Buffy the Vampire Slayer 4x9 & 4x10 REACTION | “Something Blue” & “Hush”

[@darkmercury99]

“You’re gonna die screaming, but you won’t be heard” is legitimately one of the creepiest things I have ever heard

[@arc7375]

You must not know the schoolyard songs and nursery rhymes we sing here in England, then!

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

it's an efficient combination of multiple upsetting things -- dying, screaming, and not being heard. it's wonderful.

[@DeGenerate-lt3up]

@@arc7375 i demand a link to said songs so i can sing them much more creepie, please.

[@Buckaroo_Baldwin]

@@DeGenerate-lt3up You never heard ring of roses? It's about the Bubonic Plague.

[@DeGenerate-lt3up]

@@Buckaroo_Baldwin yeaah, but thats only four small lines, i cant make a song out of just that..

[@BrittRMiller]

The gag with Amy coming back then immediately re-ratting makes me cackle every time.

[@AnatoleVGC]

Imagine being amy actor and getting a call to come back to the show for like 2 seconds lol

[@dlweiss]

I also love that they did her up in FULL beauty makeup for her .5 second cameo. Like, she got the red lip and the shiny hair and the whole glam vibe, despite living as a rat for the last several years. 😄

[@oneslikeme]

Re-ratting 😂

[@METerrell]

Yeah especially because of later things.

[@FLIGHTL355]

Hush deserves Every single award it got. It was so brave to do an episode with that little speaking. Plus it shows the actors ranges by taking away their ability to speak and having to rely on face and motion. Plus the Gentlemen are truly terrifying.

[@paulknight9998]

LOL You would get the same result by muting the dialogue in post.

[@ynz3713]

Hush is my favorite episode of all and something blue is just comedy gold. Also fun fact joss wrote hush because critics were saying the show’s success was just because of the dialogue and he wanted to prove the wrong.

[@CatharticCreation]

i mean dialogue is a good reason to love a show, isn’t it? weird insult from critics. that’s like saying the only reason a show is popular is because of the plot. dialogue is so integral to storytelling.

[@TravHarrisonTnT]

The way you bring up Guillermo Del Toro, its probably because the main Gentleman was played by Doug Jones, who played a BUNCH of Del Toro monsters. 😅

[@lolilie]

Coming to the comments to add this fact! Doug is THE man.

[@carnilia]

Do you see a lanky af monster with really cool physicality in a thing? That’s Doug! (I joke, but there is a meme about this.)

[@hannahawesome85]

"HUSH!" One of the BEST episodes of BtVS!!! The acting in this episode is amazing (everyone is on their A-game) and I love the scene in the classroom with Giles and the overhead and all his very gory hand-drawn pictures! And all the innuendos with Buffy using the stake to show what she really meant. 😂 Xander, Anya and Spike scene is also hilarious to watch! 👉👌👀 TARA!!! 😍😍😍 The Gentlemen are some of the most horrific monsters in BtVS in my opinion. "Can't even shout, can't even cry / The gentlemen are coming by / Looking in windows, knocking on doors / They need to take seven and they might take yours / Can't call to mom, Can't say a word / You're gonna die a-screaming but you won't be heard." "Something Blue" is alright and a funny but also sad episode for Willow, duh, before the masterpiece that is "HUSH".

[@gacchan]

Also, The Gentleman are so great; all played by trained mimes and led by wonderful actor Doug Jones

[@rfresa]

The Gentlemen are also an interesting metaphor for some of the worst villains of real life, usually old rich white men. Well-dressed and smiling, they float by untouchably and then delicately cut your heart out (white collar crime, many kinds of exploitation, racism, harassment, r*pe), while their minions do their grunt work. The Gentlemen thrive when the whole society is silent, and the only way to defeat them is to find your voice.

[@b.castilho4011]

YES! Tara is here!!

[@cosimahart]

My high school drama teacher used to show the “Hush” episode in class every year to teach us about pantomiming. I don’t know if it taught us much, but I definitely enjoyed watching Buffy during school hours. 😂

[@bamalambe]

i can't believe 4x9+10 were back to back, they're two of the best episodes of the series imo.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

No those aren't the best episodes of the series not even close.

[@Gwenhwyfar7]

There are only two other combo episodes that I like just as much, or more.

[@bamalambe]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 i didnt say they're the best. i said they're two of the best.

