Buffy The Vampire Slayer 7x01 Lessons Reaction

[@Tantalus010]

"I want this season to be lighter." **worries that Jules has forgotten who writes this show.**

[@julesreacts]

I will NEVER give up wanting happiness 🤣

[@Scripture-Man]

@@julesreacts If I recall, s6 was definitely the darkest season (or possibly s5 losing Joyce). But memory is vague.

[@NerdySwede]

@@julesreacts Well this is your last shot I guess hahha

[@jordanmatthewstelck]

well... to be fair, it is much lighter than S6 in terms of tone. it's just grander in scope.

[@evatesche]

"Right back to the beginning (...) It's about Power" CHILLS! So fantastic they could get all the original actors back just for those couple of seconds.

[@xyex]

The Master and Adam would have spent more time in makeup than they spent on the set, lol.

[@nicholasgarratt5646]

When Giles is on the horse, that is Anthony Head's actual home.

[@julesreacts]

Yes, I think someone mentioned it on patreon! Isn't it incredible!

[@johncampbell756]

Tony's partner is basically a horse whisperer. At Greenwalt's 50th b-day party, he told this to the gf of the guy who was hosting the party. She was amazed and dragged her mom over and was spellbound as Tony retold the story about her to the completely disinterested mom. I felt bad for him.

[@RLucas3000]

@@julesreactsSpike never met the Mayor or the Master

[@johncampbell756]

@RLucas3000 We actually don't know for sure Spike never met the master as we don't know when Angelus met the Master. We only got a brief taste of Spike's time with Angelus and Darla. You may be right, but the show never makes it clear.

[@arc7375]

@@RLucas3000 I believe that Spike never met The Master. Which is wild, since The Master is his Great-Great-Grandfather/Grandsire. Both he and Dru descend from a very prestigious vampire line (perhaps _the_ vampire line) and he never likely even knew!

[@idontsignin]

The ending of that episode always gives me chills. It's not about right, it's not about wrong, it's about power.

[@kirstonemmm1423]

We knew when it aired that this was the beginning of the end, and this episode feels like just that. Light & hopeful but with a solemn undercurrent. That final scene. James Master's performance. The music, which is honestly doing a lot of the work. The fact that every actor came back to their old roles for a SNIPPET of a scene. The movement of the characters, the movement of the camera then that final rest on a still Buffy's "it's about power." Goosebumps. Goosebumps every time. And Dawn FINALLY getting to act her age. Thank GOD.

[@OscarWild333]

I get chills during the end sequence with the old villains every single time masterfully done season opener

[@dematb]

Sure the first vilain can’t be a memory for Spike.

[@andreduarte8372]

​@@dematbSpike never met both the Master and Mayor Wilkins. Prior to this point, anyway, since their paths do cross in the comics-only seasons 8 and 12, respectively.

[@catherineconrad5913]

So fantastic to see all the actors of all the old bad guys! I would have loved to hear their conversations with their agents. "I'm being called back for how many seconds? K, I'm in!!" 😂

[@Scripture-Man]

Is this a bit of a spoiler? Watching S7E1, I have no idea if we're going to see these characters again, possibly all the way through the series.

[@traydonovan4819]

Your entire opening monologue, all I could think is “One of us, one of us, one of us!”

[@arc7375]

*your. “You’re” is a contraction for “You are.”

[@traydonovan4819]

@ You’re correct. I almost never make that mistake. I’m not sure how that happened. Edited.

[@Monsteruss]

"If he's not evil, he's gonna get eaten!" - Juliette, 2025. 😂

[@julesreacts]

It is the way of the principals 🤣

[@Turalcar]

Snyder was evil and that didn't help him

[@donsample1002]

The actor playing Wood is friends with one of the previous principals’ actors (I forget which one) and when he told his friend that he got the part, his friend said “Oh, you’re going to get eaten.”

