Buffy The Vampire Slayer 1x12 Reaction - Dakara

[@BlahBlahWoofWoof12]

The scene of Buffy saying she doesn't want to die just hits hard every single time. She delivers that scene with so much emotion that you can feel her fear & desperation.

[@turbulentlobster]

This was the first episode of Buffy that I saw, nearly 25 years ago, and it totally blew me away. Even though I didn't know who the characters were, they all resonated with me. Been a fan ever since.

[@qrsx66]

25 years.... I can't believe it's been a quarter of a century since it first aired !

[@ernesthakey3396]

"Save the tea!" I'm not even British, and I want him to grab the tea first! "What do you think, 5.1?" In California, apparently the locals are so accustomed to earthquakes that many try to guess the magnitude before seeing the official number.

[@Henrik_Holst]

And on the "is all Slayers girls?" listen to the intro: "In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer."

[@denmaroca2584]

The Master didn't make sure Buffy was dead because he was already sure. He was a creature of his time (he's centuries old) and in virtually all that time 'death' meant the heart had stopped. As he himself said "prophecies are tricky things" and he failed to take account that the meaning of death might have changed since the prophecy was made.

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

the line between "alive" and "dead" has always been fuzzy, and i don't think that's really changed. but certainly, the master failed to realize that buffy might fulfill the prophecy yet still not be beyond saving.

[@METerrell]

He didn't know that humans had come up with a way to revive a person with CPR. That came about while he was trapped underground & apparently none of the other vampires had filled him in.

[@lenr112]

The Master's goal was to escape the Hellmouth which he did by killing Buffy. I guess he just got over excited.

[@Logan_Baron]

And even Giles said that this particular prophecy was inescapable. Buffy WILL die. So the Master KNEW she would. He didn't need to make sure she died, because he knew she would die and she did. He didn't think about the possibility of bringing her back, regardless of whether he's familar with the concept. I mean Giles knew about CPR, and he never thought or said "Buffy will face the Master and she WILL DIE....... But maybe there's some chance she could be brought back".

[@ronaldfasshauer4390]

@@Logan_Baron I've always wondered how many slayers have died because their watcher doesn't have even basic medical knowledge/training in things like cpr, wound care etc, maybe the reason there hasn't been two slayers at once before buffy is that none of the watcher have medical training. Its like when buffy says she knows why there isn't a prophecy concerning the friends of a slayer, because no slayer before her had friends.

[@UTU49]

Willow: "I'm not okay." Willow: "Buffy? I like your dress." (while still crying)

[@robnowaczewski5351]

The fact that it was such good acting is why you weren't silly for being emotional. SMG brings it. And ASH... his devastation is easy to read on his face. I really felt it the first time when Buffy says, "Do you think it'll hurt?" This was the first episode I watched for reasons. And I was hooked and caught up on re-runs. Never regretted getting invested.

[@robnowaczewski5351]

The reason the bones weren't important for this episode is the same reason that the season only has 12 episodes: It was a mid-season replacement and there was zero guarantee (and probably not likely at all) that there would ever be a S2. But since you have posted S2, E1 reaction, you know that they didn't forget about it. Little is forgotten in BTVS. I sometimes seriously wondered if Joss and Marti Noxon would go back and watch every old episode deliberately looking for callbacks or things that they didn't really deal with the aftermath of, so they could bring it up again. So, so many things you think were a one-off end up coming back seasons later.

[@kojiromusashi13]

I discovered your channel via KZbin home page suggestion, and I love that you love this series already, and I'm SO stoked to watch your reactions to Season 2... my personal favourite season, with the introduction of my favourite characters ❤️

[@crownedprince8156]

The reason Buffy survives the prophecy is because the Slayer isn't supposed to have attachments other than her Watcher. She goes into battle alone and because Giles let's Buffy have friends that resulted in a unknown variable which is Xander being able to breath life back into Buffy when Angel couldn't, cause the prophecy never considered the Slayer having allies

[@insolencestar]

which for much much later seasons has massive and awesome implications! screw being instructed to lay down your life all alone!

