Hush

[caileybeth]

Oh man, when they float past the window and Olivia sees them? That gets me every time. CREEPY.

 

[Luciferian]

that episode was freaky 😵

 

[asukafan]

the gentlemen were probably the creepiest villains in either show. I mean, Angelus, Dru, and Caleb were all creepy, but that was due to their actions and how they affected the characters. The gentlemen were just creepy in their actions, appearances, etc.

 

[Jacen]

I've heard that the reason Joss Whedon wrote this episode was because critics were saying that the actors in Buffy can't act, and that the success of the show was purely based on the shows cheesy dialogue. So, he wrote this episode, and it was nominated for a bunch of awards, if I'm not mistaken... looks like he showed them!

This is by far my favourite episode of Buffy. My favourite scene is the beginning, when Buffy is having her prophetic dream, and she turns around to see one of the Gentlemen standing behind her. That quick flash scared the crap out of me.

Also, the last scene with Buffy and Riley, when they "need to talk".. they were forced to be silent by the Gentlemen for the last however long (couple of days?), they finally have their voices back, and can't think of a word to say. GENIUS!

 

[stephyk87]

Hush is one of the best buffy episodes ever! Its a toss up between Hush and Restless being my favorite episode. Hush was extremely creative. I have never seen anything like that before. I loved the no talking and the music they would play (it made it creepy). I loved the part when they are all sitting in the auditorium and Giles is trying to explain to them what the Gentlemen are and there responses to it! haha. That episode is just overall amazing in my opinion.

 

[jesterjay]

One of the best episodes hands down for sure! The floating creeps me out, and even their henchmen - can you say crazy freaks! reminded me a litle of the joker from batman.

but it was wild. favourite part is when Buffy asks how to kill them and she's pretending to stab...hahaah - and Anya is kinda excited

 

[DarlaFan2011]

What did you thought of this episode?
I thought it was one of the bests in season 4. They couldn't speak, couldn't say a word.
I liked the song the little girl sang on the beggining. I think it was like this:

I can't even shout
I can't even cry
The Gentleman
Are coming by

Looking thought windows
Knoking on doors
They need to take seven
And they might take yours

You can't call your mum
You can't say a word
You're goind die screaming
And you won't be heared!

Ok is there somewhere that I can get this song?One more question in what scene is Andy Hallett in and how hard do you need to look to find him?

 

[Spirit_Of_Fred]

i know its in the first scene, the dream scene, where buffy is in the classroom with prof. walsh and riley, but i havent found him yet, so i cant help you with where to look :silly:.

 

[codyw1]

Definitely a contender for Best Episode Ever.

 

[meg]

i loved this episode so much that i did it for an assignment i had for college on scriptwriting and stated that i love the fact joss had be brave enough to do a silent episode. it is my all time favourite episode

 

[Seven Of Nine]

I work at night so had to record the show and watch when I got home. I put the tape in and watched on my 13 inch TV that I had set up in front of my treadmill. Keep in mind that at the time I was just under 300 pounds, so I usually didn't do very much at a time on the treadmill.... this episode was so engrossing that I watched the entire 42 minutes while walking on the treadmill and never noticed til the episode was over.

 

[GATEGOD]

I'm watching it right now ^_^ the floating henchmen guys are creeping me out lol

 

[Evito]

I had to watch Hush again right after I saw it. I thought it was amazing and one of the creepiest episodes ever. Hands down the best episode of season 4 if not the show.

 

[palabravampiress]

This was a wonderful formal exercise. Formal work is some of the hardest work to do, so I really admire the pure craftsmanship and bravery that went into this episode.

 

[Evito]

I agree. With a show that is so dialogue based having almost an entire episode with no talking at all was a big risk. The actors did an amazing job.

 

[Jaded Wolf]

My favorite scenes from Hush would be:

When Giles is briefing the Scoobs, Buffy makes the "staking" motion but instead gets weird looks because it looks like "masturbating" motion. The look on Xander and Willow's face was priceless. I love how Buffy rolls her eyes at their immaturity and frustratingly pulls out her stake to justify the motion. Classic.

Also Xander beating up Spike because he thought Anya had been bitten. Poor Giles is always around when Anya and Xander get in the mood for sex. Giles' expressions at them are always comedic to watch.

The scene where Buffy and Riley turn around with weapons drawn to face each other for the first time in their respective roles is cool too.

Hush was such a creepy episode and an awesome one at that. It should have won an Emmy. The look of the Gentlemen and just their regal way of acting when they would kill someone to get their hearts. Just creepy. Almost reminded me of the classic "Doctor Giggles".

 

[UlaGan]

I totally enjoyed Xander/Spike silent confrontation early that morning..
By the way, this adventure I'd also like to experience besdes OMWF and Nightmares (as a part of Scoobie gang 😉 not as potential heart-donor suspect).
Quite an Imaginative freak I am, huh?

 

[InsaneMystic]

I've just rewatched it an hour or so ago, and not to be badmouthing a masterpiece but I noticed one thing:

Anyone else think the makeup on the "supporting" Gentlemen (not the two we see for most of the episode) is CRAP? I mean, watch the scene when they're applauding the leader when he comes back with the heart and look at the guy to the right. I can't bring myself to believe for half a second that thing in his face is supposed to be a mouth instead of a sloppily patched together, non-moving full-face latex mask. (You can't help but compare it to the excellent and downright creepy makeup of the two leaders, and it fails miserably in comparison!)

Aside from that, as I said, a masterpiece. It far surpassed "great" (the looks Spike shoots Xander alone would have sufficed for making this ep great!), and I almost had forgotten just how scary/creepy it really is!

 

[The Ferg]

I don't think the makeup is crap, but I do think that they don't look very scary at all compared to the 2 lead Gentleman.

 

[Violette]

A unique episode (in the sense that it's different than most other BtVS episodes), definitely one of my favourites.