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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 20: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴”
As Buffy faces heartbreak and graduations looming apocalypse, she’s determined to hold on to one last piece of normalcy, prom night. But when a pack of hellhounds is directed to crash the party, Buffy steps in to protect her classmates giving everyone the perfect night she may never get for herself.
Right back where we started. We return to Prom for a second time and talk about what it was like watching this episode back in our pre-podcast days versus how it lands now after experiencing everything leading up to it. The shift is real. We sit with the heaviness of Buffy and Angel breaking up for good and the final layer of acceptance that comes with it. We talk about Buffy finally receiving her special moment and how that recognition reaches all the way back to season one’s core themes. We still joke about the hell hounds, but this watch carries a whole different emotional truth. Get your formal attire ready and maybe bring tissues because Prom remains one of the most meaningful chapters in Buffy history.
How do you all feel about Buffy finally getting a night that’s just for her? Do you think Angel made the right decision walking away, or do you wish he’d stayed to face what’s next? And how did you feel watching the class finally recognize Buffy as their protector.. did it hit you as hard as it did for us?
Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 19: “𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑰𝑪𝑬𝑺”
With the Mayor’s Ascension drawing near, Buffy and the gang make a daring move to steal his source of power the Box of Gavrok. But when the mission takes a turn and Willow’s captured, Buffy’s forced to strike a risky deal to save her. As they prepare for what’s ahead, she’s confronted with the choices that come with growing up, letting go, and deciding what kind of future a Slayer can really have.
We’ve officially dubbed this the “Willow’s a Badass” episode! Hear our thoughts on what makes Willow stand out, the choices everyone’s suddenly forced to make..good, bad & messy.. also why in the hell Snyder is so drug-obsessed out of nowhere. We dive into how choice shapes this whole season (and honestly, real life), all while gearing up to revisit The Prom for Courtney’s second time seeing it since we first watched it together way back when.
What do you think about the crossroads everyone’s facing this episode and the different ways each character handles change? Did you love Willow’s moment of strength and her sharp exchange with Faith? And how do you feel about the Mayor’s speech to Buffy..was it manipulation, or uncomfortable truth wrapped in charm?
Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 18: “𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑻”
After a demon attack leaves Buffy with the ability to hear everyone’s thoughts, what starts as an unexpected gift quickly becomes an unbearable curse. As the noise in her head grows louder, secrets spill, tensions rise, and Buffy realizes someone at Sunnydale High is planning to kill them all!
This week we come together to talk about what was at the time a pretty controversial out-of-order episode, and how its themes resonate even more so from a 2025 perspective. Courtney’s loving every Oz moment, worried for poor Buffy, and absolutely not prepared for what happened on that police car. We also explore the episode’s take on isolation, question whether we’d want this aspect of the demon, and come up with our own theories about why the lunch lady is tainting the mulligan stew. Not to mention discussing Jonathan getting his own spotlight moment and praising Buffy for her empathy!
What did you think of Buffy’s mind-reading power turning from gift to curse? Do you think hearing everyone’s thoughts made her more empathetic, or did it just show how overwhelming awareness can be? And how did you feel about that twist with Jonathan.. were you surprised by how the story handled his pain and isolation?
Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 17: “𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑬𝑺” 𝑭𝑻. 𝑻𝒂𝒃𝒃𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏
When temptation turns tactical, Faith and the Mayor set a trap to strip Angel of his soul, hoping to bring him over to their side. But Buffy and Giles have plans of their own, and with Angel’s help, they pull a fast one on Faith..deceiving her and exposing exactly where she stands on the line between good and evil.
Joined solo by Tabby Gibson of Becoming Buffy Podcast, the three of us dig into where Faith’s villain arc truly kicks off. We talk about Courtney being on edge the entire episode, fully convinced Angelus was back, and how Faith is over here blatantly lusting after him in the most cringe way while betraying Buffy yet again. Then she's hit and suprised with the twist ending revealing the whole thing was a setup to get the info the Scoobies needed and expose Faith. Tabby shares thoughtful reflections on Faith’s journey and how it connects to real life, while also pointing out just how juicy this episode really is. Brandon breaks down the layers of Faith’s morality and the psychology behind what led her to this almost inevitable outcome while also exploring the trauma Buffy goes through and what it might mean for her moving forward.
