Warren Mears is a fictional character that is portrayed by Adam Busch in the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The character also appears in canonical comic book series continuation of that series. He is the main antagonist in season six, until Willow turns to her dark side and kills him.

Warren Mears
Buffy the Vampire Slayer character
Adam Busch as Warren Mears
First appearance"I Was Made to Love You"
Last appearanceBuffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight
Created byJoss Whedon, Jane Espenson
Portrayed byAdam Busch
In-universe information
AffiliationAndrew Wells, Jonathan Levinson, Amy Madison
ClassificationTechnology expert
Notable powersA genius-level intellect, especially in the fields of technology and robotics

Characterization

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Actor Adam Busch claims that he does not see Warren as simply a villain or purely evil 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 a parallel between Warren and Buffy Summers: "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."[1]

Warren forms alliances with Andrew Wells, summoner of demons; and Jonathan Levinson, caster of spells. Together, the three are known as "The Trio." The Trio strive to neutralize Buffy, the Slayer, and thus the primary obstacle to their ultimate goal of taking over Sunnydale.[2] Though initially comic relief and little more than a nuisance to the Scooby Gang, they take a darker turn by the episode "Dead Things". Most of their schemes combine science and mysticism, 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.[3]

Appearances

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Warren has made 31 canonical Buffyverse appearances.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Adam Busch appeared as Warren in 16 episodes:

Warren appeared in 15 issues:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jane Espenson, Adam Busch (2002). "The Story of Season Five" (Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Complete Fifth Season DVD Special Features) (DVD (Region 2)). United States: 20th Century Fox.
  2. ^ "The Trio From Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reunited in Epic Instagram Photo". Life & Style. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  3. ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2013-12-16). "The Trio: The Oral History Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Nerd Villains". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  4. ^ Always Darkest, MySpace Dark Horse Presents, Issue #24