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Angel's backstory!!! I watched this on Hulu, if that affects syncing at all.

*Please note, this is the full length version, and due to copyright restrictions, requires you to sync your own copy of the episode.

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Buffy 1x07 Full Length Reaction

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Preaching to the Horse's Mouth

Standard disclaimer, strictly my personal opinion, it's all subjective, blah bitty blah, the first Tier 1 episode of the series.

Preaching to the Horse's Mouth

Haven't finished watching the wrap-up yet, so maybe y'all get there but just in case, it was Buffy's cross necklace that burned Angel because he's a vampire. Buffy's "Are you ok?" Angel's "It hurts." Subtext, metaphors, it hurts that they love each other but are so different, Slayer, vampire, ha ha get it? You get it.

jasonm

Jacqui, I know it's a ways off, but now that you know Angel's secret, you may want to consider how or if you want to add the spin-off (Angel) into the mix. The two shows ran along side each other starting with Buffy Season 4. The were both broadcast on the WB, Buffy first, then Angel immediately after, so the shows were fairly tightly coupled for Buffy S4 and S5 / Angel S1 and S2. With Season 6, Buffy moved to the UPN, while Angel remained on the WB, so the shows diverged somewhat from then on. There are watch order guides, if you want, or you can just do broadcast order. Option 3, of course, is to just do whatever you want. Enjoy!

Stephen Knueppel

I watched Buffy as it aired and then the others you mentioned. That made it seem as though the other shows stole so many ideas from Buffy. Watch for episodes written and directed by Joss and you will definitely notice a difference in quality and tone. Sarah and David have tremendous chemistry but they started a game of trying to sabotage each other. Before a kissing scene they would both eat the most disgusting things they could think of to gross each other out lol. Buffy the Vampire Slayer inspired college courses in many universities focused on its impact on pop culture and it's philosophy. There was even a 3 day symposium at the University of Arkansas where 90 papers on Buffy were presented. Not many shows can claim anything similar.

Kevin (GiantFutures.com)

It is interesting going back and doing the watch-thruster as a longtime Buffy fan, and noticing the writing. It’s such a contrast compared to how Buffy and Angel are written seasons later, and it’s not just a “She’s no longer a high school kid” sort of maturing, but it’s also the years of backstory and character development. Angel in particular feels like watching Season 1 Homer Simpson compared to…all the later years of that show. The vocal patterns, the dialogue patterns, the characterization. I mean, Angel will never be portrayed as a genius (spoilers?), but he is given a bit more quick-wittedness in the future which is more fun, especially when he gets his spin-off. And I totally agree, the lighting this entire episode is spectacular, especially for old TV quality shadow and light. They did it very well this time.

Michael Cyr

Are you posting videos differently recently? I used to be able to watch them from the Patreon site, but now it opens a new tab to take me to youtube. Not a big deal, just mildly annoying.

slypeartree

Buffy is an old show so sometime a reactor will already know from pop culture that Angel is a vampire without ever having watched the show. I love it when it's a surprise.

Philip Abelanet

You said, "I drink and I know things." That's my Disqus profile! Twinsies!