WE QUIT! | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 1x12 Prophecy Girl | The Normies Group Reaction!

Maybe Buffy will dance with us at the Prom...?
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[@teraphIl1000]

I love the leitmotiv of everyone liking Buffy's dress. *Fun fact:* Sarah kept the garment and showed it off (like, actually wore it) in an instagram post in 2020.

[@briangak8815]

“So the dance is cancelled right?” It cost a lot of money to put that dance on they aren’t just going to cancel it just because a few kids died that happens every week xD

[@painlord2k]

And in S3 you understand why no one "notice" the killing, the missing and the oddities.

[@teraphIl1000]

Buffy's "I'm sixteen years old, I don't wanna die" speech gets me every time; SMG did *FANTASTIC* work in this episode.

[@Dudeamis17]

She is a tremendously underrated actress, sometimes I just like watching her in scenes where she doesn't have many lines

[@teraphIl1000]

@@Dudeamis17 I couldn't agree more!

[@whedonobsessed]

Agreed. Especially when she starts throwing things at Giles, and says "Read me the signs! Show me my fortune! You're so useful here with all your books" That always brings me close to tears no matter how many times I've seen it

[@Dudeamis17]

@@whedonobsessed yeah, that and her acting in 5x16 are always gut punches.

[@patrickulas]

"bite the vampire first to establish dominance"-cordelia chase

[@victorsixtythree]

Sarah Michelle Gellar really gets to show off her range as an actor in this series - going from action to romance to drama to comedy...usually all in the same episode!

[@Madbandit77]

She should have gotten an Emmy nomination.

[@teraphIl1000]

*Fun fact:* because they filmed the whole season before airing the first episode, they had no idea whether the show would be renewed and so, they conclued the season in a way that could also serve as a series finale. Something that I find really interesting is that every single season finale after this one works the same way to varying degrees.

[@LeChaunce]

Yeah, the only seasons they knew going in that they were getting another were Seasons 4 & 6, so every season other than those were written to serve as a potential series finale.

[@teraphIl1000]

@@LeChaunce And even then, I feel like the endings would make for satisfying series finale! I like that feeling of completeness.

[@LeChaunce]

@@teraphIl1000 Totally agree!

[@Patrick-jd1ku]

IIRC, Leverage also did this with each season finale

[@Swenglish]

Thus setting a template for many shows since to follow. Season finales were more commonly cliffhangers before this show. Since this show, they've often been conclusions of storylines. Babylon 5 is supposedly another show that pioneered season arcs, but I believe they were more like chapters in one long novel rather than novels in a series, which is more what this show did. Someone who has actually seen that show might have more perspective on that. I really should.

[@schloodie1942]

I don't think the "I feel strong" means that she woke up with more powers, I think it is more about her overcoming her fears (callback to Nightmares). She was really scared to face the master and die (understandably) so after she died (because she did. She drowned and Xanders CPR brought her back) she was unafraid and that made her feel stronger than before. I mean earlier in a sense her fear was literally paralyzing her and afterwards it no longer effects her because she is unafraid.

[@lenr112]

Yeah I think surviving the prophecy was like an adrenaline boost, though it only lasts until the next episode.

[@willsofer3679]

I actually asked about this at a convention, since it was never clarified on-screen. Apparently it's because she accepted her destiny, and then by later dying, she "touched the essence of the Slayer". She was more in touch with her powers, than at any time previously. It was made clear that at least part of it was her being willing to make that sacrifice, finally, and not just touching the essence of the Slayer when she died, so you were definitely partly right. :)

[@travisspazz1624]

Normies always have surface level observations initially.

[@katharinaharmsen2991]

and lets not forget she saw what came after dying . . I think that was a confidence boost , too.

[@gerstelb]

Some interpret it that the prophecy itself was weakening her, because she had to lose to the Master. Once the prophecy was fulfilled, there was nothing holding her back.

[@dancer004]

“Oh look a bad guy” is said just so perfectly and it just tells you exactly where her heads at in that moment.

[@cirrustate8674]

The moment when Buffy is walking with Xander and Angel, and the theme music comes on... that moment is seriously iconic. I knew you'd be hyped for it.

