Angel 1x08 - "I Will Remember You" Reaction

[@jacquelynnicole8499]

Another thing that gives me great comfort is SMG said it herself that she is Team Angel!!!

[@DastardlyHandsome]

She apparently petitioned Josh Whedon to change the ending of this scene because she wanted Buffy to be with Angel. She got so upset you can actually hear David say, "please Sarah please" because he was trying to comfort her.

[@BrianMcLawren]

You can be team Angel or team Spike, that is normal and understandable. But once you know Sarah got that invested in the relationship with David/Angel, you can't help but feeling these scenes a little harder. This specific episode has always been a soft spot for me. I usually skip it when I'm rewatching the show. There are some episodes I can't watch and this always makes the list. :)

[@andrewthezeppo]

@@DastardlyHandsome hear where?

[@cp2342]

Yes she really wanted Buffy to end up back with Angel sadly that didn’t happen but wish they did I mean they could have made him human again at the end of Angel I know that didn’t get the ending it deserved but wish they somehow ended it with Angel living a human life and growing old it’s just a love story that will never get the ending and it’s sad

[@CarlosHuiskens]

Glad you finally watched it. This is one of my favorite episodes and is also widely regarded as one of the best Angel episodes. Fun little fact David Boreanez who plays Angel actually broke character during Buffy an Angel's emotional episode before time was reversed. If you listen closely when Angel is trying to console Buffy you can actually hear him say Sarah. One of the things that makes Buffy and Angel so good together is the working relationship of SMG and David Boreanez. SMG's said multiple times that her working relationship with David has been the best of her career and during an acceptance speech for a Award she even called him her Angel.

[@allis143]

"Please, Sarah, please."

[@moiseskabir2165]

I realize it's quite off topic but does anyone know a good website to watch new series online?

[@lucajensen5559]

@Moises Kabir flixportal xD

[@moiseskabir2165]

@Luca Jensen Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D I appreciate it !!

[@lucajensen5559]

@Moises Kabir No problem xD

[@DrSmittyPhD]

"I felt your heartbeat." Still the saddest line of dialog in either Buffy or Angel....

[@crikitaftw]

So true.

[@naet1983]

I've heard that SMG got so caught up in that scene that David actually says 'Sarah' in an attempt to calm her as she got so upset... (You can just about make it out of you know what your looking for) 😓

[@taiseixas1290]

yes!!

[@shainaomalley2564]

He says “please Sarah please Sarah”

[@stevendavis9655]

Angel's moment to shine and show what a true hero he is. Such a sacrifice he makes, rather mirroring the same sacrifice Buffy made at the end of season two.

[@lorkac]

One of my favorite things about this episode is the moment Angel says “forget” Buffy has this pause where you know she doesn’t want to forget, that she doesn’t want to let it go, and then you see her swallow her feelings and pretend that she agrees. It is so painful every time I see it.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

This episode forever made me a Bangel guy. I can’t see them with anyone else after this. They fall way short of the love and passion I saw between Buffy and Angel here.

[@mandipandi303]

Buffy repeating, "I'll never forget," so desperately will make me cry until the day I die. I cannot begin to describe how hard I wept when this first aired. Eighth grade me was devastated for weeks. I still cry every time I rewatch it.

[@jodybaer-swanson]

This is the first episode of either show I ever watched. With no history or backstory I cried. I have since watched Angel at least 40+ times and Buffy 20+.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

So you like angel more then Buffy?

[@WSK9002]

Joss Whedon said in an Entertainment Weekly interview for the Twenty Year Anniversary of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" that Angel and Buffy was the greatest love story, he could have written, especially after this episode, I can't disagree. Ms. Summers repeating, "I'll Never Forget." Gets me Everytime. Heart Crushing.

[@jaycievictory8461]

The way you tilted your head when David Boreanaz was near naked 😂😂😂

[@antonbrakhage490]

Going back and rewatching this, I just picked up on something I never noticed before: the music when Angel is fighting the Mohra demon the second time is the same as when Buffy is being chased while depowered in "Helpless". A nice subtle parallel between Buffy being depowered, and Angel being depowered. Interesting though that Buffy was able to succeed as a Slayer even without her powers, while Angel couldn't handle it without powers.

