In a new interview, Class creator Patrick Ness talks more about the show’s influences and intended audience, providing some unexpected insight into the new series.
Speaking to Empire, Ness cites Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a key influence on Class, but not just because of its young cast and school setting.
At the same time, it makes sense for creator Patrick Ness to encourage young adult and adult fans of the Doctor Who universe to stick with Class, despite the young cast, since that fan base is already so established.
Will the show prove to be as universally likeable as Buffy, or will it attract a newer, younger audience, separate from long-held fans of Doctor Who?