Everything works here. Prime vintage Buffy, and such a comfy retro TV episode.
First time watch after skipping it to save it for Halloween, and it's so satisfying coming back to season 2 and its extra campiness and 90s TV charm. That's not at all to say it's bad—it's not. The script is a laugh a minute, and the character moments—both pre and post transformation—are delightful.
I'm more of a spandex over frills man, myself (for myself, even), but that dress really was a matched choice for Sarah. Plus, every time they put her in a wig my jaw drops at how gorgeous and cute she looks with each new look. It was of course hilarious to see the change of character, but also genuinely adorable to see hapless aristo Buffy. And I couldn't help but squee a little as Angel carried her.
Nice bit of Xandelia foreshadowing, too.
Spike and Giles also get some great closeups. Giles' doesn't even need dialogue, and it goes harder than Army Xander on pirate Biff.
I'll definitely be watching this on seasonal rotation.
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Everything works here. Prime vintage Buffy, and such a comfy retro TV episode.
First time watch after skipping it to save it for Halloween, and it's so satisfying coming back to season 2 and its extra campiness and 90s TV charm. That's not at all to say it's bad—it's not. The script is a laugh a minute, and the character moments—both pre and post transformation—are delightful.
I'm more of a spandex over frills man, myself (for myself, even), but that dress really was a matched choice for Sarah. Plus, every time they put her in a wig my jaw drops at how gorgeous and cute she looks with each new look. It was of course hilarious to see the change of character, but also genuinely adorable to see hapless aristo Buffy. And I couldn't help but squee a little as Angel carried her.
Nice bit of Xandelia foreshadowing, too.
Spike and Giles also get some great closeups. Giles' doesn't even need dialogue, and it goes harder than Army Xander on pirate Biff.
I'll definitely be watching this on seasonal rotation.