[@chr0nic_stdsx382]

the actors always bring it during emotional scenes. buffy and willow especially

[@teraphIl1000]

I'm genuinely so happy that you've been enjoying season 1 so much! I'm a huge defender of it and I've really loved your reactions. :-) And don't worry, the tone of the show does get darker and more mature, but the humor never leaves, it's just as much a part of the show as the drama, horror, and action! ^_^

[@lenr112]

Season 1 rocks, for such a low budget show what they achieved was nothing short of incredible, it incapsulates all that makes the show great. The later seasons simply build on this. Which they do incredibly well.

[@teraphIl1000]

@@lenr112 I agree completely!

[@lenr112]

@@teraphIl1000 Buffy and Angel actually ruined TV for me as nothing can really compare.

[@teraphIl1000]

@@lenr112 I get that! I watch a lot of TV and BtVS is still my favorite show ever!

[@johnb2422]

@@lenr112 yes to this, especially all the shows that TRIED to be Buffy / Angel...basically every other WB/CW show and they are just embarrassing pale imitations.

[@Patrick-jd1ku]

Sarah Michelle Gellar absolutely killed it in this episode

[@antonbrakhage490]

SMG is the heart of this show. She is the perfect Buffy.

[@Henrik_Holst]

That hing with the tentacles are not the Hellmouth, it just came out of it. Canonically it's specified as the Hellmouth spawn. And the lether jacket on top of the white dress is a callback to the movie.

[@alysharichards3757]

MY HEART SKIPPED when y’all said you’re coming back for S2!

[@gasparnuno7737]

What do you mean? They not always come back for a show?

[@allocat5867]

Master may have died in 5 minutes, but he did kill Buffy, technically. Fighting gets better in later seasons though, for sure.

[@oldcdog91]

The 2nd and 3rd seasons are amazing. You guys will love them. Just have faith.

[@obredaanps3]

Exactly. Its the dawn of a new era in Buffy.

[@stevemccullagh36]

Cos you gotta have Faith...

[@faureamour]

Yep, there's a spike in quality episodes. Just gotta be patient and have faith that things will get even better.

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

Five by five.

[@stevemccullagh36]

@@faureamour And then we can all bask in it's glory.

[@robyncooley1232]

As a midseason replacement, this show knocked it out of the park. I am excited to see season 2. SParkles in SPoiler free.

[@talesyuki]

Wait, it's your first time with buffy??? Awesome!! Enjoy!!!!

[@robyncooley1232]

I can't say this is my first time watching Buffy . Especially since I watched the original as it aired. And I owned the DVDs repeatedly.

[@MsKimifer]

Man, I love how Buffy seasons end like books in a series.

[@TomsTube]

Y’all need to come to terms with the fact that no amount of strange stuff or dead bodies will EVER shut down Sunnydale High School!!!! EVER!!!! Haha love these reactions, so happy you’re enjoying the show 😜👍🏻

[@Heldemon]

S3 finale says hi haha

[@TomsTube]

@@Heldemon S7 Intro says Yo! 😂👍🏼

[@Heldemon]

@TomsTube s7 finale says what's up?

[@TomsTube]

@@Heldemon Touché 🤣

[@Shoofyou10]

Xander takes a lot of shit from fans but I like him. He’s a 15 year old boy and that at times stands out. He makes mistakes, he has crushes on his friend, very 15 year old boy stuff. But in the end he has a good heart and wants to help and I find that admirable seeing that he doesn’t have any actual powers or anything. SMG, is amazing in this episode. The “I’m 16 I don’t want to die” scene hits every time. Buffy did die in the episode and was revived by the CPR. So the prophecy was fulfilled. Also Buffy in the pilot episode describes how you get changed into a vampire. It’s not just being hit by the vampire. The person being hit then has to drink the blood of the vampire. Buffy says, “it’s a whole big sucking thing”. So Buffy just being but by the master couldn’t have turned her.

[@jeffevans9853]

I think a lot of fans like myself have gotten friends or family to watch the show and it's episodes like the Mantis one that make some of those people look at us like, "Really, this is what you get so excited about?" So, we kind of hedge our bets when introducing the show to people by letting them know that some of the episodes early on can be "cringy" or "goofy'" or just have bad effects. Frankly, I love this show top to bottom, even the so-called bad episodes because even in those you get to spend time with these wonderful characters. Glad you guys are along for the ride.

[@jeffevans9853]

And holy shit, Suraj's country voice was on point.

