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One hour of pure crying, it's so embarrassing but this episode is literally PERFECT. After rewatching I can say with more certainty, this is my favorite episode we have seen in the Buffyverse so far.

PS: I am indeed NotACrier™ so please look away. My allergies are strong this week...... That's all............

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Angel 1x08 - The Sobbing Saga (AKA I Will Remember You) .mp4

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Nicamon

I will forever be firmly against Angel x Cordy! He left Buffy BECAUSE he's immortal and she's not and because of his curse... only to fall in love with ANOTHER MORTAL HUMAN?!?!🤬💢

Nicamon

I must say, though, that, overall, I dislike the spin-off and there are only a few episodes (mostly crossover like this one) that are REALLY worth watching IMO. So yes, I'm glad I finally got to see them ("5 by 5"!!!😭🤎) but I still think I could've done without the 90% of the show. And I'm still pissed that, overall, we go much more Spuffy than Bangel interactions in the main show!X-[ Also... ANGEL&CORDELIA???!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!!🤬💢

Shandler

Ah yes, the semi-regular reminder of the “Reactor Paradox” - the more we love you, the more we want to watch you SUFFER. We’re a cruel bunch. Can’t wait to watch this one. Thanks!

Preaching to the Horse's Mouth

Man, if you thought Pangs was going to kill you I can only imagine what this did😬😉 RIP Domi's tear ducts

Domi E

BTW: I think I forgot to mention this in the video cause I was a bit shaken up but the reason I was sure Buffy wouldn’t appear in this episode is cause I remember this one episode of Angel where “Buffy” was in but SMG didn’t want to appear so I assumed she never did any episodes of Angel at all.

Steve Quast

Sorry about your strong allergies this episode, seeing as how they're allergies and not something else....

Steve Quast

Yep. Just a run-of-the-mill case of the week. Nothing to see here....

Steve Quast

Allergies start around 4:45

Steve Quast

Domi doesn't cry. Domi doesn't cry. Domi doesn't cry. Joss Whedon: Hold my beer....

Ron Fehr

I really enjoyed watching your predictions at the beginning, because I knew you were going to be surprised when you saw Buffy. By the way, your reaction was priceless!! I've never seen you get that emotional over a reunion. Well, at least this time they actually talked to each other.

Steve Quast

I love how Cordy's like, "Oh, don't mind them. They're just fighting to the death again. Let's go get a cappuccino."

Roy Ben-Ami

Agreed. I cry every time too btw and I am a middle-aged man :) This is one of my top 5 buffy episodes (even though it is on Angel).

Steve Quast

Pule dia Chamenes Psyches Gateway of Lost Souls.

Steve Quast

"She's going to wake up and everything's going to be ruined and I'm gonna cry." You've seen this episode before, haven't you?

Nica Marie

You and Najae posting this episode today. Let me prepare myself to watch full reactions twice.

Steve Quast

Well, look on the bright side. You wanted Bangel feels, they gave you Bangel feels. 😎

CeNedra

The one we've all been waiting for 😁😃😭😭😭

Veronika

Heeere it is! <333 THE. BEST. REACTION. EVEEER! Love you soooo much, Domi! :* You truly are the best! <3 Thank youuu! <3 (I was prepared to cry with you today, so we're good :D)

Antonio

Angel producers be like "Hi SMG, any chance you could pop over to the Angel studio and drop off an Emmy-worthy performance when you get a sec, please?" "Sure, I'll be there shortly". So great that you weren't aware of SMG being on Angel - your reaction was everything! Another example of why spoilers must be avoided at all costs #spoilerswehateyou

Nicholas Corgan

I'm surprised SMG agreed to cross over for a two minute cameo.

TheMew

That was just a scheduling/ family issue thing for SMG. in that same season she may have shown up but there is an interview from producers saying she was never going to be in the one with the double it was part of the joke of the ep not seeing her. But there was suppose to be someone else show up in that ep but not sure if I should say who due to spoilers.

