Rewatchable: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Join us as we discuss the premieres of Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, "The Freshman," and Angel season 1, “City Of." Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Fun Facts: Karen is happy to be back and plans on enticing her best friend to listen to all our Buffy episodes during her rewatch, Caitlin is still working away, Brittany is cuddling her dog to save him from all the fireworks, and Kristen is just really excited to celebrate the 4th of July. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 1, “The Freshman": -Synopsis -First impressions of the new look for season 4. Welcome to College! -How did we all survive college? Were we Willow-like or Buffy-like? -Buffy drops a book on Riley, and the newbies and superfans see him a little differently. -Giles takes a vacation? What? We meet Olivia. -We discuss Giles new role in Buffy's life and how he treated her in the scene in his living room. -Evil vamps still need style and we love the posters joke. -Xander gives Buffy the ego boost

Join us as we discuss the insanity that is Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 21, “Graduation Day: Part 1” and episode 22 “Graduation Day: Part 2.” Superfans: Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Kristen Fun Facts: Ariana has an interesting article about a possible new incest ship on Game of Thrones that you should check out, Kristen feels like one of the only people that has loved Independence Day: Resurgence, and Natalie has started watching Supernatural. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episodes 21 and 22, “Graduation Day: Part 1" and "Graduation Day: Part 2”: -Willow and Oz have sex! And their post-coital cuddling is adorable. -Cordelia and Wesley finally make out and it's totally weird. -Spider-eating is gross. -The council has a cure to the poisoned arrow Faith tagged Angel with, but they aren't sharing. -Did we think Buffy was going to be able to deliver the final blow and kill Faith? -Ariana needs to know what Natalie thinks about Buffy's sorting and has a lot of thoughts about Buff

Join us as we discuss all the messy high school drama that comes with Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 19, “Choices” and episode 20 “Prom.” Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Caitlin is still working hard, but she has a Supergirl Funko to keep her. Brittany went to Mexico and did not watch the last two episodes of Buffy. Mitch can't tell if he is living in the real world or in virtual reality. Selina took a day trip to Sweden, because living outside of the US allows you to do that. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 19, “Choices”: -Faith and the Mayor's relationship is... interesting -The Mayor gives her room to play as the Slayer, you know with the killing and fun stuff -Are stakes and knives meant to mean a little more than just tools for killing? -Buffy got into Northwestern, which is crazy, but then again so is a Hellmouth -The prospect of moving away for college brings up the "what do we do now" question -UC Sunnydale, GO DEMONS! -Let'

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 17, “Enemies” and episode 18 “Earshot.” Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Kristen is excited to have Karen back, Mitch is a busy painter, Caitlin has no life as she teaches her summer away, and Selina got to see some Hypable/Harry Potter people at the Cursed Child previews! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 17, “Enemies”: -Synopsis -Faith is evil. -We all get a chance to talk about how we feel about Faith's storyline in season 3. -Did Angel/Angelus fool the newbies? -Faith in this episode went full Team Mayor. Did we expect any less? -What act of Angelus' convinced you that he was soulless? Punching Xander? Chaining up Buffy? -Mitch is loving season 3 more than seasons 1 or 2, while Kristen is feeling nostalgic for the MOTW episodes from the first two seasons. -Buffy has some serious Angelus PTSD flare ups after their little scene with Faith. -Will we see blue guy again? -Do we know th

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 15, “Consequences” and episode 16 “Doppelgangland.” Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Karen and Brittany are meeting up to play trivia! Ariana has never met Brittany and she imagines that Brittany always wears sunglasses. Ariana gives us a breakdown of how she imagines all the other hosts! Willow bringing marshmallows to the vampire burning in "The Zeppo" reminded Natalie of Karen. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 13, “Consequences”: -Faith- bloodthirsty killer or traumatic response to a bad situation? -Would Faith actually kill Xander? -Buffy and Faith: two sides of the Slayer coin -Having the law working against you is not ideal when you're trying to kill vampires -Buffy turning to Willow really shows how much their friendship means to both of them -Do we feel bad for Willow when she finds out about Xander? -While it may seem dragged out and overdone this may be the final pull between th

