I just read Gates of Fire this year!! Such a great author. Steven Pressfield.
Alise Lynch
2025-05-24 22:19:00 +0000 UTC
Ah! This episode is fantastic. On rewatches, as soon as the song plays at the beginning, I get chills knowing what is coming. It's so creepy and eerie. So many good reveals.
I do find it interesting that Xander isn't in the episode at all. But I guess it makes sense. He often feels alone and that he doesn't have an important part to play. So this episode feeds into that by not showcasing him at all. I assume that was on purpose from the writers.
I always feel bad for Dawn in this episode. Talk about traumatizing. 😬 Shows her strength though.