[@Turalcar]

@ You just added the second negative

[@BenBanjo87]

The last season of Buffy 😢 But you're gonna love it! What I find hugely bizarre is the fact that Dawn is now the same age as Buffy was at the start of Season 1!!

[@julesreacts]

Oh wow 💜 how far she's come, too! I can't imagine Buffy without her.

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Lies! Dawn is now 2 or 3 years old at most. 😜

[@Scripture-Man]

The characters may be the same age but the actresses aren't. When Sarah played 16-year-old Buffy at the start of season 1, she was 19. While Michelle actually IS 16 at the start of season 7, so she seems a lot younger. The age difference seems even bigger given that Buffy is incredibly mature, while Dawn is generally naive and vulnerable. By the way, Dawn/Michelle is my favourite I just love that girl so much 😀

[@MartinGonzalez-ke9uy]

@@julesreacts Our shiny ball of energy ...

[@whisperienced]

So this first episode was very impressive, the production quality this season for the most part is really high. Bringing back all the big bads is a great speedrun through memory lane. Also notice the parallel between Buffy coming to Sunnydale and Dawn. A boy and a girl befriend her on the first day.

[@evolutionizer15]

Season 7, the end of a long journey. I discovered your channel while you were on season 3 and it didn't take long for me to subscribe after I saw some of your Buffy reactions, as well as Firefly and the first 2 Alien movies. This season alongside Angel season 4 is gonna be intense, hope you enjoy. Looking forward to more amazing reactions.

[@Muirmaiden]

The ending of this episode is epic! The scenes in England are beautiful. When I first saw this, I was anticipating Spike's appearance and see what would happen with it. Welcome to season 7, it's exciting yet sad! ❤😊

[@chanceneck8072]

Omg, I'm so hyped. This ending? 😳🫢 Can't wait for next episode.

[@vannthybun2546]

Finishing Buffy is always so bittersweet.. I watched it live on TV (or taped and watched ASAP if I was busy) from premiere to series finale, I’d give anything to be able to watch it all again for the first time.. but rewatches are so much fun because you pick up on so many things once you know everything.. and once you finish you can join the legions of us Buffy fans who follow every reactor we can find for their journeys.. it’s been a blessing to accompany you on yours!! ❤️❤️

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so, so much for being here for my journey. Buffy has come to mean so much to me. I rewatch favourite episodes all the time, as well as having rewatched it from the beginning before I'm even finished as I couldn't get enough 🤭 I love it.... I'm so thankful I started watching. I can't imagine my life without having known these beautiful characters 💜

[@rolandspears4595]

Season 7 is the last TV season but Josh continued it in comic form for 5 more seasons

[@TheOnlyOneSpeedfreak]

"Its about power, i have it, they dont, that bothers them"

[@mattt8109]

im super jealous. i wish i could experience season 7 for first time again.

[@julesreacts]

It's shaping up to be an excellent season! Pleased to have you on board for the journey 💜

[@Scripture-Man]

It shows how "in tune" you are with this show that you said you hoped season 7 would be more like the early seasons, then immediately, we get Sunnydale High and talk of "going right back to the beginning"! I haven't watched this show since it was originally on TV but I did remember the general themes and big bads of each season, however, for some reason I don't recall what happened this year or what the big bad was. All that sticks in my mind is that it was a superb season with a huge, thrilling conclusion. Looking forward to watching this as if for the first time with Buffy's number 1 fan! 🙂

[@julesreacts]

It feels like we're going back to the beginning! I'm SO excited to see Sunnydale High again! This first episode has given me a lot of positive vibes. I'll never stop being positive and wanting the best for our beloved characters, even if it feels futile 💜

[@xenosaga8436]

"I thought you brought me here to kill me, but instead you go all Dumbledore on me." I guess Willow hasn't finished that series. 😅

[@julesreacts]

I know Dumbledore by name but nothing else 😅

[@xenosaga8436]

@@julesreacts He's the headmaster from Harry Potter. He's a nice old man and wants nothing but the best for everyone. 😅

[@MB.543]

I don't think the final Harry Potter books were even released at this point.