[@thesurvivorssanctuary6561]

He needed to fight like a girl, 😉

[@ninjanibba4259]

Difference is that Angel as a vampire is a lot stronger and faster and that all went at once, Buffy was losing her abilities slowly till they stopped but she’s a survivor and trained, he isn’t trained much, he relied on his immortality

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

1X08 Buffy: Coming to my town. 1x19 Angel: Not in my city. Ahhh the symmetry.

[@DaveVampireSlayer]

"I will remember you" ..... yes I will remember you, Bangel 😢

[@sachinruparelia]

Everyone always says Spike got a soul for Buffy but no one ever remembers that Angel gave up his happiness and the love of his life so that she could live. Not to mention that he will be tortured forever with the memory of being a human being and the one day his dreams of being with Buffy came true. That's true love ❤️ and trumps what Spike and Buffy ever had.

[@Davidscomix]

Ikr

[@birdsteak9267]

That is because they have the perception that the "Bad Boy" love somehow is the adult-love, no, Angel is the Adult love, because a responsible person walks away from a relationship if they know the relationship hurts the one they love, due to a toxicity that is attached to it, in the sense of this magical world built over the sub-text that toxicity is Angelus but in real life, it's like a great guy with a split personality or a personality disorder, and he know that this mental illness is toxic and unhealthy, it would be the responsible choice to walk away as a responsible adult would, knowing that it can seriously harm the person you love, that is genuine love. A Teenager would say: screw that and Angel didn't, he valued the world and buffy above his own which makes him a Noble Warrior of the old code, selflessness above selfishness, the type of people who would give their life for everything they hold dear to them and in return be accepted into Valhalla, which are measured by bravery and there is no bigger bravery than willingly facing death.

[@jpreaux2268]

❤❤❤❤

[@mediablindspots]

I appreciate your thoughts, but as a point of order, this is a spoiler comment, and should probably be preceded with “spoilers” in capital letters, for those first watching these episodes. I’ve done the same thing more than once, as a new fan of these reaction videos.

[@stipV]

I cried when I first watched this and my sister was like '...Are you crying?' and I was like 'NO!' and ran to the bathroom to hide because I was embarrassed lmao good times

[@chaospoet]

I just stumbled across your videos. Great reaction. "How could they give me what I wanted and then take it away like that?" Reminds me of a joke. Joss Whedon, Russell T. Davies, Stephen Moffat, and George R.R. Martin walk into a bar and everything you ever loved dies!

[@anatoldenevers237]

@Jeff Pryce I don't know Davies or Moffat, but I feel like Martin and Whedon alone should be enough

[@catrin3944]

I’ve seen this episode so many times over the years and the stupid thing still makes me cry.

[@willscorner8423]

I imagine whedon is kinda the sort of people who offer a child a bonbon, shows it, tells how yummy it is and in the moment the child is so happy to get the bonbon, he eats it himself. 🙈🤣

[@BooneLuleyo]

That's exactly Whedon. That guy is a genuis bastard 😂😂

[@dianan.590]

I am right there with you with the heartbreak girl. I have watched this episode dozens and dozens of times and my bangel heart still breaks every time.

[@weaponsofwarfare9537]

She really got emotional filming this scene with him and had to calm her down.If listen loud and clear you can hear the actor say "shhh please Sara Please" before he hugs her. She talked about it back then.

[@CarlosHuiskens]

The Angel/Buffy relationship has indeed been very hard on SMG. I remember reading that during the sewer breakup in S3 of Buffy SMG kept crying so much after the scene that she almost had a nervous breakdown. They had to close the set for like 20 minutes waiting for her to calm down.

[@justanotherhuman8592]

@@CarlosHuiskens Gosh, I never knew that and I'm a die hard fan. Just makes it even more heartbreaking!

[@CarlosHuiskens]

@@justanotherhuman8592 Yeah its definitely heartbreaking because their such good friends of each other. There's another interview in which Sarah said that David was her Angel.

[@Stephie_L]

@@CarlosHuiskens I think it was hard for her because they were very close friends and shared a lot of scenes with David. It was surely a mixture of the characters as well as real life emotions of having to say goodbye.

