*Spoilers contained*
This episode shows the Scooby Gang at it's worse and I think it was needed. Because they're human well some kinda, given Willow's a witch and Anya's an ex demon. But they mistakes and it brings to light how much of a self sacrificing hero Buffy is which can be taken for granted. This episode renewed my love for the character Buffy, with tears running down my face i was ready to jump up and scream at her defense.
Facing such an injustice - being kicked out of her house Buffy still finds within herself the love to give advice to Faith (one of the kickers). Sure it is a little unbelievable that Faith the ex-con, murderer, former fighter for apocalypse, strangler of Xander, body snatcher of Buffy and to sum up not very well liked would be voted leader, but then again it wouldn't by BTVS without the audience being turned upside down and left with their jaws hanging open.
I understand why many people wouldn't like this episode but ask your self this: did the episode not have you fighting on Buffy's side harder than you had in while? did it not have you on the edge of your seat? did it not evoke an emotional response?
This episode was powerful and even though an injustice went down it had me both hating and loving the TV show at the time. How many episodes can get you feeling that much
This episode shows the Scooby Gang at it's worse and I think it was needed. Because they're human well some kinda, given Willow's a witch and Anya's an ex demon. But they mistakes and it brings to light how much of a self sacrificing hero Buffy is which can be taken for granted. This episode renewed my love for the character Buffy, with tears running down my face i was ready to jump up and scream at her defense.
Facing such an injustice - being kicked out of her house Buffy still finds within herself the love to give advice to Faith (one of the kickers). Sure it is a little unbelievable that Faith the ex-con, murderer, former fighter for apocalypse, strangler of Xander, body snatcher of Buffy and to sum up not very well liked would be voted leader, but then again it wouldn't by BTVS without the audience being turned upside down and left with their jaws hanging open.
I understand why many people wouldn't like this episode but ask your self this: did the episode not have you fighting on Buffy's side harder than you had in while? did it not have you on the edge of your seat? did it not evoke an emotional response?
This episode was powerful and even though an injustice went down it had me both hating and loving the TV show at the time. How many episodes can get you feeling that much