Buffy the Vampire Slayer Talk || s3e07 "Revelations"

[@alleybox]

this was originally posted sep 14 for patreon, so the decor may become a little dated soon 😳 oop-

[@fad23]

I have the same candle!

[@Shadowman4710]

Well, not yet.

[@tupac1971ever]

I was wondering if this was from about a month ago, are you on ep11 or somethin now?

[@eleanorshellstrop39]

@@tupac1971ever episode 16

[@tupac1971ever]

@@eleanorshellstrop39 thanks

[@miriam8376]

Willow's little "yes!" when Buffy kills the demon is the cutest thing to ever cute.

[@Nicamon]

Willow *herself* is the cutest thing to ever cute!;-3 ❤

[@SimianJack]

I assume you're keeping Funko Willow and Xander in separate rooms at this point...

[@JackiePearl]

Right!!?? 😁🚧🛑

[@MarisuSedai]

Me: “Oh, the decorations must be because Halloween is in a couple of days,” Alley: “Actually they’re there because Halloween is in a couple of months.” Me: “....”

[@alleybox]

my b 😭😭

[@MarisuSedai]

alley box. 🎃👻🎃

[@joshroberts1936]

@@alleybox Hie Alley NO SPOILERS MENTIONED BELOW when you start season 4 there is a particular set of episodes which conclude on Angels tv show Buffy 4x15 Buffy 4x16 Angel 1x18 Angel 1x19 those 4 in that order is essentially a continuing story you can watch those 4 without having watched Angel if you dont react to that show seperately.

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

for a moment you can understand xander and everyone being upset with buffy for keeping it a secret but then faith and xander immediately go to kill Angel behind Buffy's back so.....maybe Buffy made a good call there. Imagine if they had gone when he was still feral

[@donsample1002]

Xander did try to talk Faith out of going after Angel, after they found Giles. He did realize that there was something hinky about the "Angel attacked Giles" scenario.

[@jaycievictory8461]

Totally agree. But I do think the one person she should have told was Giles.

[@countrye3013]

Can't forget that from Buffy's perspective, Willow and Zander were totally onboard with her killing Angel at the end of season 2. They also treated her like shit in episode 2. All of that and the fact that she's the only one that distinguishes between 'Angel' and 'Angelus' and I can completely understand why she didn't tell anyone.

[@quinnsinclair7028]

@@countrye3013 I can totally understand why she didn't tell her friends. I think she should have told Giles though, if for no other reason than simple prudence. Giles, even when he knows Buffy is making a mistake always leaves it in her court to ultimately make it or not. I doubt he would have been happy to know Angel was alive but he wouldn't have forced Buffy to do or not do anything about it. I think telling Giles would have been totally safe. But I know why she didn't. Cause having Angel as a secret cemented him in a place of fantasy where she could flirt with the idea of acting on her feelings. If she'd told Giles it would have brought the situation back to reality. It was a dumb move but I understand a sixteen year old girl doing it.

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@quinnsinclair7028 It wasn't until I struggled with my narcotics addiction that I realized why Buffy did not tell Giles. The show used Angel as a subtle and minor addiction arc.

[@4everbuffylover]

I love how everyone proceeds to do exactly what Buffy was afraid of in the first place. Gee, maybe this is why she didn’t say anything

[@lessismore8533]

Yup..

[@danieledwards3376]

You see, the Watchers' Council being so uncommunicative (eg having Kendra show up unannounced) is how stuff like this happens.

[@alleybox]

damn.. this council needs to get their act in order smh

[@krank23]

The Council should get a Discord server. Or, alright, it's the 90s, so… IRC? =)

[@Barnuses]

@@krank23 Perhaps Giles thought they send the message through the Post.

[@toshomni9478]

Not to mention that they apparently have infinite amounts of money but they allow Faith to live in a dingy hotel room that she is having to pay for herself by doing God knows what when she should probably be in school. Screw the Watchers.

[@Barnuses]

@@toshomni9478 That's why they're called Watchers and not Doers.

