Buffy the Vampire Slayer Talk || s2e06 "Halloween"

[@clussylove]

the tiny bell sound every time you see Angel is an hilarious call back

[@jesseclark3697]

Ripper is a babe and a hunk of burning somethingorother: confirmed.

[@moviegeek8586]

My favorite line got cut out when Willow walks away from Buffy and says "She couldn't have dressed up as Xena".

[@1nelsondj]

She has some good ones such as, "I don't get wild. Wild on me equals 'spaz'," and in the library when she says she can't turn a page.

[@quinnsinclair7028]

Ethan's motive is literally shits and giggles, he's an agent of chaos.

[@sansastark4040]

Not gonna lie Giles really is hot.

[@alleybox]

just speakin the truth

[@sansastark4040]

@@alleybox After you're done with Supernatural, you should watch Merlin, Charmed or Castlevania all of which are on Netflix. They're really good.

[@1nelsondj]

I first saw Anthony Stewart Head in the series of Tasters Choice coffee commercials, they were like a mini-drama. You can find them on You Tube.

[@doyle8711]

alley box. As someone mentioned he had a series coffee adverts that were like a little drama series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKSxZYytl7Jsodk

[@impossibledial]

Madison Fuller I think she’s already watched Merlin.

[@kennieminski7080]

Angel is a 200 year old dealing with teenagers. Confusion is mandatory.

[@moramorandobianchi7093]

ah well, maybe he should not date teenagers then......

[@kennieminski7080]

@@moramorandobianchi7093 I understand you may be confused because they have some of the same letters, but I wrote dealing , because that's what I was talking about. If you want to talk about another aspect of their interactions perhaps you should start another conversation.

[@moramorandobianchi7093]

@@kennieminski7080 nah, I understood what you meant, but yeah it’s a different discussion

[@zemoxian]

“People who own Halloween stores are so chill and cool.” 🤣

[@pitmatix1457]

To be fair, Ethan may be a cowardly evil weasel... but he is kinda chill and cool too.

[@latoyatv2030]

Awesome Halloween 🎃

[@DaveF.]

Only here for Angel's ding-a-ling.

[@jayc9345]

that's what she said

[@MarisuSedai]

I mean, aren’t we all?

[@zachlina4812]

I think there's a few films where you'll have better odds of finding that.

[@pitmatix1457]

...wait.... you're showing as posting a week ago.... and the video is showing as from yesterday.......... Holy shit you really are after Angel's ding-a-ling!

[@jayc9345]

@@pitmatix1457 lol. Patrons get early access

[@blacktronlego]

I love the way Oz goes from Inca Mummy Girl 'Who IS that girl' to this episode 'Who is that GIRL' recognising her again.

[@adamgannaway]

I also love how much Alley appreciates Cordelia!

[@evermoreisamasterpiece]

It’s so refreshing!!

[@shay1390]

She’s one of my favorites. I love to see her appreciated.

[@notyouraveragebear9326]

Yes because my other favorite Buffy reactor had like 2 straight seasons of calling her a “Bitch” and would do this close eye edit anytime she would do a Cordelia thing lol Hes starting to give her some props though.

[@beachgirl4583]

Not your average Bear, She was a bit of a bitca at first.

[@doyle8711]

One of the great things about Buffy is even monster of the week episodes have character progression and arcs. They aren’t just place holders until the main story moves on.

[@joshroberts1936]

mine too its absolutely amazing

[@lynnevetter]

I know! Someone asked me for a list of all the important episodes.. i'm like, ALL OF THEM! Lol!

[@alanbeaumont4848]

Best acting here is Gellar, who inhabits a completely different and believable character and her comic delivery and timing is flawless. Giles freaking when Willow walks through the wall is the funniest moment, but did you catch Cordelia checking out Xander in his army vest? Brilliance all round and worth multiple re-watches.

[@DaDunge]

Wouldn't say Buffy a sa princess is that believable, I always figured she turns into what Buffy thinks a princess was like.

[@tak1984]

@soulafein82 I’ll agree with you on Tony, he is absolutely brilliant at all times, as is Sarah. However, I’d put Alyson at the bottom of the list in this and mostly every other episode of this series.