[@bobbyclarkston8836]

This is true for a lot of shows for the time. ‘Smallville’s first season was very “freak of the week” as was ‘Supernatural’ before a larger, main arcing plot was established to finish off the season, always leaving you wanting more. Speaking of, who LOVE to see you guys react to those shows. Definitely not enough reactions for ‘Smallville’. Keep up the great work!!! ❤❤❤

[@paulkomoroski]

Makes me happy that you all have been enjoying the show the whole time! The Hellmouth is indeed under the school, which goes with the high school is hell metaphor. Once Buffy died, she didn't fear death; hence, feeling strong when she was revived. And the Codex was right: She did die (via drowning before the cpr).

[@plourde98]

To quote episode like one: “You don’t just turn into a vampire from being bitten. A vampire has to suck your blood, and then you have to suck their blood. It’s a whole sucking thing” It’s called being sired, and it’s only in some vampire mythology. Thinking being bitten would be enough is true for a lot of other vampire mythology so it’s easy to get confused

[@khellendross3573]

The Mutant Enemy zombie at the end does change in the credits after big episodes. Keep an eye out for that.

[@ReXtion88]

I hope someone's told the Normies about making sure to watch the "Grr, Arrrg" guy every time so they see it at the end of Season 2

[@Belnick6666]

It is the demon at the "top of the ladder" when that specific hellmouth opens, that weird hydra demon is first to come out before others

[@raymondgilbert1341]

She died. That fulfills the prophecy. The fact that she was revived does not change that. I guess the prophet didn't foresee CPR in the future.

[@Carabas72]

Slayers traditionally do not have allies to bail them out, so any other Slayer would have died for keeps in that situation.

[@yakiddin]

From this point on the show gets better and better, looking forward to more Buffy reactions from you guys ✌️

[@pieceofgosa]

"who appoints slayers ?" some old, dead guys. It's a whole thing, keep watching :)

[@zemoxian]

I think in the first episode Buffy said to Giles in the Library something like, “This is Sunnydale. How bad can the evil be here?” Then the camera panned straight down into a transition in the cave. It kind of suggested he was right underneath them right then. It’s not an assumption you’re likely to make since the transition could be to anywhere underground. But looking back it looks like it was hinting his location.

[@Zaxbox]

Season one is done! Great job, guys! Things really pick up from here. I think you all will like the various arcs. Looking forward to the next video.

[@bensneb360]

I’m so happy I found these reactions so early on just as you guys are getting started, following you guys throughout the show is going to be a fun ride, and I agree that season one is very fun and underrated

[@spud8284]

It's been such a refreshing joy to watch reactors who get and appreciate Season 1 rather than ragging on it unnecessarily and harshly. They do up the ante from Season 2 onwards but it got a bit too teen angsty at times for me but still kick ass enjoyable for the most part. Looking forward to your future reactions. If I had more disposable income I'd defo join your Patreon but unfortunately I do not. Love the group dynamic ❤️👌

[@Silver-rx1mh]

(sigh) That tentacled creature wasn't a literal Hellmouth. It's just one of the creatures that live within it's boundaries. Also in their world you can only become a Vamp if Vamp shares his blood with you as you're dying. Now this season is out of the way we start moving into the REALLY good stuff, that will I'm afraid need you to maybe concentrate a wee bit more. lol

[@Sinewmire]

Yeah, open the hellmouth and hell starts coming out.

[@joeypotter6051]

SMG's delivery on that "I'm sixteen years old -- I don't wanna die" speech kills me every time. SO good. I don't like Xander either, never have, never will.

[@allyb3241]

So excited to start season 2!!! It is so fun seeing the show through your eyes. Just you wait! So much great stuff coming your way!

[@Mokkari77]

Before Steve Harrington there was Cordelia Chase!

[@loopkill]

Haha wow that's actually a great parallel!

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

I can't post GIFs here, but imagine I'm Nathan Fillion, I raise my hand forward and I'm about to say something, but then I give up and rest my face on my hand.

[@loco_logic]

lol I always make that comparison too! And I even liked both characters from the very beginning, before they became "good". The actors just have too much charisma.

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

@@loco_logic No such thing as too much Charisma... 😉

[@loco_logic]

@@happyslapsgiving5421 holy crap, that actually was an unintentional pun 😂 You are right though! She is amazing.