[@caitlin329]

Xander's reaction really makes its own point about why Buffy kept it secret 😂

[@ronaldfasshauer4390]

By this point the charactor would have been better served by him reacting like fuck it your on your own if he kills people, I'm going home i.e not caring anymore.

[@talynstarburst2l2l2l]

No doubt on that. The best thing Buffy could have done though was told Giles, but I also understand why she refrained from that as well.

[@lessismore8533]

@@talynstarburst2l2l2lyes at LEAST tell Giles

[@Astlay]

Fuffy shippers represented there for a moment 😄

[@eleanorshellstrop39]

Alley: “It’s getting to like mid-September..” Non Patreon’s watching a month from now: 👁👄👁

[@alleybox]

LMAOOO OH MY GOD I FORGOT

[@kaylasovine3753]

Here I ammm

[@emgardo]

yepp hi there

[@FernieGar]

How far is she on Patreon?

[@SageSSBM1]

@@FernieGar uploading doppelgangland this week:)))))

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

LOL! Faith only says: you can't trust guys Alley: Faith makes a good point

[@genjibenkei]

It wasn’t the sex that made Angel lose his soul, it was a moment after that, when he was sleeping next to Buffy in bed, not a cloud on his mind, not burdened by any thoughts, that’s why and when it happened.

[@kyleellis1825]

So if Angel was a normal deuchey guy and passed out after, he would still have a soul :P

[@danieledwards3376]

8:42 'Tiresome' is British for 'annoying'.

[@alleybox]

lmaooo i really thought i did somethin

[@qrsx66]

For an episode that's titled "Revelations," a lot is left unsaid : Willow's interrupted confession to Buffy, Faith's opening at the end.

[@simonthewarrior59]

I wonder, is the cat bell going to sound during the whole Angel spin off show? hahahahahahaha

[@giuliapicchiotti]

O my god, I HOPE !!!! HAHAHAH

[@David-un4cs]

@@giuliapicchiotti That might be too much tbh lol

[@giuliapicchiotti]

@@David-un4cs I know, but i hope she will do it, because personally i LOVE Angel

[@Sisterspike1]

Sorry, but for me thats a 'joke' thats got waaaay old now.

[@simonthewarrior59]

@@Sisterspike1 Yes. I think it works here because he is not in every scene but that won't work in his show

[@jaycievictory8461]

Oh, Alley - the look of shock, worry and low-key excitement when you thought Angel meant something else when he said "I think I have what you need". 😂😂😂 Never change.

[@joeypotter6051]

"Buffy?" "Yeah?" ... "Nothing." Honestly that moment breaks my heart every single time. Every time I watch I'm like "Faith ask for help PLEASE!" I want those two to be best friends...or more...lol that tease at the start of this ep is one of my favourite moments. Faith definitely doesn't have the best judgement but she desperately needs a friend and some guidance and I don't know what Giles is doing but if he's her Watcher then why is she still living in that skeezy motel and who is paying her rent and if it's her then how does she get the money and why doesn't anyone care that she's a child who has clearly had a lot of trauma in her life? Meanwhile my list of reasons I hate Xander just grows and grows, he totally manipulated Faith in this episode and the way he takes advantage of her lack of faith in people (pun intended) really pisses me off. I have a lot of time for Faith and none for Xander, this is my bias I'll admit it. But few things he says and does make me angrier than "Can I watch?" I didn't like him when I first watched the show and I dislike him more and more as the years pass.

[@patrickholt2270]

His experience of Angel is very different from Buffy's. He's repeatedly had to confront Angel to protect Buffy or Cordelia or Willow. Almost the first time they met, Angel used him as live bait to try to charm Spike. He only avoided getting bitten at that point because Spike saw through Angel's weak ruse. He plays the role of a protector despite being just a squishy human without Buffy's power, or Oz's (who is mysteriously rarely around to carry his weight in protecting Willow) and that makes him angry and mistrustful towards Angel. Then there's his dysfunctional family and homelife, which leaves him with more fraught emotions, even by the standards of 17 year old boys, and more dependence on his friends who he loves and is desperate to protect. He's not okay with Angel having tortured Giles, killed Jenny Calendar, broken Buffy's heart and setting the plot which put Willow in a coma and his arm in traction. He's got good reason to be vigilent, when it was other people letting their guard down with Angel which caused all of that. Angel isn't safe, even if he is a friend when he's good. He never liked Angel much - yes as a rival when he still thought he had a chance with Buffy, but also just as a guy. Not everyone is required to like someone. Other guys will see a very different side to a man than young women who are attracted to him may.

