I agree that the main focus of Season One should be the Buffy-Angel dynamic and the finale. I think it may be possible to leave out the Annointed One entirely, since like you said he doesn't really play a significant role in the end, other than leading Buffy into the Master's lair (which she could probably have found on her own, like she often has a knack of doing).
I agree that the main focus of Season One should be the Buffy-Angel dynamic and the finale. I think it may be possible to leave out the Annointed One entirely, since like you said he doesn't really play a significant role in the end, other than leading Buffy into the Master's lair (which she could probably have found on her own, like she often has a knack of doing).