Emma Caulfield is criminally-underappreciated as Anya. Her acting is always top notch (especially compared to a few others on this show).

"Come in, enjoy my personal space." "Is it difficult or time consuming?" this is one of the reasons I love Anya. She says what most people would be thinking.

"i'm insanne. What's his excuse?" hahahaah Spike

Michelle Trachtenberg's performance as parallelized Dawn is kind of underrated, she's hilarious in this episode.

Just want to give a thumbs up to the introduction. I still binge my Buffy and Angel, all the hard work everyone put in deserves to be recognized regardless of his horrible actions.

Yes, the double-take scene, so to speak, with Spike in the basement is quite well-done in general and does help give the viewer a chance to at least somewhat figure out the situation. I share the enjoyment and appreciation of the Willow and Anya scenes, and noticed Kyle visibly being moved by the ending with Buffy and Willow. Another really good one!

No spoilers for what is yet to come, but jumping back to S4/E21, it was cemented that the Scoobs are metaphorically part of Buffy. Xander is the heart, Giles is the mind, and Willow is the spirit. There was more going on here than a monster of the week episode, and now shutting up. Thanks, you two!

Dawn is gold this episode, and all season really. She even managed to swear without it getting censored while paralysed.

I absolutely love that last scene between Buffy and Willow. After everything that has happened, Buffy is still there for her, lending her strength (literally in this case). That's the kind of friend I want, that's the kind of friend I want to be.

I consider Gnarl to be the season 7 fairy tale monster, he's just not your run-of-the-mill demon.

Props for a very timely and well-worded disclaimer at the beginning of this video. We all love this show and so many shows and properties created, at least in part, by Whedon. But you are absolutely right when you say that so many people's creativity and hard work went into these works of art. I just wanted to acknowledge what you did here.

The costume department also re used the Gnarl costume in Conversation with Dead People. It's the thing choking Joyce. They just painted it black

Love this Season! Fun early episode before the big bad takes hold of the narrative. Gnarl is so friggin' creepy and the writing is just excellent. I love the way Willow gets ironically punished the way she wants to be, by being slowly tortured and skinned, the same way she killed Warren. And the ending with Buffy's and her scene, where they re-establish their friendship feels so rooted in their long history. Just great.

I always enjoy this episode. Gnarl is one of my favorite villains. When I saw this episode initially I was confused until Spike talked to Buffy and Xander and Willow at the same time because I hadn't been putting it together. I felt a little stupid once I realized. I never liked that Willow wasn't afraid of coming home with talking/confronting Anya the way she was the others considering she made characters and audience members believe she killed Anya. On the upside this episode is the first time Willow treats Anya with any kind of friendship. Willow just now realizing Anya was insightful felt in character and yet wrong that she is only now realizing it. I'm glad Xander and Buffy don't just say Willow wouldn't do it. She hasn't earned that yet. Spike, while insane, getting one up on Xander is one of my favorite little moments of the series.