[@quinnsinclair7028]

@@patrickholt2270 Yes, because "she decided to date you instead of me" is always a strong explanation for prejudiced towards someone and totally justifies manipulating others into attempting to kill them multiple times. Xander got a raw deal in his life, I sympathize with that. But having it rough never justifies passing on that pain to those around you and Xander consistently does that.

[@patrickholt2270]

@@quinnsinclair7028 That isn't at all the explanation, or the case.

[@Blackpaco]

Xander watched vampires kill his best friend ON THE FIRST EPISODE! He said it: "I don't like vampires". Then, yes, kinda petty, when Buffy fell for Angel he took it badly, but he was already biased (even when he didn't liked Owen, for instance, he didn't hate him as he did Angel... because he is a vampire!). Then, everybody seems to forget, Angel, the perfect frakkin' boyfriend everybody is so upset Xander hates so much LEFT BUFFY TO DIE! If Xander hadn't force him to take him to The Master's lair, Buffy would be an ex-slayer by now. And then, the vampire-with-a-soul used him as bait to trick Spike. Yeah, I'm sure Xander's hate for Angel is so unfair...

[@whitneynottage2119]

Faith is 18 going on 19 in this. She’s an adult.

[@mystic_tacos]

When Giles said "You have no respect for me, or for my job", I nearly lost it. (the first couple times I saw it)

[@ronaldfasshauer4390]

She didn't

[@Invertedbackspace]

It’s thing recognised by the fandom that every episode 7 of every season is a banger.

[@wendyheatherwood]

Somebody knocked out Giles? Who has a bit of a dodgy past? In a building anyone can just walk into? Directly on top of the hellmouth? Clearly there can only be one possible suspect.

[@caitlin329]

Also he's knocked out like weekly at this point 😂

[@jesseclark3697]

Giles knockout counter: 12 7th episode of the season so far: S1: Angel S2: Lie to me S3: Revelations A pattern is forming.

[@MrMikeInverse]

The thing is, Willow was IN love with Xander since they were kids, something that he was well aware of, he was just ignoring her. The moment Willow moved on, suddenly he realised he has feelings for her.? He wants Buffy, Cordy, Willow 🙄🙄🙄. He's just a jerk.

[@magicdft]

it wasn't when she moved on that he realized he had feelings for her it was when she almost died at the end of last season. that kind of thing can change the way you look at a person. he has known willow since kindergarten and was friends with her since then and when you have known someone that long and are a dumb teenage boy it is real easy to not notice the way she feels about you and put her in the friend zone and take her being there for granted. but then you almost loose her for good and you have to come to terms with that. you start thinking about what your life would be like without her in it and you cant stand that thought and then suddenly you are looking that that girl with new eyes. you realize how being around her makes you feel and suddenly that switch is flipped and it is hard as hell to go back. just speaking from experience there and maybe I'm projecting a bit but i don't think he is a jerk. he is just your typical 90s dumb teenage boy

[@kyleellis1825]

Willow never told Xander. Buffy is the one who asks how Xander feels about Willow and he hasn't ever thought about it before. Willow is the epitome of a "nice guy" and doesn't let her feelings be known until he's caught kissing Cordelia.

[@jaycievictory8461]

This might be a weird thing to say, but David and Sarah have some of the best screen kisses I've ever seen.

[@twistedlymemorable]

So I read once, regarding Angel's soul losing, that it wasn't actually the sex with Buffy that did it. I mean, he didn't immediately lose his soul after the main event. His moment of pure happiness wasn't "that" moment, but rather later while he was holding her and watching her sleep. He was totally at peace. Then boom! Soul gone!