[@NerdySwede]

I love all the thirst-comments for Anthony Stewart Head here, it's what he deserves

[@katieflaggirl8518]

Honestly the intro to Giles past is soooo good, we get so used to seeing him as cool calm collected and kinda “boring” compared to the other characters kinda a fudddy duddy ..... and then we get to see him violent and intense.. it adds layers to his character and personally makes him even sexier

[@jaredsardella2170]

You know, it took me awhile to figure out why I kept hearing the jingling of a bell. Until I realized that it happened every time Angel showed/moved, and I remembered, "That's it, I'm putting a bell on that guy." I thought the little jingle was just going to be a one-off joke in the episode when that happened. I love that you just made that thing.

[@StargazerSkyscraper]

"Eyeballs to entrails, my sweet" is such an iconic line tbh.

[@spacenerdtrue]

NOBODY SAY ANYTHING! She'll get there when she gets there. :)

[@aeronitz]

I love to see how much people watching this show for the first time realize how freaking awesome it is and how ahead of its time it was. Your enthusiasm just adds to it! Can't wait for you to see what's to come!

[@ChronicallyUnique]

Me freaking too!

[@tonbeor08]

The actor who plays giles coached the actor who plays spike with his accent

[@corvus1970]

Anthony Stewart Head and James Marsters.

[@DoinItforNewCommTech]

Yeah, James Marsters (Spike) does a really convincing accent. And you hear Tony Head (Giles) in his natural speaking voice, and it's either Cockney or Estuary, just like Spike's (I'm Australian so I can't tell the difference easily)

[@quinnsinclair7028]

@@DoinItforNewCommTech It's not cockney but it's a much more working class english accent compared to the more posh London one he normally does as Giles.

[@statistical-cats-sophia]

Hold up hold up hold up you're telling me all this time I thought James Marsters was British???? And I never found out he was American until now?????? I'm gonna scream

[@tonbeor08]

@@DoinItforNewCommTech james masters is from texas yall or california but def not british

[@ibgvox]

This episode was overhauled by Marti Noxon... Joss noticed her talent and quickly promoted her.

[@ightscameraACTION]

I feel like this episode has *everything*! A monster-of-the-week feel, with more of the Spike storyline and the indication that Spike clearly isn’t your average vampire with the way he's studying Buffy's fighting and seemingly having fun throughout entire episode. Some Xander character development-we get to see where he stands with Buffy and then watch him get a "strange sense of closure" at the end. Willow also gets more development and grows more confident by the end of the episode. Cordelia is hilarious as always, there's a reminder of Giles/Jenny, and we get to see Oz again. And then of course there's some insane Angel/Buffy development with some major hints at Giles' backstory and we find out that he might have a dark side to him.... but most importantly, we get Buffy kicking ass in a dress which is always iconic.

[@ribbontank9704]

Someone needs to meme Giles throwing reference cards everywhere.

[@sk70091]

Giles is the most badass librarian ever. Love him so much. And yeah, as soon as they introduced the Men of Letters on SPN, all the Buffy fans were like "so it's like the Watchers' council. Cool."

[@Rainefaelyn]

It took me way too many rewatches before I realised that Angel is an undercover adorable derp. Like you miss it because of this donned mysterious tortured persona and he seems capable. But he actually is the level of awkward you would expect to see clumsiness attached to. It somehow makes me like him so much more.

[@TimStCroix]

Giles is a replacement watcher after her first one was killed in L.A. as depicted in the movie.

[@Logan_Baron]

Note though that the movie isn't exactly canon to the tv series. Most of the key points happened though.

[@rfresa]

I love this episode just for the sheer amount of fanfiction it has spawned! There are so many YAHF, or Yet Another Halloween Fic stories where one or more of the characters simply chooses a different costume here and it impacts the rest of their lives.

[@alexh8613]

Buffy: A demon! A demon! A demon! Willow: It's not a demon. It's a car. Buffy: What does it want?

[@thewolframhart6777]

So much good stuff in this episode. Or as Spike would say "Well, this is just neat!"

[@beachgirl4583]

Didn’t the blank also say that?

[@corvus1970]

The undead taking a holiday on Halloween makes perfect sense when you realize they find it crass and tacky, AND when you think about how often Joss likes to subvert expectations. Also, the word you were looking for was "soldier". Great vid, as usual!

[@SatoriEarth]

I love watching Buffy again through someone else's eyes. Over the course of the entire series when you reflect back this is one of those episodes you mind not think about, but it really does boost several character archs and storylines.