[@killianlpc]

Prophecy Girl definitely the best episode of S1. Many who are new to the show complain about the special effects, but have to bear in mind this is 25yo show, and S1 did not have a massive budget, plus the writers were conscious of the fact they never knew if it would be recommissioned. Here you can really see the direction of the show changing, giving all the characters so far much more purpose. This incredible show just gets better and better, you will love S2. Some comic relief also, this show has the best one liners ever. The Master ' what do ya think, 5.1' and 'By the way I like your dress'. SMG'S acting is superb here. When she says 'I'm 16 years old I don't want to die' you really feel her anguish. Great enthusiastic reactions to S1. From mid season 2 onwards this show goes like a rollercoaster and never stops with some amazing episodes. S3 is just out of this world. Enjoy your journey! We are already sensing this will become you fav show of all time!

[@yourfluffyvegancinnamonrol2772]

Buffy to miss Calendar: "..when he wakes up tell him... think of something cool, tell him I said it" 😂

[@savvyshiafan]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my favourite show of all time and it is a true joy of mine to watch people watch it for the first time. I am so excited for this ride. Fantastic reaction as always!

[@ernesthakey3396]

The Master was many centuries old - and not exactly current on modern lifesaving techniques. He got his rush of power from drinking Slayer blood, he figured dropping her in the pool would finish her off, which it did - and it was his secret lair, who was going to save the Slayer anyways, they always work alone, right? So he wanted to get out of there as soon as possible and get to the Hellmouth. :)

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

"save the tea!" i hope you know you are a parody of yourself lol. i'm glad you're enjoying yourself. while the opening credits will change, the theme song never does.

[@MarkusR144]

SPOILERS: "the theme song never does" Well... kind of...

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

@@MarkusR144 SPOILER RESPONSE . . . . . i assume you're referring to the fact that some of the clips featured in the opening credits aren't muted. so as clips are added and removed, the sound of the opening changes a little. but the actual song that provides most of that sound does not change.

[@dogstar75]

@@sirmoonslosthismind SPOILER RESPONSE CLARIFICATION - - - - - - -no, they're talking about Nerfherder re-recording the theme with fuller guitars and drums, used in season 3 along with the 'Buffy' font change .

[@Nexusofgeek]

This show was way ahead of its time? That's the understatement of the decades. The Master, like many villains underestimated his prey, he thought drinking her and "killing her" was done, but he was anxious to get out of his prison, so I think he wasn't doing a thorough job. Your assumption about not having a 2nd season guaranteed was correct. Buffy was a grand experiment for the fledgling WB network at the time and it payed off big time, the show became the jewel of its lineup back in the day and we were all the better for it

[@Buffy8Fan]

I think this episode is miles ahead of many of S1 episodes...and it shows.

[@youcantleavethisempty]

I've seen all the seasons after this, but I still get emotional when Buffy says she doesn't want to die.

[@Richard_Ashton]

SMG - always a great actor.

[@Nexusofgeek]

showcasing SMG's incredible acting chops. The fact she never got an Emmy for this show is criminal

[@ilovevegimite]

You got to drum the buffy theme twice in one episode, no wonder you're happy!

[@jzchillin]

"Done and Dusted".... well said D... again like you said there are better finales ahead of you, but for a season that was trying to find it's way, this was pretty good as you get a feel that it's locking on, with the fun bantery bits and then you get the heart wrenching/breaking serious bits (like the reveal to Buffy that she's destined to die) that make this show so excellent because they're always so well written/executed..... looking forward to being onboard as you hop on to the excellent S2 as it really starts clicking.... a bit CTU for you today.... keep em coming D!

[@davidterhune8277]

BTW if anyone is curious about Mark Metcalf's acting career (as far as playing someone besides "the Master") he had a memorable role in "National Lampoon's Animal House". He's also the guy who says "What do you wanna do with your life?" in the Twisted Sister video "I Wanna Rock"

[@davidterhune8277]

And has a big role in TS's "We're Not Gonna Take It" video

[@Henrik_Holst]

The Master had been trapped down there for a very very long time, he was simply very anxious to get up to "his world" and for all he cared Buffy was dead from downing, how would he know that Xander would be not only able to find his way down to the lair but also get there in time to revive Buffy.

[@ernesthakey3396]

Goodbye, Buffy the Gray, Hello, Buffy the White!