CeNedra

Oh you poor thing, it's literally the opening credits and you look so upset so I'm dreading you reaching the end 😭😭😭

Zak

i really don't like this one, mainly because I don't like Bangel or even believe it as a relationship, so when i thought it was all over with and finally no more i get slapped with another 40+ minutes of it.

Nicholas Corgan

When you said that about SMG in your 4x08 reaction, I knew this one would be good.

Richard Ashton

I would have wanted a much longer time, more scenes.

zerofk

Yeah allergies, I get it. I'm allergic to Bangel too. :-P As someone who's not into Bangel this episode is not my thing - but damn that reaction was great.

Richard Ashton

So, Chocolate and SMG or immortality? Yes, me too.

Ron Fehr

Cordy: "I'm sure they're just down there having tea and crackers." Well, at least they were having tea.

Steve Quinn

I found it fascinating to compare your reaction to this episode with Alley Box. She was far more 'been there, done that, let's move on". Yet she finds areas of the plots fascinating that you are less keen on. I think it is a huge credit to the characters of the Buffyverse that they offer such a variety of storylines that there is literally "something for every taste". I myself love anything where SMG gets to show her acting chops.

Yziel

Damn, seems like I've got some allergies as well. This episode always breaks my heart.

UTU49

Apparently you can catch allergies from someone else over the internet... like a cold. Weird. Someone needs to research this.

Jon Dub

I am a Bangel guy as well, so this one always pulls on my heart strings. SMG knocked it out of the park this episode. A well known blooper in this ep, is that Angel calls Buffy Sarah at the end, at 45:26 on your video, just as they are about to hug again, you can barely hear him say it, but you can, JUST, and you can see his mouth move saying "Sarah, please". David Boreanaz got so caught up in Sarah's awesome performance that it drove him to tears and he called her Sarah.

Soren Andersen

When Angel throws salt at the demon, I wish it was Cordy doing it since she has been providing the salty comments throughout the episode to balance the sweetness.

Pumpkin 3.14

I still remember when Domi said she wasn't a cryer.

Molly Willis

Oh Domi, when you were tearing up at Buffy's appearance before the credits rolled I knew we were in for an emotional one! Your analysis was on point as usual. Joss is a BIIIIIIG Shakespeare fan and Buffy/Angel definitely give me that level of tragic romance, with a gothy modern vampire twist. I'm borrowing heavily from Passion of The Nerd here (who is brilliant but should probably be avoided until you've finished both series) but I actually love that Joss resists giving his characters a fairytale "happy ending" because life always goes on even after that perfect moment, symbolised here through the clocks/time motif throughout the episode. However, Joss has also said that Buffy/Angel is the grandest love story he will ever tell and I think even he wanted to give them as much of a happily ever after as he could. This regularly makes top ten lists for best Angel episodes so as good as this is, know there's a lot more of this calibre yet to come!

AlyAdmirer

Domi: "This episode hurts so bad..." Me: "... ohhhhh, you sweet summer child."

UTU49

The good old days, before Buffy 2x17, when Domi was still innocent about "Buffy pain".

UTU49

Domi, I'm so glad this episode meant so much to you. People who don't like Bangel... sometimes aren't into this episode. Some of the hardcore Bangel fans on the other hand, are sometimes so mired in sadness, despair, and anger, that it isn't an experience they want or appreciate. I watched Buffy all the way through without watching all of Angel. A couple of years after finishing Buffy, I finally bought Angel on DVD... and I was astounded that this episode existed. But of course, I didn't know about this episode, because you never see any trace of the existence of this episode on Buffy. You can't, of course, because...

UTU49

... Buffy has no memory of it. "I won't forget. I won't forget. I won't forget." "Liar."