[@evatesche]

@@julesreacts Time for Harry Potter reactions? ;-)

[@ffaristocrat]

@@MB.543 Only 4th book had been released at the time this aired.

[@noahrobin1941]

That "Buffy, duck" joke is interesting. I recall reading/hearing somewhere that Buffy was one of the inspirations for the writers of New Who. If true, I commend to your attention the "Duck, Sally Sparrow" joke in Blink. :) Also, look in the background @7:50; somewhere is a fairly proud camera operator and/or DP for framing 'Sunnyvale' in the window of the car.

[@McCrispyTaco]

That ending scene always gives me goosebumps.

[@xarkos]

"He's back home." Literally. The scenes with Giles and Willow were shot at Tony Head's home in England.

[@Axetwin]

This is a great season opener. It's hopeful, it's fun, but it's also already working at setting up the rest of the season. "It's just the three of us" is a line I couldn't fully appreciate until I was rewatching the series. The villain showcase in reverse chronological order was a great note to end the episode on.

[@jordanmatthewstelck]

18:24 the "it's about power" speech is one of the best monologues in the series.

[@michaelkreitzer1369]

When Spike said “I tried to cut it out” I don’t think he was talking about his heart. I’m fairly sure he was referring to his soul. It took Angel 100 years to deal with his curse. When whistler found him and showed him Buffy he was still a mess barely able to catch a rat to eat.

[@julesreacts]

Yes, it was his soul! I realised that afterwards!

[@MB.543]

One line of dialogue that seemingly escaped your notice - when Buffy closed the door with only Spike in the room with her, Spike said, "It's just the three of us," which can be interpreted in various ways, but I won't delve into it any more for now. Just something to think about.

[@julesreacts]

I just figured it was more insanity 😅

[@texn7526]

That was awesome! Loved seeing all the old school actors coming back for a little reunion🙂 Great episode thanks so much Juliette🥰Don't ever want to see this series to end 🥺

[@julesreacts]

It's so lovely to be back at Sunnydale High once more! It feels like we're back at the beginning... I love it so much. I don't want it to end either, Tex 😭 I have taken these characters well and truly into my hearts. Life won't be the same without them, but we can always rewatch 💜

[@blurften]

They've changed intro sequences mid-season before! Like when they added spike and removed oz, so you might still get something new to see!

[@menachemsalomon]

My recollection is that 2002, when this episode aired, was the heyday of the Palm Pilot as a PDA. Blackberries were coming on to the scene, and were the first combination of a PDA and a cellular (mobile) phone. The Windows ME phones followed a year or two later and were not out yet. And the iPhone, the first (I think) to be called a "smartphone", was still a couple of years away.

[@russellward4624]

5:56 Giles is getting ready for his audition for The Good The Bad and the Ugly 2 lol

[@killianlpc]

I think Lessons was an excellent opener with the opening scene in Istanbul with the girl being chased by the shrouded men great little 'taster' of what is to come in the Season. We the see Buffy training Dawn, who says 'I'm now taller than you' we can see how Dawn has grown. Then as we are coming full circle Principal Wood cuts the ribbon to open Sunnydale High. Funny when Buffy says 'do I have mum hair' when Wood thinks she is Dawn's mother. We get our first scene of Supernatural happenings with Buffy in the bathroom. Very funny when Dawn says she was into 'Britney Spears early work, before she sold out'. Then we have Buffy as the 'embarrassing mum' ruining Dawns intro to the class. The pencil scene is great when the student asks for it Dawn them seemingly stabs her in the eye with it, a throwback to Nightmares episode in S1. As Buffy is fighting the manifest spirits, we suddenly see a very strange looking Spike behind the door. Buffy sees his injuries, we know something has changed. Xander eventually breaks The Talisman, again funny scene when the student says 'you are the coolest mum ever'. When Principal Wood offers Buffy the job on Counsellor, of course she accepts, now call me cynical but surely you would have to have training, qualifications, credentials and experience to get such a post, but hey this is Sunnydale High after all. One of the greatest scenes in the whole Buffyverse at the end with Spike being tormented by Warren, Glory, Adam, The Mayor, Drusilla, and The Master, what have they all got in common, and of course Buffy too!

