James Marsters with bleached hair wearing leather coat is probably the best look anyone has ever had.

my god james marsters was SO fine. those cheek bones...oh my.

Doesn't matter how old I get or what other series with vampires I will watch, Spike will forever be my favorite.

He’s done the English accent so well he sounds fake in his normal accent lmao

2:36 sorry Joss, it WAS the Spike show every time he was on screen. Best character by far, not an opinion, a fact.

joss even admitted that spike was the most developed character in the entire show :D

In my opinion spike owned that show after season 3 even tho he was meant to be comic relief he was the best part of the whole show I found myself laughing at him cheering for him and crying my eyes out at what he became near the end spike even tho he wasn’t initially looking for it he earned his redemption

My God, you could give James Marsters a fence post and he’d generate chemistry with it!!

7:30 lmao I love how every now and then Spike keeps Willow against her will just to listen to him vent 😂

It's 2022 and I'm still here totally in love with this character. This couldn't be possible without the amazing James Marsters ❤️

James Marsters and Juliet Landou's chemistry is so good. Like, you can tell they really enjoyed acting across from each other and playing together. You don't always see that in television shows.

So many years later and Buffy saying you're beneath me still hurt my feelings.🤣

My daughter saw him at a comicon and went to his booth to have a picture autographed. In person, the guy is very friendly and nice to his fans. My daughter was so pleased to see that, an actor she liked and admired, was so plaisant with his public.

The show survived and lasted that long because of Spike. We would watch it only for him. 😍

His British accent sound more real than his real one 😂😂

I don't care what anybody says, Buffy wouldn't have been a complete phenomenon without James bringing in his talents and sometimes stealing the scenes from everyone, from time to time. He was a smart choice on Whedon's part to extend his stay and put him to good use. Hate to say it, but I liked Spike more than Angel....until Angel was on his own show and they gave his character some personality and layers. Still.....like that special extra sauce, James came in the last stretch and gave it a delicious new taste.

For years I thought he was a real Brit.

In the end, Spike was the hero of the show, just like Buffy was. Both gave their lives to save the world...

"He was designed to be a disposable villain." Fun fact. That's what the Joker (DC Comics) was meant to be. And we all know how that turned out. Must be a thing.

It's not the Spike show, won't become the Spike show.....well, that didn't quite work out, did it?

It absolutely became the Spike show with season 6&7 as everyone else in the comments has already said. I think he was the majority’s favorite character, or at least one of their favorite characters. He was definitely my favorite.

This is the most underrated actor.

Binge watching Buffy again after all these years, and I still believe Spike is the best character on the show. His character arc and evolution is so beautiful and well written.

One of the reasons why Spike was able to be a care provider for drusilla and later Buffy as she faced depression and mental/spiritual illness....is because he cared for his mother as William. Mind was blown when I realized that's a linear thread through his character. He cares for women he finds to be vulnerable, and finds joy and bringing them out of the depths

7:19 Spike realized what a good listener Willow is so he poured his little spikey heart out to her about his "Dru" problems...even after kidnapping her and threatening her...

You could cut your hand on those cheekbones

Drusila is American too? Damn they did good accents

i love spike and drusilla. they were great villains, and as much as i love buffy with spike i love how dru brings out this super dark mischievous side of him. i also love juliet and james friendship together. i’ve been watching interviews of them together and they truly are super close friends!

My all-time favorite vampire. As a matter of fact, now I think about it, my all-time favorite on-going character. And the subtle expressions that flit across this actor's face, his body language, his underlying gentleness and total outright sociopathic exterior, wow. One of the best actors ever.

"Drusilla was spike's first true love, first human love too" *Cecily has entered the chat*

😍It's not only that He's stunning to look at, but the charisma that just oozes out of James is astounding, and the raw sensually He exudes is absolutely mesmerising! Such a profoundly delicious Man, utterly Heavenly! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

I love Spike. I have binged Buffy 3 times in a row and will probably watch it again. Buffy is the greatest ever.

James Marsters was perfect as Spike. Totally evil (at first), yet perfectly humorous doing it. I was surprised to find out latter that this accent wasn't real. He's a great actor.

Juliette and James have such wonderful chemistry on and off the screen.

“He’s a joy to write for.” A great compliment to an actor.

