Alley Box - Buffy the Vampire Slayer || 1x07 || full reaction

I laaughed my ass off Alley youre so funny I love it <3

Hannah Weber

2021-09-16 20:13:22 +0000 UTC

I have to say, I've heard the comment about Buffy's age gap to Angel's apparent age. I think that when they hired him, he looked a lot younger. Look at him in this episode and compare him to the first episode. His face seems leaner in the pilot. I think they intended his body to come across as 18-20ish, but that he just filled out fast and started looking older. TV shows always had to play around with actual and apparent ages. Heck, Charisma, who plays 16 year old Cordelia, was around 26 in real life.

Jordan Haddow

2021-02-05 18:52:12 +0000 UTC

He is 26. He's just been 26 since 1783.

Ged Kelly

2020-05-22 21:34:35 +0000 UTC

We just heard some incomprehensible voices in the background, you apologized about you brother (very kind of you) and then the voices continued for a bit and all I could really make out was the word "banana". Am intrigued. Also, about the pupper aka doggo, dogs and cats can sense when humans are upset because our scent changes with certain hormonal fluctuations, namely fear and stress, so I think Gracie wanted to make sure you were okay. That, or she just wanted a walk or attention. hard to say, but just to be safe, I think your doggo should join you in some reactions. Because doggo.

Jean Olenick

2020-05-16 19:44:39 +0000 UTC

lmaooo wait what did I say about it?

Alley Box

2020-05-16 18:51:03 +0000 UTC

Am I the only one who really wants to know what the story was with Alley's brother and the banana?

Jean Olenick

2020-05-16 18:25:33 +0000 UTC

Not sure about age of consent etc, but my head Canon is that from a human emotional standpoint that development ends when a vampire is turned so they are perpetually stuck at the age of death mentally and emotionally as well as physically.

Paul Gibson

2020-05-13 23:51:02 +0000 UTC

okay girl YESSS i told you as soon as that direct deposit hit I was supporting this patreon lmao. I can't wait for the future eps, this episode onward was really a turning point for season 1 on just how good this show can get. Nightmares, Out of Sight Out of Mind, and Prophecy Girl are just....whew, I cannot wait.

bethany

2020-05-08 00:53:02 +0000 UTC

Its interesting how little I even gave a thought to Buffy and Angel's age difference when I first watched the show. I think its kind of just accepted because vampires are mythical and immortal. Good luck finding anyone close to your age. I think of it more alike how old was he when he turned which is still problematic when Buffy is still 16 years old here. But she's also a mythical being. Its the forbidden love and the difference between this and Twilight is Buffy isn't some helpless damsel who just exists for the power fantasy. She could beat the shit out of Angel if she wanted to. That makes it easier to accept. Considering slayers have such a short lifespan and usually die very young that also helps me accept this. I'm also a hopeless romantic and Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz have like amazing chemistry together and she was already an adult when this aired so.

Rockworm

2020-05-07 09:43:30 +0000 UTC

Thought you might be interested to know that your Angel-is-an-angel theory isn’t that far fetched. https://instagram.com/p/B_4Zx8fjKQy/

Brandon Scott

2020-05-07 09:19:46 +0000 UTC

I always look at the Bangel age difference like this, he’s an immortal Vampire and she’s a Vampire Slayer, destined to die young. They are supernatural beings so we left logic and sense behind at the gate anyways and they’re super cute together.

Ryan

2020-05-05 14:52:14 +0000 UTC

yeah, the bangel age difference definitely squicks me out and is the main reason why i was never able to fully get into the ship, but also like... i feel you lol. i think a lot of us just try not to think about it too much. also i am SO glad you weren't spoiled for the Angel is a vampire thing, i've been looking forward to your reaction to that reveal since i first found your youtube channel and it was very much worth the wait! :D

Danny Tyrell

2020-05-03 05:53:33 +0000 UTC

So I feel silly not to have scanned down further.

Bryce Carlson

2020-05-03 03:37:58 +0000 UTC

I first saw this show when I was 10 or 12 Angel was definitely my first crush ❤️

Meredith

2020-05-03 01:21:02 +0000 UTC

I was 28 and my wife was 18 when we got married. We have been married over 30 years. I agree with most of your post except for Mother Teresa . Her religious beliefs increased the suffering and death of women. To her church condoms were more evil than death from aids or the poverty caused by not being able to control the size of your family.

Allan Cornett

2020-05-02 17:50:10 +0000 UTC

I saw your reaction to this last night and today I decided to check out Patreon which is something I know nothing about just to follow your reactions . I really enjoyed your excitement over this episode and though I'm rewatching again for the umpteenth time and am at the start of season 2 i'll still be rewatching your reviews . I can confidently predict that the show will continue to blow your mind for the next seven seasons .