[@charlottegiles2050]

I'm finding it how funny how stressed you are before hitting play. Back in the day I don't think I ever enjoyed an episode of Buffy as it aired. I spent the entire hour gripping the armchair in a state of blind panic terrified of what might happen next. I used to tape the episodes and could only actually enjoy them on the rewatch, once the hysterical fog had lifted.

[@mjtpli]

Not to be spoiler is but that’s really not a bad way to approach this show the first time through. And yet I can promise that after that first time through you’ll want to start your second time through ASAP.

[@n2nother]

Big things happen in episode 7 every season. It's usually some kind of turning point.

[@mutantanemone]

Omg that sapphic energy....... I'll die for Fuffy lmao

[@grammerincorrect]

Gwendline being mean to Giles got me ready to fight 🤬😡🤬😡

[@kaylasovine3753]

YES ALLEY POSTED YESSSS

[@russellward4624]

It makes sense for Willow. She’s always been a goodnight. Never doing anything naughty in her whole life. It can be very exciting having a secret and being a bit naughty. I had a friend who went to juliard and flunked out after a couple months. He was raised in a super strict religious home and when he got freedom he went a bit crazy.

[@daveangels]

I still don't understand why Faith can't stay at Giles, left alone to fend for her self at her age...

[@Justafox305]

Buffy did what Thor should have done, go for the arm!

[@nilesknives6484]

And yes, the arm cut is something else Thor could have done before The Snap.

[@torfinnzempel6123]

I love that while everyone else is still dogging on Buffy for keeping Angel's return a secret, by the time of the graveyard scene, Willow is already shipping Buffy and Angel.

[@spacejack400]

The bell sound at 12:31

[@bloodycoffee9293]

There's subtext that the reason that Faith was so adamant on killing Angel was due to jealousy over Buffy. Joss didn't realize it at the time, but Eliza Dushku intentionally made everything pretty gay between her and Buffy and some of the writers worked with it.

[@yesie8375]

I always have an issue with this episode just because of Xander acting all high and mighty when he’s sneaking behind his girlfriends back with their friend

[@mayaenglish5424]

To be fair, that's very in character lol.

[@DaDunge]

That's very human, the flaws we dislike most in others are the ones we ourselves possess.

[@wendywhoisit1819]

That's not an issue of the episode though, that's just Xander being a piece of crap which is pretty consistent feature.

[@TheNoybusiness]

But not with a demonic serial killer. I mean, it's technically not hypocrisy when it's a very different thing.

[@mayaenglish5424]

@@TheNoybusiness True, It is unfair to Xander, he can be Right and Wrong at the same time.

[@Belnick6666]

not sure who wrote and directed this episode, but Giles should have been able to know the difference between Angelus and Angel, even the actor should have said "wtf???!?!?!!?!? dont you even know the basic lore before you are allowed to direct?"

[@grammerincorrect]

We don’t get enough of Witchy Angel

[@jaycievictory8461]

Witchy or bitchy? 😅 I love it when he pissily says "okay, that hurt" and comes up vamped out, spoiling for a fight.

[@grammerincorrect]

Jaycie Victory hahaha yes witchy and bitchy for sure. He’s such a cat

[@jaycievictory8461]

@@grammerincorrect Oh, I think I just realised you mean when he's doing the magic spell? Yeah, that was cool too. We get these hints of how much knowledge he's picked up. Makes you wonder why more vamps don't learn magic. But maybe they lack the patience and forethought to learn new things cos they're pure id. 🤔

[@grammerincorrect]

Jaycie Victory yeah it makes sense for him too because he’s really well read

[@Swenglish]

"I love the Powerglove. It's so bad." - Lucas from The Wizard This episode is all about distrust and secrets.

[@thesarcasticsimmer1383]

Honestly buffy and faiths dynamic is one of my faves in the whole show ngl

[@DaDunge]

Not kissing someone is easy until you've done it. Then it becomes a lot harder. Especially when you have already kissed that specific person.

