7:07 pm
Was Kennedy her last name, because when she took Willow on “a date” she mentioned briefly about being well off.
Just curiousif she was supposed to be a Kennedy.
November 1st, 2005 at 12:42 am
I’m sure the writers wouldn’t do anything that explicit. Of course, considering how horrible season seven was in every other respect, I wouldn’t put it past them.
November 1st, 2005 at 6:52 am
Sorry, but I feel a need to comment here. Season seven is far from horrible. In fact, it seems to be one of the better seasons that the show had (at least in my opinion). Perhaps my view on this matter is different from that of many others because I didn’t read any Internet opinions or anything of the sort until after the series had ended. Therefore I may not have been influenced by all of the bad things that I have since read about season seven. This is just one opinion about the season however, and everyone is entitiled to their own opinion.
By the way, I always assumed the Kennedy was just a name given to follow the the line of weird character names on the show (i.e. Buffy, Willow, Oz, Spike, Drusilla, and no doubt plenty of others). Also, in regards to the comment by ant4buffy, Andy Hallet joined the credits in episod 14 of season four, rather than in season five.
November 1st, 2005 at 9:16 am
My Bad. couldn’t remember when he appeared in the credits. was well happy when he did get his own slot tho. I agree with yourself - Season 7 was a great season with just a few bad episodes but every season has their bad episodes.
November 1st, 2005 at 5:03 pm
I despised Kennedy at first but she grew on me. “Like a chia pet.”
November 1st, 2005 at 6:52 pm
Season Seven was plagued with bad writing and bad directing. The stories were stupid, the dialogue was worse, and there was absolutely no chemistry between any of the actors/characters. Horrible. I have nothing positive to say about season seven. Even the epsiodes I liked, Selfless and Storyteller, were pretty poor.
November 1st, 2005 at 11:25 pm
Hehe this season seven/Kennedy discussion could go on forever I guess… and here I am to make it go on ;) Actually I don’t agree at all with you, mairceridwen, I think there definetly was a lot of character development and interaction. Maybe the problem with season seven was that by then things had gotten so serious (Joyce’s death, Tara’s death, Anya and Xander’s wedding cancellation, Willow full of remorse for what she had done, Spike hopelessly in love with Buffy… and more) that the show, consequently, couldn’t be as light and funny as in other seasons, and that makes it harder to watch. Still we got some light hearted moments, some romance, some humour and a gift of a new character, Andrew, who was the funniest character for me in the show, only surpassed by Cordelia (I’m watching the first seasons now and she’s always the one to make me laugh!).
November 2nd, 2005 at 1:12 am
When Kennedy first showed up in Showtime or whatever, I thought that she was definately gonna be killed right away. I mean, in the begginning, she was such a bitch. But now I’m glad she wasn’t killed.
But it would have been perfect if Tara never died.
Quite possibly my favorite line of season 7:
Anya: They’re probably at the high school. Xander’s doing construction, Buffy’s got a job there, Spike’s insane in the basement…
Willow: Oh. Wait, Spike’s what in the whatment?
November 2nd, 2005 at 1:34 am
While I never liked Kennedy, I feel I have to stick up for season seven. I loved it, truely loved it, because it brought everything around full circle. It made me feel just like I was 8 years old watching the first season.
November 16th, 2005 at 12:29 am
Season seven was not as detestable as (almost) everyone makes it out to be, at least in my opinion (I guess that goes without saying). Andrew definitely brought some humor, and there was a sufficient amount of suspense and interest. The writing took a tumble, but as others have said, the wit and “snappy-ness” we all loved may have been missing simply because of the dire situation at hand. Yes, Willow seemed to revert somewhat back to her “old” self, but given the events that took place, it makes perfect sense. Yes, Giles was irritable and stressed out, but that, while disappointing, makes sense as well. Yes, Kennedy was snobby and annoying, but it’s not a bad thing if there is a “good” enough character who just doesn’t give you the warm fuzzy feelings. Just adds more interest, more to talk about. One of the only things that really, really bothered me about season seven was Caleb. That preacher, man, I couldn’t stand him. That whole idea about the First “melding” with people just didn’t click with me. So many problems and loopholes. And the other thing that bothered me a lot was Willow’s relationship with Kennedy. Just seemed…too quick, and unrealistic for Willow.
November 17th, 2005 at 7:40 pm
“Season seven was not as detestable as (almost) everyone makes it out to be”
You’re right. It was much worse than that.
