Rewatchable: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 22, "Restless," and Angel season 1, episode 21, "To Shanshu in L.A." Superfans: Natalie Newbies: Brittany, Kristen and Ariana Fun Facts: Danielle started watching Search Party, Selina went to a Monet exhibit, Kristen saw Moana, and Caitlin put up her Christmas tree, which initially scared Gage, but now he's sleeping under it like the present he truly is. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 22, "Restless": -Synopsis -This episode ends season 4, but really feels like a fresh start for season 5. -Initial thoughts. -Selina has a lot of love for this episode and is always finding new things in the dreamy madness. -The newbies had some trouble with this episode, but maybe that's kind of in its design? -Did Joss intend for this episode to be rewatched to suss out all the hidden meaning? -Willow's dream: She's getting ready to hit the stage in a crazy production of Death of a Salesman, starring Willow as current Willow. -There's a lot

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 20, "The Yoko Factor," and Angel season 1, episode 20, "War Zone." Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Caitlin (and everyone else) have not had a fun week! She is also going to start reading The Handmaid's Tale, which seems appropriate. Ariana went to the Los Angeles protest and felt a bit of positivity in light of the week's events. Brittany saw Fantastic Beasts and she is happy to report that it was good! Karen and Kristen made a pillow bed and watched four episodes of Buffy and Angel! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 20, "The Yoko Factor": -Spike is the aggressive Yoko -This group is not too great at communication -We were not surprised by how easily they fell apart -Someone get Giles a job! -Spike proposes the idea that Willow is going through a phase -Does this have anything to do with Oz? -Xander's arc is one of the most frustrating -Finally, someone called out Buffy's superiority comp

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 19, "New Moon Rising," and Angel season 1, episode 19, "Sanctuary." Superfans: Selina and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Doctor Strange review from Selina and Brittany. Spoiler, they were not impressed. Natalie is not planning on seeing Doctor Strange and gets some frustration about Marvel's men in executive suits off her chest. Mitch is finally drinking the Buffy Kool-Aid. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 19, "New Moon Rising": -Oz is back! -So many conflicting emotions! -Oh, so, you guys are... okay -Are we meant to believe that this is an ongoing relationship offscreen? -Tara finally comes into her own! She's got some lipgloss! -The evolution of Willow versus Tara -Buffy places Oz and Tara on the same level for Willow -Were the conversations downplayed? -Oz reminds us that Willow is a great character -Riley is a plate of white rice -But Oz is a great example of a good guy done well -LGBT conversations are

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 18, "Where the Wild Things Are," and Angel season 1, episode 18, "Five by Five." Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch is driving Lyft and seeing a variety of Halloween costumes. Kristen's life has been changed by new pillows, and tells a story of a stuffed clown she saw tied to someone's car. Caitlin is continuing her Halloween tradition of watching The Nightmare Before Christmas. Karen tells a take of her poor broken headphones and gets really excited when talking about her new bleeding skull candle. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 18, "Where the Wild Things Are": -Synopsis -Caitlin is not necessarily a fan of this episode. -It has a writer in common with "Beer Bad" -Newbie thoughts on this episode. -The couple that slays together stays together. -House of horrors... and sexual satisfaction. *Awkward* -Tara is the most accurate barometer for magical and mystical craziness. If she's worr

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 17, "Superstar," and Angel season 1, episode 17, "Eternity." Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Caitlin bought an Angel Funko to go with her Buffy Funko and her ship now lives on forever in her heart and on her shelf. The final presidential debate spoiled an episode of Angel. Ariana believes that Angel and Buffy dates IRL for a hot second. Selina's fun fact is that she does not believe this relationship happened. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 17, "Superstar": -Jonathan centric episode! -What was going on with this episode? Were we confused? -Danny Strong is a gem and were so glad Buffy realized this -The season 4 stigma prevents some superfans from rewatching this epic episode! -The newbies weigh in on what they think of season 4 -Is Buffy really getting meta by throwing the show off balance to reflect the college experience? 0_o -Did you really think that Jonathan would kill Buffy? -As