L R

2020-05-02 15:25:21 +0000 UTC

Well, after having seen you embark upon Buffy towards the end of April, I pondered whether to jump on board your Patreon train, and obviously I’ve decided to do just that. 😁 And my first episode as a patron was “Angel,” certainly not just another installment. I am glad to be here! 👍🏻 You’re not wrong to look sideways at the idea of a relationship between Buffy and Angel. And you’re not wrong to find it appealing anyway.

Koz

2020-05-02 14:17:00 +0000 UTC

Age is just a number. I don't have a problem with age tv love in real life 18 and 26 isn't a problem with me. And since you're a Christian as I am. Look at Joseph and Mary for example and what miracle came in Jesus. Want something more modern? Okay how bout Mother Teresa the Catholic humanitarian nun. See how much she helped people. Her parents where 15 years age difference and look at the saint that love brought in that relationship. Something even more modern? Bono the musician parents were 25 years age difference and he's one of the world's biggest humanitarians. Batfleck Ben Affleck parents are 22 age difference. And he's a humanitarian. In the end, love between a Romeo and a Juliet is the difference between two people who gonna love each other without worrying what outside people worry about, and, the other difference where some people worry about how society not minding their own lives think and end up stressing it. I've been in relationship with 7 to 10 years older woman than me. Look at Deadpool Ryan's readership age difference. It's all relative. So that's why I never even thought awkward or anything when I first saw Buffy Angel. It's simple really. Some people see it as " oh my god let me judge and not mind my own business" and some people will see a couples age difference and continue walking by to Starbucks not worrying about some couples life. Oh and here's my patent signature I use on all my social accounts Alley so you'll recognize me on YouTube or Instagram when I comment. It's: 🌻💙⚡👑 #Goddess #SecretCrush

Juan Sanchez

2020-05-02 13:04:51 +0000 UTC

THE LORE IN THIS EPISODE THO. THE WORLDBUILDING. OTHER GREAT WRITING THINGS. Anyway. So, I totally understand the stigma and I'm not going invalidate the ethics of all of this. All I know is while I don't condone this in real life, it's super hard not to just ship these two. It was one of my first ships ever and I was absolutely smitten with Angel from the age of 10 and on (which was about 2 years after this episode aired and I am so old). I just love that after 6 episodes of campy monsters of the week, we get this banger of an episode packed with feels. Sidenote: I love the shock and hurt in Darla's voice when she says "Angel?" just before turning to dust. She wasn't a great character but I felt a little bad for her for a second. I just...love this show. So much.

AJ Newton

2020-05-02 07:08:52 +0000 UTC

How the hell did all the BTVS fans end up here? We are many and legendary. Buckle up it’s going to be a crazy ride.

Allan Cornett

2020-05-02 06:59:29 +0000 UTC

Honestly, no matter how you feel about Buffy & Angel it's all still a really good story from beginning to end. I personally remember being not that into them, but still loving the whole vampire slayer journey that Buffy takes over the years. I also will say that Angel is so much more interesting to me as a character then Eddie Cullen, just my opinion of course. As always loved your reaction Alley. Hang in there, they're just getting started.

Michael Roach

2020-05-02 06:42:40 +0000 UTC

Oh yeah, totally understand the anxiety, I would find it difficult to put myself out there like that too. Try to remember a couple of things. 1. It's not a spoiler to say that in a 7 season show, the characters are going to have relationships. Just know that for every relationship a character chooses to pursue or not pursue, there will be strong beliefs in the fandom both for and against. You should go with your gut feeling and what feels right for you, and know that for everyone who disagrees with you, there will be another who agrees. It's actually a sign of how great the show is, because things are never black & white enough for there to be one 'correct' answer or opinion. 2. For the people who felt the need to call you out as a hypocrite (I don't think you were in this instance fwiw. I think those scenarios were different, and that you also didn't have full info about Angel), the only people in this life who aren't hypocrites are those who aspire to nothing. We all have ideals of behaviour/thought etc. that we try to meet, but I can guarantee you, no-one in the world actually does, because we are all human and fallible, and sometimes our emotions take over etc. So try not to feel too bad if you're not always 100% consistent, that's just life :)

Dentarthurdent

2020-05-02 05:51:01 +0000 UTC

Jay. I think it would be a good idea for me to clarify that my 2nd comment was not referring to what you said, but rather to all of us and what has happened to other reactors with spoilers in later seasons. My 2 comments were referring to 2 separate things, but that would not have been clear from context. I wouldn't want you to think that I was saying that what you said was that bad an example of hints about future events.

UTU49

2020-05-02 05:47:26 +0000 UTC

"... and it was totally worth it." Yep.