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 13, “The Zeppo” and episode 14 “Bad Girls.” Superfans: Selina and Karen Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen is a traveling fool who slept with the windows open in NYC and caught some city gunk, but she also saw X-Men: Apocalypse and loved it. Mitch gives a glowing recommendation for AirB&B. Kristen bought Batman stamps and is super excited about them. Selina once had a dog named Zippo, which is almost Zeppo, so it's topical. We have a bit of a discussion about this whole Zeppo business to Mitch who was super confused. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 13, “The Zeppo”: -Synopsis -This was a fun departure from the normal storytelling structure. -Is Cordy pining after Xander? Or are they just reverting to their pre-relationship status quo? -Xander learns more about himself in this episode and finds some inner peace. -This episode helped Mitch see some growth in Xander. -Michael Cudlitz cuts his zombie teeth here

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 11, “Gingerbread” and episode 12 "Helpless." Superfans: Selina Newbies: Danielle and Brittany  Fun facts: Danielle is back and saved two dogs because she is a real life superhero! Brittany is going to see Shonda Rhimes give a talk and get inspired. Selina was inspired by a marathon and went on a run! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 11, “Gingerbread”: -"Gingerbread" was not great, but we made it through -Joyce had something to do, but it still was still awful -Do these brainwashing scenarios reveal something about Joyce's true nature? -The Joyce and Giles awkwardness is one of the best strands of continuity -We meet Willow's very clinical mother in this episode -Xander and Willow's families make Joyce look a bit bitter -MOO shut it down! -First rule of Vampire Club: Don't talk about Vampire Club -Could we have an army of Hellmouth guards? -Harry Potter and Buffy-- too close for comfort -The reveal was quite clever with th

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 9, “The Wish” and episode 10 “Amends." Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Kristen  Fun facts: Caitlin just had a birthday! Kristen comforts her on her trek toward 30, and is rewatching Veronica Mars where she just heard a hilarious Trump reference. Mitch is moving to Seattle, and Selina clears up her position as a non-Xander/Willow shipper, but a fan of the chaos they create in season 3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 9, “The Wish”: -Synopsis -Initial Reactions -AU episodes: Love them? Hate them? -The Wish-verse gets its own special title. -Why was Buffy so much more rough and tough growing up outside of Sunnydale? -New rules in the Wish-verse -Why is anyone still living in Sunnydale in the Wish-verse? -Cordelia's attitude is her armor that keeps her from being too vulnerable when she's in an already vulnerable state. -Vamp Xander and Vamp Willow: We're in love. -Poor Angel. He had it rough in the Wish-ver

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 7, "Revelations" and episode 8 "Lovers Walk". Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Natalie cannot help herself... There are slight Civil War spoilers. Fun Facts: Here are our one sentence Captain America: Civil War reviews: Ariana: "I loved it when they defeated Superman defeated using red Kryptonite." Karen: "Please don't hate Iron Man." Brittany: "When does Vision get his own movie?" Natalie: "I'm so glad he's not Cap anymore." Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 7, "Revelations": -Xander and Willow, what do we like, what don't we like? -Natalie breaks down how we are all feeling -"Xander is the worst of the nice guys" -Let's use our "I" statements -We are team Cordelia and Oz -There is a always the fear that Angel is one step away from becoming Angelus -Buffy does have justifiable reasoning for wanting to keep Angel a secret, but there are other factors in play -Is there an easy soluti

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 5, "Homecoming" and episode 6 "Band Candy". Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Danielle Fun Facts: Karen is remembering Caitlin's visit to her old home in North Carolina, Caitlin is happy to be done grading, Danielle is excited to be seeing Karen very soon, and Kristen is pleased to finally be settling in to her and Karen's apartment. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 5, "Homecoming": -It was a little weird for Buffy to want to be Homecoming Queen so badly. It seemed like a step back. -Normal Joe-Schmoe's probably know Buffy as that girl that beat up the football players one time. -So, yeah... Willow and Xander. What the hell? -We sort of all agree that if this would have happened a season or two ago, we could be on board. Just not now. Except for Karen who definitely sees why Willow might stumble a bit here. -Slayer fest 1998! (Whoa time warp!) -Buffy and Cordy bonding time is amazing. -Scott breaks up with