November 17th, 2005 at 11:43 pm
We already know your opinion, mairc. You’ve been very clear. I hadn’t yet gotten a chance to share mine. I’m not going to argue back and forth about this, especially if we’re just going to be stating things…it is simply a matter of opinion and taste. What you like, someone else is bound to dislike. And, as we have discovered, what someone else likes, you are bound to dislike. Now, I understand that you despise season seven, and I don’t think any less of you for it. Please understand, in return, that I happen to think it wasn’t all that bad. Obviously I can’t ask you not to think any less of me for it, and I’m not going to. Just realize that, as the cliche goes, we are all entitled to our own opinions. We’re people, all of us, and we’re all different, and yes, I’m aware that I sound like an inspirational speaker, but these differences are why we enjoy sharing interests with each other, why we can actually have decent conversations. Let’s not get to the point where we’re putting things down simply for the sake of putting them down. Your last comment came across as quite rude, at least to me. Please respect others’ opinions; politely give them reasons why you don’t agree, by all means, but keep it respectful.
I felt like I had to respond…sorry, it turned out to be longer than I anticipated. I honestly wasn’t trying to be harsh in any way — I’m not angry or anything — so if it came across that way, I apologize.
November 18th, 2005 at 4:09 pm
I loved season 7,
some here thinks it was bad writing. But i really can’t see that. But of course everyone has theire own opinion. >But I think it was pretty good consider all they had to tie up in the end.
*A good finish
* An great storyline.
* New charachters
I did not like the new charachters and wish there would only by the scoobygang, but I guess it was becouse I nerver got to know them..
November 18th, 2005 at 4:12 pm
I really hated the way that Tara died…
She was one of the best characters in the show…
but yeah… then came Kennedy… she reminded me of a (lesbian) friend of mine… and she grew on me… but i never saw her as Willow’s Girlfriend material… they could have made her story more interessting even without making Kennedy the new girlfriend of Willow…
November 19th, 2005 at 8:39 pm
I’m not going to say anything more about season 7 unless it’s more specific and/or substantial.
margy, if you feel i was being rude that’s fine (and I’m sorry that I sounded that way) but please don’t apologize for sticking up for yourself *wink*
December 26th, 2005 at 7:25 pm
this is prety much off subject, but how old is kennedy?? now in one episode one of the potentials says about having a bunch of 15 year olds around the house. this lead me to belive that kennedy is 15 along with the rest of the potentials. this would therfore lead me to question the whole willow/kennedy relationship as willow must have been at least 6 years older than kennedy. although this is not a HUGE age gap, kennedy, (i would assume) is only 15 and going out with a women in her early 20’s would seam strange. although i may be completely wrong i was just wondering lol
December 26th, 2005 at 8:03 pm
it is just i cant seam to find it on any sites ANYWHERE!!!!! and i have often wondered
December 26th, 2005 at 8:06 pm
I think Kennedy is about 20 herself, because when the potentials are aguing about who will be called when Buffy dies, Kennedy says she thinks it’s too late for her “the younger the better”.
December 26th, 2005 at 8:07 pm
ahh yeah that is a good point, however there is not any exact age stated of her (correct me if i’m wrong)
December 26th, 2005 at 8:15 pm
I’ve just been surfing the net, and most people have come to the conclusion that she is 18-19. In real life, though, she was 23-24 when she did Buffy (or more correctly, when she did Willow ;).
December 26th, 2005 at 8:22 pm
Season 7 was definitely a low point. The only quality episodes was “Selfless” and “Storyteller”. Other than that, it was Joss’ dross.
December 26th, 2005 at 8:22 pm
lol thanks thats helped, its really annoying when things aren’t clear lol, especialy as i though kennedy was such a good character!
December 26th, 2005 at 8:34 pm
I liked Kennedy too, although the majority of Buffy fans I’ve come across, didn’t like her that much.
December 26th, 2005 at 8:40 pm
i think i liked her mostly as she seamed to make willow happy again, which was good as she deserved it after all she had been through since the death (or murder) of Tara :(
December 30th, 2005 at 2:33 pm
People seem to think that a series should have the same tone all through its run and that Buffy should have stuck to the bit of fluff plots (first kiss, first time, boyfriend gets mean on you).
Seasons 6 and 7 were a lot darker than any of the other seasons and many fans reacted to that, forgetting the fact that the show would have become stagnate and stale. The characters and actors were getting older and finding their places in life, so it would have seemed odd to have 21 year old Buffy running around going “Oh no! I’m grounded! Again! Muuuuuuuum!”. Its called character progression and its called life.
Granted i didnt like Season 7 as much as i did the other Seasons and I hated the fact that Tara died (and stabbing Kennedy through the eye would give me great pleasure) but I think it was essential to the shows development that the people in it did go to darker, grittier places.
Joss should have listened to Aly though.. Kennedy diminished Willows loyalty to Tara.. it was all too fast.