Raven Dark

Man, who's cutting onions? Loved this reaction so much. We haven't seen an episode get you this hard since Miss Weekend passed. The evolution of Domi on Bangel: Domi, Buffy season one: "He's a much better love interest than Angel..." *snort* Domi, Buffy, season one: "I just want to see her with someone who's going to treat her right. Whomever that may be. Except for Angel. I don't want it to be Angel." Um... Domi, Buffy, season one: "It's just that Angel keeps referring to Buffy as the love of his life, but he's obviously not the love of her life..." *giggles* Domi, Angel season one: *Sobbing* "Why do they do this to me?!* *Cackles* The irony is strong with this one. One of the things i love about your reactions to this show is the way it keeps making you eat your words. :D

Raven Dark

Oh, one more thing. You wanted a word for Doyle that's his version of vamping out. Visioning out?

Henrik Holst

So now you know what happens when Buffy gets one moment of true happiness.

TheMew

This is one of those episodes that really makes me think about how much stuff people who have only watched Buffy and not Angel are really missing.

Roy Ben-Ami

I don't like Alley Box honestly for that reason and many more. Check out Van or Sofie Reacts for great Buffy reactions (if you haven't already)

Darrell Palmer

This is the problem i have with Bangle, Sarah is an amazing actor and David is not even close. Literally every actor on the screen in any scene is acting rings around David. When Sarah runs him through with a sword at the end of season 2 Buffy, I cried for her but was happy that he was finally gone. Season 3 was not a happy surprise.

Darrell Palmer

I’m glad I missed it (at least I don’t remember it). I saw some episodes back in the day, but don’t remember very much of it. Buffy had my heart and full attention and this episode does not improve my opinion of Angel.

indaeo

I don't want to speak for Steve Quinn, but what I got from their comment was that if there are people who aren't as interested in Buffy/Angel as a couple (like Alley, and frankly, like myself), that there are reactors and viewers who can find other things to enjoy about it and they are crediting the 'verse for providing that. I liked Alley's reaction, but I also liked Domi's and Van's. It's interesting to me to see what different people get out of the same episodes.

Steve Quinn

Exactly my meaning. There is space for a huge variety of opinions and views.

Bri

Oh Domi.... Hugs!

Steve Quast

I like all the reactors mentioned. Van has a special place in my heart because she's the first Buffy reactor I discovered. Up until about 3 years ago I didn't know that Buffy reactors (and reactors in general) were a thing.

Bud Haven

I’m not intensely Bangel, with the whole being doomed and all. So my favorite episode so far is still Becoming pt. 2.

Bud Haven

Like you mentioned another example of the Buffyverse giving you what you want in the worst way possible. lol

Steve Quinn

Pretty much the same thing happened to me about 2 years ago. But for me my first reactor was After Show Reactions, and she is special for me for the same reason.

Steve Quast

Yeah, After Show Reacts was the second one I started watching, even though I think she started a little before Van. They're both great imo. Kinda funny to think they're among the first wave of Buffy reactors and there've been so many who have started the show since then.

Domi E

Haha, I’m not gonna lie.. I think I get it! Thanks for watching, Shandler ❤️

Domi E

Well….. Yup pretty much. I’m not wrecked by this episode AT ALL!

Domi E

TheMew, best not to know any spoilers and stuff! But oh very interesting, I assumed she just didn’t wanna do it LOL

Domi E

And haha thanks Nicholas!

Domi E

Gotta er….. Get some meds

Domi E

That’s what she said/thought!!

Domi E

I’m not holding it next time. I’ve learned my lesson!!!

Domi E

Thank you so much, Ron!!

Domi E

And that right there is why she’s my fav, she’s too freaking great hahaha

Domi E

Aww totally agree!!!! It’s an amazing episode!!

Ron Fehr

You're welcome Domi.

Domi E

I said I wanted a Bangel REUNION not Bangel FEELS!!!! Casual case of misinterpretation!

Domi E

Omg no way!!! That timing is so awesome! But sucks for you all….. Bahahaha

Domi E

I was sooo excited for this one too!!!

Domi E

Aw thank you so much V 🥺🥺Glad you had those tissues ready!!!

Domi E

Hahahaha SO TRUE. SMG IS A GODDESS!!