How do you all feel about Faith fully crossing sides and going up against Buffy? What did you think of her and Angel appearing together and how that tension plays out for Buffy emotionally? Did you love the ruse they pulled on Faith through that clever bit of deception that got them exactly what they needed? Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to revampedrewatchpod@gmail.com
Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
You can listen to Tabby and her sisters (Leah & Sarah) discuss all 7 seasons of Buffy over on Becoming Buffy Podcast!
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Investigating Angel”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 16 “𝑫𝑶𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑳𝑮𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫”
When Anya attempts to reclaim her vengeance demon powers, a spell goes awry, bringing the alternate universe version of Vampire Willow into Sunnydale. The Scooby Gang must confront the chaos unleashed by this dark doppelgänger, leading to a deeper exploration of identity and self-perception.
This week we laugh our way through this Willow-centric episode, reveling in the hilarity Alyson Hannigan brings to her character and the return to the Wishverse through Vampire Willow and Anya. We talk Willow’s dual personality and personal growth, Buffy’s wicked reflexes, and how Faith might finally be pulling in some better energy for herself — even if it means being aligned on the wrong side of the fight.
Were you caught off guard by Faith’s new double-agent energy, playing both sides? How about the return of Vampire Willow? What do you think of Willow tapping into some not-so-“Old Reliable Dog Guiser” vibes while showing off her personal growth this episode?
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
&
“SLAYERFEST98”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 15: “𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑬𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑺”
The aftermath of Faiths tragic mistake pushes Buffy and her to a breaking point. As Buffy tries to help her face what they’ve done, Faith begins slipping deeper into denial, defiance, and darkness. The Watchers’ Council tightens its grip, the Mayor sees an opening, and the fragile bond between the Slayers starts to fracture beyond repair culminating in the moment that will change them both forever.
You reap what you sow — and this week on Revamped we’re digging deep into the Consequences of Faith’s actions. We unpack her inability to cope with what she’s done and how frustrating it is to watch her dodge accountability, even as Buffy keeps showing up as a true friend — offering chance after chance for Faith to face her mistakes. We break down Angel’s role as the perfect mirror for Faith — the one person who knows what it means to fall into darkness and still fight for redemption. Courtney isn’t exactly shocked to see Faith drifting toward The Mayor, and we dive into why that move feels both inevitable and tragic. This episode sparks a bigger talk on moral reckoning — the ripple effect of a single choice, and how denial can be just as destructive as the act itself. It’s a true turning point where the Slayers’ paths finally split, setting the stage for everything that follows.
What do you think of this major shift in Faith’s arc? Did you see it coming or were you blind sighted by it? How do you feel about her turning to the Mayor and crossing over into darkness? Do you think Buffy shows a lot of care and concern for Faith being helped and what did you think about Mr. Trick meeting his demise?
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
&
“SLAYERFEST98”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 14: “𝑩𝑨𝑫 𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳𝑺” 𝑭𝑻. 𝑻𝒀𝑳𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑵
Buffy finds herself swept up in Faith’s wild, reckless energy as the two Slayers grow closer, pushing boundaries both in their fight against evil and in their personal choices. What starts as a rush of freedom and rebellion quickly takes a darker turn, leaving consequences that neither Slayer can ignore. Meanwhile, new forces in Sunnydale complicate the Scoobies’ already dangerous world.
This week we’re joined once again by returning guest Tyler Austin (by his own request!) and get into the wild energy of thrill, recklessness and how it all spirals after that shocking moment when Faith takes a human life. Courtney shares her reactions to Faith’s entitled behavior & total lack of accountability, while we also meet Wesley, the new Watcher, and talk about how his presence mirrors Giles. Also how its great seeing the Slayers finally bond and have fun together… right before it all takes a turn. Plus, Brandon and Tyler share their mutual love for this standout episode that kicks off one of the most unforgettable arcs of the series!
How do you feel about Faith’s energy here and the shift it brings to her dynamic with Buffy? What do you make of their opposing mindsets as Slayers? Do you think Buffy was genuinely tempted by Faith’s way of living, or just caught up in the thrill of it? And of course…what are your first impressions of Wesley as the new Watcher and the mirroring between him and Giles?
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast :
"Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
You can keep up with Tyler by following him on social media (IG) @ tyler_thevampireslayer and watch him live stream video games over on his youtube/twitch channel: TylerTheVampireSlayer
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
&
“SLAYERFEST98”
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2025 EVERYONE!!!!