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 3, "Faith, Hope, and Tricks" and episode 4 "Beauty and the Beasts". Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Ariana is up super early for the cause, Brittany hung out with Natalie and saw a play about Shakespeare, Caitlin is buried in grading and will hopefully have some fun soon, and Selina went to a flea market and found a chest from 1852! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 3, "Faith, Hope, and Tricks": -We have a new slayer and she's from Bring It On -The couples still weird us out -Everyone is really into the idea that Buffy needs to have a man -Scott Hope, not giving us much hope -But what if I get her a ring? -Yet again, Buffy does not like to share her friends -Someone likes to be the center of attention -When did you die? -Mr. Trick is a sophisticated vampire -Giles is not invited to the party and he is very sad -Could there be a Slayer Games? -The Watcher series? Ripper the series we wa

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 1, “Anne" and episode 2 "Dead Man's Party". Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen is broadcasting from her brand new apartment sans chair. Mitch is surviving the blizzard in Denver, and is staying warm while watching Buffy. Caitlin is enjoying the sunny 73 degree weather near her, and she marathoned Outlander and is currently obsessed. Kristen is super excited that she got to see Captain America: Civil War this past week (so did Karen). Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 1, "Anne": -Synopsis -Season 3 credits: What do we think of the new stuff? -Buffy is a show that likes to reference back to older storylines. -Buffy and Angel on the beach. Mitch declares it "The Beach" part two. -This episode had a distinct "When She Was Bad" vibe. -Would Buffy have returned to Sunnydale if Lily hadn't showed up? -Chanterelle/Lily is back. Did we have a serious reaction to her return? -We're fine with the

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2 finale, “Becoming Part 1" and "Becoming Part 2." Superfans: Selina and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch saw some awesome Buffy props a few months ago, but they are only just starting to make sense. He saw Mr. Pointy! Brittany drove all over NJ to find the Gilmore Girls EW cover and failed. Selina keeps getting spoiled with all the Gilmore Girls revival news. Natalie has never seen Gilmore Girls and is vacationing in a hotel that was once the hospital where Alan Turing was born. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2 episodes 21 and 22, “Becoming Part 1” and "Becoming Part 2": -Newbie reactions: Mitch should have seen it coming! Brittany was underwhelmed. -Angel's origin story, there wasn't much human there to destroy -Ryan Murphy totally ripped off this vampire lore -Dru in the real world had visions, she already had the power before she became a vampire -The Buffy extended universe is worth exploring -Dru has some of her best

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 19, “I Only Have Eyes For You,” and episode 20, “Go Fish.” Superfans: Natalie and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Danielle Fun Facts: Brittany's office got a Ms. Pac Man machine and she loves to play Burger Time. Natalie is a pro at Laura Croft Tomb Raider training level, but that's about it. Caitlin, on the other hand, got some fresh air and spent the entire day on the Blue Ridge scenic railway in Georgia. Danielle went to an equally exciting place, DISNEYLAND! Oh, and she saw Ariana. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 17, “I Only Have Eyes For You”: -Where does this episode stand on the mythological, monster of the week scale? -We're glad some mythology is continuing before the two-part finale -Danielle shares her Buffy thoughts on season 2 -Does this happen every Sadie Hawkins dance? -Spike is a person, Angelus is a monster -Does the interaction between possessed Angel and possessed Buffy give either of them closure? -The gu

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 17, “Passion,” and episode 18, “Killed by Death.” Superfans: Selina and Karen Newbies: Mitch and Kristen Fun Facts: Mitch saw Hamilton (to the jealousy of everyone who still hasn't been able), Karen had a fun fact planned that she forgot due to yummy beverages the night before, Kristen has a box of DVDs that weighs more than a couple of small children, and Selina is rewatching Battlestar Galactica while nursing a fever just like Buffy in Killed by Death. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 17, “Passion”: -Synopsis -Newbie reactions: Kristen and Mitch both found the big death abrupt. -Angel's monologue about passion narrating the episode: Love it or hate it? -Should Buffy tell Joyce about the supernatural threat? -Does not telling Joyce put her in danger that she wouldn't be in otherwise? -Buffy and Joyce: Is Joyce trying not to be a helicopter parent or does she just not try? -Jenny and Giles are so, so close to happiness..