[@phillipray4380]

Trivia: before Buffy, Anthony Stewart Head was famous here in the U.S. for a series of coffee commercials. To check out a young Giles, just search for “Taster’s Choice commercial 1992” here on KZbin.

[@agerard6297]

I saw some from vhs recordings of the original LONESOME DOVE CBS Broadcasts. Saw one with Kristine Sutherland.

[@greigclement9081]

I loved Xander's moping after being rejected by Buffy. It was great that Cordelia was involved in the final battle. Jenny Calendar is a great romantic interest for Giles. Props to the Normies for toasting Xander having the courage to ask Buffy out. Look forward to joining the Normies for season 2.

[@b00ned]

The cliffhanger was the bones. Vampires turn to dust when they die.

[@littlecitygirl]

I love that you've loved S1. The monster of the week episodes are fun and also let the characters bed in. Prophecy Girl is an awesome episode and everyone gets their moment to shine. And yes Xander did have a big role - if he hadn't given CPR, Buffy would have stayed dead because Angel had no breath to bring her back. Looking forward to your reactions to S2, it's quite the ride. Keep up the great reactions.

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 25:01. Huh? I listen to the music while waiting for the funny logo monster. With the DVD sets, I actually pause the credits to read them. Also, the audio commentary track, usually continues when you activate that option. 😎

[@redflost]

I await these reactions excitedly every week. This was so good. So, so good.

[@travisspazz1624]

I started this show after it was already over and after seeing this episode I was 100% on board. So much so I went out and bought the complete series box set!!

[@lonerEmpath]

Just wait Sarah Michelle Gellar will have you in your feels with her acting.. the rest of the cast all bring it too, but Buffy as a character goes through so much but she always stays smart, strong and never gets dumbs down as a lead for the show!! She’s iconic our strong Buffy what would we do without her ha see ya 👋🏻

[@davidgorman994]

There's still something about the look and atmosphere of S1 i still like.

[@goat1408]

So trippy to see y'all watching what I was watching brand new in high school......25 years since the show came out....and fan of the movie, now 30 years old.

[@NoHandleGrr]

Buffy's freshman year of high school was the movie. This past first season was her sophomore year (along with Xander and Willow's). Second season will be their junior year and third season is senior year. Third season ends on graduation day. No spoilers, so I'll leave it at that. I dunno why y'all seem to think they'd keep going to high school indefinitely.

[@withxoutxlife]

I'm so glad you enjoyed season 1 as much as you did. The show truly only gets better from here. 🙂

[@pieceofgosa]

in some lore (Blade, for example) silver *is* harmful to Vampires, but not in Buffy. Garlic, holy water, crucifixes, beheading, sunlight, fire & wooden stake to the heart are the only anti-vamp tactics in Buffy's world.

[@larryvos4377]

I’m pretty sure the couch crew has some who watch true blood. And they’re susceptible to silver in that show which might be why they made that connection. But yeah it’s definitely not classic vamp lore

[@JoanneGarcia]

I'm so glad you guys all liked season one - because it just gets SO MUCH BETTER from here on out. Y'all are going to love it!

[@Buffy8Fan]

The Master asking The Anointed One if its a 5.1 earthquake was a perfect delivery by Mark Metcalf. "There's six more seasons." They finished season one and filmed all of it before it aired with the intent that it might be the only season. It wasn't until the season was over (airing-wise) that they knew S2 was happening. The writers didn't want Buffy defeating The Master every week only to have him try another plan the next week, so the entire season they had him trapped and neither able to fight each other. The two times they do fight; The Master wins (temporarily, as Buffy is brought back with CPR), and then Buffy wins by staking him. The CPR was necessary. Her heart was stopped due to The Master drowning her. The prophecy never said she stayed dead, though. Ironically, if The Master had drained Buffy instead of drowning her, The Master would have won and Buffy would be permanently dead 🤣😁😀😃😄😁 Biting is not what changes someone in to a vampire. Draining their victim to the point of death and then the vampire feeding them their blood is how to make someone into a vampire on this show. The idea of Buffy being stronger is more about accepting her role as the slayer rather than added strength post resurrection. I have no problem with Xander asking Buffy out (although I definitely wouldn't be a fan if Buffy had been into the idea and said yes), but I have no problem with it. What bothers me is his reaction to Buffy after she says no ("I guess a guy's gotta be undead to make time with you") and to Willow, who has to put Xander in his place when he tries to use her while knowing how she feels about him ("You think I wanna go to the dance with you and watch you wish you were at the dance with her? You think that's my idea of hijinks? You should know better"). If he had done what he said he was going to do (and did) without insulting Buffy and attempting to use Willow, I would feel more sorry for him.