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 13: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝒁𝑬𝑷𝑷𝑶” ft. Frank Bonacci
While the rest of the Scoobies are caught up in another world-ending crisis, Xander finds himself sidelined and searching for a way to matter. What starts as an effort to prove his worth soon pulls him into an unpredictable night of danger, temptation, and unlikely choices that test just how much the “ordinary guy” can handle.
This week we’re re-joined by Frank Bonacci to cover the wildly fun next Xander-centric episode! Hear our banter on Xander trying to find his “THING,” Courtney’s reactions to him and Faith’s hot hook-up, and how the gang are battling the Hellmouth’s demons..again! This one’s comedy gold, and having Frank back with us really elevated it as we dive into an episode where Xander takes the spotlight, we assess his inner world and finally spread nothing but the positive vibes for him!
What did you think about the Hellmouth re-opening and being revisited along with Faith’s being a part of it? Were you into Xander’s solo adventure and all the ridiculous chaos that came with it? What do you think about him hooking up with Faith? And do you enjoy the take on how sometimes the one who seems unnecessary ends up being the one who saves the day?
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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!
Follow Frank on Instagram @hortmortigan to keep up with him!
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
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“PROPHECY GIRLS”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 12: “𝑯𝑬𝑳𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑺𝑺”
For Buffy’s 18th birthday, what should be a milestone of celebration twists into terror when her Slayer powers begin to fade, leaving her exposed and vulnerable. Turning to Giles for answers, she learns he’s been secretly drugging her as part of an ancient Slayer rite of passage—a brutal test that pits her, powerless, against a deranged vampire in a fight for survival.
This week we get to really feel scared! Hear our thoughts and Courtney’s genuine fear for Buffy’s life — from feeling completely unsettled by Kralik to questioning what’s going on with Giles. Keeping up with the tradition of gut wrenching horror, we unpack yet another birthday gone wrong for Buffy, unpack the Watchers Council and their abusive control over Slayers, and celebrate how even without her powers, Buffy manages to outsmart her foe with pure resourcefulness.
What did you all think of the Cruciamentum and the way Buffy had to go through it powerless? Does this change how you see the Watchers Council now that we know what kind of tests they put their Slayers through? And where are you landing on Giles here — torn between duty and the love he clearly has for Buffy?
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Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:
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If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &
“SLAYERFEST98”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 11: “𝑮𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫”
When Joyce decides to tag along on one of Buffy’s nightly patrols, she stumbles onto something she isn’t prepared for: the bodies of two murdered children. Horrified, she launches a crusade to “take back Sunnydale,” rallying the town’s parents into an old-fashioned witch hunt. While Buffy and her friends investigate, the adults grow increasingly hostile—culminating in Joyce herself leading a mob to burn Buffy, Willow, and Amy at the stake.
Join us for a good ole burning at the stake, because hysteria in Sunnydale has officially hit a new level. We die at Joyce suddenly ghost-whispering with her dead kids, wig at the fact that parents are the real ones to fear, and break down how the whole idea of individuality literally goes up in flames. We lean into themes of widespread panic, pulling from real-world echoes like the satanic panic and the Salem witch trials. From folklore turning into pitchforks and torches, to laughing way too hard at Willow’s mom not even knowing Buffy’s name, this one has it all. Plus—Courtney’s geeking out over the German folklore roots, while Brandon’s a little too thrilled with Amy the rats cuteness.
What do you think of this twist in fairytale lore? Do you like the hysteria presented to us and the use of Joyce as sort of villian in this one?
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Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:
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If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“Becoming Buffy”
“Investigating Angel”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &
“SLAYERFEST98”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 10: “𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑺”
With Special Guest- 𝑰𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑳 𝑷𝑶𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑻 (SARAH & LEA)
It’s Christmas in Sunnydale, but for Angel there’s no peace on earth. Haunted by visions of his past victims, he finds himself tormented by a dark force — the First Evil. As Willow and Oz navigate the fragile tension of their relationship, Buffy becomes drawn into Angel’s spiral fighting to save him from himself
This week we’re joined by our friends Sarah and Lea from the Investigating Angel Podcast to revisit Angel’s torturous holiday season! Courtney shares her first impressions of the First Evil and its chilling choice to appear as Jenny Calendar, while we explore what Christmas on the Hellmouth looks like. From raunchy discussions of dream sex to everyone’s take on what “making amends” really means for each character, this episode covers it all.
Lea does her best to dodge spoilers (with mixed results), Sarah brings sharp insights and layers of symbolism, and Brandon mixes thematic analysis with some wonderfully unhinged observations.
