Episode #243: 'Buffy' Episodes 7x10, 7x11 - Stake Its Ass, Buffy

Dec 22, 2017, 06:22 PM

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy 7x10, "Bring On the Night," and 7x11, "Showtime."

Superfan: Caitlin and Maj
Newbies: Mitch and Kristen

Fun Facts:
Kristen is so glad to have a new Sven in her life thanks to her Hypable Secret Santa, Danielle! Mitch bought a haunted bed, which is just... awesome. Maj is excited to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And Caitlin saw The Last Jedi, but it was blurry. :(

Buffy 7x10 "Bring On the Night" and 7x11 "Showtime":

-Synopsis
-Giles is back! Or is he...
-We are introduced to the remaining members of the potential Slayer line as they arrive in Sunnydale.
-Why haven't the Scoobies called LA, just to give Angel a heads up since he has interacted with the First before?
-Buffy, Xander, and Willow seem so much older when compared to the potentials.
-Giles and Anya go to see Beljoxa's Eye, and it tells them that Buffy's resurrection is the cause of the First's quest to wipe out the Slayers.
-The First predates the written word. Talk about old.
-Is Joyce actually Joyce? Or is she the First?
-Nosferatu cannot be staked, but Holy Water does the trick.
-Buffy gets her ass handed to her in their first confrontation.
-And then she declares war on the First. They're not gonna take it...
-Eve isn't really Eve! How many of these mistaken identity things are going to be the First?
-Can the First be two people at once? Could it be both Giles and Eve at the same time?
-Buffy, Willow, and Xander set up the Thunderdome battle to teach the potentials a lesson.
-The First decides to use the appearance of Druscilla when torturing Spike.
-Would drowning a vampire be torture? They don't breathe, right?
-Buffy shows up and frees her Spike from his bonds.
-Favorite Scenes
-Favorite Lines

Listener Feedback:
-Brittany has lots of people eager to check out her Hallmark movie recs.
-Someone is excited for the newbies to learn more about Principal Wood.
-Danielle shared our excitement for the actresses playing the potentials.
-And one listener wonders how sentimental Buffy is when it comes to all things Angel...

Mitch's Musings/Kristen's Kontemplations:
-Angel season 4, episode 8, "Habeas Corpses"
-Buffy season 7, episode 12, "Potential"

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