Domi E

You guys!!!!!! AHEHRHDJDJDJSJSJDHSJEJSJEHE URFFHHHHHHHH AAAAAAA

Domi E

Hahah. When you think things cant get worse…. They really do

Domi E

ZAK!!! HOW DARE YOU?? ITS BANGEL!!!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺(i’m just kidding) i’m so curious to know what other ships you’re into but i’ll refrain from asking cause spoilers haha

Domi E

Thanks Zero! I’ll try and not be offended that you’re not aboard the Bangel ship….. I’ll try……..

Domi E

Great point Steve! It’s so fascinating to see what different things appeal to different parts of the audience!

Preaching to the Horse's Mouth

As you were doing your intro and given how emotional I knew you would get, I was trying to guess the over/under on when your accent would come barging through door all like "Here I am!" Turns out it was about halfway through the theme song😬😆

Domi E

And can we please keep only positive comments in my page, please? Alley’s a really good friend and I think she’s great at what she does, so freaking funny! And every reactor has different styles, nobody’s gonna like everyone and that’s totally fine, no need to compare really.

Domi E

Quite contagious hahah

Domi E

Oh my God, Jon, somebody had mentioned this to me as soon as I finished watching the episode and so I went back to listen to it and you can’t possibly imagine the breakdown that sent me into 😭😭SMG/David’s friendship is so freaking adorable!!!

Domi E

And LOL Darrell 😂Yeah I can totally accept he’s not for everyone hhaha

Domi E

Ah that would be so great!!

Domi E

I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m still #NotACrier

Domi E

Aw thank you Molly!! And that’s so interesting, I definitely see the Shakespeare essence of it all, and I can’t wait to see what’s next in the show!!

Domi E

I’m worried 😭😭😭😭

Domi E

Oh gosh I can’t imagine suddenly stumbling across this episode, I think I would have just died right then and there

Domi E

Omg I love visioning out haha that’s great, thank you! And oh my….. I do remember some of these. I can’t believe how much my opinion changed!! I really didn’t remember being opposed to Bangel considering how I feel now hahaha.

Domi E

:( BUFFY DESERVES HAPPINESS!!!

Domi E

It changed things so much for me, I can’t imagine not watching it!!

Domi E

❤️❤️❤️Hugs back!!

Domi E

That was a really good ep!!

Domi E

Urghhh, they never give me EXACTLY what I want!! So rude!!

Domi E

Hahahaha it does come banging all the time!

Jon Dub

David doesnt have the emotional range Sarah has. But not many TV actors do. David was a model who was cast in a TV show who had to learn to act, where as Sarah had been acting in commercials since she 5 years old. David does very well especially in later seasons when he starts to hone his craft.

Steve Quast

I never misinterpret anything. People just don't mean what they're supposed to mean when they say things.

Steve Quast

Just a warning: if we make Domi exceedingly angry she loses her soul and becomes Dominiqulus. We don't want that to happen.

Denni Caid

The writers are good at that, aren't they? They either wait until you no longer want it, or they give you the most painful version of it.

Steve Quinn

Absolutely. I love watching Domi, I also love watching Alley. Although they can often come at the shows from different angles, I find them both intelligent, articulate and engaging. And if all reactors reacted identically there would really be little point in watching more than one, would there?

UTU49

I just read all (or most) of the comments. It made me think about my first impression of you, Domi, and how completely wrong it was. I saw you as this super chill, even-tempered young woman. I had no idea how much you were going to end up loving the characters. I had no idea how much emotional impact the shows were going to have on you. I liked your videos when I thought you were super chill... and I like your videos now that I have a much fuller picture of how fully you are engaging with these shows and these characters. I would like you to consider spending my donations on Gatorade, so that you won't get dehydrated if some future episode has a strong emotional impact on you. ;) TTYL!