[@desarae9778]

I am so excited you are enjoying this series! It is my favorite and something I go back to periodically. Season 1 gets a bad wrap which is ridiculous considering it was a midseason replacement and the time it aired. I can't wait for you to see season 2 as it really amps up in terms of storytelling and introduces a character with one of the best story arcs within the whole series. You are all in for a wild, emotional ride. -Your Kentucky neighbor.

[@cirrustate8674]

In truth, the main reason season 1 gets a bad rap with longtime fans is that the show just gets so much better, so longtime fans tend to look at season 1 through the lens of having seen the rest. Those who do that tend to forget that season 1 establishes the world and the characters, gives us moments to learn to love the characters, and cements BtVS as both a genre defining AND genre defying show.

[@visarr]

@@cirrustate8674 Very much agree. Reactors even like the "bad" episodes because they are perfectly placed in S1. There are a few episodes in future seasons that belong in S1 as well - but they are panned because the surrounding episodes are so much better..

[@TheBermudabob68]

Has anyone mentioned that when you get to season 4, you need to watch 1 episode of Buffy, then one episode of Angel? There are quite a few crossover episodes that make more sense that way...

[@shaynestewart9297]

Season 1 gives me feels all the time, though the seasons on gets better this holds up on it's own. Ending is great. Thank you so much for this reaction.

[@liteflightify]

Season 2 is my favorite season. Many will argue seasons 5 or 3 are more consistent and therefore better. And yes, season 2 is still sketchy in some ways. But when I think of ‘Buffy’ and most of my favorite moments I think a lot about season 2. And it’s the last season with a decent amount of camp factor. So, I’m looking forward to it.

[@antonbrakhage490]

Buffy's powers: Super strength, super durability/healing, Slayer visions. Xander's powers: Has breath, can fetch Angel.

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 25:57. Because of my loud box fan, I activated the CC. It censored his profane word for, "feces", by replacing it with, "[____]", yet he could still be heard saying the word, "hit", with the "s" in front! 😁

[@christopherholley8164]

You asked why Buffy was different after the bite. When someone is bitten by a vampire and survived they gain a connection to the vampire. Also when Buffy was bit it unlocked her full Slayer power. This becomes more evident as the series progresses, she is stronger and faster than other Slayers.

[@3rdgar]

lol feening for that end credit

[@DarkElfPaladin]

I'm happy you all are liking the show. It's campy but a fun ride. And as much as I like Xander, Spidey isn't wrong about him.

[@virtuousphi]

Make sure to start watching to the end from now on, because the "grr arg" part has different variations for certain episodes.

[@skyedestiny]

In terms of Buffy needing CPR or not, she did. The Master may have only 'slightly pushed her', but she fell face-first into water. Too weakened to even struggle, she technically drowned to death. (She did cough up water once coming back to life.) The vampire bite didn't turn Buffy. She talks about it in an earlier episode but in the Buffyverse, to turn someone into a vampire, a vampire has to suck someone's blood (basically to the point that they're /almost/ dead), and then the victim has to also drink the vampire's blood. Still, I've been so excited to see your reactions to this series :D Ecstatic to see you guys advancing to season 2!!!

[@TheNakorius]

F.../ well one thing the "i feel stronger" could mean is that the barrier was using slayer mojo/energy to exist...and when it was dispelled she received the energy

[@gregwodzynski941]

It's all uphill from here on. Can't wait for season 2.

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 14:20. Delayed remark. By the way, other series set in, California, have characters ask others about the , Richter Scale. The most recent example that I've noticed is in, "The Neighborhood". 🤔

[@reneeg9406]

My prom we had the "table of doom" 6 couples that planned for months to sit together. 1 couple was "just friends". She ended up leaving with someone other than the friend she came with. 1 couple broke up at the prom. The other four couples all broke up within two weeks before the prom but decided to still go as friends because they had been planning for so long and already put the money out. It was an awkward table we were sitting at😬🙄 at least the ones that broke up before the prom didn't hate each other at that point so we were able to still have some fun. But at the table it was definitely a weird vibe

[@SweeranSwift]

Cant wait for your réaction about the Season 2 !!