Expect big laughs, thoughtful takes, memories and plenty of festive Buffyverse chaos —
‘tis the season, or whatever that means.
What did you think of this one? Do you enjoy the Christmas Carol vibes that Amends leans into? How do you feel about this deep dive into Angel’s journey — and that moment with Buffy at the end? Does it get you teary-eyed like it does me? Are we all happy Oz and Willow are finally back together? Oh and ANGEL OR STAR? 😉 👼⭐️🎄
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**Listen to all five seasons of ANGEL with Sarah and Lea at INVESTIGATING ANGEL PODCAST
**You can also catch all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer over on Becoming Buffy Podcast with Sarah and her sisters Tabby & Leah!
Be sure to follow both social medias as well to keep up with all future content!
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 9: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑾𝑰𝑺𝑯”
Still reeling from her breakup with Xander, Cordelia decides all her problems began the moment Buffy came to Sunnydale. When she vents to new student Anya and carelessly wishes that Buffy had never arrived, she discovers too late that Anya is a vengeance demon who grants such desires. Cordelia is thrust into a dark alternate reality where Sunnydale is ruled by vampires, Buffy is nowhere to be found, and nothing is the same—in the worst possible way.
This week on Revamped, the old adage “be careful what you wish for” rings true as Courtney is fascinated by Sunnydale’s dark alternate reality, we’re shaken by the shock of Cordelia’s death and the downfall of nearly everyone else as we revel in the Master’s return and our vamped-out Scoobies. We find the message is clear: without Buffy, there is no saving Sunnydale—and Brandon brings us home on the parallels, mirroring and above all the importance of why Buffy matters.
I’d love to hear what you all think—does this one rank high on your list like it does for me? How did you feel about the alternate Sunnydale created by a single wish? Were you surprised to see the Master again? Do you enjoy Vampire Willow & Xander along with the introduction of Anya? and finally.. that closing sequence—does it hit you in the feels?
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&
If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:
“BECOMING BUFFY”
“PROPHECY GIRLS”
“INVESTIGATING ANGEL”
“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS”
“SLAYERFEST98”
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 8: “𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑾𝑨𝑳𝑲”
Spike returns to Sunnydale, heartbroken and freshly dumped by Drusilla, and quickly turns his misery into mayhem. In a desperate bid to win Dru back, he kidnaps Willow and Xander, forcing Willow to perform a love spell. As Buffy and Angel reluctantly team up with Spike to save their friends, Oz and Cordelia stumble onto the rescue—only to discover Willow and Xander’s betrayal in the worst possible moment.
This week on Revamped, it’s the walk of the lovers… packed with heartbreak, truth bombs, and one hell of a return. We dive into the consequences of cheating and exposed secrets, while celebrating Spike’s perfect placement as both chaos agent and truth-teller, calling out Buffy and Angel in ways no one else dares. We laughed nonstop at his moments with Joyce, felt every ounce of Cordelia’s heartbreak, and admit we’re ultimately grateful she and Xander are done for good.
How does this one make you all feel about everything going on, do you enjoy spikes return? Are you glad the affair was revealed? Did they get you with the cordelia death scare first time watching? What do you think of Buffy and Angel at this point?
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 7: “𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺”
Secrets are heavy in Sunnydale and when new faces arrive and old ones resurface, trust within the group begins to splinter. A new Watcher arrives and shakes up the Slayer dynamic with a hidden agenda. Xander and Willow’s romance edges closer to exposure and Buffy’s private world with Angel can no longer stay hidden from her friends — forcing everyone to face the truth, whether they’re ready or not.
This week on Revamped, we tackle the episode that brings in Gwendolyn Post, Faith’s new “watcher” we all hate with an attitude that had Courtney side-eyeing her from the jump. We explore her hidden agenda and the cracks in trust between Buffy and Faith she and Xander create, also pointing out his relentless habit of bending the truth to suit his narrative. Between loyalty tests, hidden motives, and friendships pushed to the limit, this one gave us plenty to chew on. Not to mention all the thirsting for slayer on slayer action.. and not the fighting kind. 😉
I’m curious what you all think about whats going on…do you think Buffy was justified in keeping Angel a secret, or did it backfire on the group? Did Xander cross a line? Should Willow have been real with Buffy? And do you wish Faith had spoken up when it mattered most? So many questions and even more what-ifs.
