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Buffy Unaired Pilot & OMWF BTS - full reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2023-08-13 16:00:05
Imported:
2026-06

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I couldn't let Buffy go yet. Also I do wanna eventually react to the movie, I just need to find time to do it

link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0bu4ofkh5z6sq6q/Buffy%20Extra.mkv?dl=0

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Stargazer1682

If you're going to react to the Buffy movie, I'd suggest watching it before Angel ends.

zerofk

That is indeed Harmony, and Jonathan. But no Jesse in this one. And the library is all different. I love that the Anthony Stewart Head we see here in the behind the scenes is a lot like the Ripper we see in Band Candy.

Ron Fehr

Obviously, some parts were recast before the pilot that aired. At least two that I noticed, and you did too, were Willow and Mr. Flutie.

Ron Fehr

A conversation by the lockers. "What kind of name is Buffy?" "HI, Aphrodisia." What kind of name is Aphrodesia?

Pauline Robertson

You being unable to not mime along with hand movements is me every time😆

Stargazer1682

From a writing/storytelling perspective, it's interesting to see how the "second draft" evolved. The library scene with Buffy and Giles explaining the Slayer lore runs too long in this version; and the cut to Xander listening to them part way through spoils the revelation he overheard them. I mean, obviously that *is* the reveal, but because the scene keeps going before we get his reaction, the reaction is undermined. And the set up for Buffy finding out Willow was taken by a vampire is much clumsier in this version; Buffy randomly asking Xander what the person was wearing and if it was outdated. This versus the final version where she sees him. The setup and flow are much more natural.

Stargazer1682

"That was an experience" pretty much sums it up. The unaired pilot really was the missing link between the movie and the series; to say nothing of that transitional period in television writing during the mid to late 90s. So much camp.

Stargazer1682

Oh, God, the face Lexi made when Joss appeared on the screen... Same, Lexi. Same.

Michael Matthews

Welcome to the Hellmouth was not the pilot this was the pilot that picked up the show for season 1 that’s why this is a one off story while welcome to the hellmouth sets up a storyline that continues into the next episode

Collinson

Okay fess up how many times have you watched the Musical episode :) With the time it took to film a Buffy episode actors and crew nicknamed it Buffy the Weekend Slayer. Also I'd have to go search but there's a lot of stuff from conventions with Buffy actors talking about behind the scenes stuff and telling funny, crazy behind the scenes stories that you might enjoy reacting to or just watching for yourself.

Veve0809

I would love to see you to react to more BTS! :) Also the 20 years Reunion from Entertainment weekly is interesting.

Britney

The unaired pilot is certainly something. lol It's not super terrible, but you said it best. It's amazing that they were able to take that and turn it into the greatness that Buffy became. I have no idea what's going on with the color either. Maybe whoever originally posted it on the internet just desaturated it for copyright purposes or something? I have no idea. Nothing personal against the actress, but I'm really glad they recast Willow. Alyson just has more chemistry with the other cast members, and I also think she can act better. I'm so glad you watched and reacted to the OMWF behind the scenes too! I remember when you first watched the episode, I told you to look up the BTS featurette and watch. I've been wondering this whole time whether you actually ended up watching it or not. Well now I know that you finally did. lol

Ron Fehr

To understand about Buffy's first watcher dying, you should watch the movie. Sadly, SMG does not play Buffy. But the movie might answer some questions you may have about her life before Sunnydale. Some things are different from the tv show, so if you decide to watch it sometime, don't be surprised.

Ron Fehr

Like you were doing while reacting to the Behind the Scenes video , I often lip-sync when watching the musical episode.

Robin Davies

Thanks for this bonus reaction. Now you know why Joss Whedon didn’t want this pilot to get any kind of official release! Bootleg videos have been floating around for years and this one has lost its colour. The highlight for me is when Principal Flutie is struggling to remember Buffy’s name and he goes from “Betty” to “Wilma” (referencing The Flintstones). Yes that is Danny Strong (Jonathan) who I think is in every season except 5, and Mercedes McNab (Harmony). And poor Riff Regan who played Willow became the “Pete Best” of the Buffyverse.

Stephen Paynter

Hey, not so quick with the "Goodbye to Buffy" .... there is the commentary on OMWF, and - for better or worse - the original movie (and some cool "extras" on some DVDs of the earlier seasons - I remember one on "Buffy speak" which was pretty interesting.

Cool Engines

And if your interested there is an amazing Drag Queen Parady of Once More with feeling on youtube. It's really good.