[@Darreleve]

I remember I was working in nightclubs at the time this season was on, I was always late on a Friday night because I would have to watch the end of it! It started a life long obsession.

[@WoW4Hunter]

Fair warning to anyone that's hasn't seen the series yet. A Scooby Gang member absolutely dies in this episode. It is HEART-wrenching :,( Keep those tissues ready...

[@sebastianwittmeier1274]

The parallel - Xander and Giles working up the courage to talk to Buffy. When Giles finally did (compared to when Xander did), Buffy was laughing (hysterically) ;-)

[@n.k.7679]

Love your Reactions!!! Thanks you.

[@davidterhune8277]

Hey Dakara, thank you for being so kind as to let us take this journey with you. I am grateful. And have you heard? Nerds rule the world! Personally I think you're too cool to qualify, but if you wanted you could be our queen

[@yourfluffyvegancinnamonrol2772]

😁😁 You're cute!!

[@chomskysarmy3965]

This was Buffy in nappies, now let the treats begin!

[@ronfehr7899]

Buffy started as a mid-season replacement for some other show that got canceled. Yes, it's true that they didn't know at the time that there would be a second season. All twelve episodes had been recorded early on, and available to replace the canceled show right away. I'm not certain when it was decided to continue the show.

[@ace360]

I know your way ahead on Patreon 🤣 I have been watching and lerking trying to come up with a oneliner for Buffy/Angel lol So awesome reaction as always Dakara and Stake on🤘....I will return when The OG Renagade appears My favorite and good friend who I talk to every episode lol The Legend..Spike👊👍

[@andrewwiddicombe3912]

The good news is series 2 is where the quality of story and production goes way up

[@ThePharaz]

Unlike many sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural series before and after Joss Whedon understood there may not be any further seasons and wanted to end it in a way that would give closure just in case. Season one also has many seeds for future seasons. Again unlike many other series things which occur in one season may be revisited or comeback to bite one in future seasons. In some cases it might just be references like you remember when...

[@IDyce88]

in a nutshell; The Master needed a Slayer's blood to break free, so once he drained her he could leave. Also the reason Buffy was powerless agaisnt him was because he has hypnotic powers. However after she came back she was immune to the hypnotic power BECAUSE he drained her...kind of a flaw in his plan. that's why on the roof Buffy was able to beat him. the CPR was not accurate no...but i have never seen a CPR performed accuratley on TV.

[@CoasterTrax]

Always happy if new ppl find this show and get in love with it. It always takes a bit to grow with it, but until mid-season of 2, this shows capture u and don’t let you go away. Season 2, especially 3 is 10/10. season 4 is a bit of let down, but has some of the greatest single episodes, season 5 is a boomer and for many the best season. Continuing with S6, it gets really dark and desperately, until we reach the final season 7, with a Big Bang. Can’t wait for you to react on all of this. Get ready to get your heart cry out in couple of episodes in 2, 4, especially 5 and 6. This series feels more modern at season 3 or 4. it’s well aged at certain points. I understand if ppl feel a bit cringe about it in season 1 and maybe 2, but it gets better and better. Enjoy your journey on this beautiful series and discover one of the best series until today.

[@erich7558]

I enjoyed every episode, but this was the first episode that I loved.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yes it was episode 7 where buffy found out that angel was a vampire 😊👍

[@insolencestar]

i personally think Buffy wore that dress because she very much thought she was going to her death.. she's a teenage girl being told her death is a certainty a day before it 'has to' happen. after trying to avoid and move on, she violently embraces it - on the night of her prom no less - for the good of the entire world. her encounter with willow - seeing her react to even one room overtaken by vampire chaos - is a microcosm of the wider world should buffy, in her view, refuse her fate. wearing the dress, with Angel's leather jacket and necklace - with a crossbow in hand - represents who she is most fully.. powerful, multi-faceted, but ultimately a teenager who before being called as the slayer was a girly, fashion-loving, popular individual.

