Oh no, sorry!!!
I didn't want that...
I'm going to edit the spoiler tags and write the season above it, so that won't happen to other ppl as well.
About Dawn: How far have you watched season 5? I know what Dawn's role in the story is, and it is an interesting idea, but well... it was a bit confusing that she was suddenly there. And yeah, Buffy acts very childish and immature in a lot of situations... personnaly I liked her less and less with every season.
About Oz and Co: Yeah, I think those chars left the series at the right moment. The whole Angel-Desaster was getting a bit boring and frustrating, and I appreciated his decision to go to LA. btw did you ever watch his own series? Cordelia joined them in season two or so, I think, and I like how Cordy developes there. She's way more interesting than Buffy, (lol who would've imagined
that?)
Jenny Calender's death was swift and clean *g*, and the abruptness (uhm... does that word exist?...) was adding a lot to the drama. I liked that, but well... maybe that's because I really like Angelus ;P. Wished he would've lost his soul for a bit longer ...
As for Faith: I love her. And without wanting to spoil too much again: You're going to see her again, so look forward to later seasons!