Buffy the Vampire Slayer 5x17 "Forever" Reaction
Added 2022-04-15 17:15:57 +0000 UTCLink: https://streamable.com/wtnenj
Today on what will make Naj cry next?? BANGEL smh. And I talked to my friend about the choices made and I’m like yes grief but even during Jenny these choices wasn’t this dumb. Idk
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I really love this episode. The Angel appearance inevitably chokes me up and I really appreciate the way Regular Life is supposed to resume automatically but our girls don’t know how to do whatever comes next. The episode has kind of a lost, trailing feeling to it, and that feels very honest to me. And like you said, there are some people who just hate on Dawn given the slightest provocation but I think this is one of the few episodes where Dawn’s perspective is pretty warranted. Buffy DOES shunt her grief to the side to get everything done, and Dawn IS a key rather than a biological sister, and families DO break apart over much less. People tend to attribute Dawns actions to immaturity here, but I think it’s a pretty adult fear that reflects a pretty dark knowledge. Obviously we have more experience with Buffy’s compassion, but Dawn’s probably spent the time since Blood Ties questioning everything she used to believe in blindly. She’s literally living in an AU and she’s not sure of the rules. I actually think she’s incredibly adult in her desperation here.
Mitch M
2022-04-29 19:54:51 +0000 UTCCan I also add how funny it is that it has only been 7 episodes since Riley has left and Buffy's already kissing Angel 😂 I'm happy that nagging place holder is gone he didn't fit on the show anyways. 😝
Nicolette Lima
2022-04-16 17:08:02 +0000 UTCThe ending with Dawn and Buffy crying made me cry, lol you were so brave to hold your emotions because that scene hits me everytime.💙 These episodes have been putting you through a lot, I'm happy you got a Bangel reunion out of it though 😊 I was touched that Willow and Spike helped Dawn, Spike ended up getting a bit injury and Willow was a nervous wreck 😆 but what they did for Dawn came from a place of love so I get it. Great review Najae 👍
Nicolette Lima
2022-04-16 17:02:04 +0000 UTCAngel really a real one I can’t 😭
najaé
2022-04-16 02:55:07 +0000 UTCLol, the tissues are somehow still living
najaé
2022-04-16 02:54:47 +0000 UTCLol, like how did he slip up and tell jinx that 😭
najaé
2022-04-16 02:54:23 +0000 UTCAngel showing up for Buffy and helping her through the 1st night after Joyce is buried is what a real man does. I’ll always ship Bangel. ❤️
Alison
2022-04-16 02:53:49 +0000 UTC"Today on what will make Naj cry next??" We try to warn you without spoiling you, but it's so hard because this show makes you laugh then guts you.
KiwiJello
2022-04-15 21:48:08 +0000 UTCI'm gonna kill Ben, why is he such a moron?? Please 😭
Ailish
2022-04-15 17:58:36 +0000 UTCI love this show and season 5 is my favorite. I think the body is a masterpiece tragedy but this episode never feels fully baked on rewatches for me. I can’t help but feel like it’s very disjointed and doesn’t know what to do with the cast. Buffy’s monologue at the end is good and I think the episode definitely executes both dawns and Buffy’s perspective very well, but I can’t handle the big fake monster fight in the middle of the episode hahaha. I’ve really enjoyed watching this with you. for real let us know if we can Instacart you some tissues.
Jake
2022-04-15 17:48:20 +0000 UTC
