In the last twenty years of television, there have been a handful of shows that have stood out among the rest because they set the pop culture trends and even set the stage for many of today's popular series.

In the '90s, Beverly Hills 90210 was arguably one of the biggest teen dramas on television and it wasn't long before the WB realized there was an untapped market for a teen/young adult audience and they set out to create a network that catered to that golden demographic.

In 1997, the WB bought us "one girl in all the world, a chosen on. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness" -- and Buffy the Vampire Slayer became the one who would ultimately bring about the first wave of our newly-found obsession with television vampires (of course, we always loved those film vamps).

Along with those sexy vampires, the show also proved that teens and young adults weren't the only viewers watching -- people of all ages flocked to the network (whether they wanted to admit it or not, they were addicted just the same).

Years later, the CW, formally the WB, still caters to that target demographic and Life Unexpected happens to be one of those shows that anyone of any age can all enjoy. Emma Caulfield came aboard the series in the beginning of season two and immediately fit in perfectly with the cast of characters. Of course Emma is no stranger to being a part of an iconic drama series -- this lovely actress happens to have had major roles on Beverly Hills 90210 and Buffy!

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Emma about her role on Life Unexpected and what we can expect as the series finishes its sophomore season...

Q: We've seen Baze with many other women, but clearly Emma is different - what do you think your character has that the other ladies didn't?

Emma: "I think there are a few things -- life, in general, you have chemistry with people. It just is what it is; you have an uncontrollable response to other people. That can either be good or bad, you can have a response to someone where you just want to punch them or want to share everything with them and become extremely vulnerable and rise to the occasion. Ultimately, that's the dynamic between the two of them. There's a lot of fear in that, it's a scary thing to find yourself becoming very vulnerable to another person when you really don't want to be. And with Emma, she really doesn't want to be, she's got good reasons for wanting to stay guarded. She's been guarded and shut off for a really long time. Baze opens her up in ways she didn't expect."

Q: Is it safe to say that Emma has some pretty significant skeletons in her closet?

Emma: "Definitely, yeah. She's a very complex individual. She's not standoffish for no reason."

Q: How many episodes are you appearing in this season?

Emma: "11 out of the 13 episodes this season."

Q: Are Emma and Baze going to be together for the remainder of the season?

Emma: "That's a question for the writers. Their relationship is hugely impactful for one another. Baze is the most significant relationship she's ever been in for a lot of reasons."

Q: How is Emma going to handle the whole Cate and Baze dynamic?

Emma: "That part has never been an issue. From a character standpoint, I've never played it as an issue. I've never played an undercurrent of jealousy."

Q: How will she get along with Lux?

Emma: "So far, they've gotten along well. Emma and Lux had a nice little scene together when they went camping, which of course was more than what they were actually talking about -- that's what's so great about this show."

Q: What's ahead for your character?

Emma: "We'll get a huge glimpse soon into why my character is so guarded. We'll learn why she's very reluctant to share her life and keeps people at bay. It'll be a huge reveal for her."

Q: You've had several memorable roles in both television and film, which role was your favorite to play?

Emma: "My favorite role is not one I did on a show; I played a woman named Oona in a film called Timer, which was released earlier this year. I loved the character and everything about the film. Of everything I've done, that's the one I'm most proud of. If I had to pick a show -- just the sheer amount of time I spent with Anya, she was my alter ego for five years. She was a very challenging character to play; I walked a tightrope with her on a weekly basis."

Q: Anything to say to the fans?

Emma: "We are so grateful for all of their support. They've been so vocal, so passionate about keeping the show on the air. They're amazing fans and their support has not gone unnoticed. They're really awesome fans to have."