[@erickwebster1973]

How the hell did Xander even know where Angel lived

[@haddow777]

You're going to love this show. I love season 1, but honestly, it's a mere shadow compared to the rest of the show. Also, I kind of like how they don't explain some things, like why Buffy feels different after dying. So each fan can think about it, come up with their own idea and debate them with other fans. Personally, I think she feels different for 3 separate reasons at the same time (at least, give me time and I could add to it). I'll only say two because the third isn't to be known yet. (Don't worry, it isn't a spoiler, just an idea I came up with after watching more of the show) So, first, she went down to the Master's lair as the proverbial lamb, as the Master claimed. The prophecy told her the outcome of her battle would be her death, so she literally went down there with the purpose to die. After dying and being revived, she was no longer constrained by the prophecy so she stopped being the sacrificial lamb and became the hunter. In kind of the same light, Buffy spent season one trying to avoid being the slayer. She didn't want any part of it but kept getting dragged into situations because she felt responsible to fight for the innocent. Her choosing to sacrifice herself was also a choice to embrace being the slayer. So, when she died, it was a symbolic death of Buffy and a birth of her as the slayer. Having fully accepted her role, she embraced the power it gave her and she felt more powerful. Jo Korea holding back. I know, just a little too exuberant. I know it can sound odd after watching season one to see such a passion for the show. Trust me, get a couple more seasons under your belt and your view of Buffy and friends will change completely for the better. Enjoy it, because the show is never the same after the first time through.

[@treyokelly3520]

I was definitely Xander here back in high school more than once. Rough stuff

[@JustJames83]

Okay so it doesn’t have the budget of Game of Thrones but come on, this show is all about the characters and there journey through high school and growing up. The Annoying one being a metaphor for staying a child forever and never growing up or becoming an adult and choosing to save her friends and sacrifice herself (in a beautiful dress by the way) As someone who watched the show growing up I was hooked after this episode and was never disappointed.

[@ronaldfasshauer4390]

Or maybe is less then a metaphor but the realisation that nobody cares that a child was killed. We don't the name of that kid, who his parents are etc his life before turning has no value for us the viewer only what he does after turning is of interest to us.

[@jmid6358]

classic bad guy moves are to either kill his subordinates after a little mistake or don't finish the good guys when they have the chance.

[@JohlStewart-o5b]

Was Friends and Seinfeld ahead of its time? Was the 80s ahead of its time? I mean...I feel like they are pretty timeless...

[@anonymes2884]

Re: dress, there're a couple of things going on IMO. On one level, it's just a nod to the original movie. To me there's another layer though in that, wearing that dress, Buffy looks like the typical helpless victim from every traditional vampire story and _initially_ that's the role she plays (she's bought into what everyone is telling her, the prophecy being the literal in-universe representation of that tradition, telling her "this is just the way it is, for all your strength you're ultimately a victim, you die"). Then, as tradition dictates, The Master kills his nubile, young victim and that _should_ be the end of Buffy's tale. But this ain't that kind of story :). Once revived, Buffy's stronger having transcended the victim role that was prescribed for her. So another way to see it is the show doing what it does _a lot_ - setting up a traditional (often sexist) trope and then subverting/rejecting it (BtVS _looks_ like a fun, at times slightly cheesy romp - and it is :) - but there's also a reason numerous essays, PhD theses etc. have been written about it. There's meat on those bones, even the comparatively cheesier bones of season 1).

[@Dunybrook]

Mostly it was just Buffy deciding that if she had to die she might as well look good. Love that.

[@alisonscott1469]

the hellmouth was coming out of the library

[@blimfark875]

Season two has my favorite finale. It wrecks me each time I watch it. Whedon knows just how to twist the knife, all the way up to eleven.

[@scurvydog1918]

Don't stress about the tea too much. It was PG Tips, not Yorkshire :) Also to save you stumbling on potential spoilers, Robia LaMorte (the actress playing Techno Pagan / Teacher Jenny Calendar) was originally a dancer before taking up acting. She danced in many music video’s including the artists The Pet Shop Boys (You may be a little young to remember them) and Prince. Come on Season 2, soooo good , see you there :)

[@MartinGonzalez-ke9uy]

Loved you reaction at 8:45, not silly at all... Definitly looking forward to watch your reaction to next seasons :)

[@zemoxian]

The dress and jacket is an homage to the movie. I think the showdown probably wouldn’t have happened at the dance because that would have been too much like the movie. The movie isn’t part of the series continuity. But the original screenplay written by Whedon is. So there’s some overlap I guess. I think I’ve heard that there’s a comic book based on the screenplay if you want a proper prequel. There’s also an unaired pilot. It has a lot of elements of the first two episodes but was shorter. It also had a couple different actors, like a different Willow. It’s on KZbin, I think.