One thing that I thought showed Spike was special was the very fact that Druscilla CHOSE him. Implying that she saw his potential.

“...It’s not the spike show, won’t become the spike show...” Come Buffy season 6-7 and Angel season 5....🙃🙄

Spike had some brilliant moments. In Tabula Rasa thinking Giles was his dad 😂 and in the series finale when Buffy told him she loved him but he acknowledged that she didn’t was 😢

The way Spike looked after Dru was so cute! Loved them both. 🥰

Spike is EPIC. Period.

To this day Spike is my favorite character, without a soul he cared and loved. I did like Angel but it took him having a soul to feel what he did for Buffy. Also, Spike's Sid Vicious/Billy Idol look isn't dead. If someone were to take a similar look in 2019 and not have a poser vibe it would still appeal to me. I still like the punk look, if done right.

-dude, it's not a Spike's show, it will never be a Spike's show -HAHAHAHAHAHAH

The writers and James made Spike one of the most memorable characters ever. I am grateful them for it.

I just love spikes origin. There's so much emotional complexity. Especially when you find out his great love went on to become a revenge demon who punished bad parents. You just know she loved him too and her parents forced her to dump him.

Even now, after all these years.... "Spike" keeping a protective arm around "Drusila".

Meeting James Marsters in person... hands down one of the best moments of my life.

12:48 is Spikes turning point... And James acts it out MASTERFULLY! Rage, to confusion, to concern, to helplessness.

James Marsters is a Magnificent Beast!!!!!

His normal accent is so different. My sister loved him and 25 years later I’m loving him also. The cheek bones and the Jaw line my god are sexy

Okay I'm reading the comments and yes spike is awesome but can we also admit that Dru is a goddess! I think she really is a part of what made him just pop! (and Im not just saying that because I'm in love with her but... I am )

Having heard James talk about his girlfriend at the time's jealousy regards to his and Juliet friendship, you can kind of understand why. Their chemistry is off the scale. I'm a self confessed Spru shipper but the stark contrast Spike had in his demeanour to everyone other then the one he displayed towards Dru was my favourite version of him. He always had some humanity in him, over a hundred years with a highly fragile, oft erratic and somewhat flaky partner says a lot. I don't hold Dru responsible entirely for her faults as had they met as humans with a little change in birthdates they'd have been perfect for one another. Dru always saw the dreamer and creative side to William and prior to her turning Dru was devout and pious.

He was so beautiful sexy and attractive.sincere, loyal, brave, funny, I will always love him

Spike is the reason I love this show and why it's still in my heart after all these years. He is a star. ❤

My dogs are named Spike and Dru!

Is it just me, or is it odd to hear him with out the accent.. I was waiting for him to speak in his accent 😂😂😂😂 James marsters is unbelievably gorgeous

I will always love Spike and Drucilla! Also love when they brought Spike to the show Angel because they were hilarious together.

Thanks a lot for this video! I especially loved sharing from both Juliet and James together: it's evident that he admired her a lot and that they did have a special actor's connection from the beginning.

I'm currently binging Buffy for the first time on my own this year, and I know for a fact I go through the episodes so quickly just so I can finally get to the episodes that have Spike in them. I'm in season 3 right now, so I can't wait until he starts showing up more often.

And in many ways it did turn into the Spike Show, and by Whedon's hand no less, he made him the super-star by Season 5. Spike by the end of season 5 was his best version. No soul, yet deeply in Love with Buffy.

Always loved Spike I really felt for this character when he was William how he worshiped his mom and he was so sweet and kind, then his mom was so cruel to him you just saw his heart break,then you really understood why when he becomes spike he goes really crazy and off the rails.Deep down hes still that young sensitive guy wanting to be loved.

Spike is the best drama character I've ever seen, great job

To think he was supposed to be a one time character.

"Ow...Ow...Ow ow ow!" i remember that episode....it is years later and i STILL feel a little bad that i laughed at that part lol

Angel was her teenage first love. Spike is her adult true love. Still pisses me off that TPTB refused it...even though it was so damn clear!!!!

Still in love with him after all these years ❤❤❤

When everybody was crazy about Angel, Spike was my favourite ❤ Oh how I wish he could get his own show...

I love how Spike was a nerdy momma's boy and Drusilla turned him into a bad ass.