[@branxtwilight]

I saw this when it originally aired.... til this day still hits me hard

[@Angelalex242]

Without his powers, he's...Xander with better training. That...has a problem. Also...through all the seasons of tv, and all the seasons of comics, Buffy is never informed of this day, and never remembers it. This secret is kept airtight. But you can be sure this is the day he's thinking of when she brings up 'what was the high part of our relationship in Season 7's Chosen.

[@acwolf92]

The writers probably thought you didn't need your heart anyway? Lol

[@ladiblue03]

Lol

[@DogmaBeoulve]

Joss Whedon doesn't seem to really believe in happy endings - particularly for heroes - and while it can be gut-wrenching, I like the honesty and reality of it. "I Will Remember You" always gets me - I cry every time, knowing what they've been through and, particularly knowing what they will go through and just how hard it's always going to be. By the way, you're clearly the most beautiful girl in Australia

[@GoddessOfWhatnot]

The cruelest episode in all of tv history

[@uncchristine99]

I've seen this a hundred times and I still cry every time. Those last few moments when Buffy says I'll never forget, I'll never forget are just heartwrenching. And this is the last time in both series that you see them together romantically. To me, it's a gift to the fandom to give us one more exhilarating and excruciating moment after the quiet ending of Buffy season 3. 😭

[@domie]

The heartbreak over this episode… YUP. I feel it. Same girl!!

[@bringamitpodcast6954]

No way a reaction channel to Angel😍 I was a kid when I watched this episode and it broke me haha

[@taiseixas1290]

In the last scene, of the clock, David says: "- Please, Sarah, please..." take a look :)) !!

[@KayEmCee92]

It’s a sad revelation to see that they were doomed from the start. Angel would lose his soul during a moment of perfect happiness, he left because he wanted her to have a normal relationship and when he was human and could give her those things but it still couldn’t work because she’s the slayer and he was a liability. It breaks my heart.

[@mattdillon8604]

The only scenarios where they could even remotely be happy in love would be if they were both 100% human, meaning Buffy was not the Slayer and Angel was not a vampire (basically powerless and no monsters after them). Or, if they were both vampires with souls except Angel isn't cursed with his soul. But we all know, Buffy and Angel would never resort to such lives/chances.

[@jp3813]

Well, if Faith could've taken over in L.A., it would've worked. Human Angel could just join the Scooby Gang.

[@jp3813]

@@mattdillon8604 The Buffy series finale sort of provides a way out for her. That is if they didn't want to continue the story in comic book form.

[@mattdillon8604]

@@jp3813 Both of your replies are definitely true. However, I included the comic book form in my factoring to this...since J.W. (that I remember reading) played an important role in the creation of the comics. I believe it said he helped with stuff and all. But again, yes, the timeline alterations that you factor in would definitely allow them to be together. But, the curse basically *cockblocks* (yes, I used that term) them from ever truly making love. The whole happiness clause, and Angel could still give Buffy that happiness in bed but she wouldn't be happy if he couldn't be also. I 100% believe that Buffy would never be truly happy with Angel because he's not allowed to experience the bliss of love and romance, lest they want Angelus back.

[@jp3813]

@@mattdillon8604 I was using the scenario where Angel becomes human.

[@justanotherhuman8592]

I remember watching this when it aired and BOY did this episode break me. 😂😂😂 Im so glad the Angel and Buffy series continues in the comics. I will forever live in hope this series makes a comeback. I know JW is trying to put it together for years.

[@Phireo]

ANGST!!!! personified in an episode!!

[@rexracer3221]

Good Reaction... Yep, that was a tear jerker episode. "BAngel" was right there and it was glorious. I suggest a handkerchief or even a wash cloth for some episodes.

[@frnknstndrgqn]

I was never a huge Bangel shipper, but this fucking episode was on point with acting and everything. omg... I balled like a baby.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

I like Buffy and spike season 7 relationship, But Buffy and Angel together is pretty freaking great as well how could you not like it?