Join us as we discuss Angel season 1, episode 15, "The Prodigal," and episode 16, "The Ring." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Fun Facts: Kristen has powered through watching Bones, 10 SEASONS WORTH, and Angel now looks really young. Brittany started a new job is not a MINER anymore. Nat is celebrating her one year job anniversary! Natalie did not notice the boys of Supernatural age over her binge-watching. Karen has recorded four podcasts with Natalie this weekend and still has two more to go! Angel season 1, episode 15, "The Prodigal" -Why doesn't Angel go by Liam? -Angel is a constant reminder of his actions as Angelus, but also his sister's death -The show mirrors the conversation we had on Twitter about Angel being a common Latino name -Darla is back and everyone still doesn't like her -Darla-Angel-Dru-Spike Family Forever -Which bothers Angel more-- Liam's past or Angelus' past? -How do we feel about the flashbacks to Liam? -Kate and Angel: What is going on? -The ep

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 15, "This Year's Girl," and episode 16, "Who Are You?" Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Kristen Fun Facts: Kristen celebrated her birthday this week and watched Ghostbusters: Answer the Call with her family. Mitch saw the new Blair Witch movie and doesn't recommend it unless you're watching it by yourself in the theater. Caitlin and her puppy, Gage, are still settling in after meeting with the Animal Behaviorist this week. And Selina is overwhelmed by all the good stuff on TV this season, but is following The Good Place quite faithfully and will be reviewing Netflix's The Crown. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 15, "This Year’s Girl", and episode 16, "Who Are You?": -Mitch is still shipping Fuffy while Kristen completely forgot about Faith. Whoops. -There's definitely an "out of sight, out of mind" thing going on with some periphery characters. -All the applause to Sarah Michele Gellar and Eliza Dushku on

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 14, "Goodbye Iowa," and Angel season 1, episode 14, "I've Got You Under My Skin." Superfans: Selina, Natalie and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany Fun Facts: Caitlin and Gage are still working on their doggy-human relationship, Brittany is going to see a Broadway show today, Natalie is sad that she is not going to see a show with Brittany and has $3,000 worth of cash on her desk, but it's going away very soon. Selina set aside four hours to watch four episodes of Buffy and Angel and didn't have any time to spare. How is that possible? MATH! Grr arggg! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 14, "Goodbye Iowa": -The wiki describes this as a "Riley-centric" episode -Does Spike have a purpose now? -Why are they still helping Spike? -Angelus was the character we were meant to hate, but Spike is kind of... loveable? -Mitch assigns the Scooby Gang their Scooby Doo counterparts -What is with all the trench coats? -Slumber party at Xander's house

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 13, “The I in Team,” and Angel season 1, episode 13, “She.” Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Brittany Fun Facts: Mitch hit up the dollar store and got tons of Halloween decorations because it's never too early to get in the spirit. Caitlin has a PUPPY! A REAL PUPPY! GAGE! Fall punched Brittany in the face and she could not be happier! Karen is missing the West Wing cast in Ohio, but we recommended hitchhiking for Janney. Also, Mitch and Karen recall a road trip they took. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 13, "The I in Team": -We're finally infiltrating the Initiative -Good, evil, or indifferent? -Walsh's secrets are out-- how do we feel about her? -Do we really know her purpose for creating Adam? -Walsh is very much isolated in her mission, but their is a personal connection to the members of the Initiative -Spike is tagged and yet again goes back to the group -When will Spike accept he is becoming part of th

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 12, “A New Man,” and Angel season 1, episode 12, “Expecting.” Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Ariana and Kristen Fun Facts: Caitlin is still decorating her apartment, but she wins this week's fun facts because she's going to look at puppies. Kristen is excited to go see her Detroit Lions play. Ariana is watching Underground, which has Marc Blucas (known to Buffy fans as Riley Finn) as an abolitionist. Selina got to see Bridget Jones' Baby at the Danish premiere and had some good times looking for celebrities with her brother. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 12, "A New Man": -Synopsis -Initial reactions -Happy birthday, Buffy! -This could have been the worst birthday ever. -Walsh vs. Giles: Does Buffy actually lack a father-figure, or was Walsh just hitting below the belt? -Giles may not have handled this confrontation very well. -The Giles/Buffy dynamic: Do we feel badly for Giles this episode? -Does Walsh have u