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 6: “𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑫𝒀”
The Mayor, Mr. Trick, and an old ally dish out cursed candy that turns Sunnydale’s adults into reckless teenagers, keeping them distracted while a tribute is offered to a demon. While Buffy races to stop the scheme, she’s also forced to endure the nightmare of Giles and Joyce acting like lovestruck teens with one another.
This week on Revamped we’re totally unhinged in the best way, having a blast as we discuss cursed candy and the adult-to-teen regression witnessing what a young Joyce and Giles would have been like. We crack up endlessly at Snyder’s over-the-top personality, cringe right along with the Scoobies as the mystical candy works its chaos and decide that we are never getting in a car with Buffy behind the wheel. Packed with laughs, insights, and fun facts, this episode delivers those appropriately positive vibes flowing hardcore!
What’s your favorite moment from Band Candy? Do you ship Joyce and Giles in this episode? What do you think of the switch up of snyder joining the team in a way, and do you enjoy the return of Ethan rayne?
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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 5: “𝑯𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑮”
𝑭𝑻. 𝑰𝑨𝑵 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑶𝑺 𝑪𝑹𝑨𝑾𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑫 (𝑺𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑬𝑹𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻’98 𝑷𝑶𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑻)
As the Sunnydale High Homecoming dance approaches, Buffy finds herself in a full-on rivalry with Cordelia for the coveted crown. But when a mysterious Slayer-hunting competition called “SlayerFest '98” kicks off, Buffy and Cordelia mistaken for Faith —leaving them stranded in the woods, fighting for their lives. Meanwhile, alliances and romantic tensions brew back at school, and the race for Homecoming Queen gets as brutal as the battlefield.
This week on Revamped we’re joined by SLAYERFEST98 host Ian Carlos Crawford to tackle the chaos and comedy of Homecoming. We break down what it’s like to literally be hunted as a Slayer, laugh our way through Buffy and Cordelia’s homecoming queen rivalry, and dig into why this whole ordeal actually means so much to Buffy. The three of us also land firmly on the side of “ICK” when it comes to Willow and Xander’s secret love moments (a.k.a. cheating on their partners), and we award Cordelia full credit for her bravery and those surprisingly clever “tact-tics” she uses to protect Buffy.
Let us know what you think of this one? Is it a fav for you, do you like the mishap team up of Buffy and Cordy along with their rivalry. What do you think of the Willow/Xander situation and also are you just as happy as us that Buffy and Scott are NO MORE!!
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𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝗅𝗅𝗈𝗐 𝖨𝖺𝗇 𝗈𝗇 𝖨𝖦 & 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗈𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗍𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗆𝗌 @𝗌𝗅𝖺𝗒𝖾𝗋𝖿𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗑98, 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝗂𝗆 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗄𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖽𝖾𝗌𝖼𝗋𝗂𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 his 𝗉𝗈𝖽𝖼𝖺𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝖲𝗅𝖺𝗒𝖾𝗋𝖿𝖾𝗌𝗍98 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖬𝗒 𝖡𝗅𝗈𝗈𝖽𝗒 𝖩𝗎𝖽𝗒. 𝖮𝗇 𝖲𝗅𝖺𝗒𝖾𝗋𝖿𝖾𝗌𝗍98, 𝖨𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖼𝗈-𝗁𝗈𝗌𝗍𝗌—𝗈𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗇 𝗃𝗈𝗂𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝖻𝗒 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝗀𝗎𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗌—𝖼𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝖡𝗎𝖿𝖿𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖠𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗅 𝗍𝗈 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝖺𝗀𝗂𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗇𝗌, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖬𝖺𝗋𝗏𝖾𝗅 𝖢𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗆𝖺𝗍𝗂𝖼 𝖴𝗇𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗌𝖾, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗈 𝗆𝗎𝖼𝗁 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖺𝖼𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗌 𝗉𝗈𝗉 𝖼𝗎𝗅𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾. 𝖸𝗈𝗎’𝗅𝗅 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖻𝖾𝗁𝗂𝗇𝖽-𝗍𝗁𝖾-𝗌𝖼𝖾𝗇𝖾𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐𝗌 𝗁𝖾’𝗌 𝖽𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗆𝖺𝗃𝗈𝗋 𝖼𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖻𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗌, 𝖾𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗇𝖾𝖼𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖡𝗎𝖿𝖿𝗒𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗌𝖾. 𝖮𝗇 𝖬𝗒 𝖡𝗅𝗈𝗈𝖽𝗒 𝖩𝗎𝖽𝗒, 𝖨𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝖾𝖺𝗆𝗌 𝗎𝗉 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖹𝖺𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗋𝗒 𝖯𝖺𝗍𝗍𝗈𝗇-𝖦𝖺𝗋𝖼𝗂𝖺 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖺 𝗁𝗈𝗋𝗋𝗈𝗋 𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗄 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖽𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗈𝗄𝗒, 𝗌𝖼𝖺𝗋𝗒, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗅𝖺𝗌𝗁𝖾𝗋-𝗒.