[@shabadoo25]

That's Anthony SH's actual estate in England btw

[@julesreacts]

I'm jealous 🤣 I've been looking up properties as my dream is to have some land but nothing is either right or affordable. I might have to move in with Giles hahaha

[@andreduarte8372]

​@@julesreactsReal estate is somewhat more affordable in Europe, I feel.

[@mel.a.bicket]

Eeee! Final season. Really considering jumping on Patreon for this (since i follow a few of your shows). I can't wait to experience this season with you

[@Scripture-Man]

All of us together :-) I haven't seen it since it aired and can't remember a thing about it so for me it's like new again.

[@julesreacts]

Thank you!! I'm so happy to have you along for the ride, Mel 💜🙌

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

When I first saw this decades ago, I honestly lost it during "The First" scene, with alll of the villians of seasons past morphs into Buffy. What I didn't know at the time that this would be its last season. It still hurts.

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

I love the ending of this episode. Revisiting big bad guys (or the next best thing) from all the previous seasons, going back from 6 to 1. And then... book ends. It ends the way it started. With Buffy making it very clear that "it's about power".

[@travisbell736]

Some people don’t consider them canon but there is the Buffy season 8-12 comics that pick up after the show ends. They were under Joss’s supervision so I consider them official continuations

[@andrewr311]

Awesome

[@voodoomaestro]

@@travisbell736 I loved that the villain in Season 8 is named Twilight. It was a fun jab at those books. They ripped Buffy off so hard. 😂

[@Jontor11]

Those Big Bads at the end are iconic

[@danielbutler8103]

I love this ending, having all the villains from every season was amazing.

[@becca1189]

D.B. Woodside does an amazing job playing Principle Wood. He's a lot of fun to watch. The ending! My goodness!! So many characters that we thought we'd never see again. One of the best endings of any episode. We're kinda getting into Spike's mind a little bit. I know if I were seeing all of that I'd be a total nutter. I also love how calmly & gently Spike tells Buffy to duck. Lovely reaction, as always! See you for Angel!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@donsample1002]

The iPhone was still 5 years in the future when this episode was made.

[@alanbeers4808]

Jules "is that real? Or is it just inside her head?" Dumbledore - "of course it's happening in your head, but why would that mean it's not real?"

[@tomswift3482]

Hello, Jules! 💜 Your list of hopes, for the season, followed by and your “It’s Back!” laugh. 🥰 I agree. This opener was excellent and went a long way toward recapturing the sort of innocent kindness, hope, and well being, of the first season beginnings. I thought it interesting that each character is facing some sort of activity circling kindness, in word, deed, or memory, and we see how they are coping - welcoming, adjusting, or dreading. Some filled with positivity, some trying to hang on to the feeling, and one, at least, whom suddenly feels their history and wishes they could not feel at all. Buffy and Dawn, doing sister things, open conversations and relying on one another, at last. Anya - still an absolute sweetheart of a demon. 🥲 The principal? “If he’s not evil, he’s going to get eaten!” 🤣 - I may be voting for both! 🤣 And, it may be only me, but the Giles bit - “In the end we all are who we are, no matter how much we may appear to have changed.” - whilst it may have been purposed to give a bit of comfort to Willow, in the end it can be seen from both directions - are we still good, even after appearing to go wrong, or are we still wrong after appearing to be good once again? 🤔 Lots of ideas started here in this one. A quite good opener, as you say. 🥰 Have a great weekend, Jules. 💜🤗💜 Enjoy the days, and nights. Be sure to reserve some time for you. See you next time, and Be Well. 😊

[@1matrix9]

21 pages left in the book of Buffy and this is it. A journey is coming to its conclusion and getting to know Jules through a common love is the strength of this medium. What a blessing.