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 11, "Doomed," and Angel season 1, episode 11, “Somnambulist." Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Brittany Fun Facts: Mitch is back after getting his tonsils out and sadly does not sound like Kermit the frog. Caitlin moved and she is doing an amazing job decorating! Brittany scared Karen with a picture of a grasshopper. Karen is going to watch Kill Bill Vol. 1 with Kristen. Finally. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 11, "Doomed": -Where do we stand on the Buffy Riley relationship? -Psych grad students are the worst, am I right? -It always comes back to Angel. -The end of the world is here again! -Superfans hear the magic words, "I want to go back and rewatch." -Slayer life versus real life-- can Riley fit into both? -Taking a step back from Buffy's point of view we have a new perspective on the Slayer mythology -What do we think about the Initiative and their tactics? -Percy is back! -Why is Willow napping in

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 10, "Hush," and Angel season 1, episode 10, “Parting Gifts." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Kristen and Ariana Fun Facts: Ariana is crushing hard on Wesley Wyndam-Price. Kristen just started watching The Secret Circle and is loving every second. Karen is excited to have her glasses back after a long period without them. Finally, Natalie had another Buffy cameo during her Supernatural binge watch. Harry Graynor, who played the Mayor, showed his face, and Karen remembers seeing him in her West Wing binge as well. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 10, "Hush": -Synopsis -Newbies' first impressions -Superfans reasons for loving 'Hush' -Joss needed to troll everyone who praises his dialogue, so he wrote this episode. -Only 17 minutes of this episode include dialogue, but the sound and music throughout the episode is incredibly strong. -'Hush' is the only episode of Buffy to be nominated for Cinematography or Writing Emmy

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 9, "Something Blue," and Angel season 1, episode 9, “Hero." Superfans: Selina and Natalie Newbies: Kristen and Brittany Fun Facts: Kristen gets to spend some time bonding with her brother who is in town, while Natalie enjoys the lingering joy of watching James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter on Supernatural. Brittany had a hard time watching Angel because she is afraid of the demon faces (trypophobia... it's real). Selina requested to be on this week because of all things ANGEL! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 9, "Something Blue": -Riley and Buffy have great hair -We like Riley outside of the Institute except when he is talking about cars -Is this episode the start of a new ship? Buffy and Spike! -Did they live another life in their heads? -Spike and Buffy hold onto their romantic personalities even in crazy alternate universe love -Truth talk in the tub, what will the gang do with him once Spike's useless? -Would it be a

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 8, "Pangs," and Angel season 1, episode 8, “I Will Remember You." Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Ariana and Danielle Fun Facts: Danielle went to Europe for a whole month! Ariana wishes everyone Happy Zutara Week. Caitlin in planning a move. Selina cut her hand, but she also saw Ghostbusters. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 8, "Pangs": -This was written by Jane Espenson and it's kinda famous. -Ariana gets on her soap box for a hot second. -There are some problems with this episode. -But there is something they did right. -The stakes for this episode weren't as high as we thought they would be. -A line in this episode is also a source of embarrassment for Selina. -What did we think about Spike's role this week? -Harmony is a different kind of vampire. -Spike belongs on Bachelor in Paradise. -We know who the new Cordelia is. -There are -- gasp -- some people who don't like Spike. -Does Spike respect Buffy? -Do we like

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 7, "The Initiative," and Angel season 1, episode 7, “The Bachelor Party." Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Brittany Fun Facts: Caitlin is FINALLY done teaching for the summer! Brittany is back from London and she is suffering from a post-travel cold. Mitch is at home visiting his family and enjoying food before he gets his tonsils out. Karen stayed up late watching Idris Elba kick people's asses in Luther. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 7, "The Initiative": -Oz is out of the credits and Spike is in! -Were we getting brought down with the melodrama? -But Oz, we still love you -Harmony also brings the humor to season 4 -Giles and Xander deserve a spinoff because they are the perfect pair of outsiders -Are we missing the Watchers Council and the Slayer mythology? -Spike has a chip in his head! Will it train him to be good? -ANGELUS AND SPIKE FOREVER -Riley is a guy in the mask, and gets better with a bit a swe