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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 4: “𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑼𝑻𝒀 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑺”
When a student is found violently killed in the woods, suspicion falls on Oz, whose werewolf side might be the culprit. But as Buffy secretly deals with the shocking return of a feral and traumatized Angel, the real monster turns out to be far more human. As the gang investigates, the lines between beast and man, control and chaos, begin to blur—with deadly consequences.
This week we get real with the heavy themes of domestic abuse woven into this episode. Courtney is stunned and genuinely shocked by Angel’s sudden return, while we collectively decide Scott Hope is the worst — honestly, we’d take feral, freshly-returned-from-hell Angel over him any day. We also break down Oz’s big moment, revisiting the wild potential of his werewolf form and how it can actually be used to his advantage. Plus, we gush about Faith’s presence on the show and side-eye Xander for dropping the ball yet again — because, let’s be real, this whole mess could’ve been wrapped up way faster if he’d been a little more responsible.
Were you surprised at Angels state of being upon returning from hell? What do you think of Pete and Debbies relationship and themes presented to us in this one and how buffy handles that situation.
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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 3: “𝑭𝑨𝑰𝑻𝑯, 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑲”
Buffy finally returns to school and normal life—that is until new Slayer Faith arrives in town.. bold, unpredictable, and running from a troubled past that quickly catches up with her in the form of a cloven-hoofed vampire and his bloodthirsty accomplice, both determined to take Faith down. Buffy is forced to confront not only this new threat, but the chaos that Faith’s presence stirs in everyone around her.
This episode, we’re overjoyed to meet Faith—Kendra’s successor—and dive into everything that makes her bold, chaotic, and instantly captivating. We unpack the parallels between her and Buffy, laugh at the over-the-top (but still kind of scary) villain chasing her, and finally see Buffy begin to release the burden she’s been carrying. Leaving this one on a cliffhanger with the shocking REVEAL of Angel’s return! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???
It’s a big one where we explore new dynamics and witness a fresh start for everyone!
What do you all think of new slayer Faith? Do you love how her and Buffy help one another ultimately? Oh and WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT ANGEL BEING BACK!?
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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 2: “𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑫 𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑺 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝒀”
As Buffy tries to reconnect with her friends and adjust to life back in Sunnydale, unresolved conflicts make her return far from smooth. Joyce, unknowingly bringing home a cursed Nigerian mask as decor, sets off a chain of events that begins raising the dead and during Buffy’s welcome-home party, personal and supernatural problems arise when the gang is forced to put their issues aside and fight off a house full of the undead.
This week, we feel the negative vibes flowing as Buffy returns home and tensions rise. We try to understand everyone’s angle, but ultimately side with Buffy—who’s being attacked and not really listened to. We dive into themes of avoidance, bad friends, and the importance of communication in relationships. Plus, we nag on Pat and her “pat-ssive aggressive” behavior, and admit… this might be the first time we kind of hate Willow.
How do you all feel about the way Buffy is treated by everyone this episode? Are their feelings valid, or is their reaction selfish? Do you see more of her side or another persons? And If you were one of the Scoobies, how would you have handled Buffy’s return?
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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 1: “𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑬”
After running from the pain and guilt of her past, Buffy tries to disappear into the City of Angels, living under a new name and working a dead-end job. But when a hellish dimension threatens runaway teens, she’s forced to step back into the fight she thought she’d escaped. Back in Sunnydale, Giles hunts for clues to her whereabouts while the rest of the gang learn firsthand just how hard it is to patrol the Hellmouth without their Slayer.
In this episode, Courtney and I catch up with Buffy as she navigates life in LA—and literal hell—while struggling to find herself again after last season’s devastating end. We talk about her journey back to purpose, discuss what the Scoobies are up to in Sunnydale, and how Buffy’s influence helps Lily step into a new version of herself and the importance of being ANNE. <3
What do you guys think of this one? Do you love how Buffy reclaims her power and steps back into the fight? What did you think about the mirroring of Lily with Buffy? And how did that moment hit you when Buffy returns home to Joyce?
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