This interview basically sums up my opinion: Interview with Harry Lennix (Joss Whedon section) The reason there’s a Snyder Cut is because Zack was replaced by Joss Whedon on the movie. As you know, Ray Fisher has alleged that Joss engaged in misconduct during the shoot. You worked with Joss on two seasons of “Dollhouse,” so I wanted to ask if you had any thoughts on the matter? I wasn’t there during the time in question. I am sorry that anybody had to experience what it was that was described. Obviously, there’s one side of the story that we’ve heard. I don’t know that Joss has made any comments. As you point out, I worked with Joss fairly closely for a couple of years there. I didn’t see that behavior, and at the same time, as an actor, my heart goes out to anybody that had to endure that kind of treatment. We get treated as a second-class citizens frequently. But I did not see it, and I would be curious as to what [Joss’s] response to this has been. I just hope everybody can move on with their lives, to be honest with you. As a former seminarian, and as somebody who has made mistakes, I’ve been on either side of that equation. Directors sometimes are insensitive to the needs or the feelings of actors, and sometimes actors are needy, and sometimes they are oversensitive. I know I can be. So that said, I hope whatever it was that happened, that people could move on, and - outside of some unforgivable thing - that people can forgive, not just each other, but forgive themselves. To say, “Look, I may have made this mistake in the past, now I know better, and I’m going to do better.” This was a different time. What was tolerable, five years ago, a year ago, is no longer, and we have to adapt to that. I think there’s some of that going on, that this is generational in some way. I know that Ray has it in himself to be better because of this, to be stronger, to have survived it. And I also hope that Joss can, too, that he can survive it, be the writer and creator that that he is and we can all be better because of it. You’re looking at this with more empathy than I would say many observers have in light of what Ray has alleged, and what actors on “Angel” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”alleged about Joss on Wednesday. Were you experiences with Joss purely professional? Yes. Utterly professional. I didn’t see any of that kind of behavior that I’m hearing about. But I’m in a different place. That kind of thing is not likely to happen to me, just cause I’m a big Black guy from the South Side of Chicago, that people are a little more circumspect in however they might think about treating me or talking to me. I think maybe we should give [Joss] another chance to respond, to see what his side of the story is. Not minimizing anybody’s story, not minimizing the experiences others had in any way. But I believe that we must learn to reconcile. And we must learn to move on. We wouldn’t be able to take this into a court, per se, not really. What I’ve learned over the years is that two people could be telling the absolute truth from their point of view, and disagree on what those salient points are. Whatever those salient points are, I think that everything that I have heard so far - and that’s not everything - is recoverable. And so to the extent that it’s recoverable, let’s recover from it and keep moving. Joss hasn’t commented, Ray hasn’t gone public with almost any details about what he says happened on “Justice League,” and WarnerMedia hasn’t revealed what the company learned in its investigation. So figuring out how to move forward is complicated in the absence of detail. I agree, 100%. What I’ve been able to glean from the stories and the back and forth, such as it is - mostly the forth - is that nasty things were said, mean, insensitive things were said, that made certain people uncomfortable. That’s certainly something I’m familiar with actors having to endure. Indeed, that’s part of the process. People say “no” to us for any number of reasons, or tell us to lose weight or gain it or get taller or shorter or younger. That’s just the nature of the business - it’s a personal business. I am of the opinion that this is entirely fixable, and that really what needs to happen is a dialogue. I mean, the old standard in American jurisprudence is you have a right to face your accuser and to respond. I think that people have the right to present both sides of the case. In fact, it’s not just a right, I think it’s an obligation. I wonder what’s going to happen.

Gnarl is one of the three creepiest monsters on _Buffy,_ along with Der Kinderstod and The Gentlemen.

I loved Gnarl's creepiness, how he clicks his nails :D

Yay for the rebrand and yay for a fun reaction! Thank you, Kyle and Mackenzie!

The final season. Glad to see Willow back in the fold. They are going to need her!

6:03 The joy of Kyles smile knowing it's a double scene. 10:06 Kenzie and Kyle those reactions made the unbearable, survivable. 12:30 I cry Every Freaking Time

I always figured that it was the morphy thing from the end of _Lessons_ that did the talisman, using Spike. That's why he knew about it.

8:34 also, Anya was holding a candle like Tara was in New Moon Rising.

One of my favourite Buffy episode endings!

I have been an avid Buffy lover, since the day the series originally aired. I have watched over & over again, over the years. I recently came to your channel & have come to enjoy your commentaries immensely. I feel the need to respond to your statement at the beginning of this reaction. Everyone has the right to their feelings, full-stop. However, I truly am conflicted, as I will never stop loving Buffy/Angel. How you separate the creator from that,is left to each individual. As a student of history, here's where I stand...attempting to erase a person, does not permit one from learning from whatever "mistakes" or actions attributed to them. Should all the good they've done,or art they've created be wiped away or destroyed? I for one, chose to come to my own conclusion & will never stop loving & watching the genius that is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You will both have to come to your own...

hi guys! thank you very much for new Buffy and Angel episodes 👍🤩

Third episode of accidental invisibility. Notably it happend to Xander in fear itself. These kind of things just make it feel like they are real characters with similar insecurities. It makes sense that two such people would become close. Also in "out of mind out of sight". That title feels similar to this one, a kind of adage that is switched around. Back then there was the expectation of everyone in high school + the power of the hellmouth that turned a girl invisible. Here there is the expectation of Willow and the power of Willow. It speeks to her power, but also tells a truth about our power over ourselves. She is not a teenager anymore. The power to form herself comes from within. Power from her, and from her best friend. While the application is dark, I find the ideas within beautiful. Also Narl really is gentlemen levels creepy.