[@APhizzle]

Why was Suraj’s “Baby lock the doors and turn the lights down low.” so on point tho?

[@Animaniac0451]

That guessing the size of the earthquake the moment it ends is such a California thing.

[@killianlpc]

Prophecy Girl definitely the best episode of S1. Many who are new to the show complain about the special effects, but have to bear in mind this is 25yo show, and S1 did not have a massive budget, plus the writers were conscious of the fact they never knew if it would be recommissioned. Here you can really see the direction of the show changing, giving all the characters so far much more purpose. This incredible show just gets better and better, you will love S2. Some comic relief also, this show has the best one liners ever. The Master ' what do ya think, 5.1' and 'By the way I like your dress'. SMG'S acting is superb here. When she says 'I'm 16 years old I don't want to die' you really feel her anguish. Great enthusiastic reactions to S1, from mid season 2 onwards this show goes like a rollercoaster and never stops with some amazing episodes. S3 is just out of this world. Enjoy your journey guys.

[@victorsixtythree]

3:52 - So, has the Library always had a skylight? Or was that introduced in this episode (so Buffy could suplex the Master through it)?

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

I'm pretty sure the camera never went that high.

[@larryvos4377]

Yeah the masters demise was definitely anticlimactic but with 90s effects and a TV budget, I feel that way about many of the big bads in buffy

[@markrankin1094]

You're right about the hellmouth being more a physical hole (or gateway to hell), but that doesn't mean it isn't guarded. The Greek underworld had Cerberus, the three headed dog, This is the Buffyverse equivalent. As others have said, it 's onwards and upwards from here on in.

[@frnknstndrgqn]

Honestly as a life long buffy fan seasons 1 and 2 are my fav. Couldn't really explain why they just are.

[@dontgiveinfo]

When a person gives blood. The body recreates new spanking blood and gives one a pep. But that takes time. Buffy is a super human. So she has almost wolverine recovery powers, so her blood regenerated faster and became super charged with new slayer blood

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 9:30. The movie with..... Kristy Swanson as Buffy Summers. Luke Perry as Oliver Pike. Rutger Hauer as Lothos. Donald Sutherland as Merrick Jamison-Smythe. Paul Reubens as Amilyn. Hilary Swank as Kimberly Hannah Paris Vaughan as Nicole "Nicki". Michele Abrams as Jennifer. Randall Batinkoff as Jeffrey Kramer. David Arquette as Benny Jacks. Stephen Root as Principal Gary Murray. Natasha Gregson Wagner as Cassandra. Sasha Jenson as Grueller. Tom Jane as Zeph. Candy Clark as Buffy's Mom. Ben Affleck (uncredited) as Basketball Player #10. Ricki Lake (uncredited) as Charlotte. Seth Green (uncredited) as a vampire. Alexis Arquette (uncredited) as vampire DJ. ....it explains how and why she was chosen! 😎

[@ernesthakey3396]

LOL My reaction first time was "Grab the cup!" too!

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

1K Thumbs Up + Mine! 👍 Thanks for the fun, digital video recording! 🎬 ✌️😎🖖 You had some funny bits! Final finale notes? Once it aired and began getting an income, they do improve their production values. Season One, was done before the first episode was aired, so there was no input from the viewers, just the studio executives. Season Two, got to take advantage of viewer input. By the way, you never seemed to notice the set of hair colors. Blonde Buffy, Brunette Cordelia, & Ginger/Redhead Willow. As if inspired by the, "Bradley Sisters", in, "Petticoat Junction". SMG, is actually a Brunette, by the way. When the actresses eventually try to get away with changing their hair colors, and thus spoiling the collection set, they were told by the bosses to revert back to how they started, since that is what they paid for and expect! 🤔 Edit: By the way! That "old printer" was new when the episode was made! 🙄

[@aqrxv]

I think I recall reading that Alyson Hannigan was a fan of various indie bands, and used to suggest the ones that played in the Bronze.

[@visarr]

Also liked Nerf Herder - the band for the theme song.

[@chrisleneil]

Rasputina from (I believe) a 2nd season episode is still one of my all time favourite bands (have seen them in concert SOOOO many times!), the Breeders, Cibo Matto & Aimee Mann: overall such great 90s musical representation!

