“That title, is one of the things I fought for. A lot of people said 'But it's stupid, and it's the title of a comedy movie, and people won't take it seriously,' and I'm sure there are some people who still don't. But for the most part, people do see that we really have a quality show.”

Joss Whedon is an American writer, director, and producer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He gained prominence for creating the cult classic *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, blending sharp wit and feminist themes in a genre-defying TV series. His work extends to films like *Serenity* and *The Avengers*, where he balanced character-driven storytelling with blockbuster appeal.