[@bellemarie7190]

Followed by one of the worst.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@bamalambe same thing you said they are the two best episodes in the series and although I know it's your opinion it's simple not true there are a ton of better episodes from season 2, 3,5,6,7

[@gacchan]

Two of the best episodes. They both have great background moments and gags. Stuff that ends up lasting for ages. I LOVE the callbacks.

[@GC5295]

Yes!! Especially when she had turned Amy back human for a few seconds and then went back into a rat form.

[@saff4997]

Hush is the best episode for multiple reasons 😭 Doug Jones icon

[@deirdrestatham5730]

I met him at a convention in 2008 and got him to sign my Buffy Season 4 DVD box set. 🤗 Loves him.

[@bbyfcetm]

LOVE Doug Jones. He's such a kind human being and a fantastic creature actor.

[@ernesthakey3396]

From a web post on 5 of the scariest fairytale creatures ever put on film: "The Gentlemen (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Okay, this one isn’t a movie, but the Gentlemen are some of the scariest fairy tale creatures ever put on film. While they are not “real” fairy tale creatures (they were inspired by a nightmare creator Joss Whedon had as a child in which a floating monster approached his bed), they were described as fairy tale creatures in the Season 4 episode “Hush.” Their modus operandi is that they come to a town and steal everyone’s voices, only to steal the hearts of seven unlucky individuals. About 2/3 of the episode had no dialogue, earning the episode an Emmy nomination, and a spot as one of the spookiest of television ever."

[@billkarnes948]

This is the 1-2 punch I was hoping for!! These are 2 of my favorite episodes of Buffy!

[@blackswan_neverseen376]

HUSH IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITES

[@tmpreardon4200]

Hush is the only episode to be nominated for a writing Emmy. (Though, not the only one to deserve a writing Emmy, imho) Supposedly written after Joss Whedon was criticized for relying too much on quippy dialogue. OMG Tara = queen. That zig-zag part!

[@ChristaBlack-gn8ys]

"Hush" is one of the scariest episodes 😂

[@aidang7041]

I AM SEATED GUYS!! Omg these 2eps are iconic 🥳🥳🥳

[@talesyuki]

Two ABSURDLY good episodes back to back. Season 4 is packed with gems.

[@talesyuki]

Also hell yeah rocket power!!

[@globetrekkerfromCA]

Two of my favorite episodes of the entire series! So much humor in both and Hush is also at times absolutely terrifying.

[@KitsuneRokaku]

Tara... My heart ❤️ One of my favorite characters in the show. I'm so glad we're here 💕

[@GC5295]

Love Tara too. 🤗

[@spangelicious837]

For many years, I had a mouse pad of the "they need to take seven" slide on my desk at work. 😂

[@KelliFranklin]

These are 2 of my favorite episodes of this show ever.

[@daneil264]

been refreshing for 10 minutes just for this reason!! season 4x10 is my favourite buffy episode 🎉

[@beansfriend7033]

I know it wasn't a conscious reference (at least, not based on what I've read), but I love the _Nosferatu_ vibes from the Gentlemen. Also, props for recognizing the "Danse Macabre" - not everyone knows that!

[@Buckaroo_Baldwin]

@@beansfriend7033 It was absolutely a conscious reference, The Gentlemen, The Master and The Turok Hahn also the "Grr Argh" monster were all based on/inspired by Nosferatu.

[@williambowman2326]

You captured the feeling we had when we first watched these two episodes. In American life, the change from High School is a major change point that is difficult for most all. This Season and your entertaining takes capture the spirit and change . These 2 episodes are classic BTVS but try to look past the great humor and unique moments. So much is happening with each person with their transition from kid the young adult. Also, take a moment and realize the great writing and production that allowed 3 great leads, Angel, Oz, and Cordelia, to leave the show, have new characters replacing them, and all before the halfway point with ease. What a fantastic way that Anya was added slowly the previous year. The audience is spoiled by the great characters and writing that we take for granted how effortlessly this show can change, subtract, add, and adapt while improving without changing the points Buffy wants to address.

[@pmak6271]

Love the reaction guys! Joss said that he made Hush because people were saying Buffy is good because of the clever dialogue so he said watch this! Brilliant

[@TheAirDuncan23]

The Gentlemen actually knocked on Parker’s door at first but they couldn’t find a heart.

[@reneeg9406]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it

[@jamesjeremy]

The Amy cameo in Something Blue = SUBLIME.