[@jimmy2k4o]

Vampires can eat but they rarely taste anything but bitterness. There are exceptions like spike, and angel eating an apple in 5x1

[@birdsteak9267]

Their bodies are technically reanimated dead bodies, the blood is just the life-essence, which have been a spiritual view for thousands of years, blood is the the symbol of life itself. So when they drink blood, it's not for the flavor, it's like putting fuel in an engine and the feeling and rush that comes from that. If they don't drink bloodz their vessels weakens.

[@awarriorstill]

I actually kinda forgot this episode was coming. While it is a great episode, when I think about Angel season one, most of my favourite episodes are still to come.

[@timolee]

I wonder how different Buffy would have been had angel and cordelia never left

[@rnbnatl]

Your sigh at the very end...wow. Says it all. Excellent episode.

[@allis143]

Before she starts saying "I'll never forget," did you hear David break character and say, "please, Sarah, please"?

[@apixieswhisper]

Allison Samuel I did. SMG actually got emotional for real while filming this and David was trying to calm her down but slipped up in the process and said Sarah

[@dannyw2838]

I watched this show and Buffy when I was 15-16 years old. and now me and my wife began watch on it. I know for sure she is gonna cry on every Angel&buffy scene. But its so beautiful.... Hope I will control myself...

[@jacobesparza116]

Your reaction was so good, same as me, this is episode was so happy yet very sad

[@somedudeontwitterstalkedme3829]

I am not afraid to admit this, I miss you reacting to this show for the first time. I just wanted to come back a year later and thank you again for this.......it was brilliant!!!!!!

[@wheeeliegirl]

I've been watching on patreon. And every time an episode like this comes up all I can think is oh dear we feel your pain. But at least something blue made you laugh

[@derekgibson2589]

You're going to have to mark Angel and Buffy episodes with number of tissue boxes used.

[@ladiblue03]

Its shame she can't remember this day that last time they were together left a scar.

[@jp3813]

It's not a shame when you consider that it saved her from a whole lot of heartbreak.

[@jacquelynnicole8499]

This is the best and worst Buffy and Angel episode!! 😢😢😢😢😢

[@anatoldenevers237]

For me it's this and Fred's death, because it took so long and was just so cruel.

[@gingershellkittens6620]

Agree

[@targrazery]

Hi, I saw your post on Twitter. Hope everythings okay. This is a pretty cliche thing to say but, if you ever want to talk about stuff or open up we're all here for you you have almost 4,000 (and growing) fans to support you lol

[@matildahull6300]

One of the things with cordy’s line ‘first they talk out their difference then they punch them out’ but I don’t think junk I can really remember if buffy and angel had a physical fight when he wasn’t Angelus. Maybe I’m forgetting something

[@Davidscomix]

When she came back in episode 21 they got in a physical fight over faith, they've got into a few fights but my memory sucks so I don't remember

[@andys8483]

Yup, should've got those tissues eh. Great episode.

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

The Whedon giveth, and the Whedon taketh away.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Damn! I forgot not to watch this while cutting raw onions... again.

[@GreatGarloo]

Not so Fun Fact: Listen carefully to Angel just before time turns back he calls Buffy, "Sarah". The reason for this is because Sarah Michelle Gellar became so emotional during this scene they had to close down the set in order to give her time to recover. Her tears were very real. :(

[@CarlosHuiskens]

The closing of the set didn't happen during this episode but during the Buffy episode ''The Prom'' And i quote. In the scene where Angel breaks up with Buffy, Sarah Michelle Gellar admits that she "could not stop crying," and the set was closed for 25 minutes to allow her to recover.[1]

[@chiefsb.3784]

@@CarlosHuiskens I heard that David Boreanaz came onto the set to help calm her down.

[@mediablindspots]

Some nerd points on vampire vs. human physiology and emotional bonds in the Buffyverse: -Vampires can consume food and beverages, but barely taste them and get no physical benefit, except for alcohol, which they need to drink in copious amounts to even stay buzzed, because they rapidly recover from intoxication. Spike mixed Wheaties into his blood for texture, not flavor or nutritional value. -Vampires can love-but as Drusilla said, not always wisely. Spike truly loves Buffy, and it’s like there is some fragment of his human soul remaining, or else his demon soul has evolved beyond pure destructive evil (see: every time he almost involuntarily helped Buffy, even though it’s bad for evil in general)

[@allis143]

You know what the worst part is about Angel going back to being a vampire? He does it to keep her from dying, but a year and a half later..... She dies anyway, so he gave it all up for nothing! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@t.o.7219]

I'm crying right now. Dammit

[@gaylahuckaby1]

This is beyond heartbreaking 💔😢💔😢

[@Jygerthe2nd]

...Ladies and gentlemen, One More Day done right.