Effie

Domi, SMG is a massive Bangel fan...I'm sure she would have appeared if she could. If I remember correctly she couldn't come for the episode they wanted her in but she said she could be there for the finale but the producers didn't want the focus on Buffy for the finale. It's a real shame that happened :(

Effie

David may not have had the emotional range but I thought he did great in the heartbreaking scenes in 'Becoming' and as Angelus as well.

Jon Dub

Dont get me wrong, I am not dissing him as an actor, I love Angel as a character and as a series and I think he carries it great. Just that when it comes to TV acting, and heartwrenching scenes, SMG is one of the GOATs.

Effie

Domi, this was the most satisfying reaction ever! Your joy at the beginning, the tears....I've been there and it still hurts. This episode solidified for me that Bangel are soul mates. If there weren't all these obstacles they would be together and that really hurts. It hurts even more that Angel has to carry that but at least someone remembered I suppose. By the way I laughed so hard when you called the demon Shrek! 😂

Domi E

Aw damn, Effie! That makes sense.

Raven Dark

Ha, me too! I meant to mention the Shrek thing and forgot. LOL

Domi E

Oh hell I wouldn’t wanna meet Dominiqulus, I would be careful indeed. Ur right, Steve haha

Domi E

And aww thanks second Steve 😜❤️

Domi E

Yeah SMG really is a whole other level!

Domi E

Yup and it’s so mean!!

Domi E

Aw, this is so sweet! I love hearing about first impressions, so thank you! But hey… kinda seems like you’re trying to say I’m not super chill…. ME? NOT CHILL? I think that’s a big assumption but I’ll try and let it slide cause you’re nice to me. Not the biggest fan of Gatorade but I’ll buy tissues maybe ;)

Domi E

Thank you Effie (and Raven)!! ❤️❤️They really are the biggest soulmates ever and that’s what makes it hurt so much!

UTU49

Hmm... There must be lots of good alternatives to Gatorade. Like maybe... fruity tea with honey and lemon.

litafanforlife

This episode still makes me cry. I honestly cry every single time I see it. This episode is definitely one of the very best. I love Buffy and Angel so much. This episode killed me. It was beautiful and absolutely heartbreaking. Buffy and Angel really are soulmates. That love is a forever love. Just a little side info- SMG is a massive Bangel fan (which I love lol). Her not really being in many episodes wasn't about her not wanting to be on the show. I loved your reaction- it was genuine. I'm sorry that you cried so much lol. But don't worry, you were definitely not alone with all your tears :)

Ray D

You are definitely thinking about how SMG declined to appear in season 5 of Angel after Buffy the show wrapped up the year before she had moved on from the character (if you listen to Alyson Hanigan SMG had been ready to move on for years to star in movies). I like this episode but I never got into the Buffy/Angel relationship. It feels so “first boyfriend, teen romance” to me. It was like this love at first sight thing and mostly over the top melodramatic. Angel existed on Buffy just as a device to forward Buffy’s storylines but didn’t have his own relationship. I’m fact, I never much cared for Angel on Buffy. But I love him on Angel. The relationships that he develops with the rest of the Angel Investigation team are really great. And honestly I’m firmly in the Angel/Cordy > Angel/Buffy camp. Great reaction though.

Nicholas J Hoover

Every time a reactor says this I think the same thing. 😅😂

Nicholas J Hoover

Same here. Like to me a doomed relationship is the opposite of romantic. But I did enjoy this episode

R J Walker (FumblesMcStupid)

You thought domi was chill? I think it must have been the calm, measured way she reacted to Jenny's death *runs away* 😆

R J Walker (FumblesMcStupid)

Ok, I am not the biggest of Bangel shippers (let's face it, I've STILL not forgiven him 😉) but THIS episode makes me cry and YOU watching this episode...damn, the pollen levels are high today! Also, great dolphin noises 😂 and your absolute certainty that Buffy was never going to be on AtS was bloody hysterical!

UTU49

RJ, I know you're kidding, but when I was talking about my first impression of Domi, I meant during the first few episodes. By the time we got to 2x17, I had a much fuller picture. She's a crier! Just like the rest of us! Somebody throw a party!