[@fad23]

It was a slightly eroticized version of tai chi.

[@Nepthu]

slightly?

[@fad23]

@@Nepthu I can't account for the difference in our standards. ;)

[@laurenfrey873]

Okay, first off, on the fall set up: I also love fall. I'd miss the Funko Pops, but girl, you do you. Though I will say the Quote of the Day card needs to be there. The episode itself... oh, this hurt. Yes, Buffy was definitely in the wrong, she should have told /somebody/, Giles, or Willow, somebody. But Xander was absolutely in the wrong too, and his jealously and prejudice was definitely a factor, and I hated that he lied to Faith by omitting parts of the story she had a right to know. Giles... oh his words to Buffy hurt too, and he was valid, but at the same time, I am among those who do not think Angel and Angelus are one and the same. Think back to Innocence, Angelus even said "Dream on schoolgirl, your boyfriend is dead." Angel, however, does seem to hold himself responsible for Angelus' actions, much like Bucky holds himself responsible for the actions of the Winter Soldier. It's heartbreaking, all of it...

[@rotru4977]

With the whole coronavirus Sitch, my work is still closed and therefore my sleep schedule was really off. I was thinking earlier "I wish Alley Box would upload the next Buffy episode", and lo and behold. I guess there is a God. Season 3 is so good and the show will just keep getting better. Loving your reactions

[@adgato75]

That was not yoga. It was tai chi.

[@nhabib114]

Smash. Love the vocab.

[@richnothnagel]

Your reactions bring me life

[@cristonsloan]

You mean we KZbin subscribers are a month and a half behind the Patreons? Respect - you deliver genuine advantages to becoming one. If the exchange rate between our currencies was not16.4 to 1 in your country's favour, I'd definitely become one.

[@maferreyes7649]

Yessssss, you noticed the Fuffy!!!

[@debbielough7754]

I love that you've picked up so early on the 'that episode was kind of comedic, so watch them break my heart this time'. Cos yeah...

[@zoesmith12]

and the thing is, angelus never did anything directly to xander. (well, expect teasing him about buffy.) yet, he is THE angriest at angel. hes never happy with what he has. he had willow, willow was obviously in love with him, but he wanted buffy. he wanted cordelia, the most popular and wanted girl in school, got her, and wanted willow. but then he gets upset when BUFFY chooses to keep a secret? i love him sometimes but that is by far one of his worst qualities

[@serenaperez5495]

He just doesn't like Vampires period, especially since he accidently staked Jesse his best friend; that he didn't have the nerve to put him out of his misery

[@zoesmith12]

@@serenaperez5495 *SPOILERS* true, i mean xander liked reilly almost more than buffy tbh haha. but i still hate the whole thing w not being happy w what he has.

[@serenaperez5495]

@@zoesmith12 SPOILERS*** I mean with what we know about his home life it isn't surprising that Xander is possessive of those who he actually cares for(even if it is a bit much) but Xander usually has their best interests in heart

[@zoesmith12]

@@serenaperez5495 SPOILERS ** yeah, xanders home life is one of the reasons i can’t truly hate him for the way he acts. it’s annoying at times, but i cant hate him.

[@adrianax182]

Xander has always pissed me right off

[@ellagrace7569]

I’m waiting for ✨ Wesley ✨

[@MrScripted]

gotta watch out for the episode 7s, they're always...interesting

[@Briansgate]

so this is over a month old before being released to the public? You know, at this rate, it's going to take around TWO YEARS to get through the series.

[@alleybox]

yuppp 😅 only have enough time ti make two vids a week so with spn and then soon angel to take spn’s slot... gonna be a while 😬

[@Briansgate]

@@alleybox Ok....guess I'll get comfy...

[@robertwade3845]

@Briansgate That's still less time than watching the original series, though.

