Episode #154 – ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ – 2×17, 2×18 – Jason Krueger

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 17, “Passion,” and episode 18, “Killed by Death.” Superfans: Selina and KarenNewbies: 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...and then Angel rips it away.-The scene in Giles' apartment is so beautifully disturbing.-When Willow cries, we cry. This episode definitely instigated a few teary eyes.-Angel is blissfully happy at the same time and it's so incredibly creepy.-Are we all equally emotionally invested in this episode?-The floppy disk gives us hope despite so many other hopes being dashed.-We are focused on everyone's reactions to Jenny's death, rather than the event itself.-Giles the badass and his need for vengeance.-Favorite Scenes-Favorite Lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 18, “Killed by Death”:-Synopsis-Newbie reactions: Kristen was scarred forever by the creepy guy and Mitch was creeped out by the eye suckers.-This is a skippable episode for Selina, while Karen tries to convince us that it has its own merits.-The lack of Angelus might be one reason we don't love this episode as much.-The creepy guy is very Freddy Krueger-esque.-Cordelia and Xander have a moment, and she calls him out on his Buffy fixation.-Xander and Cordelia are truly starting to care for each other, and that changes things.-Cordelia is slowly being unveiled as a vital part of the Scooby gang. She is really into this now.-Selina fills in a gap that was puzzling Kristen.-The Scooby gang killed this villain differently from how they've gone at it before.-Favorite Scenes-Favorite Lines Listener Feedback:-Gordon references #NationalPuppyDay's coincidental overlap with "Passion."-We remind everyone who the newbies and the superfans are, and how you can double check who is who on every episode.-Mandi tells us we're the best part of her Monday. We really appreciate the love!-Mariah asks a question about why Cordy was immune to Xander's love spell in the last episode.-Shari is excited that there are differing opinions on Xander.-A pair of listener comments from IHATEXANDER and Melisa get us talking about Xander on Buffy and what does or does not bother us about him as a character. Contact us!Email: [email protected]: @Re_WatchableTumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.comOr in the comments below.Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.