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 14:19. "Buffy" = "Blonde". The way that you said her name, I'm not sure how it is spelled, but it reminds me of, "Friends"! In that sitcom, Phoebe Buffay's identical twin sister, Ursula Pamela Buffay, pretends to be, Phoebe, when acting in erotica, so as not to spoil her own reputation. (She eventually does go into politics and becomes New York's governor!) One of her sex movies is titled, "Buffay The Vampire Layer"! 😂

[@jimmygreer2140]

Been waiting all day for this. Thought I might've been able to watch it at work but no, the boss was in today.

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 26:48. Breathing is required to speak yet, Angel, et al, claim that they don't breathe! So of course, Xander, was required to do the CPR, back when, mouth-to-mouth, was still taught as a part of the procedure. 😷

[@mikechappell4156]

I remember that being debated in the newsgroups back in the day. I don't believe it is ever clarified, but best suggestion was Angel had no idea how to do CPR. But based on the limited vamp biology we get in BtVS and Angel it's possible that his breath would have a different composition than ours.

[@ChrisTanner1983]

Glad you all enjoyed Season 1! IMO Season 2 is the best, you guys have a ton of good episodes ahead!

[@Icetemplar]

On the scene where buffy saying she didn't wanna die,. If I remember correctly, Joss Whedon has said that SMG's acting in that scene showed Joss that her acting range was much larger than he realised and it influenced the show being able to write some of the more heavy stuff that comes in later seasons knowing that SMG could deliver on performance. This is my favourite episode in season 1 and season 2 is essentially just all around better than season 1. Season 3 is often considered the best season, I love seasons 5 and 6 personally though.

[@Mister_Samuel_T_Owen]

0:07 - If Only you knew the wonder of Glory but you will. A wonderful coincidence you said that.

[@jordanparker5949]

If you loved S 1, you guys are going to love S 2. You are about to find out why this is one of greatest shows of all time.

[@TheBloobster]

Honestly Suraj should record a country song

[@ericabingham0417]

She isn’t a vampire (i see you saw the next ep anyway) I think she feels stronger because she died and came back. That must be a powerful feeling. She faced everything she had to and realized the master needed her power from her blood (and he didn’t even drink all that much; he drowned her instead) and realizing that she probably wondered why should i fear him when he needed my power and now hes in her world, in the open at her school, in her comfort zones. I think facing her fears gave her the powerful feeling… ya know before she has time to think “damn I really died” and suffer ptsd, of course lol

[@LeeCarlson]

You have to remember that when this first (short) season was greenlit, nobody realized what a hit it was going to be and so they wrapped up everything so that this would be an acceptable series finale if the series weren't picked up for the next season.

[@jimmilligan5088]

Glad you love the show. It gets amazing from here

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 26:30. Oh wait a moment! Maybe it isn't censorship when they use, "[____] ", but a space filler for words that the, CC Performer, didn't understand?! Because he said, "fuck boy", more than once, but at the end it was shown, rather than replaced! 😳😁

[@sherrysink3177]

I think this quote is from the first episode of the series: "To make you a vampire they have to suck your blood. And then you have to suck their blood. It's like a whole big sucking thing. Mostly they're just gonna kill you." She didn't suck his blood, so she's not a vampire. But he did attack her, and she drowned, so she fulfilled her part of the prophecy. She just didn't have to stay dead, a twist which I love.

[@richardsanchez9073]

Thank you all. This is gratifying.

[@JordiVanderwaal]

There's plenty of people that have already given a way better explanation than I could ever give. But Buffy died and was brought back (because even if you die just for a minute, technically you still died). There's a couple things that will be dealt with in season 2, but I'm glad this finale didn't leave any loose ends. Which is something quite rare nowadays. Oh and she's still human. Btw I love your reactions. And I love that you loved season 1 more than most fans did. xD

[@beokattari4656]

in some folklore pure silver works on many "impure" creatures including vampires

[@shercahn]

Not only did we throw balls against the walls - we played hackey sack in the hallways.

[@blacktronlego]

9:01

[@martophrenia]

Thank you for the reaction, guys!

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 32:46. Now that you're done with, Season 1, see the movie before you see, Season 2, and get some of your questions answered! 🙄😁🧐

[@mikechappell4156]

The movie was referenced several times, but isn't required, and should absolutely not be used to introduce someone to BtVS. The movie came first, but SMG is Buffy.