[@meggo329]

Well it took us 7 so she is doing better 🤣

[@23mimiboo]

@@alleybox Omg. Are you confirming you will start Angel and watch alongside with Buffy? I thought about messaging you on Patreon but didn't want you to feel pressured. If you do, have someone send you the reddit post of episodes to watch in order😊

[@Darocfi]

This episode is so very 90s. :D

[@octo448]

This episode is so frustrating. Mostly, it's Xander. Everyone has flaws, but Xander in this episode pushed the needle from "wow he's a stupid teenage boy" well into "you are not trustworthy and Buffy is wrong to forgive him". He deliberately withheld the information about Willow working to get Angel's soul back. He chose to limit the information field for his own personal gain and to serve his selfish purposes, in such a way that betrayed not only Buffy but also Willow and the rest of the gang. Even putting aside the thing with Willow and Cordelia, that alone means he should get NO AMOUNT OF TRUST or benefit of the doubt when it comes to this situation. And here he is again, willing to employ violence and KILL someone, who has a soul, simply because it would serve his own agenda. It's gross. It's unforgivable. It makes it to where even seasons later I don't trust Xander when he says something and his opinion is always darkened by the doubt of his motives. Xander is fundamentally selfish and that's his flaw, and it's one that I just can't abide in a close friend. Everyone has their limit and he goes well past mine. Truly, screw you Xander. You're a tool, pretending to be a nerdy nice guy.

[@toshomni9478]

The spooky background is great. Happy Halloween! There's probably whole books dedicated to BtVS mythology but it's basically very pagan or polytheistic yet crosses and holy water work so Christianity is also a thing. There's similarities to Supernatural but the gods in general tend to be more powerful and harder or impossible to kill. Really kind of love that Giles totally knows about Xander and Willow but has said nothing about it other than subtly letting them know of his disapproval.

[@catnox3278]

I loved the cat bells in every scene with Angel. Even if at the beginning I was quite confused as why it sounded like he was chained while doing Tai-Chi.

[@victorsixtythree]

That's weird...both you and Tammy Reacts posted your reactions to "Revelations" today...and both of you called Buffy and Angel exercising together "yoga". I'm pretty sure that was "Tai Chi"...but now I'm questioning myself. LOL.

[@failuremagnet]

It's tai chi. Adult tai chi, but still...

[@sierraflynn8722]

It was tai chi

[@Huschel1988]

It was touchy.

[@victorsixtythree]

@@Huschel1988 "Touché."

[@GeorgiePorgie127]

17:19 MEEEEE LMAO (why are we so alike i'm like the british version of you omg and you love halloween too (ps ur halloween decor is 👌👌) Literally any time people on tv shows cant resist kissing im just like 🙄🙄🙄 I really dislike the way they went with faith especially in this ep but thats not to say the writing isnt good bc you can deffo see why she would do that...but i wouldve thought she'd be more loyal to buffy and not wanna murder her first love/boyfriend??

[@hekkoCZ]

She may think that by removing said boyfriend, she's protecting Buffy. If Angel were to turn evil again, Buffy would be likely put through real torment. Better to make the suffering short and get it over with.

[@tiffanygreen7115]

Yeah, it's a common theme with Buffy that she tries to handle things on her own no matter how that hasn't worked out in the past. I think she feels alone even though she has friends and family because she is the Slayer and she doesn't think she will even live that long. That's got to be really hard to deal with especially as a 16, or 17 year old. I hadn't seen this episode in a while actually because now I skip all episodes with Faith, or at least the majority of them.

[@Shadowman4710]

I put my Fall decorations up on Sept. 1 when it was still near 90F because I was so done with the hot/humid weather. Usually I wait until at least mid September but I felt like sending a message...to somebody :)

[@charlesbaldwin3166]

I'd miss the prop based snarky comments on the show, but it's your living space you do you.

[@eighthlegofthephantomtroup1842]

Excuse me, I gotta get this off my chest. WHAT THE FUCK, WILLOW? OZ IS THE LITERAL MOST LOYAL PERSON IN THE HISTORY OF EVER

[@annabellehe4307]

Kinda lol

[@grahamw5735]

Ahh Xander ... he finds a good point or two, then goes on a stabbing spree causing needless injuries and the subsequent dulling of those points. Buffy is training with Angel so he can move slowly and stealthily enough to not set off the bell. Didn't work this episode though!