[@blackswan_neverseen376]

THURSDAYS ARE THE BEST BECAUSE OF YOUR UPLOADS

[@faureamour]

I love it because The Normies also post their Buffy reactions on Thursdays. It's a good day.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

seriously, I look forward to this all day!

[@blackswan_neverseen376]

@@ScientificallyStupid SAME!!!

[@oferarubas]

Have you noticed how hopeful spike was for that 1/2 second after the spell was broken before Buffy made It clear how disgusted she was and he immediately matched her to cover up how into the whole thing he was😊😂

[@arc7375]

Tara’s introduction. No more needs to be said. 🌈😍

[@luizamatos7365]

Tara, my love ❤

[@faureamour]

Gaaahhh! I love the Hush episode! My favorite so far and in my top 3 for the series.

[@emmaebaldwin]

Fun fact: Camden Toy and Doug Jones, the lead Gentlemen, scared Joss so much with their smiles that they’re the only ones who don’t have a fake smile on their monster faces out of the group of Gentlemen. Camden passed away last year, sadly. He played multiple monster roles throughout Buffy and one on Angel. His characters brought so much life to the show! One of my favorite people in the whole world. ❤️‍🩹

[@alysharichards3757]

I think y’all laughed harder here than I’ve ever seen, so glad you enjoyed Hush! It’s a fan favorite

[@Samaelthekind]

You just watched one of the episodes that, with regard to what was possible with an hour of TV, expanded everyone's perception. It was wonderfully experimental...taking voices away, leaving only the actor's expressions and body language. And the cast came through with their A game. There are a handful of episodes from BtVS that were among the best episodes...and this is one of them...but THIS one was legendary TV, universally admired for changing the game and doing something genuinely different. Even while doing something almost revolutionary...every minute still felt precisely like BtVS episode, losing none of its action/humor/horror/drama combo punch.

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite Buffy The Vampire Slayer episode!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@mythra7174]

I love how whatever monster they're dealing with, someone just grabs some random book off a random shelf and hey - there it is.

[@joyyoung3108]

I saw the episode "Hush" as a kid and it freaked me out so much. I was scared if not being able to scream. As an adult it still terrifes me, but I see deeper meaning to the episode. Tara, Riley/Buffy, Anya/Zander, Giles/ he's new boo were struggling communicating their feelings. Removing their voices helped them undstand each other in a more profound way than actually speech.

[@Shadowman4710]

The reaction to "Hush" was just perfection.

[@LordVolkov]

"Passions is on!!!" 🤣🤣🤣 Spike has some ups and downs due to the writing but James Marsters always gives it 110% and has a lot of fun with the role. He's a delight!

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

I just realized, Buffy's dream was not only warning her about The Gentleman but also what's to come with the Professor and Riley, when the Professor said to Riley, "Be a good boy." How would she know? Her slayer instincts are krazy!! 😮

[@jonsvendsen4015]

Willow definitely has issues with processing her emotions through magic!

[@veroniquedion3446]

I was soooooo looking foward to see you react to Hush!!! The Gentlemen are my favorite vilains!!

[@jarrodoakley6911]

We got to Hush really fast!

[@SamuelFeutchine]

Hush is one of the greatest episodes on TV and probably the best horror episodes of horror shows

[@MrGala0apples]

The Gentlemen are easily one of the more unsettling monsters. The idea of being vivisected while still conscious is so rough. Also I love Giles’ overhead lecture, and Xander’s misunderstandings.

[@corgiluver9718]

Loved your reactions to two classic Buffy episodes, the hilarious Something Blue and the brilliant Hush.

[@davidwalsh7128]

Halloween came early for the HB...

[@elphiegreen]

Anya's honesty is my favorite thing in the world

[@kellygilbert736]

Hush is considered by many, the scariest episode of Buffy. Its a favourite. We still have the saddest episode and the most fun episode to come.... Cant wait for the rest of the journey.

[@sarahlouise7991]

These are my two favourite all time Buffy episodes. The bit where Spike says about her pouty lip, I still quote that. 😂

[@jamesjeremy]

Hush was my first ep in real-time...hooked me for good.

[@orangelanternnunley1720]

The Gentlemen are some of the creepiest Buffy villains/horror villains ever. Like they wanted nightmare fuel for this episode.

[@soniajpalazzolo4987]

Hush is one of my favourite episode, it is just a piece of art! The music is from Christophe Beck, who composed from season 2 to 5 for BTVS, he even won an Emmy for the score of season 2 "Close your eyes (Buffy&Angel love theme)", it's called "suite from Hush".