[@MsKimifer]

This episode has the PERFECT balance of fantastic character development and classic Whedon chaos. ❤️ Fan favorite.

[@adamgannaway]

Love this episode, and love the Angel bells even more! I’m not a fan of how many spoilers (big and small) I see in the comments, though. Sigh.

[@doyle8711]

Agreed. People let her find stuff out for herself.

[@adamgannaway]

There are also oddly misleading or inaccurate comments, which can be just as bad because the viewer ends up anticipating and shaping their viewing experience around something that never even happens.

[@G_Hef]

Giles' secret past? He used to be a sweet transvestite, from Transexual, Transylvania. 🌈😉

[@jayc9345]

LOL I so desperately wish there was recordings of Anthony Head in Rocky.

[@louishindle6620]

ANTHONY STEWART HEAD PLAYED FRANK N FURTER??????

[@watershipdowneyjr]

@@louishindle6620 It was the 90-91 West End production, but there is a recording of him singing "Sweet Transvestite" available.

[@louishindle6620]

Derek Garrard Brainsgate holy sh!t 😂

[@lrr1702]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zKh5-kbb2gq6c

[@willow8186]

One of my favourite parts of this episode is Buffy seeing a car and go: “A demon! A demon!” 😂

[@4everbuffylover]

This is legit one of my favorite episodes of the show.

[@SylviusTheMad]

Here we go. From this episode forward, this show is relentlessly excellent for the next 5+ seasons.

[@cenedra2143]

I love reactors getting to this episode, it’s the look on their faces when they realise Giles may have a past 😂 you didn’t disappoint 🥰 I think I’ll join your Patreon 😍

[@HowCaseySeesIt]

This is one of my favorite episodes from the earlier seasons. It’s just so fun and easy to rewatch over and over.

[@meganclare7]

I really appreciate how you keep adding the cat bell sounds

[@alexh8613]

Having a Halloween episode where everyone turns into their costume, is such a clever concept for an episode. It literally is the fantasy of everyone that has ever put on a Halloween costume.

[@mayaenglish5424]

Just for future reference, you can never talk about Giles too much, don't worry about it. I love him!

[@caseyv2752]

I love your love of Giles. I was a teenager when I first watched so was too distracted by Angel and Xander. Now I can appreciate the hotness of Giles!

[@Dudeamis17]

that bell meme is killin it.

[@lars573]

Supernaturals men of letters are totally based on the Watchers.

[@krank23]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes!

[@Calzaki]

4:40: Willow is Alley, Alley is Willow, Willow is all of us and we are one

[@melissaisloud7404]

😂 Willow actually IS Alli! Literally! She’s Allison Hannigan!

[@danieledwards3376]

It'll be interesting to see how that goes as the show progresses.

[@beachgirl4583]

Love Lissa, *Alyson* (and Aly).

[@hadesshivabuddhachrist8573]

I was waiting for you to come to badass Giles. And the bell bit ….. slays me every time

[@danwiesdamageinc]

13:45 Yeah, this is where it starts to get good. The show is starting to perfect its recipe at this point, combining the correct doses of comedy, drama, horror, action/adventure, intrigue, etc, as well as its production value (compared to season 1) and its delivery. I see this episode as to where the show finds its footing before it takes off running.

[@AlxMar5]

Your reactions are pure gold. Pure gold.

[@michaelkenner3289]

Angel's catbell jingle just makes my day every time. I love that you're still doing that.

[@iansmart4158]

Your enthusiasm for the show is SO FUN to watch. Can't wait to see more.

[@Khadharphak]

One of my favourite episodes, it's just so much fun, and we get that sudden drop of Giles backstory

[@naomitiefenbrunn2857]

I love that u love Angel and Bangel like I do cause I always feel childish about it but honestly I'm a hopeless romantic as well and they just make me soft

[@Hope00Love]

Hopeless romantic chiming in to say you are not alone! Bangel has been my otp since I was like 13, and I will never stop loving them.

[@TimStCroix]

Can you imagine what this reaction would have been like if people had spoiled it for Alley? "Just wait for S02E06 'Halloween', it's soooo funny! One of my absolute favorites. And we get to see Oz again! But he and Willow still miss each other. 😢 And we get some hints about Giles mysterious past. And [redacted] because [redacted] in episode [redacted]."