[@user-kf1sh7mb6s]

Buffy is a girl, who allowed to play with a cool things and blessed/cursed with superhero-things. Angel is a Superhero, who chooses to be like this miserable life for good!

[@deusveritasest56]

My second cry in the buffyverse after Becoming part 2....

[@peaceisnature]

Looking back, did the demon blood only work on Angel as he has a soul, or would it have made any vampire human again?

[@audreywineland1426]

“Never go for the kill when you can go for the pain.” Should be on Joss’s tombstone. 7x5 (Selfless)

[@RylerKC]

Cried like a baby!

[@traviscollura2440]

You know what? I think Angel could’ve continued to fight the good fight even as a human. Sure he doesn’t have the strength anymore but he still has over 200 years of combat experience under his belt. How many watchers can say that?

[@cp2342]

Travis Collura 100% I mean Xander is human and he does pretty well fighting wise and I mean Angel was alive for 200 years he would be more experienced then Xander they should have kept him human would have thrown the series in a different light and really wanted that Buffy and Angel ending so sad they didn’t get it

[@Davidscomix]

@@cp2342 but angel needs to be a leader and no one else will do it

[@birdsteak9267]

No, because having his powers gone would lead the world into different and a darker path, as a human he would be powerless to do anything about it, buffy would die and the rest of the world would die. Knowing he was a Key difference placed a large burden on his shoulders. Would you sacrifice the one you love and the world for a couple of years of happiness, that is not a hero and that isn't love. Also Buffy is cursed tooz so even if Angel walked away from his curse, her curse would curse them both, this is why she feels she gonna be alone forever. Spike didn't realize this because he is more in love in the chase then her, if you truly understand him as a character you will understand what I mean, he is a dopamine junkie. but Angel in this episode realized it. Him remaining cursed was his only way to keep her alive which are the best outcome out of the two paths.

[@SquareInsider]

Don't worry, I'm a grown man...........and I started sobbing.

[@Kayoss13212]

Even to this day, I’ll always be team Bangel. I liked this episode but tbh, and now that I think about it again, Angel should’ve look for that demon again, and try to get it’s blood. But maybe not use the blood immediately.

[@iheartsarcasticnerds]

best episode of angel ever!but the saddest

[@roxyhart3247]

It's what joss does as you found out late with 3 characters in buffy

[@TheCrippledEgg]

Yeah, the vision that brought Angel back was a pretty weak plot point. You'd think the Powers That Be Would notify him about something important, not some random vampire that posed no threat to Buffy at all.

[@awarriorstill]

The visions being vague and barely helpful at all is pretty much a running gag.

[@Davidscomix]

The powers say it was meant to be and Angel says this the thing with buffy happened for him to be tested which is why he is the champion

[@nodiggity4283]

So this is the episode that messed ya up huh? Well now I'm curious. Was it a good cry episode. Or a frustration cry episode? For some reason the thing that gets me most excited in this episode is the fact ninja turtles were semi mentioned as I'm a huge TMNT fan :). This show likes to make you think, it really does explore morality ideas in very clever and sometimes heartbreaking ways. It's why I really like this show so much

[@clmviolet2103]

no tissues? toilet paper 👍🏽 lol!! the really soft kind lol

[@TheCrippledEgg]

You forgot to add this video to your Angel playlist.

