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This was such a tense episode, with brief moments of fun sprinkled throughout thanks to Spike per usual.  And that final shot on Buffy's face really says it all...

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Tyler ✨

Another great reaction Nick, as always! When Buffy falls to the ground at the end of this episode, it truly feels like she's hit her breaking point as the Slayer. She has overcome incredible odds over the past 5 seasons, sometimes at devastating costs. But for the first time, you truly see her crack under pressure and abandon all hope. This season is my favorite for many reasons, but mainly because I feel as though it's such a turning point for Buffy. She's no longer a high school or college student living at home. When Joyce died, she was forced to become an adult and, with that, comes a whole new set of challenges (i.e. being a parent to Dawn). And I feel like, as Buffy is launched into the world of adulthood, the show takes a darker turn. Because as scary as vampires, and demons, and Gods are, adulthood is sometimes an even darker and scarier place to be. The entire tone of the show changes this season, which is why I think the stakes (no pun intended) feel so high. Anyway... it was a pleasant surprise to wake up to this reaction! Unlike Buffy, I am still in college, so it was nice to have my cup of coffee and watch Buffy with you before heading to class. I'll take a lecture on Quantitative Reasoning over battling the forces of evil any day. Much less stressful that way. 😁

Stacey

Amazing reaction, I’m so excited for the next 2, are u watching the last two of buffy before jumping back over to angel?

Nicola Rush

Omg I can't wait for you to react to the next two episodes, especially the finale! All I can say is they are EPIC!!!

Shaun 🏳️‍🌈

Yep, I believe he is. Especially if he is following the same order as other reactors I’ve watched 🙂

RavenLord

I'm about to watch this, but beforehand I can say that one of my favorite moments was the gentleness and sincerity of Spike when he told poor Tara she could play "peekaboo" with the sunshine all she wanted, that he was okay. Such an unexpected tenderness from the soulless evil vampire towards a person whose mind is diminished.

Stacey

Yea I thought so too..but then some eps have come out in a different order so I was confused. I personally can't stand the slayalive watch guide lol but that's my issue 🤣🤣 I really can't wait for the next 2 eps

thorreacts

Yes I will be finishing Season 5 of Buffy before returning to Angel :)

Stacey

Thanks for the reply nick. I can't wait. Your my favourite reactor

Nicola Rush

That's brilliant to hear! I can't wait either, you're my favourite reactor too! BTW the final episode of Buffy in Season 5 is the 100th episode of the show (if you didn't know already).

Milku Grace TV

GREAT reaction and review/analysis! This episode is so epic and it just gets better! THANK YOU so much.

Viera Galikova

lol, that little detail of Xander walking away out of the camera shot just before Ben starts preparing the needle.

Dutchkel

Love this episode. One of my favorites in the Buffyverse. Non stop tension and everyone is out of their comfort zone.

Elana Resnick

Possibly comes naturally after all those years taking care of Dru. Spike could be very gentle with her.