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 6, "Wild at Heart," and Angel season 1, episode 6, “Sense and Sensitivity." Superfans: Selina and Karen Newbies: Mitch and Kristen Fun Facts: Mitch is getting his tonsils out, Karen is obsessed with volleyball, Kristen is entranced by swimming, and Selina wants to know what's up with this newfound Buffy quality. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 6, "Wild at Heart": -Newbies were right about the werewolf. -Are Oz and Veruca comparable to Willow and Xander? -Is oz culpable for what he did? -What do we think about Veruca's attitude toward her werewolf powers? -Did Oz and Veruca really imprint? -What would have Willow's spell accomplished? -The big question: Does Mitch blame Willow as much as he did Xander? -Will we ever see Oz again? -Did we think he would come back at the end? -Buffy is doing better in school! -Who kidnapped Spike!? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Angel season 1, episode 6, “Sense and Sensitivity": -Tim M

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 5, "Beer Bad," and Angel season 1, episode 5, “Rm w/a Vu." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Karen, Natalie, and Ariana went to Comic Con and they share some stories. Karen got a photo with fellow hosts Selina, Kristen, and Ariana. Natalie had a sad gummy worm experience she does not want to talk about. Ariana SAW ANGEL AND HE IS ACTUALLY A VAMPIRE. Brittany was not at Comic Con, but don't worry if you are sick of her she is leaving for London to see the Cursed Child play so she's taking a break from ReWatchable. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 5, "Beer Bad": -Parker are we over this or are we over this? -This is not the Buffy we signed up for -Xander looks pretty great compared to Parker -Riley, the TA with a great A (sorry) -Does anyone watch The Bachelorette? -Oz notices someone, but was it more of an imprint than a quick glance? -Kal Penn is here! Hi, Kal! -Natalie likes a group of la

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 4, "Fear, Itself," and Angel season 1, episode 4, “I Fall to Pieces." Superfans: Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch finished went to see the location of Twin Peaks even though he has not seen the show. Damn, that diner is crowded. Brittany went to a taping of The Late Show and fell for the producer's trick to hide Jon Stewart. Caitlin has a new niece who will be living much, much closer to her! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 4, "Fear, Itself": -Fear is coming to life! -Buffy is afraid of being alone, Willow is afraid of losing control of her magic, Xander is ignored, and Oz cannot control his transformation -This episode once again reminds us of the "Wish" universe -Buffy is really good at hiding subtle clues throughout the series for us to pick up on -FEAR... is not so scary -The house is from AHS: Murder House and the Black Power Ranger summons FEAR! -Giles tries to warn Buffy, but like... she has her

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 3, "The Harsh Light of Day," and Angel season 1, episode 3, “In the Dark." Superfans: Selina Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch finished Gilmore Girls, finally! Selina is getting there, but still has a long way to go. Brittany learned the hard way that she needs to turn auto-play off Netflix and watch in alternating order. Selina is preparing to interview some fun people from Wynonna Earp, about a demon hunter, at Comic Con! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 3, "In the Harsh Light of Day": -Let's tally who has actually had sex on this show -What is Parker's deal? Will he be important later or it is just teen love? -Eternal love is reserved for demons and angels with souls -Mitch makes us wish we had a bleeping buzzer on hand! -"Men are evil" -Season 4 taps into some real issues that arise in college for better or worse -Aspect ratio woes -Harmony is back -- how are we feeling about her return? -Do we get a bit more

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 2, "Living Conditions," and Angel season 1, episode 2, “Lonely Hearts." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch built a bungalow, Karen is playing Pokémon Go, Ariana likes to dance, and Natalie is afraid to talk to Captain America. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 1, “Living Conditions": -Mitch’s synopsis -- DON’T MESS WITH CHER -Does Buffy have a spidey-sense about demons? -Cuffy has sunk but Mitch is now forcing Xoz on us. -Is Oz going to go over to Angel? -Cordelia probably died and nobody on Buffy cares. -Xander is less terrible this season. Maybe because he’s not around? -Willow is coming into her own in college. -We tell our roommate horror stories, featuring a mole man and a naked Nazi. -Oz shares a glance with a possible wolf-chick. Ravenous multi-colored werewolf babies will erupt from her womb. -Karen likes watching Buffy chug milk. Everyone else thinks Karen is disturbed. -Mitch