Within the grand scheme of things, “I, Robot… You, Jane” is relatively inoffensive.
Within the grand scheme of things, “I, Robot… You, Jane” is relatively inoffensive.
Their big-screen outings usually portray them as sympathetic souls yearning for their lost love rather than irredeemable villains.
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Unfortunately, Ampata can’t stay alive without consuming human souls.
Recognizing this episode aired over 25 years ago doesn’t make the racial stereotypes less frustrating… Butthis episode’s worst offense falls, naturally, on the Trio.
Just because the Trio are purposefully skin-crawling, however, doesn’t meanBuffynever fumbles their depiction.
A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.
Every metaphorical and narrative element coalesces at the right time and with the right nuance.
“I Only Have Eyes for You” is a blip within that otherwise stellar stretch.
When she ended their affair, James killed Grace before dying by suicide.
“I Only Have Eyes for You” is a blip within that otherwise stellar stretch.
Nor are they comparable with Buffy and Angel’s dynamic, discussions aboutage gaps in supernatural romancesaside.
By and large, theseries approaches gendered violencewith respect and sensitivity.
“Beauty and the Beasts,” not so much.
She forgives him, only for Pete to eventually kill her in his monstrous form.
“Beauty and the Beasts” never strikes the right balance for a series withBuffy’s goals.
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Instead of filtering the intricacies of intimate partner violencethrough a supernatural angle,we have surface-level representation.
End of story."
Igive other flawed episodesa lot of slack.
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… “I Was Made to Love You” is a wash.
There are three reasons I skip “I Was Made to Love You” in my rewatches.
Despite earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Hairstyling in a Series (the more you know!
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), “Beer Bad” does, indeed, live up to one half of its title.
Beyond the silly premise, the episode’sworst offense is, simply, being boring.
This one should have stayed in the drafts.
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At least there’s the bright spot of Giles singing at the coffee shop.
Butfollowing Spike’s attempted rape with Warrenmurdering Tara (Amber Benson)?
The series never quite recovered.
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However,neither scenario feels earned or coherent within the scope of the series and these characters.
As for Buffy and Spike, the fallout from his assaultmotivates Spike toward redemption.
“Seeing Red” commitsBuffy the Vampire Slayer’s two worst sins in one fell swoop.
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