[@mooble1325]

such a good way to put it

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

Very reasonable take and I definitely agree

[@MagusAgrippa8]

Ahhh yes. That start of the Faith Humiliation Conga.

[@veganvipers11]

Your reactions are hilarious 😂😂 so entertaining 😂😂

[@woodscommaelle4401]

The energy between Buffy and faith is definitely... sapphic 😏😍

[@TheKnightgee]

This episode starts Faith down a path that in retrospect is obvious but hard to watch. Her first Watcher was brutally murdered in front of her, her next a stone-cold liar and scammer playing her to get power. She's so clearly desperate for friends and for any adults to genuinely care about her. It's very telling that she keeps trying to find casual ways to even spend more time with Buffy and Buffy just always has other things going on. Which is fair, but for Faith it probably feels like being pushed aside. Especially in this episode where she realizes Buffy's also been lying to her. The whole crew basically just don't acknowledge her unless it's time to kill something.

[@spookymia8135]

Alley: Why am I lowkey stressed about this one? Me, who knows about the Episode Seven Tradition: WELL YOU SEE-

[@blaze2001]

This is one of my favorite episodes of season 3!

[@mooble1325]

whenever xander has a point he ruins it by being jealous and nosy and generally unpleasant. see: this, becoming part 2

[@Carabas72]

You know, if you can compartimentalise the Willow/Xander thing fromall the wrongbad, it really is the cutest thing ever.

[@Blackpaco]

"Scared" is a good tactic to go on on this show (as you should've guessed by now).

[@elleblank8916]

Thus continues my issues with Xander - he has legit points often, but I struggle with a lot of his behavior around those legit points.

[@gunghoun]

Yeah, Xander has a real way of making you not want to agree with him even when he turns out to be partially right.

[@lightbearer313]

Buffy near beginning to Giles: "Interesting lady. Can I kill her?" Buffy near end: kills her (Mrs Post). Of course, didn't kill her directly.

[@Justafox305]

I love this Halloween season as well. Just watched Scream for the first time in a long time and forgot how great the first one was! If you like slasher movies. Sarah Michelle gellar was in “scream 2” and “i know what you did last summer” That’s apparently how she met her husband.

[@nilesknives6484]

One element that you start to see is the having Faith/Buffy starting to bond as Slayers. But everyone finding out that Buffy was hiding Angel does kind of put that relationship and the relationship with the Scoobies at odds.

[@helena2037]

eeeek yes I love your videos. might have to start watching supernatural so I can also watch the other ones lol

[@Daniela-ji9ip]

3:29 I died with that part 😂😂 a mood

[@TheNoybusiness]

It was clever of Mrs Post to put Giles off balance and on the defensive so he wouldn't think to question her credentials. Oh, it's Tai Chi that Buffy and Angel are doing, by the way.

[@BiggestDawgEver]

No, Buffy and Angel are most definitely not "smashing". Buffy has not decided what the status of their relationship is. She is hurting and wants to be near Angel but they have not officially reconnected emotionally or physically. They are both in a pent up holding pattern.

[@noadekel434]

Thay are practicing Tai Chi, a form of martial art

[@rayjulien4739]

Gwendoline POST...The Watchers swear they sent a memo.

[@insertname193]

Giles' come to Jesus with Buffy is the worst kind of ass chewing.

