Giles was the one character from that show that I really wanted to see a spin off of. A prequel series that explored his Ripper years would be very entertaining, I think.

The father-daughter relationship between Buffy and Giles is amazing. Giles is Buffy’s real father, not Hank Summers, who didn’t even show up to Joyce’s funeral.

Giles was always my favorite character. I especially love the interactions between him and Spike as the show progressed

tbh Giles realised in the first few episodes that he had no power at all. She barely once did as he asked. 1x03 she still became a cheerleader, 1x05 she still went out with Owen etc etc he was a mentor sure, but VERY early on he had to accept that it was an equal partnership at first and then she took the lead about series 3 IMO when she started coming up with plans for the mayor etc It's what I love about season 1, them working out how to work together. You're right though that he doesn't seem to mind when Buffy, frequently, proves him wrong. Giles has his problems but toxic masculinity is not one of them (he seems to have siphoned that all in to Ripper). And as male role models go he's probably the best on Buffy. (and in case you're wondering, he's my favourite character :) )

Say what you will, but he can carry a.tune. when he sang Behind blue eyes I melted.

I just wish we got to see more of Giles's past come into play. We got a few peeks into his past impulsiveness and darkness, but I would have liked to see more, maybe a throwback episode purely exploring the night he summoned the demon that killed his friends. And now that I say that I'm going to search youtube to see if anyone made it as a fan film.

Xanders first line to Buffy was "Can I have you" but he meant "can I help you". Giles first line is "Can I help you" but it does kiiinda claim ownership a tad. He proceds to tell her what she wants and what is her destiny.

Been watching a lot of your vids and really enjoying them.

Angel does significantly better on his own show. He tends to have low showings on Buffy's show, but much better showings on his own.

dude im not going to be able to watch this show the same way again after seeing your videos.

This was your best video I've seen so far. And I'm not just saying that because Giles is my favorite, the insight was top tier.

Giles is the only Watcher I like in the entire series (yeah I don't like Wesley that much sorry). Band Candy made me love him even more as a character. I enjoyed seeing both those sides/ages of actually both his and Joyce's character. Their chemistry was spot on for two actors who at that point didn't have many deep scenes with each other. Random, but it would have been interesting to see the Ripper film/series they were cooking up back in the day when they were talking of doing even more spin-offs. Which of all the spin-off options, especially with how long it's been, I would think of all the spin-off ideas they have this would be the easiest to do. They'd have to recast anyway since they'd need someone else to represent his younger self.

Love this channel and analysis hope it grows totally agree

What about Oz as a role model?

Wonderful video!

it is drastic. he goes from controlling her to advising her. "stuffy" to outgoing

hahaha seeing this and looking back in hindsight that wake up in a coma line cordy used does seem a bit prophetic as she litterally woke up in a coma on the final season of angel

OMG I finally know the origin of that meme! LOL

I know I've heard of plateau Socrates but that doesn't compare to Robert Giles He's all that in a bag of chips well only side to that would be Buffy because she's the red dressing to his chips even if they are British

i make the case that xander a better man then giles.

I love Rupert Charles and I don't think you're a stuffy British librarian I think you're a fox definitely knows how to get my blood pumping

Gd video THANKS

I think you're a bit overblown with the patriarchy thing.

0:34 Jesus fucking **Christ**, early S4 Willow tho.

Sure a few other characters that I think represent talking to you well other than Willow we got close Spirit Sanders part challenge 9 done childlike personality that Buffy had to give up because she's a square and has to worry about her family which is her mother spot is you're ab level as in mind to do something other than being the Slayer and having a normal life which would be f*** his mother a fight is going to lose control in a certain moment which dialed off of qualify as Angel too the watchers also are sticklers for the rules her friend I also think they're nothing more than a bunch of Apple who got Maggie completely which is basically trying to control Buffy the same way to watches are there I said it I don't like the watchers council not one bit

See love the Giles. That's the character I will. I just meant you la la la hot

He's not her mind, not by a long-shot, he's far more like a father to her.

always knew he got knocked out more than most but damn he should be mentally challenged after all that