Thats my 2 cents. :P
December 30th, 2005 at 3:58 pm
Wasn’t it like a year between Tara and Kennedy? Poor Kennedy, doomed. How do you follow Tara? At first Tara annoyed me too. Which brings a question. What was the deal with Tara sabotaging that one spell with Will in S4? I think it might of been a locate spell. I can’t remember if that was explained, she just got scared, or I totally missed it the few times I’ve seen it.
December 30th, 2005 at 4:21 pm
The reason Tara freaked was because in Family, we find out that Tara had been told she was part demon. The spell they were doing was to actually locate demons. Hope that made sense.
December 30th, 2005 at 5:21 pm
As for the relationship happening to fast after the last one had ended tragicly. Here’s what I have to say.
A gentlemen from my church lost his wife to cancer early this year. I don’t exactly remember when but i’m thinking it was between july and september.
he’s already in s new relationship with a new friend, who creepy as it sounds. has the same first name as his deceased wife.
All Other Widows and Widowers I know have moved on farily quickly after the spouses untimly demise. Infact a lot of people talk about it before hand especially those who are terminally ill. I would imagine that Tara would want willow to move on and live a full life rather than mope around for ever they may have even talked about it since they lived on the hell mouth and people died suddenly. And she did try to resist Kennedy for a while.
January 10th, 2006 at 5:30 am
I don’t hate Kennedy. I also don’t hate Season 7. It’s actually my favourite season. I think the reason i like Kennedy so much is because she reminded me of Faith, and Faith is my favourite character. I dont think that Willow moved on TOO quickly and from what i remember there wasn’t TOO much action between the two girls.
January 11th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
I found Kennedy pretty annoying at first but she grew on me .. and i dont think Willow settled into the relationship as easily as people are thinking - she turned in to Warren for a start when they first kiss, because of the guilt she was feeling for trying to move on.
I liked season 7 - one of the best seasons definantly tops season 4 which imo was the worst!
January 26th, 2006 at 6:38 am
Kennedy was an annoying little bint. Buffy should have thrown her out of the house and let her fend for herself. Or when they used her as bait to catch a Bringer, they should have allowed the Bringer to stab her and then capture it.
Her only redeeming quality was that Willow liked her and Kennedy was sooo pushy she helped Willow to move on. They made an attractive couple.
April 7th, 2006 at 4:07 am
I like kennedy… I think it was her atitude, annoying, pushy, etc…, that made me like her so much, ‘cause she was different from other characters…
Kennedy is just one of those characters that you hate or love… although I also thought her relation with willow was a little unrealistic and rushed….
April 7th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
I really believe that the relationship’s being rushed is just a byproduct of the show’s end in season seven. Had this character gotten another season, I think that she would have had a great deal more popularity (Anya, Oz, and even Tara, who is my favorite character on any television show, were not nearly as well-rounded early in their runs as they would become). I could be wrong, but still.
June 5th, 2006 at 12:41 pm
You know, I don’t really think that the Kennedy thing was “rushed into.” Conservative figures should place the time period of “The Killer in Me” at approximately 10.5 months after the events of “Seeing Red.” In that time period, Willow had to deal with a lot of psychological issues, including Tara’s death. Obviously, they weren’t all entirely solved (re: the Warren transformation), but all that adds up to a lengthy period of time that probably felt longer subjectively. I think it just feels short to those of us who spent time on this site because we’re the type of people who can (and choose to) watch every episode within a single month. Anyway, I think Kennedy was a good ‘rebound’ relationship for Willow, because she was so unlike Tara. We got to see another side of Willow because of this. Their relationship was nearly the polar opposite of Willow and Tara’s, in that with W+T, Willow seemed like the dominant partner (not sexually, in this context), but Tara was actually the strong one. With W+K, Kennedy acted dominant, but you could she that Willow was really the stronger of the two. I kind of enjoyed that continuing dichotomy.
June 5th, 2006 at 11:42 pm
Okay, I’ll throw my two cents in here, since everyone else seems to have already done that.
I liked Kennedy. She seems to act as a catalyst for Willow to move on and work out her remaining Tara issues. She was a spoiled brat and kind of annoying, but she also really cared about Willow. I tend to think of her as the “rebound” girl. I think if there was a season 8 that the W-K relationship wouldn’t have lasted, but Kennedy had to be around to push Willow out of her comfort zone and get her to live again. I think almost a year is a reasonable time to grieve before moving on in this situation with these characters. Okay, I’m done.
June 6th, 2006 at 7:08 am
I agree with deacon and Sunnydalehigh. Not a profound comment, I know. But, well, yeah, so. . .