[@julesreacts]

Wow... 21 pages.... My goodness 😭

[@crawdaddy1234]

I've watched this show through multiple times, how have I never noticed that somehow Buffy was choking a vampire? lol As Darla said when Westley was trying to help her give birth, "I DON'T BREATHE!"

[@mediablindspots]

Jules, 2:13 - “I want to see things this season get a little less depressing and dark…” Me, having seen every Joss Whedon series finale: “Oh, sweet summer child… if the story is ending, he takes no prisoners.“

[@DegrassiInstantStar]

It's about power. That's what I've got for this premiere.

[@dtch4497]

No Joyce ordered Buffy not to let Dawn into the Vampire and Demon Killing. Which she habitually continued after Joyce died trying to continue her mom's wishes. She now sees that it was a mistake and is trying to correct it somewhat. At least this is the way I see it.

[@christianschoff2490]

WELCOME TO MY FAVORITE SEASON!

[@julesreacts]

It's shaping up to be mine, too!!

[@robindavies2242]

@@julesreacts I'm always surprised when a few people cite Season 7 as their favourite. For me it's easily the weakest season. Mind you, Season 4 is my favourite and some people rate that as the worst! I guess the only thing we would all agree on is that Season 1 is not the best (though I think it is a bit underrated).😊

[@DrLipkin]

Dawn also doesn't know how to fight because she's only like two years old. The goal of the monks was to ensure that she was protected, so of course they wouldn't want her to be going out and fighting monsters. And once the threat of Glory was gone, Buffy was too busy being dead to train her. Then Buffy was too busy battling depression and trying to keep the family financially afloat.

[@Pottsylird]

i love the opening of this season. the ending is so strong and spike’s hair is really hot in this episode.

[@zemoxian]

I think the monks's spell that created Dawn made them overprotective. As she said in her first full episode, she was old enough to be a babysitter but they were determined to keep her under watch. Given the nature of Sunnydale and the events that transpired, it was unlikely that she would ease up on the protection.

[@MatthewSnell-zh3cd]

I'm going to be so sad when this season is over. I love watching your reactions, and you make me see episodes in a different light. 😢😢😢 Have a great weekend.

[@julesreacts]

Matthew! I hope you have a great one, too! I've just finished editing another Buffy episode but now it's time to relax for the weekend 😊😊

[@MatthewSnell-zh3cd]

@julesreacts ❤️❤️❤️

[@penb1326]

I love that Dawn has her own 'WIllow & Xander' in the form of the two kids she met. The Summers girls have come full circle

[@Michael75579]

That shot of them walking away from the camera at the end just needs someone exclaiming "The Earth is doomed!" to really invoke the first season.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Yea but that was short lived and only for this one episode

[@arc7375]

“Miss Harkness” as we all know now is a reference to Agatha Harkness. JW admitted Buffy and its characters are based upon the X-Men.

[@JohnMC61]

Here we go for the final ride with Buffy. So bittersweet. I remember this season the most and will reserve all my comments to each individual episode. I know you also do gaming. Have you ever watched Arcane? If not, I highly recommend Season 1 for sure. Season 2 was a bit rushed, but there were still moments I liked quite a bit. May you have a very Merry Christmas Jules abd a Happy New Year.

[@julesreacts]

I have heard of Arcane but haven't seen it or know anything of it, really! I really love this start to season 7. It is giving me SUCH good vibes and already I know that's probably a mistake, but it just feels like old times at Sunnydale High 🥰😭

[@JohnMC61]

@@julesreacts Arcane is based on League of Legends, but a lot of League players like Arcane more than the game.

[@davidcrazyrides]

Jules this season is going to a kicker hold tight.

[@biffstrong1079]

Deep Breath for Season 7. There is a lot of rewatchability in both of these series. As both series started to wind down you did start to come across some repeat ideas. It was a lot of content. It's still dark in season seven but nowhere near as dark as season 6. Very cool intro. In Buffy the movie that they did before Joss got his TV show Buffy missed the vampires heart the first time out. And Donald Southerland played the Watcher. Special Guest Star Anthony Stewart Head. And they start their tag line "From Beneath You it Devours." You can thank your sister for this. Call back to Buffy rescuing Joyce from Faith. " Thanks Sis" " Hi Mom " Best Principal ever. Love the call back to all the original big bads.

[@67Daidalos]

Seeing you that thrilled with this first episode (and not just only the last scene) makes me hope it'll be the case for the overall season as it was for me. Amongst the fandom, I often heard criticism about certain aspects of it. But I, 1st degree, liked those elements. And overall, I consider this final season to be the perfect mix of all the previous ones, both in ambiance and in callbacks. And I can only hope it will be the same for you.

[@OzeroCa]

This one throws a LOT at you. Willow, new principal/school, catching up with everyone, then spike and the big bad…. The zombies in the basement are technically the big threat in the ep, but they’re the least important thing in the ep!

[@bugsby4663]

When Spike was human, he was a very sensitive poet, so his guilt over what he has done as a vampire must be destroying him.

[@russellward4624]

I can't believe where already at the end. Seems like Faith was introduced a couple months ago. I love that they brought back all the old villains for this episode.

[@julesreacts]

The end scene was INCREDIBLE!!

[@AnatoleVGC]

That endijg gives me chills EVERYTIME. I love season 7❤

[@julesreacts]

The ending was AMAZING!

[@davidedwards1705]

Buckle up butter cup, this ride is about to get wild.

[@Monsteruss]

It's always great to see my Master again.

[@shaynaformity1384]

Spike trying to cut out his heart was a sign that he felt so guilty for what he'd done that he tried to kill himself. This is the first sign Buffy sees that Spike is truly sorry for what he's done. This is a distinct contrast to his previous suicide attempt (in the episode Doomed), when he tried to kill himself out of despair for not being able to kill people. It shows that he has truly changed.

[@zenithquasar9623]

One of my top 3, or at least top 5 favourite endings of all!

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

Yes, the first episode is incredibly promising and sets up a lot for the season. Some it carries through on, some it does not. Spike was referring to his soul when he tried to cut "it" out. Insanity is not all that is going on. The scene at the end is extremely important. Somewhat like Buffy's dreams, it reveals things in ways you don't understand until later. Or maybe you will if you have been paying close enough attention to the series as you go.

[@donsample1002]

Once again the final “power shot” of Buffy in the opening credits isn’t Buffy. In season 6 it was the Buffybot, and now it’s the morphy thing.

[@MegaloBlazemon]

"You sound like Miss Harkness" - Another Marvel Easter Egg, Willow was definitely inspired by/a mashup of Jean Grey and Scarlet Witch, so the Agatha Harkness easter egg is pretty fun. A lot of Buffy is Marvel inspired, even Buffy's name "Summers" is a reference to Scott Summers. Which makes sense, Joss later went on to do Uncanny X-men Comics, and then Avengers, and you could kind of see the feedback look where Willow was inspired by Marvel and then he used Elements from Willow in his Marvel Stuff with Scarlet Witch.

[@julesreacts]

Oh that is cool! I'm not familiar with Marvel stuff, so all those references are lost on me.

[@TerryNutkins3]

I just noticed that Agatha reference 😁

[@Talisguy]

Buffy being mistaken for Dawn's mother is a probably unintended commentary on how Hollywood sees actresses - able to play a 16-year-old at age 20, can play a 16-year-old's mother by age 26. I say "probably unintended" because Charisma Carpenter was actually 26 when she played a 16-year-old Cordelia, but, still.

[@rogertemple7193]

Great it's the first episode of the final season 7 and ready to see the new Sunnydale High School and seeing what happens now before the last episode of the show have a great weekend thanks Juliette. 👋🐈‍⬛🇦🇺🪷

[@julesreacts]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the episode and the rest of the season, Roger!!

[@itsreeeshaaa7560]

Spike reaping the consequences of getting his soul back is so heartbreaking.

[@DocHogan]

Still some Whedonverse available to watch (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog, Dollhouse) after Buffy/Angel, so it’s not quite so sad that we’re nearing the end.

[@DocHogan]

And of course both Charmed and Supernatural are things ;)

[@23catzilla]

I highly reccomend Dollhouse. Two 13-episode seasons with lots of twists and turns. And the series comes to an end, unlike Firefly.

[@Scripture-Man]

Everyone else was overjoyed when Firefly came out as it gave us a little more first-class Whedon. But of course that's where Jules began.

[@julesreacts]

I've actually reacted to Dr Horrible and LOVED it but I never edited the reaction and it's too old now to upload 🤣

[@julesreacts]

I've seen a lot of Supernatural!

[@KnightStone1]

Spike gets his soul back, Dawn is going to the new Sunnydale High school, New principal arrives, Buffy now works at the new school, and Willow is on her way to recovery… Get ready Jules, if you thought the last 6 seasons were a ride, be prepared for the final expedition! Because it’s now time to go… Right back to the beginning!! 😬😬😁😁👍

[@julesreacts]

Right back to the beginning 🙌

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

It looks like I’m going to have to venture onto X-Files or Doctor Who reactions. Which one do you recommend?

[@julesreacts]

I'd recommend Doctor Who! It has been the most amazing journey!

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

@ I subbed because of Buffy, but I’m not unsubscribing just because that journey almost done. So off to Doctor Who I go!

[@julesreacts]

Thank you!! That means a lot 💜 We will be starting movie reactions here soon too, so there's still lots of good stuff to come other than Buffy!

[@tigerstripe6796]

Wow we’re into the final season! And then Angel will getting near to its end too! I’m enjoying your reactions to both of these shows! Maybe in the future you’ll do reactions to Babylon 5 and Farscape if you haven’t already watched those shows.

[@mattburgess5697]

I’m always surprised. Not by the lines but by the impact. “Tried to cut it out.” His soul. He was so traumatised that he tried. To cut out. His own. Soul. Jesus Christ. Holy fuck.

[@DrLipkin]

I'm again gonna pitch the show Farscape as a contender to replace Buffy in the rotation when the time comes. Australian/American sci-fi from the early 2000's, produced by the Jim Henson company. Similar to Buffy in that it makes heavy use of practical effects, and tackles surprisingly dark subjects in spite of its quippy nature. Its really really good, and deserves more love.

[@Kthalma]

15:35 no his soul. This is a callback to AtS 1x3 when he was torturing Angel he insinuated the he could cut out his soul.

[@Abbriscoe]

Because you like Buffy the Vampire Slayer so much, trust me, you will love Charmed (1998-2006) even more. Just like with Buffy, Charmed really takes off at the end of season 3. You will be addicted to the Halliwell Sisters and their entire Matriarchy. The Power of 3 Will Set You Free.

[@TheUltrahypnotoad]

On learning the Hellmouth opens beneath the Principals office: "So the Principal is evil?" "Either that, or he's in for one hell of a surprise." Make your bets now, folks!

[@ImBigDave79]

From my experience of school principals.... It can go either way lol

[@julesreacts]

He seems like a nice guy 😅 He will be eaten!

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Here we go :) As I said before, I don't remember this season at all so this will be a fun 'reveal'.

[@crawdaddy1234]

3:00 You hope for something "more upbeat" than Season 6. I mean, the film, Philadelphia, was more "upbeat" than Season 6 of Buffy. lol

[@ImBigDave79]

Wow, that's a comparison I've never heard....but you're not wrong 😬

[@Corndog642]

After Buffy you could watch another great show, Grimm.

[@estoy1001]

It gets a little weird in the beginning of the first six or seven episodes of the first season, but it's a really good show with great worldbuilding.

[@glassestosee]

I love this season!!

[@alooncnej4696]

The last season 😢

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Last season Jules, savour it.

[@julesreacts]

100%!!

[@slideruler73]

Thanks.

[@julesreacts]

You're welcome!!

[@trexinvert]

Ms. Jules , Sunnydale High is also offering adult education programs. I think you might be interested in advanced Wiccan courses taught by instructor and ex-cheerleader, Amy. Shall I sign you up this semester? ~Principal Robin Masters.

[@lilywong9672]

A lighter season? Oh, you sweet, summer child lol.

[@julesreacts]

Hey, it could happen 🤣 Joss might be nice!

[@michaelp496]

There are also loads of buffy comics and spin-off comics if you need your buffyverse fix. Its not the same but its something. The comics are online

[@julesreacts]

I will definitely look into that once I am done with Buffy AND Angel!

[@davidbirks5554]

I started watching you on the season 4 finale and all the doctor who stuff its gone so fasy

[@julesreacts]

It really has!

[@Kap00rwith2os]

Spike's scratch marks on his chest are because he tried to scratch out his soul. Btw I hate Spike's hair in this episode 😂

[@Brandyalla]

It was every season's big bad, in reverse order. Interesting

[@arc7375]

Can you imagine if they ended with the original BigBad from the movie, instead of Buffy?

[@EmmanuelEtouMongo]

Buffy it’s season 7 the Last season 😅

[@TenebrousFilms]

Don't skip to the final scene... don't skip to the... dammit. ...Okay, from the start. Xander being an adult instead of a turnip is a nice change of pace. We never get to meet the coven, but I think a few of them might be in the background in the post-series comics? "If he's not evil, he's going to get eaten," lol. We tend to associate the heart with the soul, perhaps William was trying to cut out one with the other. Always a pleasure to see Mark reprise the Master... but so few reactors realise what the show's final Big Bad is, especially since they don't have to wait weeks/months for the next episode/season. We know Wilkins was aware of Spike, but we never knew if Spike knew who the mayor was. It's not his memories. What did all those characters, including Buffy, have in common? *watches the final scene again* Not the bang, not the word; the true beginning. I heard that, and I thought they were going to bring back the Old Ones, to make Earth a demon world once more.

[@julesreacts]

HEHE!! That final scene is just TOO GOOD, I totally get it 🤣

[@drb6771]

🙌🙌👏👏👋👋🌟🌟⭐⭐🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@Buffy8Fan]

Dawn is Buffy's age when Buffy was in S1. Technically that means anything Buffy didin S1 and The Origin will be hypocritical if she tells Dawn not to. However, it already looks like sh's keeping her word from the end of S6 and is treating Dawn a little better and is acting more like an adult herself, which is already going against last season's theme of the failure of growing up. I like that because the show is no longer a coming of age story for Buffy and is now about adulthood.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Yea but dawn doesn't have slayer powers to protect herself from what goes bump in the night , So Buffy has a right to be over protective knowing what she knows about Sunnydale.

[@Buffy8Fan]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 My poinrt wasn't about overprotectiveness, but about being the guardian and adult figure she hadn't been last season.

[@zemoxian]

6:25 You sound like miss Harkness? Really? They have a witch named Harkness? I can't believe it is a coincidence. 😂 What are the chances her first name is Agatha?

[@arc7375]

JW has stated that Buffy and its characters are based upon the X-Men. Willow is Jean Grey, and already had her Dark Phoenix arc. Buffy is named after Scott Summers/Cyclops with the personality of Kitty Pryde. Faith is Elektra and served as the basis for X23 and Evolution Rogue. Giles is Xavier. The Mayor is Senator Kelly.

[@ebutuoy6055]

After season 7 of Buffy, you still have season 5 of Angel. By the way, season 5 of Angel is my favorite.

[@julesreacts]

Yes!! I can't wait 🙌