[@natalielang6209]

Hush is one of my favourite eps of the whole series. So brilliantly acted and the comedy moments are golden. Excellent way to do the big reveal as well. I absolutely loved your reactions, I love your laughs and how into it you are.

[@randeecarreno4289]

Great reaction you two! 😊 These are two of my favorite episodes. Episode 4x09: Willow accidentally casts several spells which causes Giles to go blind, Xander becoming a 'demon magnet', and my personal favorite Buffy and Spike becoming engaged. Episode 4x10: One of the most iconic episodes! We get the finally get the introduction of Tara. The Gentleman gave me nightmares for months after seeing this episode for the first time. They're still pretty creepy all these years later. LOL! Aside from meeting Tara for the first time, my favorite scene in this episode is Giles' classroom lesson about The Gentleman. Buffy, Willow, and Xander paying attention while Anya is watching and eating popcorn. The entire cast did a phenomenal job doing this episode with very little dialog throughout. Looking forward to the reactions for the next episodes. 😊

[@dutchkel]

Love both episodes. Something blue is highly rewatchable. Funny every time. D'Hoffryn's 'give us a chant' cracks me up every time as well. Such a tone switch. The Fairytale is just a nightmare Joss had. Not real as far as I'm aware.

[@valinny8571]

One of the best back to back eps of the entire series. Something Blue brings continuous laughs and Hush is just brilliant,bringing the scary and funny. I knew you guys would have a blast with both. Really enjoying how much you guys love it and couldn't wait for these particular reactions.

[@davidgorman994]

Hush is great. I love how offended Buffy gets at Giles' drawing of her and Anya eating popcorn.

[@jordanparker5949]

"Hush" was named one of the 50 scariest eps in TV history.

[@jonsvendsen4015]

Also, 'Hush' has to be some of the best 45 minutes of media.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

"Hush" remains one of the best thriller television episodes I've seen. It is such a love letter to old school horror, I can't help but enjoy it to the hilt. Very well made, scored, paced ... and the makeup and effects were choice. My only gripe is that the script does not once call for any characters in the story to whisper. If one can breathe, whispers are possible. But I am being picky there, admittedly. My partner and I occasionally (only at home) briefly pretend we are both "Gentlemen" and do those oh-so-poilte and smooth gestures and those dreadfully fiendish smiles at each other for a moment. Then we burst into giggles. It's fun to have inside jokes together, even after you've been a couple for a long time.

[@blimfark875]

A voice box! Brilliant! I've seen this one so many times, but I never would have got that.

[@deirdrestatham5730]

Woohoo! My favouritest episode of Buffy "Hush" is here!

[@otakuwolf4ever985]

"OH. . .BLOODY HELL!!!" Right there with you, spike.

[@uncchristine99]

Yes!!! I've seen Etsy peeps sell tshirts with the "Buffy will patrol tonight" art and it's hilarious!! I freaking love it. The entire scene with Danse Macabre is genius and these bad guys are some of the best and scariest of the entire series. This episode also got an Emmy nomination for writing! Only 17 minutes of dialogue in the 44 min episode, which is insane even today. That's good writing!

[@Oxmustube]

Hush is the first episode of the buffyverse I ever saw. Thank goodness for channel surfing and for this stroke of luck. I can't imagine if the first had been the praying mantis one.

[@apetass123]

Binging Buffy with you guys cured my hangover this weekend, thanks! Since you seem to be burning through all the campy horror/comedy shows, please consider the severely underrated "Ash vs. Evil Dead."

[@Letssee92]

Hush is literally the best Buffy episode ever created my favorite was so looking forward to this reaction

[@carnilia]

The moment you, referring to D’hoffryn, said “Dukakis,” the force of my laugh unhinged my jaw like a f’n snake. I know that may be a 2-percenter, but lord was it hilarious.

[@Martin-u9e]

This was the scariest episode ever. The Gentleman freaked TF out of. Those smiles and the flouting were to much. Hope you enjoyed it. You guys are amazing keep them coming ❤❤❤❤❤the episode I'm talking about is HUSH

[@GemnEyes]

You shall give a review in silence but tell us through interpretive dance! 💃

[@invadertifxiii]

u know you arent the only reactors who feel that way about tara

[@marybrown6128]

Hush is one of the absolute most iconic and creepy episodes of the whole series. It totally gave me the heebie jeebies back in the day!