[@AfterShowReactions]

eeek i am sure i did it recently but lemme take a look

[@AfterShowReactions]

okies so i remember putting this, pangs and something blue in their playlists i remember doing it but they werent there. stupid KZbin. fixed now :D

[@Buffy8Fan]

It's not like Cordelia was wrong about anything regarding Bangel in this episode. SMG's best acting for the BtVS S4 happens on AtS S1 DO NOT READ FURTHER UNLESS YOU HAVE SEEN ANGEL 1x22 AND FURTHER DUE TO SPOILERS Is there a chance this was Angel's Shanshu? And if not, didn't he sign it away. Perhaps Spike is the one, considering Angel might just give it up again. Also, if it wasn't Angel's Shansu wouldn't giving the day up and becoming a vampire again put him in a mindset where it would just push the Shanshu prophecy back further than it would have initially happened. END SPOILER WARNING Listening to react videos is always interesting in that things are said that I have forgotten I once said.

[@zenithquasar9623]

Shit he has to carry!

[@zombie_slik3811]

This is so sad... If i was in Angel's position I would just feel terrible

[@russellward4624]

You say you want Bangel but in reality you don’t. It would be another Moonlighting situation. Once they get together the show is over really. It’s the tension that makes it great.

[@isaiahford8439]

Do you prefer Spike or Angel with Buffy

[@havok6280]

Needing tissues isn't a sign of weakness...;)

[@katb1145]

I think I might be the sole dissenting opinion here, but I side with Buffy here. This is her battle, Angel doesn't HAVE to fight it anymore, at least not in the front lines. The scoobies, Riley, they all were pretty much fine. Riley didn't have special powers, nor did Xander. What he did, I believe, was a regrettable mistake.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Yeah but Angel has to be a vampire in order for his show to continue , Maybe if David never got his own spin off show and something like this happened in Buffy Joss would probably have angel stay human for more then one episode before possible changing him back to a vampire..

[@helltioeverygames]

You skipped the fight of the demon at the end.Like if you like my ending.When they're talking at the end Buffy goes away from Angel and remember that Cordi went out to buy something at the end?,well simple solution. Cordi:Ok i'll see if i can catch up Buffy i forgot to ask her something. Cordi reaches Buffy and somehow Buffy is crying a little,and when Cordi ask her about what happen to her Buffy say something like:I don't know,all of the sudden i felt......sad,i don't know why.... Then they showed Angel standing and fading to the credits.I think that ending will be ok and let us know that somehow Buffy very inside of her remember something.

[@cosmicactivity299]

One of the saddest episodes

[@dominichester]

Spike is going to be pissed Angel is human and with buffy

[@treytonwarnke6710]

Taste is limited as an undead

[@jimmy2k4o]

The vision wasn’t about the vamp, just buffy. The visions are sometimes impressionistic (Or maybe the vamp fight was the only pangs footage that was ready for bachelor party) Angel did save Buffy, one of the Indians had a clean shot on buffy’s back and angel though something at him to stop him taking the shot. Buddy would have died without angel during the battle in giles’ apartment.

[@mayadargeon2172]

Yeah, NOT a Bangel shipper, far from it, but that goodbye scene was gut wretching.

[@dominichester]

What did he say: " I'm alive?"

[@norbertocorcuera834]

Porque esta muerto es un vampiro y se convirtió en humano al tocar la sangre del demonio

[@Caro-line483]

Yeah, Joss whedon hated us 😒🥺🤦🙄😅

[@dclore]

God Damn - I hate the Buffy/Angel piano theme. Tears every fecking time.

[@mando8469]

That episode is the ultimate "dropkick in the balls!"

[@bethechangebevegan853]

Are you aware that your Buffy and Angel playlists aren't up to date? Maybe that's why this one for example doesn't have as many views and likes as some of your other videos?

[@AfterShowReactions]

Some videos are lower in viewership because they were blocked for a while and I had extra videos up to link to onehub or googledrive versions of the reactions, when they got unblocked, I removed the extra videos.

[@OfTheiAm]

I hate this episode for one reason.. HE NEVER TELLS BUFFY LIKE EVER! iN BUFFY season finale They should have had him tell her really quickly and have her go in to battle with that happiness and end with her pondering that when she is "cookies" it will be great! Awesome writing if they did that. But no...Instead angel just drops off a necklace.

[@keny1555]

Angel is a much better show than Buffy in my opinion.

[@helltioeverygames]

I was looking for this and i saw this,im still mad that they didn't finish on videos,instead they decided to finish it on stupid comics.