[@nodiggity4283]

If you read the script this is how they describe Xander walking through willow as a ghost --steps in front of him. But instead of stopping him - he PASSES RIGHT THROUGH HER. CLOSE ON WILLOW Emerging on the other side of Xander. Some kind of PLEASUREABLE PHYSICAL RUSH moving through her. She shudders. WILLOW Oooh. XANDER Spins, freaking. Raises the gun on her again. XANDER What are you?! Willow snaps out of her reverie.--

[@donsample1002]

The episode that launched a million fanfics, mostly of the "What if X had dressed as Y?" variety. My own 100 word contribution: _Man of Steel, Boy of Kleenex_ Superman turned his x-ray vision toward the sound of a fight, looking for the source. He saw two men in the back of a small costume shop. The standing man delivered a vicious kick to the ribs of one lying on the floor. Superman rose into the air, and accelerated toward them. “Janus,” said the man on the floor. “Break the statue!” The standing man picked up a two faced statue, raised it over his head, and smashed it down onto the floor. “Oh *crap*!” said Xander, just before he ploughed into the ground at five hundred miles an hour.

[@mooble1325]

💀💀💀

[@yannhollister9091]

A classic Buffy episode right there

[@patrickholt2270]

How the Watchers find each new Slayer is one of those mysteries of life. This is one of my favourite episodes. Ethan brings the fun. Will Giles's backstory ever be revealed? Let sleeping dogs lie, that's what I say.

[@Eryxist]

I love this episode, so much. The bell you added for Angel, it will forever make me laugh.

[@sandy5791]

The show has so many layers...it's pretty amazing. Get ready for even more. :o)

[@tonbeor08]

I dont know if you notticed he bad guy called giles, "Ripper"

[@alleybox]

i didnt the first watch thru but i realized while editing... oooo boi, wtf? thats so cool

[@MyGoldenShadows]

@@alleybox he said Ruppert, not ripper. Ruppert Giles.

[@DoinItforNewCommTech]

@@MyGoldenShadows No, he definitely says Ripper. Check the subtitles on the DVD, or the commentary from Joss Whedon (there was going to be a Ripper miniseries at the BBC that never got off the ground)

[@Logan_Baron]

Yeah, he definitely called him Ripper, which is a play on his real name of Rupert, but what Ethan knows him as. Giles clearly went by the name Ripper and was quite different than the Rupert we know.

[@rainbow.rivers]

@@MyGoldenShadows he says Ripper, it's a nickname Giles had when he was with Ethan and other people, they explain it later in the show

[@warrengday]

This episode is the future minimum standard for how good an episode of BTVS is.

[@alangarde2928]

I love these reactions. I saw it when it first came out and your incoherent random repeating of things that happened was completely my reaction at the end of each episode as you try to process how much happened with the characters even if not much happened in the story.

[@booksarebest363]

Giles being a secret badass makes him even more hot.

[@marissaann1290]

i just finished the series so i’m extra grateful for these videos now. fr favorite show ever

[@dustyb58]

7:27 THE HAND MOTIONS

[@statistical-cats-sophia]

10:38 "I'm so stressed out" me when any conflict happens in a show at all

[@spookymia8135]

It's nice to find someone who appreciates Snyder as much as I do

[@robobikenobi]

May have to Patreon now. Didnt get to see the reaction of Buffy fainting. Alley box done got me.

[@meravl7615]

I was so happy when you said you're doing Halloween. I've been waiting for that one. Did NOT disappoint. :)

[@TimStCroix]

Tossing eggs, keying cars, bobbing for apples. One these things doesn't belong. I like juggling eggs!

[@ronaldsanfran]

The show rose to another level here, didn't it? :) Hold on tight, you will continue to be surprised and amazed by this great little show! The plotting is so clever, and this show innovated in a whole number of ways. Anthony Head, who portrays Giles, is a really good actor. Sooo looking forward to your reactions!

[@samrobotsin]

if I had a nickel for every time someone realizes supernatural or the vampire diaries lifted a plot contrivance from Buffy id be very rich

[@markbradley9907]

This is a fan favourite episode, a lot of Season Two is actually! Fun fact, there's a shedload of fan fiction that spins off this episode where people (usually Xander) picks different costumes and keep any acquired powers and abilities from there. It's nuts.