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Phases,” and episode 16, “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.” Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Ariana and Kristen Fun Facts: Karen finished watching Daredevil, Caitlin is 7 episodes in and has some Daredevil thoughts you'll have to check out on the next HeroHype, Kristen is re-watching The Vampire Diaries and excitedly discovered Melissa Ponzio is in an episode, and Ariana wrote a post sorting the Avatar characters into Hogwarts Houses with the help of her ReWatchable co-hosts that fans should definitely check out. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Phases”: -Synopsis -Did the newbies know about Oz? -Our thoughts on the werewolf costume -How Oz was turned: Is it along the same lines as other werewolf stories? -Fun little Easter Eggs for previous Buffy episodes: the trophy and Xander's "The Pack" memories -Thoughts on Cain: He's a total jerkface. -Angel and Theresa: Was it weird that she let him walk her home

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 13, “Surprise,” and episode 14, “Innocence.” Superfans: Selina and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Ariana kicks off the episode with some Dawson's Creek controversy and falls on team Pacey, while Natalie folds into team Dawson. Brittany has never seen Dawson's Creek. Selina has some fun facts about some of your favorite shows' writing staffs-- hint: they all started on Buffy! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 13, “Surprise”: -The giant purple people eater did not make it to Denmark -We've all had those dreams that make us need to check in with people immediately -Is this the episode where everything changes? -Brittany gets to just say "no" to whether she likes Angel or not -Let's talk about the Angel/Buffy theme -Jenny Calendar is not the woman we thought she was-- she's Janna of Kalderash -She was sent to guard Angel, but with very little information -We pick up little pieces of information about Angel's pen

Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 11, "Ted": -Buffy fans do not come back to these episodes for a reason -Is this a "bad episode" quality-wise or do we just hate "Ted" -John Ritter is Brittany's first celebrity death -Joyce jumps too quickly to think the worst of Buffy -They have the opportunity to showcase a really strong mother daughter relationship -the camera work after Buffy mentions she wants to kill herself was... harsh -Ted is dead, but he is actually dead -It's hard to watch, but Ted will stick with you -Ted is important to have a backdoor- Buffy would be a different show were Ted to be a human -This contrast between Monster and human now exists -But let's actually talk about the police involvement: -Where is the line between evil human and demon? Ted was drugging people after all... -Cordelia and Xander ship it or sink it? -Does this change the way Xander and Buffy interact? -Jenny and Giles forever. -Favorite scenes -Favorite quotes Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 12, "Bad

Past and present hosts come together to celebrate three years of ReWatchable in a delightful, disastrous livestream! Your Hosts: Danielle, Karen, Kristen, Mitch, Caitlin, Donya, Kyle, and Brittany (and Nic Cage) Watch our live stream here! Which shows have you been on? Danielle: Veronica Mars, Pushing Daisies, Freaks and Geeks Kyle: Firefly, Pushing Daisies Brittany: Pushing Daisies, Avatar, Freaks and Geeks, Korra, Buffy Mitch: Veronica Mars, Pushing Daisies, Avatar, Korra, Buffy Karen: ALL OF THEM Kristen: Firefly, Freaks and Geeks, Buffy Donya: Pushing Daisies, Avatar, Korra Caitlin: ALL OF THEM -We discuss our favorite series-- Veronica Mars and Avatar are running a tight race -Let's get sappy for a minute or five -ReWatchable brought a lot of us together in real life -We may have incriminated Kyle...maybe -Some of our favorite moments include being on the red carpet with Kristen Bell! -We run through our favorite memories from each show -Danielle was tweeted by Kristen Bell on air! -Kyle l

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episodes 9 and 10 “What's My Line” parts 1 and 2. Superfans: Selina, Caitlin Newbies: Kristen, Ariana Fun facts: Kristen spent all day yesterday watching Best Picture nominees, Caitlin is getting excited for baseball's return, Ariana loves the Fuller House theme song, and Selina shares a few more Buffy facts. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 9 and 10, "What's My Line," parts 1 and 2: -This is the longest synopsis known to man. -Oz love. All the Oz love. -Cordelia and Xander: New power couple? -Kendra the other Slayer: What?! -Buffy's interactions with Kendra are inexcusable. -We talk about diversity on Buffy. -Willy the Snitch: Love him or hate him? -How about that final fight? -What did we think of the Order of Teraka? -Drusilla has been restored: What does this mean? -Buffy and Angel's relationship: Are we invested? -Favorite scenes -Favorite quotes Listener Feedback: -Mandy tweeted to cheer on Brittany's newfound love of