I love this episode. Gnawl's taunts remind me of Rumple on Once Upon A Time and I was happy to find out this episode was written by Jane Espenson who went on to write and produce Once Upon A Time.

Thank you for that note at the beginning. Its exactly same as my view. I love Buffy and Angel and will not let the horrible actions of he who shall not be named ruin the hard work of all the talented people who made these shows

Definite ASMR feels with the clicky fingers 😍

This was one my favorite episode even though the monster scared me but I loved it when I first watched this episode. Great reaction and I can't wait to see more.

So, seeing Anya picking up the wreckage of the Magic Box by herself annoys me. Why are Buffy and Xander not helping her clean this up? Heck, Buffy helped destroy the shop, the least she could do is help clean up the mess. Willow at least offers to help but we never see her follow through on that. Maybe she helps off screen but all we see is Willow burning Anya's carpet.

We're with you. No matter what, none of the actors would want us to avoid the work they put so much time and talent into. Now for episode chat. Wow, no wonder the coven was so afraid of Willow. Without even trying, her fear inadvertently caused her to push Buffy, Dawn, and Xander out of her reality. She not only still has powers, but apparently a tonne of power still. Before, a teleportation spell caused a headache and a nosebleed. Here reality shifting went unnoticed. Dang girl.

I was wondering whether you'd rebrand. Good for you guys! These shows remain great, even though our knowledge and perception of Whedon has changed. And I for one will continue to re-experience these shows through your reactions. You guys made the right call to rebrand, kudos.

1:50 Okey I get writing the message in yellow, but in hindsight you probably would've done better with a dark background. 10:14 Does anyone else got kind of a Gollum vibe from Gnarl? 10:33-39 Poor Dawn being stuck as a bendy doll form was just the funniest. With too muffled uses of "stop talking about vomit" I just thought, "There are worse thing they could talk about for how you are right now."

I'll always watch your reactions because they're entertaining! And I commend you for starting with that note in the beginning!

At least 🙂🙂🙂 Easter Egg : Dawn site Demon Demon Demon is he same than Cordelia use in Angel 😉

2:34 "You ARE really responsible!" "We had this little mix up a few days ago." I know everybody says the villains are the ones that get all the great truth saying lines but I think the actual truth is that everybody who isn't self-aware enough to easily take responsibility and measure their treatment of others get the truth saying lines Anya, Xander, Cordelia and all the villains. Angel watchers ONLY, sorry Buffy only fans I mean they all grow but I'd say Cordelia is the only one that fully grew.

Surely I'm not the only one who's gonna miss " And we done watched it!"😥

Great reaction :)

One sentence, no spoilers : Let's just do what buffy did in the final episode of the show! 😬

Good luck with the rebranding effort. I was wondering about that.

i have read few things Joss Whedon but maybe I'm misreading it or just missing the big picture but only thing I read that he was accused of was being a jerk and saying rude comments and I remember there was a story about him cheating on his wife years ago. so he's not nice person is this really newsworthy? or did I miss something?

That was brave to put that in the beggining. Respect.

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Why was it not rebranded the moment ray said he was a racist , abusive ass. Why didnt all this happen till the girls came out and saif he's a piece of work also. This goes to all the other sites, places and people distancing themselves from him now also 😒

I’m with you about Whedon it’s a shame but the art it not the man. He might be a prick but hopefully the art will stand on is own

There isn't a single episode of season 7 that is bad. That is why it is my favorite.

The MeToo movement was one of the most destructive forces in American history. One person's allegations suddenly became not only TRUTH but reason to end a persons career. A supreme court justice was almost denied a seat because one woman alleged an incident over 40 years ago that every single contemporary of theirs denied not only not happening, but the occasion never occurred. Every detail was made up challenged and PROVEN wrong and TO THIS DAY probably 40% of the country think the man is guilty. Joss admitted to affairs and yes he was in a position of power, not like a President of the US with a cigar power, but power and it is harassment. HR departments are settling cases all over the US every day for this but somehow this channel thinks this one content creator must be publicly shunned like Voldemort. If you really felt offended enough to post this disclaimer then why continue the series? Why support his work?

Joss whedon must really regret doing justice league. Thanks to that movie and the backlash from that movie everyone is coming for joss. And the woman who is writing the new Buffy was hand chosen by joss. Which means she is probably as bad as him but as a black woman she's going to escape criticism