I know not all Buffy fans loved the introduction of Dawn. I still think it's one of the most gutsy moves I've seen a series make, and it depended in large part on Trachtenberg being able to convincingly play the character as if she'd always been part of the cast. RIP. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michelle-trachtenberg-dead-gossip-girl-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-actor-1236321301/