[@meris8486]

Ah, a favourite of Season 2. Love the stuff with Giles in this

[@VettiYo]

The way you talk and act always lifts up my spirit! It's really funny because I never realize how tense and stressed I am until I watch your reactions and start relaxing. I guess you just have the right kind of energy! ^~^ Buffy and Big Wolf on Campus were my favorite shows back in the day, although BWOC does not hold up well imo.

[@lexterminate]

Hi hey hello. I am love love loving your Buffy reactions so much! Buffy is my favorite show and I try not to comment much cause I get overexcited and I don’t wanna spoil you cause there are so many good things and painful things to come. I cannot wait! Anyways, also as a fellow Floridian, I feel you on the too hot to live thing, me staying inside all day. Have fun and keep enjoying Buffy, that Giles backstory is fire!

[@noahcarrier7064]

this is one of my FAVORITE episodes!!!

[@TheVaultDescendant]

This is one of my fav episodes. It is too of all TV ever made IMO

[@Suzismymom]

One can *never* talk too much about Giles. Also, apparently I have no choice, I have to subscribe to Patreon. Stop stealing my heart young lady! You're too good of a reactor and now I'm all "where's my credit card right this very minute now!" Your reactions get better with each episode which is mind boggling because how can 1 person be this awesome? 🤷‍♀️ Ok, I have to go sit in a corner now and stare at my calendar waiting for it to be Alley Reaction Day. Can we do this once a day please?

[@mejomonster989]

I loveee your reactions! Love your energyyy! I’m glad you were also like!!! About Giles’s past finally getting hinted at. I always loved how this episode started introducing more on his background.

[@Naly7Angel]

This episode is one of my all time favorites! So glad you liked it!

[@valinny8571]

Awesome reactions, I knew you'd really like this one so I was excite to see your reactions. So glad you kept in that part where ghost Willow walks in on Giles all his index cards flip in the air. Some reactors cut that out which is so disappointing. Ya gotta keep that in, it's a classic! We all look forward to that for sure. Hmm,what is up with Giles? Not that I know,I've only seen this ep tens of times. :) Enjoy your future S2 eps! I know you will.

[@pitmatix1457]

I think the entire Scooby Gang gets some love in this episode. One of my favourites.

[@ellagrace7569]

Girlie, without spoilers, you’re gonna love angel the series

[@HasnaaAlaa]

Angel's constant confusion reminds me of cas so much

[@MarisuSedai]

If Halloween is your favorite holiday, you should know that this year 1) there’s a full moon 2) it’s a Saturday 3) we get an extra hour at 2am due to DST So there should be some pretty epic parties this year (or at least there would be if not for you know what... 😩)

[@TimStCroix]

She revealed she lives in Florida. Something tells me there'll be parties no matter what the infection rate will be.

[@AlxMar5]

Virtual Halloween parties FTW!

[@visitorzeta1669]

Awesome......except I don't get invited to parties lol oh well

[@failuremagnet]

@@TimStCroix Well, for those who live anyway.

[@nacoby463]

love how hype you are. Your a whole vibe . Now i gotta get my Patreon on...

[@grammerincorrect]

“What’s his motive, shits and giggles?” Lmao yeah pretty much

[@tiffanygreen7115]

I can't wait for the the season finale of this season! I've been rewatching the series along with you. ❤️

[@perrimadden6964]

Love this episode and love how much you enjoyed it! Season 2 is gonna be fun!

[@davewolf6256]

This was the first episode I watched on the show's original broadcast. And I never looked back! :)

[@waldoxavier1074]

I never thought they could top "When She Was Bad" but after I watched "Halloween" I knew season 2 was not going to disappoint. This episode is cool but you will discover (no spoilers) that the quality of episodes this season does not go down, in fact, it only gets better and better

[@flee4342]

Alley, you have arrived. This is the good stuff.

[@eagleblaze4434]

Did... did you put a bell sound for Angel every time he moves now..? I can’t stop laughing-

[@Figgy5119]

I like hearing your theories before the episodes XD

[@Fuguer]

There are so many fan fictions that retell this episode with different costumes.

[@LDNLaura]

Its great seeing you so excited about this and we're only on season 2. Wow, you're in for a rollercoaster of a time. Buckle up and bring tissues.

[@bethod5191]

Another fantastic reaction! Thank you.

[@Rvlakia]

This is one of those episodes I just love to rewatch. Always fun!