Out of all the shows and movies that I’ve ever watched I think that Spike was my absolute favourite character . There was just so much to his character and James portrayed him incredibly well. The roll would never be the same without him and the show wouldn’t be the same without him.

The way james was looking at juliet when she joined the interview… it’s so charged!! I feel something there

its seems like someone had a crush on Juliet, the way he looks at her gosh

He was definitely an integral part of the cast.

God, in that interview with Juliet, his smile is just GUH! Beautiful!

Spike was the best thing that ever happened to BTVS!!

What a great actor! Spike had the best lines and he was the coolest!

I've met/talked to James a handful of times and he's a real nice guy. Poor guy is tired of all the vampire poses people want him to do 😂

Even though Spike from the beginning is so different from what he became at the end, I always loved him. Is such a good character and has a beautiful development.

Rewatching rn. The ep with cassie who had predictive abilities hittin different.. when she. Told Spike “she’ll say it. One day she will.” My mind fast forwarded to the last ep when he sacrifices himself. The subtle foreshadowing thoo

Best character in the franchise

He was so hot omg. The fact that he’s American blows my mind.

I wish that this video covered how the Buffy/Spike romance developed up to the very end. It's one of the best relationships ever seen on TV.

I loved Spike bc of his accent was so believable! James did a very good job for almost cussing. Love him! Also, he reminded me of Billy Idol 😍

Spike's more like Billy Idol

Spike is seriously my favorite character

Spike will be forever my favourite character of this show.

I wished Drusilla and spike did stay together lol I loved that he mentioned her in the last season like he still was fond of her

Spikes the true champion with a soul. He wanted it , and fought for it then got it. He’s awesome! Big bad.

Yeah Spike's accent was really believable, if you really nit picked and paid attention, you could spot inconsistencies, which is normal since this is a television show and he can't just be perfect throughout a year. Whenever I rewatch Buffy, I still get annoyed with his pronounciation of the word ''can't'' though. He never solved that but still, he was great When you think about the usual american actor doing British accent, even the likes of the famous Peter Dinklage and all, his work is a masterpiece. And I'm actually glad that they didn't go too cheesy and tried to implement some Cockney nonsense, as if that's the only accent in London. And about the character, he was a true man of passion. Not stupid but never behaved smartly either. He just wanted something, and instead of giving up, or allowing something more productive or constructive to happen, he just insisted on his feelings and desires. His main difference with Angel is that, Angel is a man of reason. He needs a reason for his existence. Spike doesn't think too long on such matters, he's focused on passion. He wants to feel alive

Spike is the best character in Buffy. He’s by far my favourite, and I much prefer Spuffy to Bangel. 😉😋

Spike will always be my favorite vampy!!!

Spike will always be my fav

I don't understand why he was initially meant to be disposed of, I mean, he killed 2 slayers in the past, how could they just get rid of him at the end of the same season he entered without buffy specifically and directly killing him?

Wow I didn't realize she was faking the accent too!!! She also did amazing!!! 😆👏👏👏

James’ accent is so different but beautiful and the cheekbones and hair make him look so handsome 🥵🥵

When he does that thing with his jaw when he clenches *swwoooooon* omg he is unreal

One of the most iconic tv characters of all time.

Spike is the favorite character for mamy people. It's because he's charming, cool, funny, lovely, sometimes creepy, dangerous and he's some kind of trustworthy. He was everything. For example in the scene where he comes to kill buffy and finds Willow instead and can't bite hee because of the chip. He gets angry, he is the villian, The bad boy but when Willow blames herself for Spike's failure and says that she is not good enough, he just comforts her which is lovely and funny.

His smile is...🔥

4:28 JESUS, the way he's looking at her, lolol! He looks like he's about to pounce on her. No wonder his real-life girlfriend freaked out over his off camera friendship with Juliet Landau, their chemistry is damn near explosive.

Also the fact James Marsters did his own stunts 🤤

Joss Whedon obviously didn't like the monster he created with spike so told him it wasn't the spike show Buffy wouldn't have survived into season 6 and 7 without him Season 5 would've bombed with the unbearable dawn etc. The story of his unnatural and unrequited love for buffy, and becoming a better man was brilliant social commentary that tapped into a lot of men aswell as women out there.