[@Nicamon]

03:23 - 03:33 (Lesbian Subtext Bell Ringing) 05:04 - 05:08 G:"I think the Council might frown upon that." B:"I stand by my question."(Side Note:I had to put on my DVD and checking the eng sub to translate Giles' line...I just *can't-understand* whenever that man speaks! It's so bloody frustrating!!!X-S) There are 3 iconic Bangel scenes I *never* forgot in all these years.1 is(obviously)the end of S2,another is the end of ep 3x04 with Angel dropping at Buffy's feet hugging her legs 🥺😭 and then there's this one 05:11 - 05:22. 06:46 - 06:50 My poor little Willow...!💔I mean...I know *she* is doing something wrong,but still...my poor little Willow!🥺I mean...just...hear me out...I know this is not an excuse really,but she was having a crush on Xander for *YEARS* and he NEVER reciprocated...now he does it ONLY when they are BOTH with other people..and it's not even the 1st time he acts this way!!Remember when he was heartbroken because Cordelia had just dumped him,but AS SOON as he got Buffy drooling all over him he seemed not to care anymore?!Or how he was so interested in Faith's naked fight story *with Cordelia sitting right next to him?!?!* Seriously,that dude is so much focused on ALL the women he CAN'T have...CONSTANTLY!And to do this to WILLOW,who has been crushing on him basically FOREVER it's just...low! I'm sorry,I know I'm supposed to blame them both _and I do_ but I can't help but to blame Xander *just a bit more...!!* 😠💢 09:57 - 10:02 *ANGELUS!* NOT ANGEL! *ANGE-FUCKING-LUS!!!* STOP MIXING THE 2 DUDES UP ALREADY!!!>O

[@Ordinaryguy82]

That acoustic guitar sting.... a cheaters melody lol

[@jamesgreenshade6065]

No quote :(

[@narayastarks]

historians say they were really good friends. i do ship faith and buffy also i like that they been hanging out more. willow and xander having been the greatest friends lately

[@razycrandomgirl]

Alley's always given me "Faith". I mean they have similar looks.

[@sierraflynn8722]

Before getting to an area of extreme disagreement, thanks I love these and checking for this is one of the first things I do when winding down at the end of a Tuesday. Now to what I wrote first: Yet another ep where Buffy's friends are some of the suckiest friends EVER. Except this episode was wonderful. Was about to type "and if you were wondering why some of us are inclined to genuinely HATE Xander, this is yet another exhibit" & then you said "Xander is not in the wrong here". I love you in these recaps but ... aaaaaaaaàhhhhhhhhh. At least you didn't think Miss Post was in the right. :: glares:: Otherwise great recap of great episode! These are so much fun! It's like introducing a friend to the show and comparing notes with them after (except none of my RL friends would think Xander was other than totally in the wrong here cause they're not evil) (that was a joke) (sorta). If you like the actor and want to see him in something where he's not a dick half of the time, try Psycho Beach Party. It's awesome! Seriously though great rewatch ep; loved it despite our (very very) different perspectives!

[@davewolf6256]

"Gwendolyn Post. *Mrs.* Your new Watcher." Wait. What happened to her husband?

[@failuremagnet]

She hit him in the head once too often?

[@sierraflynn8722]

I think she ate him. And not in the fun way.

[@TheNoybusiness]

She may not necessarily have had one. Especially in Britain, an unmarried woman can sometimes use "Mrs" to sound dignified. Like Mrs Hughes.

[@DaDunge]

1:00 Actually the first couple of seasons is more based on Milton's Paradise Lost and Dante's Divina Comedia than the actual Bible. Let's call them the Bible's first pop culture spinnoffs.

[@DaDunge]

14:30 Considering Giles' past what do you need to do as a watcher to get kicked out for misusing dark power?

[@kendavis8046]

OK, I'll bite. I get the context of all the books behind you except "Phrenology"? I know what it means, but that one seems like "one of these things is not like the other." Unless the skull on top of the book is for practice? :-)

[@ryanrant1]

The first time I saw this, I HATED Gwendolyn Post. It was gratifying to see that she was the real idiot in the end XD. I was so sad about Faith having her trust compromised though. Also, Xander low key annoyed the fuck out of me this episode. But this was all in all a fun episode. And now Angel is fully back in the picture... oh shit!

[@russellward4624]

Yea it’s a smash free zone.

[@patrickholt2270]

I always thought the Hand of Vecna was the inspiration for the Glove of Myniggon.

[@ernesthakey3396]

Not yoga, but similar in a way - Tai Chi, a Chinese exercise regimen which is also slow motion martial arts training. Check it out! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi