Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2x21 & 2x22 REACTION | Season 2 FINALE!

[@spamfilter32]

Joyce and Spike together is a whole mood.

[@hannahawesome85]

Agreed! It's so fun. 😌

[@snarkysquirrel]

i love them together. one of my favorite random pairs to interact.

[@TheBloobster]

FINALLY someone caught the multi-episode paperweight joke well done

[@dayceem]

With these two, there's always a segment I have to watch at least 10 times. This time it was the paperweight thing. Hilarious.

[@spamfilter32]

That slow mo' with SMG running through the hallway with that baby blue coat! that is amazing cinemetogrophy.

[@quentinbrown9635]

One of my favorite scenes!

[@DaedBoi]

So good, they put it in the season 3 intro lol

[@kaybailey-jones3740]

When slow mo matters 💕

[@Gaydunaway]

Picture it. May, 1998, the basement of my parents’ house. A burgeoning gay boy hopelessly in love with Angel sits on the couch alone, bawling his eyes out, while watching the last episode. I definitely relived a lot of those feelings watching this season back with you two cuties.

[@1985React]

Omg I’m right there with you ❤️❤️❤️. I watched these episodes so many times.

[@DGSAFDMD]

Me, a 10 year old girl, DEPRESSED for days because of this lol and I still love it!

[@serpentina05]

Me, a 9 year old girl, sobbing my eyes and hating Xander. I never forgave him truly 💔 (I placed the blame on him,IDC 😂)

[@Phoenixfire979]

I read that in Sophia's voice xD ❤

[@Nostalgic90s765]

@@serpentina05 Honestly, rewatching the series as an adult and Xander is truly terrible and never really receives a true arc or redemption, so don't even feel bad. I feel bad I guess that the writing failed him.

[@spamfilter32]

The Vampire Diaries learned everything they did from Buffy.

[@guilainefeutchine886]

And buffy is still better

[@spamfilter32]

@@guilainefeutchine886 💯

[@MarcosPaulo-zu2oz]

I always say that... thats so true.

[@spamfilter32]

@MarcosPaulo-zu2oz the more you watch Buffy again after having watched TVF, the more things you realize they ripped off. The Humanity Switch, for example, came from this season of Buffy. More things got ripped from Buffy, but I won't say it here because of Spoilers.

[@a.t.6610]

@@spamfilter32 To be fair, the Vampire Diaries writers always pretty much credited Buffy and always said stuff like "XYZ had their little Buffy and Angel moment" "oh we wanted XYZ to pull a Willow from Buffy". It was never hidden away or tried to be passed around as an "original idea". They were clearly huge fans of the franchise. The reason TVD was even decent in the first place is because the writers were heavily inspired by Buffy rather than Twilight and it helped them in the long run.

[@kennethalfonso3241]

Omg yes season 3 please… i’m living for Friday Buffy reactions

[@CJE1174]

I just binged all of these and can’t wait for next Friday! Buffy was a huge part of my high school years and I’m loving rewatching it with you guys. Keep going!!❤

[@Talisguy]

Appreciate: the emotional climax of this episode hinges on the audience shifting from wanting Buffy to kill Angel to being _heartbroken_ that Buffy has to kill Angel, and this shift takes places over the course of maybe two minutes. And it works beautifully. Top marks to the writing, direction and acting of that scene. That would have been so easy to screw up. They threaded multiple needles with one thread there.

[@josebernal7626]

Keep watching Buffy!!! There's so much I want to see you guys react to. Each season just keeps getting better!!!

[@benhaggitt4466]

Slightly disagree on that last part 😅

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

@@benhaggitt4466 They still haven't gotten to the best season (5)

[@guilainefeutchine886]

The best season is yet to come@@benhaggitt4466

[@spamfilter32]

Drusilla is only the second vampire we have seen with the power of hypnosis. Only Dru and the Master have had this power. Tells you something about how powerful she is.

[@dayceem]

I wonder if the strength-restoration spell she did with Angel also gave her a power boost.

[@arc7375]

Drusilla always had psychic powers and visions from the Powers that Be as a human, because she was destined to become a Saint.

[@spamfilter32]

@dayceem Kendra said her watcher sent her there to stop the rise of a great evil/power. There was implication that Dru was very powerful before she became weakened. As in more powerful than a typical vampire. It has never been showen in any way what her powers were before she and Spike entered the scene, but no one (evil gang) was surprised by her powers of hypnosis. As if they were new. And Angel has never displayed such powers.

[@ernesthakey3396]

Not only did Buffy just kill the love of her life after he got his soul back in order to save the world, there are several other things that contributed to breaking her: 1) Her mom said if she leaves not to come back. 2) Kendra died, Willow and Xander were hurt. 3) Giles was tortured. 4) The police want her for murder. 5) She's been expelled from school. 6) Xander told her that Willow said "kick his ass" - implying Willow had jumped on the "hate Angel" bandwagon. No wonder she ran away. She wasn't thinking straight, or she might have figured out Willow would never have said that, but if she realized Xander knew Willow was going to try the spell again and didn't tell her, actually lied to her...that's even worse.

[@invadertifxiii]

spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers no to the last part, remember season 7 selfless, it was a quick blink and you'll miss it about the message willow said

[@ernesthakey3396]

@@invadertifxiii I saw that scene, it was way too late to matter in terms of Buffy's trauma at the end of season 2.

[@invadertifxiii]

@@ernesthakey3396 i know im only saying she wouldnt have thought "willow would never say that" seeing as she still thought in season 7 that was willows message. she was still traumatized no matter the outcome, yes.

[@dlweiss]

Season 3 is a masterclass of pacing and serialized storytelling - there are barely any "one-off" or "filler" episodes, and the ones that do exist are all excellent (no Go Fish moments). Plus season 3 introduces one of THE best characters in the whole Buffyverse!

[@BrittRMiller]

Season 3 is my favorite. Both the overall plot and the individual episodes are so strong, and the finale is an absolute blast!

[@davidschmidt1884]

There is one other aspect to season 3 that is important. Midway through the season the show got a firm contract for 2 more seasons ( 4 and 5). We then start seeing foreshadowing for those upcoming seasons and for a certain other show. But you won't know the meaning of those hints until you actually get to those future events.

[@seanduncan3624]

Drusillas manicure of death, Buffys terrible disguise, roasting Snyder, Joyce’s coming out handling, alliance with Spike, willow’s channeling of awesome magic, epic sword fight, Buffys calling, angels siring & curse, Xander’s controversial decision, the jenny manipulation, angels death. These episodes had and were EVERYTHING. nothing like this had ever been on tv before. Just incredible to this day. Perfect. Unbeaten.

[@spamfilter32]

That whole conversation between Buffy and her mom very much was written as a coming out to one's parents' conversation. That is probably why it resonates so well. That it is a true experience that many have gone through.

[@hilaryelizabeth8812]

LOL I'm glad you're watching this as psychologically developed adults, my ~10 year old brain did not know such horror and heartbreak could exist in the world until these episodes, definitely a core memory.

[@kathryngordon5115]

Do me a favor - kiss your parents every day... some of us knew at 10 exactly how much horror and heartbreak exists in the world.

[@solikat]

Please keep watching and posting! I need to see what you guys think of season 6!

[@deirdrestatham5730]

I was thinking that but also Season 4 and Season 7... but also Season 5!!!!... wait... and Season 3! ...um... Oh. That's all of them. lol

[@kirsten9277]

HECK YES I WANT YOU GUYS TO KEEP WATCHING AND REACTONG TO BUFFY!!!! ❤❤❤❤ please continue 🙏

[@killianlpc]

Becoming part 2 was a terrific ending to S2 setting up the brilliant S3. Here we see Buffy faced with the ultimate heart breaking choice to kill her lover or save the world. We of course know she will make the right choice. Willow comes through at the end, but Buffy has to go through with the final act. So poignant at the end when from afar Buffy sees her friends but decides to leave Sunnydale, Joyce too is so regretful as she knows Buffy is now gone after their terrible row, all against the backdrop of Sarah McLachlan's beautiful haunting ballad Full Of Grace. I think we can see you guys are now hooked on the show, as are all reactors that enter 'The Buffyverse' and it only gets better. You will love S3 it's incredible!

[@TheCinemaSensation]

It would be an absolute crime if you guys didn’t continue with watching the show with us. I grew up never missing an episode. So being able to rewatch it as an adult with you guys is such a joy. Please continue.

[@evaserration6223]

remember what she said to Ford in 'Lie to Me'? "You have a choice. You don't have a good choice but you have a choice."

[@katthor7311]

ABSOLUTELY keep posting your Buffy reactions. 😃 One thing that it took me many rewatches to notice was in episode 21, when Darla lures Angel into the alleyway, just before she kills him and turns him into a vampire, she tells him to close his eyes. Here at the end of episode 22 when Buffy understands that she's going to have to kill Angel, she tells him to close his eyes. One of the more subtle, but so very well written, things in this 2-part finale.

[@kingakith]

Season 3 is the coolest, you two aren’t ready !!!!

[@charmedoriginal5923]

Cody & Sergio, Blade's mentor, father figure, and weaponsmith was Abraham Whistler.

[@BurlyBricks]

Season 2 is my personal favourite, but you should absolutely keep going!

[@darkmercury99]

On to season 3! The third season has way more consistency in terms of episode quality. There are lots of all-time bangers coming up!

[@amybowens1503]

Please keep doing Buffy videos!! My favorite show! I love to see it with new fans!

[@Danie1Esq]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU for catching the “paperweight” callback!

[@ChristianAnstes]

And now we've witnessed probably one of buffy greatest plot holes/errors. How did spike manage to take out Dru....by CHOKING??? Hello, they dont breathe 😂

[@ernesthakey3396]

I head canon that as best I can that vampire blood does circulate (since they do bleed) despite their hearts not beating, and he cut off circulation to her brain. It's lame, I know. But...

[@sqwashsilver]

Spike is definitely one of the greatest television characters of all time

[@Tran809]

Yessss please continue the buffy series!!!!

[@YNergy]

This was SUCH a sad season finale. I STILL can't watch it without crying (it is heartbreaking).

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

Two Of My Favorite Buffy Episodes!😭🫣🥰🧛💥🎛🖥💘

[@valeriem.8112]

That’s a big rock… Can’t wait to tell my friends, they dont have a rock this biG… Loll

[@amandabroom9878]

Please keep going! Love your reactions!

[@evil7011]

Did you notice the stunt double of Buffy? Every time when her face is not visible and she is falling or doing crazy fighting, you might notice a different person. The editors did a very good job but sometimes you notice it.

[@spamfilter32]

The 3rd 2 parter of the season. It is amazing they could get not just 1, not just 2, but 3 2 part episodes in 1 season.

[@williambowman2326]

What an excellent season of reactions. Congratulations, you have now descended into the joys and heartaches of the Buffyverse. The reason about the show continuing was not about ratings, it had become the cash cow for the WB and Tuesday night was now the biggest ratings night. Joss Whedon was from a television entertainment 3 generations family. He knew he would only have certain windows to leverage money and control. It was after the network saw the scenes from I Only Have Eyes Doe You, that they believed David B could carry a show. The Angel spin off was proposed to Whedon before the shooting started on Becoming and the backstory maneuvering started. Whedon secret weapon in the negotiations was the participation of Sand Dollar Production.( They are in the final credits)Sand Dollar is owned by Dolly Parton and she has very good lawyers. Besides being darn entertaining you also pick up on many things missed by most.This will help in the coming seasons. Has you go forward try to keep in mind that this is not just a typical television show storytelling vehicle. You should think of Buffy like a great epic novel. It is entertaining filled with action, romance , and humor. But like a novel, the story takes its time, puts in motion plot lines that develop over time, and has meanings more than the visual elements. I know you are going to keep enjoying this show and become hooked like so many have. Thank you for your reactions and the entertainment you have brought to me.

[@hannahawesome85]

Buckle up, boys! Well I know you've already seen it but anyway... The season finale is so damn emotional. CHEERS! 🥂 You did it!

[@kilian-one-l]

The talk with Joyce is 100% a coming out analogy, though it's not a perfect comparison, as Joyce's reaction in this situation is actually kind of understandable, and I don't really blame her for it

[@hannahawesome85]

HERE WE F*CKING GO!!!

[@randeecarreno4289]

Here we go!!!! I've been waiting all week for this one. 😊 This is one of the best season finale episodes of this show. I've always been a Team Angel girl. But I do love the Buffy and Spike team up in this episode. And even though I've always loved Angel, from this point on in the series you just gotta love Spike as well. You guys definitely need to continue on with this show. Season three is just as great. Your "Buffy" reactions is the best part of my Friday evenings. Definitely looking forward to the next reaction, and the start of season 3. 😊

[@jamielee7943]

This finale broke me unlike any other. Bangel was my first ship. David Boreanaz was my first crush. Having Buffy kill Angel & not Angelus… WOW. What a twist that was for my early teens brain. And it hurt so much. I sobbed for weeks & weeks after this finale. But watching Buffy prepared me for any other show because if you can get through this… you can get through anything that happens on screen. A Joss Whedon show isn’t for the faint hearted.

[@ashleyf423]

Yes the iconic jacket and slow mo superhero run 😍

[@SirRobinBP]

I hope you guys continue, season 3 of Buffy is So good

[@Gizzemissen]

Still to this day, I start bawling my eyes out the second Angel returns and I don't stop. I don't even have to watch the episode, just play Christophe Beck's Close Your Eyes or Sarah McLachlan's Full of Grace and I am reliving the saddest moments of the finale...

[@laotasurfs1110]

So I watched this episode when it first came out in '98, seen many reactions, but "jealousy boner" is the first perfect descriptor of Xander's reaction to re-ensouling Angel I've ever heard.

[@KelliFranklin]

Please keep watching Buffy!

[@montego2]

Please please please keep reacting to Buffy. Season 3 will NOT disappoint. Promise. (Though we've already seen my favorite exchange in the whole series: ANGELUS: "What's left?" BUFFY: "Me.")

[@Snepajj]

Loved Kendra so much, she had so much potential however I understand why she was killed but still sad we lost her

[@Markilloz1986]

Hi Sergio and Cody you need to keep reacting to Buffy there are so many iconic moments in the following seasons which in my opinion keep getting better and better, 5 and 6 being my favorites

[@spamfilter32]

I can't believe we are here already! it seems like just yesterday we were watching The Pack and things were just starting up.

[@dennicaid7682]

Please please please continue with the reaction series! This show just keeps getting better and there's so much we need to watch you watch! :D

[@nightslayer6951]

Xander's hatred towards Angel came long before he lost his soul. He's using Jenny's death as a way further his own hate at

[@BaBamf11]

Keep Buffy reactions going! I didn’t realize I wasn’t subscribed, but I just did 😘. Also loved y’all’s Evil Dead Rise reaction!

[@brieanaedwards2569]

YES!!! Continue.

[@feudist]

"It's this fucking theme that gets me too..." And then...we learn the name of the theme. This season, from "Miss me?" to "Close your eyes" is an amazing achievement of storytelling, character development and performances. But it belongs to SMG. Just her performance from the moment Angel's soul returns: going from all out Slayer fury, to confusion, then wariness, dawning hope, her ecstasy at being in his arms again..then the realization, awful horror and her steeling her resolve to do her Duty...it still chills after a quarter century. Few shows have ever reached such a crescendo of operatic brutality.

[@CaptNondescript]

OMG honestly so jealous, your margaritas look amazing! Can't wait to see you react to the rest of the show!! Season 3 is even better! And if you like characters similar to Whistler then i think you guys will like the Angel spin off!

[@DeSoRez]

Margs! Dang i just woke up but i guess I'm tossing a buzz ball in my coffee. Cheers!🎉

[@Swooshez90]

PLEASE keep these reactions going! I adore them. We need the entire show on youtube!

[@zenithquasar9623]

Omg, so happy that you got the "paper weight" reference!

[@Samaelthekind]

Now that it isn't a spoiler, and the end of S2 is complete, I can mention the implied expansion of the Buffy universe in these episodes. 'The Powers That Be' becomes a catch all phrase for extraplanar powers, heavenly and otherwise, that basically want life to prosper and evil to lose. Implied in Willow's sudden change in spellcasting is that powerful forces were 'lending a hand' to a mortal agent to ensure success. It sets up a basic set of rules that then stay in place through the series: mortal agents can receive help...but they must ultimately take action on their own, often at a high personal price. Second: Buffy 'coming out' as a Slayer to her mom WAS ABSOLUTELY a major allegory for being gay in the 90s. Joyce's confusion and anger and denial as a parent was an intentional display of typical (typically ridiculous) parental shock and denialism that was more common then than now, but still as difficult to deal with as ever. The burnt bridges, the ridiculous ultimatums, the horrible realization that your kid is out there somewhere alone because of this...yeah...it was ALL intentional...and wonderful, since there weren't many shows with the brass to highlight all those nuanced topics with any realism or clarity...and this one outdid even the few others that tried.

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

their idea of "lending a hand" was sending whistler around. there's no reason to think there was divine intervention in willow's spellcasting -- in part because it didn't in fact require any further action or price from willow.

[@davidpuerto1619]

Buckle up. This show can get petty in the best possible ways in the seasons to come. And there will definitely be more tears down the road.

[@RobOlivierbjr64]

I have been enjoying re-visiting Buffy with you guys and have forgotten about how much this show can really make a person tear up and cry. Season 3 is a wild ride and my personal favorites are season 5 and 6. I hope I get to enjoy them with you👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😎

[@erinmayes2719]

Yes to all the seasons! My favorite series of all time, and I get to watch you both experience it for the first time! Please, continue.

[@killianlpc]

Becoming part 1 was a great lead into the brilliant S2 finale Becoming part 2. So much in this episode to digest. The loss of Kendra, Angel's back story being turned by Darla, and we also see Drusilla being tormented by Angelus in The Confessional. At least the floppy disk has been found, and Willow can now work her magic. We now have the climax to come, and you will not be disappointed a brilliant last episode to come. I think you can now really see how this show engrosses all reactors that enter The Buffyverse! Only downside to this is David Boreanaz's absolutely awful Irish accent!

[@drewrayg]

Girls if you don’t keep posting all these seasons - you gonna hear it! Yes bring on season 3

[@ynz3713]

I am so excited for season 3 because my favorite character enters!!!

[@Tran809]

I WAITED ALL DAY FOR THIS 😭

[@PatiAnn]

This Spike lover says Rock on Boys 🎉❤😂

[@billverno6170]

Kendra comes back dressed like Buffy.

[@Huschel1988]

No wonder she died.

[@kalehead0075]

@@Huschel1988haha- great call back 😂

[@ThiagoDragon]

So many things to talk but epic is the right word to describe everything. Let's go to season 3

[@ChristaBlack-gn8ys]

Here already!? Omg 💗💗

[@invadertifxiii]

i love the transition of past dru to her walking down the stairs like the queen she is. i also love wistlers speech about the big moments. as someone whos lived through some tremendous ones i get it

[@shellerz_6339]

Oh I do love you boys ❤ so so much!! I want to give you a hug 🤗 the writing on this show was so ahead of its time - people were so confused like why am I crying this is a vampire show 😂😂 let’s go season 3 xx

[@CJE1174]

Please tell me other people caught on to Dru’s nails. They were black French tips before healing and red French tips after. I totally painted my nails like this in the 90’s.

[@pricemoore2022]

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

[@insolencestar]

absolutely PLEASE continue uploading Buffy to KZbin!! these videos give me life and i NEED you guys' reactions to seasons 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7!! loving these, and Charmed, and i hope beyond hope y'all continue!

[@amillan2004]

It's crazy how much Willow's intro to magic is telling for the rest of all the seasons. I'm very excited for you both in this journey to see all and seasons.

[@arc7375]

She’s entirely based I. Jean Grey. Take on that what you will.

[@GAZMAN2002]

You finally made it my favourite episodes of Buffy. Buffy coming out of Joyce is iconic. You can't stop now this is not the high point it is only just begun. The Buffy Angel theme is called Close Your Eyes and now you know why

[@swanikarl]

The way I absolutely SOBBED when she killed Angel. I didn't watch Buffy until like 3 years ago and I loved it so much but Angel and Buffy 😭

[@grkpektis]

People say pre Slayer Buffy is tragic because her life was ruined at such a young age, but if she wasn't a Slayer the monsters would still be around and she would be dead within a couple months like every similar character in a horror movie. The only reason Cordelia lasted so long is because Buffy was there to save her.

[@spamfilter32]

If I had known this was a drinking episode I would have waited until the evening so I could drink along with you!

[@ChronoBio]

This is the first time after several many years of rewatching of this show I noticed Xander’s arc this season, particularly the evolution of his relationships with Willow and Buffy. Nicholas Brendan brought it a lot more than I remember. This season is probably my favorite, between the character arcs and the raising of the stakes.

[@dennisbaccam6235]

The worst thing about watching these in real time was the 3 month wait you had to endure between the heartbreaking season finale and the new season premiere! Be glad you all are able to jump in to the next episode right away!

[@kevinwalsh9704]

You can’t stop now, keep the Buffy watch along going!

[@GeorgeAlexander3110]

nah cos that ending had me crying!!!!

[@thehorrorbandwagon]

They had no business tearing our hearts out!

[@s.leochapman417]

Season 2 and 3 are the absolute best. Love your reactions, guys! Thanks for all your work.

[@myav9271]

Please continue watching. As heartbreaking as these two episodes are, your reactions are comforting during the hard parts.

[@jai07070]

OMG Yes! Please Please continue these reaction videos! There's so much more ahead I need to watch you react to!

[@migmit]

When I first watched Buffy, I was barely an adult. And my country's TV opted to only buy two seasons. So, for a few years after, I was certain this is the series finale. After that - nothing. Much later, when they were airing it again, they bought the first five seasons. Luckily, by that time I had internet, and could look it up.

[@EmmaJean81]

Your Buffy reactions are my favourite part of the week! I cant wait to go through this journey with you.. S3 is absolute killer with some of the all-time best characters introduced… yes, there are even more to come lol Lets go!

[@bellapeterson94]

Xander not giving her the correct message started my xander hate train and it kept going 😂 But honestly this season finale killed me back then and still do

[@nilesstark]

Fun Fact: The guy that found and informed Buffy of her destiny was the TV version of Merrick. A nod to the original film that inspired the series.

[@nicksaysboo17]

Damnit Sergio, you made me cry.

[@thehorrorbandwagon]

I'm sorry!! I tired to hold it back lol Once SMG starts crying its over for me

[@18sarahb]

Love the Pedro pascal shirt! Awesome reactions and I can’t wait for you to start season 3! I cry every time I watch this finale, whether it’s watching the show or someone’s reactions to it. Can’t wait for more!

[@spamfilter32]

Darla feeding Angel from her breast is symbolic of a mother feeding their child. This was done to show us that Darla is Angelus' mother.

[@seanduncan3624]

I loved that they brought her back for this

[@migmit]

@@seanduncan3624I've heard Julie Benz was insufferable when they filmed season 1, behaving like a total diva. They originally wanted Darla to stay longer, but couldn't bear working with Benz, and that's why Darla was abruptly killed. But it worked. Benz did some soul-searching, and became a much nicer person, and so they were quite happy working with her again.

[@seanduncan3624]

@@migmit I never heard this. Probably not true tho Cos she’s such a sweetheart

[@paulinerobertson6836]

@@seanduncan3624 I remember Alyson saying in an interview about Julie making her cry and being mean, but then I've always been slightly suss about Alyson, particularly as she was Joss's favourite.

[@seanduncan3624]

@@paulinerobertson6836 wow how random

[@grkpektis]

Xander doesn't understand that the curse is a much worse punishment than death for Angel and Angelus. Angelus is always in their suffering watching Angel do good not being able to hurt anyone

[@michelerenae9998]

Please keep watching! Love seeing your reactions.

[@elacie1234]

You have to keep watching. It's quite a ride, you can't imagine all you're in for over the course of the next five seasons. I know Buffy mostly by heart now, the only way I can relive the excitement of first watching the show is to watch someone else, who loves it too, watch it for the first time. Keep going!

[@freddiegillespie_05]

You have to continue. I can't wait to see you reacting to Season 3. It literally doesn't have a single bad episode.

[@OhDeerDiner]

Please continue to post your reactions. This is annual Friday viewing! ❤