Episode #210: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' 5x20, 'Angel' 2x20 - Horsies

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 20, "Spiral," "Intervention" and Angel season 2, episode 20, "Over the Rainbow." Superfans: Karen and MajNewbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts:Brittany sent Karen a Hercules book from her childhood. Ariana was in the same room as Roxanne Gay and she is not as intimidating as Ariana thought! Maj did not like S Town, contrary to all the hype. Karen say Caitlin and MET GAGE! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 20, "Spiral":-Fight or flight? Buffy is done fighting for a bit-Why did everyone go?-Do Anya and Xander add anything to the group at this point?-Spike, on the other hand, adds some value-This change in Spike is interesting to watch-Does Buffy change her principles to kill these knights?-The Whedon-esque language takes some getting used to-But it's season 5 and Brittany is still not feeling "horsies"-PLEASE FUND GILES' RECOVERY CAMPAIGN-Ben wants to protect his life-Does the fact that he is a doctor play into his moral compass?-Even the hell gods don't like Glory-At least we have a backstory for Glory-Can Dawn exist outside of the key form?-Why did they MAKE THE KEY A HUMAN?-Could we use Dawn as a weapon? Would you?-Favorite Scenes-Favorite Lines Angel season 2, episode 20, "Over the Rainbow":-Watching this episode against Buffy worked really well-Angel and Wesley's reactions show how they view Cordelia-So. Many. Emotions. From. Angel.-Angel and Buffy are both dealing with the end of the world, but one is doing great character work-Gunn is still rethinking his priorities-Gunn's arc is telling an interesting story in Angel-What do we think about him coming back to AI?-Lorne's story gets a bit more meat-Aggie provides a way for Lorne to look in the mirror for a bit-ANGEL IN THE SUN!-But they lost the book. Whoops.-Cordelia, the cow-Fred is crazy, but who wouldn't be after living in a hell dimension for 5 years?-Cordelia is not your typical damsel in distress-Favorite Scenes-Favorite lines Listener Feedback:-Newbie predictions continue to amuse-Poor Syracuse. It is not as interesting as the Hellmouth-The shifting tones of Buffy and Angel makes it hard to flip back and forth. Agree? Brittany's Brainstorms/Ariana's Assumptions:–Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 20, "The Weight of the World"–Angel season 2, episode 20, "Through the Looking Glass" 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.