Episode #248: 'Buffy' 7x15 and 7x16 - A Rock Over Andrew's Head

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy 7x15, "Get it Done," and 7x16, "Storyteller." Superfans: Karen and NatalieNewbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts:Mitch watched 2 I Know What You Did Last Summers and enjoyed seeing SMG in something non-Buffy. Karen has been watching all sorts of old movies, but particularly Sidney Poitier's back catalog. Kristen is thoroughly charmed by a red carpet picture of Kristen Bell and David Harbour. Natalie will be in NYC for Avengers: Infinity War and Karen is now making plans to try and join her. Buffy season 7, episode 15, "Get it Done":-Synopsis-Miranda/Chloe commits suicide and Mitch's childhood is sobbing hysterically.-Kennedy gets a bit of a reality check when she sees what happened.-Spike's jacket is from Principal Wood's mother, AKA a former slayer and Principal Wood makes a comment about it that is a really nice throwback.-Kristen doesn't think Spike has put two and two together yet, but it's only a matter of time and enough heavy handed hints.-D'Hoffryn is hunting Anya.-Buffy makes a vicious speech to the entire group and it seemed slightly out of character, honestly.-Karen defends Buffy's hopeless attempt to pump up the troops because she's worn down and maybe just lost her filter in those moments.-Enter the emergency kit with an "impossible to open" lock.-So much Slayer lore talk!-Where in the world is Watcher Rupert Giles? (sung to the Where in the World is Carmen San Diego theme song)-Willow spooks Kennedy when she steals a bit of energy from her for the portal spell.-Willow makes a strange joke about being the one to bring Buffy back, and it reminds us of all the complexity of the first time she brought Buffy back.-More Slayer lore talk...especially about the origins of the first slayer.-Favorite Scenes-Favorite Lines Buffy season 7, episode 16, "Storyteller":-Synopsis-First we get Natalie's general thoughts about this episode-Was this episode too light-hearted about some truly dark happenings? (AKA exploding student?!)-Karen loves the Andrew-ness of this episode.-Andrew has a very active imagination and we enjoyed the dancing in the field.-We debate the integrity of Andrew. Where do his allegiances truly lie now?-We feel like the sole remaining Trio member has a greater purpose.-In the end, Andrew admits to himself and Buffy that he did some truly evil things and we aren't sure how we feel about it.-Xander and Anya have sex. Wait, what?-Is this closure for them or just another development?-Spike vs. Principal Wood: Who should we cheer for? Will there be an ultimate confrontation?-Defending Spike: the Rewatchable story. Lol.-We discuss the joking manner in which Andrew's sexuality is addressed.-Favorite Scenes-Favorite Lines Listener Feedback:-It's never easy to pace yourself when you just want to binge-watch.-How I Met Your Mother would be a really fun round of Rewatchable.-Not nearly 2019, but May of 2018 will see us finishing Buffy and Angel-A viewer proposes another place to see David Boreanaz play evil. Mitch's Musings/Kristen's Kontemplations:-Angel season 4, episode 13, "Salvage"-Angel season 4, episode 14, "Release" Contact us!Email: [email protected]: @Re_WatchableTumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.comPlease rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.