[@arc7375]

DOUG. JONES.

[@Karen_Tries]

Episode 10 is one of the most iconic episodes of the entire series!! ❤❤

[@hannahawesome85]

The vengeance demon D'Hoffryn is played by the same actor who was in ANGEL ep 1x04: I Fall to Pisces, Andy Umberger, there he played the villain Dr. Ronald Meltzer who could detach his limbs and stalked that lady.

[@Littlegreen42]

Outstanding episodes. 'Hush' being one of the most genius episodes of any TV show, ever.

[@Junejane4]

You have no idea what you just saw in episode 9 "Smth blue". You can't even imagine

[@zenithquasar9623]

'Hush' is probably the scariest episode of Buffy!

[@ShadowThundercat-u1e]

HUSH is, at least for me, the creepiest, scariest episode of the series. Something about the gentleman floating over the ground bothers me way more than it should. And SOMETHING BLUE is fucking hilarious, i can't think of a better combo. I forget which one had Spike in a tight tshirt, bur bonus.

[@paulinerobertson6836]

It's funny how most reactors don't remember D'hoffryn was in Dopplegangland, but I totally get it because I didn't notice until rewatching 😅

[@stevenperez845]

Hush will always be one of my favorites from the series. The gentleman are perfectly creepy yet hilarious at the same time. I just hate the term “It’s always the quiet ones” she might be quiet but that doesn’t hint at the “New Girl” being untrustworthy. She might be untrustworthy but at the same time she might just be a shy person. Then again this might be a term that…I hate to use the word but “Triggers” means. It comes off like Quiet people being quiet means at some point they are going to do something nefarious

[@LionLady87]

I need The Horror Bandwagon to do a Halloween collab with my other favourite KZbin channel, Petty Pumpkins!!!!!

[@michaelolivero1626]

I love the play on words with "Something Blue" hinting at the wedding of Spike and Buffy, but also spotlighting Willow and how blue she is since Oz left. These two episodes have so many moments , some of which we may visit again in later seasons. "Hush", a masterpiece of television. The genesis of Spike's character arc. Anya. Giles' drawings. The new girl (I can't wait til you see what happens with her). And the epic double reveal in the clock tower with Riley and Buffy. Why? Why do you torture me so, making me wait so long for the next installments? Can't we just have a nice 78 hour marathon and watch the rest of the series like right now. I'm not asking much.

[@katevand]

Back to Back Buffy Classics, boys! On Friday the 13th how DELIGHTFUL! Something Blue is a top 5 favourite of mine, just because it's funny and Hush is an all time best episode, JW was nominated for an Emmy for writing this episode, a HUGE leap forward for sci-fi television. And Tara :)

[@SarahTheBloody]

Episode 9 is hilarious BUT I was so excited for you guys to reach episode 10! It's one of my absolute favorite episodes of the entire series, still gives me creeps decades later. Buut what in the unholy hell is that clown doll creature thing behind you?!! That thing is creepier than anything you'll see in this series! 😂

[@jomallory1993]

Pangs, Something Blue, and Hush are my favorite of this season. They’re my comfort episodes, so I’ve been waiting to see your reactions. It was an insane 3 episode run and I do like the episode after this as well, but I won’t spoil.

[@carlyholmes3604]

hush is one of my fav episodes

[@Kthalma]

I think these two episodes have got to be my favorite S4 episodes.

[@paulidjit]

“Something blue” there are 4 different things. Obviously, the wedding saying. Willow started out feeling blue. When things are going wrong, and you’re not sure what, I guess something blew somewhere, and lastly, D’Hoffryn was also something blue.

[@Itsjandz105]

2 banger episodes! Comedy and horror back to back.

[@wagenbach]

Been waiting for you guys to get to these two episodes!

[@leniloubettyboopbossyboots247]

Great episodes, great reactions. The Gentlemen are scary af. I can't think of another show that blends perfect comedic moments with outright creepy horror as well as Buffy.

[@paulinerobertson6836]

The creators of HIMYM are huge Buffy fans so they had a lot of the same actors, as well as little references. The wife of a HIMYM writer( who lily is based on) said she didn't want it made unless they got Alyson Hannigan to play her.

[@DoomCart88]

Hush is actually my favourite episode of Buffy it’s so good!

[@marymaida2569]

Two of my favourite episodes!

[@Buffy8Fan]

Both episodes are great. Same with this reaction.