[@kevinnelson66]

One of the dead guys would have to be named Kevin.

[@robertmckenna3994]

Big difference between Xander & Buffy and Xander & Willow. Willow has never found the courage to actually tell Xander how she feels about him. Xander shot his shot and was torpedoed & sunk. Willow has always expected Xander to make the first move and potentially ruin their friendship.

[@ronfehr7899]

I agree with you about Buffy's death scene being a little weak. I had basically the same thought that you did the first time I watched it. The death seemed too quick, and also the Master should have drank more to ensure her death. Fortunately for us, she was brought back to life.

[@angelaholmes8888]

I really enjoyed the season finale it's kinda ironic that the network had little faith that the show would be a success but it did they had the same feeling with the original charmed series and with sabrina the teenage witch

[@Amm1ttai]

What do you mean 'when nerds come into fashion', nerds and geeks ARE the fashion now.

[@myeckwaters]

The prophecy said that the Slayer would not know the Annoying One, and he would lead her to hell. But Buffy knew who he was, so the prophecy was partly, um, dented if not actually broken.

[@alexh8613]

She doesn't know him originally in Never Kill a Boy on the First Date and thinks that the big religious guy is The Anointed One. This allows the Order of Aurelius to be able to recover the actual Anointed One's body at the morgue.

[@alexh8613]

FYI, the dress is a throwback to the original movie. Whose original script is the prequel to this show

[@babden]

Im looking forward to seeing you for season 2

[@jenhalbert3001]

The show keeps getting better, i promise. With the exception of an episode or two, but you'll enjoy the show overall.

[@yourfluffyvegancinnamonrol2772]

Did you need anyone telling you "it gets better"? For me a huge part of why I fell in love with the show is because of the surprise.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Dakara is a one-woman band. ;-)

[@stargazer1682]

One season down, 11 seasons (all total) to go!

[@danwiesdamageinc]

Buckle up.

[@angelaholmes8888]

That would be intriguing if the new slayer is a man definitely would be interesting 🤔🧛‍♂️🧛‍♀️

[@ensyai]

Do you continue TWD?

[@DaDunge]

8:45 You don't think she's gonna die?

[@yourfluffyvegancinnamonrol2772]

😍😍😍

[@omarakream0391]

❤️❤️❤️

[@allocat5867]

Finally!

[@sebastianwittmeier1274]

About the bones: You watched too many movies!

[@PurpleNurpleSPN]

I think she's used to Supernatural where they burn the bones to destroy ghosts!

[@johnhickey4289]

👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👌👌🌹🌹🌹💋

[@DaDunge]

19:30 I mean prophecy girl is a great episode. But has nothing on Becoming Part 2.

[@PurpleNurpleSPN]

She knows... she's already up to season 3 on Patreon!

[@TrideepNagg]

Hey Dakara do you watch anime?

[@angelaholmes8888]

That's one creepy hellmouth 😬🤯🤢

[@HH-hd7nd]

Yes, slayers are always female.

[@alanbeaumont4848]

You said Buffy looked different post 'death', but that's because at least some of the episode was shot much earlier in the season so Wheadon had a finale in case it was cancelled prematurely. Gellar looks and talks at times as she did in the first few episodes, before she settled into the part and David Boreanaz also has that early look. It is a slightly disappointing ending and the fight is hardly epic but, as you said, there was no guarantee that a second season would be commissioned, or perhaps it might have had to hop channels. It's mostly intended as a tidy ending.

[@popcorn5340]

React to the walking dead

[@davidterhune8277]

Why wouldn't the Master murder her better rather than just leave her for dead already? Wow! Right! Your version of the series would've been much more entertaining, what with Buffy permanently dead and all. What the hell were they thinking?

[@Smido83]

Yeah yeah... who doesnt want to see Buffy and Angel being together? There is nothing that can go wrong with that! 🧐