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  "id": 16848141,
  "title": "29 Years Ago, ‘Buffy’s Wisest Character Got a Shocking Backstory that Redefined the Entire Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/29-years-ago-buffys-wisest-character-got-a-shocking-backstory-that",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/buffy-halloween-season-2-rupert-giles-ripper/"
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  "summary": "Buffy the Vampire Slayer began to find its rhythm in season 2, after introducing an unnerving backstory to Rupert Giles.",
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}