Official Discussion of "As You Were" (UPN-US)

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Okay, Graham wasn't in this ep 🙁

But anyway...gee, one ep where I didn't want to slap Willow!

Hate the wife...Riley seemed a little too over Buffy for my taste...but was an okay episode.

Next week looks awesome though! 🙂
 
I have been a huge Buffy-Spike fan, but this episode mad me realize they can't be together. At least until she's back on track, and even then........

Riley's behavior was a little bothersome. I can't put my finger on it, but I guess he helped Buffy realize she was somebody worthwile. As far as Sam, lets hope that was her only role on BTVS!!

And Willow was really great in this ep. Her old self. Thinkin' happy thoughts about Tara! It was really good to see. I laughed so hard at the end when she called Sam a "female dog!"

Another thing that stood out in my mind was how pleasing Dawn was being. She was being very understanding and happy. That was kinda wierd. What was the resolution to her clepto problem?

Seeing this ep. made me have hope for the future eps. Not that this was a great ep,it was ok. Next week looks hilarious!!!
 
The only thing I didn't like about this episode was Dawn's persistent interrogation to Riley and Sam. I actually felt bad for Buffy, because of the whole loneliness factor. Of course, that ending didn't fool me. The whole B/S thing isn't over!!
 
I think it is obver, but hopefully it's only temporary. After Buffy gets back on her two feet maybe then. ::crying::

I do have a question - Did Buffy loose her job when she walked out? Or will she just get in trouble?
 
I liked Sam =) She seems like a good match for Reily and his hardcore army-guy lifestyle.

Dawn seemed really mean toward Reily. She just hates to see anybody go away. Maybe if she wasn't so annoying then people wouldn't mind being around her hehe.

What really made me mad was the way that Buffy dumped Spike. He fell in love with her, she took advantage of that, slept with him, and dumped him. At least she could have let him down easy with something like... okay, I don't want to sleep with you anymore, but I still like hanginging out with you, or something of the sort. Spikey looked so sad! =( I hope he gets her back good.

Syn
 
For an episode that bored me quite a bit.. i have strong feelings about it. Maybe it's supposed to be like that?

Sam- Didn't like her. Perfection grates on my nerves on TV. In real life, I can find flaws. TV.. well, I was with Willow without being two-faced about it. 😉 I wanted to like her.. but blah.
Riley- Double blah. Having missed S5 and the "hate him!" mentality.. I might have missed a bit on this front. Boring.. Liked how he pointed out to Buffy that her circumstances aren't.. her. Other than that, coulda really done without him.
Spike- Never wanted to beat Spike senseless before, but.. this episode did that. Just ...rargh! Frustrating. Liked his little five second "You know what I am, you've always known" thing. But, again, like Riley, didn't make up for the rest. I'm really bored with the whole seduce Buffy storyline now.
Dawn- First up, she looked purdy, and I'm only a bit miffed that they didn't really... follow up on her whole klepto-mania thing. Liked her interaction with just about everyone.
Willow- Yay! Double yay for the Tara mention.
Buffy- Wanted to smack her around for the whole episode. Liked how her hair happened to be much lighter after she dumped Spike. Surely just a coinky dink, but nice nonetheless.

Overall- blah. *sips her pepsi and returns to hiding from the cold*
 
This was an okay episode, I watching Buffy vs, Dracula right before I watched this seeing Riley x2.Spike the doc I'm so sad 🙂.Alyson was great in this episode like at the end how she was so convincing she liked same then she called her a Female Dog .I miss Giles still(I was watching Buffy Vs. Dracula) 🙁.Sam was ugly and I hated her maybe I was just a Buffy, Riley shipper.Well still it was messed up and I hope Buffy doesn't lose her job.Plus I have a half smile for Sam after she was being nice to Willow about her addiction.The fighting wasn't too big but I WANT BUFFY AND SPIKE TOGETHER!Spike loves her but Buffy has to find that place in her heart for him.She has a heart with Angel, Riley, and what does Spike get of that!Okay I don't want to start rambling if I haven't started already.Anya and Xander were great hands down.I love there acting still, I'll list a chart.

Willow~Wonderful acting keep up the good work!
Spike~Great job don't think Buffy won't want you!
Buffy~If you were a vampire I'd stake you because you need Spike don't you see it?
Riley~Welcome back and goodybye!Now leave or I'll stake you too.
Sam~I already told you *Half smiles*
Anya~I can't believe I've said anything about you yet.I love you and Xander you aren't being staked!
Xander~You're right the wedding and the marriage are 2 seperate things.
Tara~Ahh we didn't see much of you
Dawn~ You are looking prettier! Plus you've been taking things better more like your sister
Overall~95%

I can't think of anything else to say but it was a great episode!
 
I though that episode was so funny well the Anya & Xander parts. Wow! Spike was the doctor, I totally never saw that comeing, I could see that Riley still loved Buffy, but Buffy's to good for him now. But I think Buffy was really mad at Sam and helped her relax by "being" with Spike...so I think she's taking advantage over him which is really sad! I liked that part where Anya was like "If you like Riley so much, why don't you just marry him?" first I though she was talking to Buffy but then it appered she was talking to Xander, so I think that was a cute part! I can't wait till next weeks episode, I have to see Anya & Xanders marriage! It looks soo cute!
 
🙂 ::grrr:: ::change:: ::angel::

First of all, I have to say that Sam was so cool. She is really more of Riley's type than Buffy. I mean look at the way she related to the Scoobies. She put Willow at ease after she thought that she insulted with the wicca comment and she could talk to Buffy about her and Riley's past relationship without being catty because we know how women can be catty over a man.😉 I think Buffy also showed a lot of strength in this episode by breaking up with Spike and dealing with Riley being married. I think she took it like a trooper, but you could still see that she was sad. Overall, this episode proved to be very good. :: tu :: :: inlove
 
You know I really liked the episode. It was cathartic I think for Buffy. I felt bad for her when Riley just shows up. Of course she'll go with him to fight the demon.

I think that they are the same character in most respects. But I think Riley settled for Samm. She was certainly harsh.

I didn't like what she said to Willow. I know Willow is trying so hard to kick the Magic. I began to wonder if Samm is more than what she is said.

JMHO...

Razz
 
I watched this ep just an hour ago or so, but missed the very end due to a stupid fire alarm. Its ok though, our dorm didnt burn down. Overall, I liked what I saw.

It was sad that Buffy got some more bad news to throw on her parade of torment (I think colleges should make special acceptances for dead people don't you?), but I agree that the events of this ep might be cathartic. Spike as the doctor/egg dealer? Interesting turn, and a punch in the face style of reminder that he's still not a good guy. I hope she finally realizes that despite his chip, and his reluctant help, Spike is still evil! Like he said, she's always known it but I hope w/ this ep she finally realizes it.

I think she needs him, but only in the sense that she needs his intel and his strength in fighting and b/c its better to have him as an ally than as an enemy. I hope Buff realizes that she doesn't need him as a sex toy, and she can now start to resolve whatever psychological issue was driving her to use him in the first place. Maybe now she can start taking back control of her life?

Also, I liked Sam. Riley and Sam, hurray for tall people on BtVS!! jk... anyway, I thought it was very classy of her to talk to Willow after she had hurt her feelings. She could have easily said, 'screw it, i'm going to latin america and i'm never gonna see her again' but she chose to say something to Willow.

I still don't like how they're treating it as an 'addiction.' "I got addicted." What a weak line. I still think it would be a greater display of self mastery to pick up good magicks again. She might not need to channel any dark forces and have her eyes go black, but could still have useful powers. Right now she's not magic gal, science girl or research girl! I love your character babe, but you're not earning your keep! 🙂

-Helga

"Did you die?"
"No"
"I'm gonna win." Lol..
 
this was an okay episode...riley coming back and all. it was nice to see him again and all and his wife is all right, although i didn't like her at first. it's good to see dawn have some more scenes. it was all right...the ending was so sad though, when buffy called it quits. i mean, spike's expression was like "whoa" and it must've hurt when she said "i'm sorry, william." 🙁
 
Discussion of "As you were" (SkyOne-UK)

I hope nobody minds me starting a new thread for last nights eppys but I really feel the need to talk about them! ::blush::

Riley returned and I never thought I'd say this but I was glad he came back for the episode. I was actually happy to see him in it! I thought what he said to Buffy after he found out buffy + spike were sleeping together was really kind, he wasn't all angry but a bit understanding. And Buffy has now broken Spike's heart 🙁 I think thats definitely for the best though.

I didn't think that I would like Sam but she was really sweet to Willow and to them all really! Willow actually made me laugh with her "I'm prepared to hate this woman anyway you want" thing, that was so funny 😀

I liked this eppy it was a nice change from recent eps 🙂 The doublemeat palace smell thing was hysterical! "You smelled the smell?" LOL. Very funny ::evil1:: I loved the little lines like"my hat has a cow on it" they made me laugh too 😀
 
I hated this episode with a firey vengence... I almost liked Riley before he left and he's completely changed.... changed for the worse... it seemed like the writers tried to fit too much into too little time... with the whole Riley Buffy Undertone... But the Anya/Xander banter was great... also the Willow being nice nice and at the last moment saying to buffy 'What a Bitch' lol

But the script seemed disjointed and paled in comparison to last weeks ep... Goodbye Riley n Good Riddence... Bring Sam back lol!!!
 
Personaly I wouldn't mind if Riley came back to Sunnydale for good,I liked him,he was wise-cracking and an asset to the team,but i wouldn't like it if riley+buffy got back together,but i'd like him to come back.Graham was also a good character,it would be good if he came back too.
 
I liked Riley this ep - he seemed a lot more confidente than he used to be, also i like how Buffy broke up with Spike (don't hit me!) what i mean is that she realised that she was just using him and the William thing was a sign of respect.
🙂
 
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