UTU49

2020-05-02 05:38:31 +0000 UTC

I was the 100th patron -- but that was only 6 hours ago. Now it's at 125!! WTF? Clearly the combination of this first big ep and Alley brings all the boys and girls to the yard.

UTU49

2020-05-02 05:37:12 +0000 UTC

I also just became a patron. I just had to see the full reaction, and it was totally worth it.

Rachael

2020-05-02 05:03:51 +0000 UTC

I loved your TEDtalk.

Rachael

2020-05-02 04:58:30 +0000 UTC

I thought I had read that it was an intentional John Woo homage, but I could be misremembering that. I laugh at the absurdity of it (tho I love it), and I love Darla's ingenuity. She knows that she can't take on the Slayer, so she brings two guns. I really like that Angel took her out, and that Darla is so stunned that she calls him Angel, not Angelus.

Rachael

2020-05-02 04:55:43 +0000 UTC

And we know it is mega problematic and let's just go with it haha.

Phoenix Dawn

2020-05-02 02:30:33 +0000 UTC

@UTU49 thanks! and spn was very different bc I only had to make videos when an episode aired which was every week, but then id have a couple weeks off. and most of the time, if I took an extra day or two to edit it, no one really got mad bc everyone I interacted with were people that understood. now, im interacting with a lot of new people that don't know me from the years of me watching spn haha (not saying thats a bad thing, just very different) but yeah, once July hits, I have two very rigorous biology classes im taking in order to graduate early and I already know it'll be taking up a lot of my time. but I will be sure to tell y'all in advance whenever I need a break :)

Alley Box

2020-05-02 02:30:14 +0000 UTC

"im also just an anxious person and all these new people suddenly watching my stuff is a lot haha" That is totally understandable. I would find it a bit difficult... and I've done some acting and public speaking and leading meetings and things like that. I hope you'll be able to: go at a pace that works for you, and take a break whenever you need it. If you need us to bully you into taking a break, just let us know, and we'll do it. lol. Some of your viewers will treat you like a video-making machine (did it feel like that with SPN?), but some of us care about your welfare. Some of us take better care of our video-making machines than others. :P

UTU49

2020-05-02 02:09:20 +0000 UTC

Yeah I'm not big on Buffy and Angel myself but this was one of the better episodes in season 1. Loving your reactions,I would consider getting a moderator for the comments. No matter how many times people in this fandom will be told they still spoil stuff like mad. I had some major spoilers from the show from other fans and it dampened some of those experiences. This show is one of a kind, I think it is best you enjoy it blind.

Valkyrie

2020-05-02 02:02:53 +0000 UTC

the supernatural plot with the men of letters gave me the idea i wish supernatural did more with it so im still pressed about it 😔

Alley Box

2020-05-02 01:57:53 +0000 UTC

Haha wow! It will get even crazier as you get more into the show. Especially for fan favorite episodes and such xD

Jenn Rose

2020-05-02 01:44:14 +0000 UTC

Oooh, I actually kind of love the secret society idea so much.

Phoenix Dawn

2020-05-02 01:44:07 +0000 UTC

I used to not like about half of season 1, but seeing reactors react to them has really gotten me to appreciate them. Plus there is just always something great in almost every episode. I can think of one of the top of my head that I can’t think of anything good in, but if I watch it again, I might find something in that. But a lot of the traditional bottom ten, I do like.

Richard Lucas

2020-05-02 01:43:59 +0000 UTC

thank you!! i do appreciate it :D glad ur enjoying

Alley Box

2020-05-02 01:40:13 +0000 UTC

oh yeah i totally get you!! most things that i side eye on the show bc i, a 21 year old in 2020, find it a little weird, but i completely understand it was a different time and not to fault the show for that i guess just being in an age where everything needs to be “okay” in order to enjoy it or ur labeled “problematic”, it made me a little stressed about how to approach it. especially since just me liking angel talking to buffy caused a couple people to come at me lmaoo im also just an anxious person and all these new people suddenly watching my stuff is a lot haha 😅 but ive gotten lots of comments from my patrons (which from now on ill be getting most of my info from, not youtube comments) that its totally cool to just enjoy it even tho some may not like it

Alley Box

2020-05-02 01:38:57 +0000 UTC

I think he’s 224 years older than her here, and as a sophomore, I think she’s 16. So that puts him roughly at 240. I though David looked 18/19, really a baby face .

Richard Lucas

2020-05-02 01:37:28 +0000 UTC

I did promise you he was not 26. I didn’t promise he wasn’t 240.

Richard Lucas

2020-05-02 01:29:47 +0000 UTC

I haven't watched yet, so I don't know what your attitude is to Buffy & Angel, but I do want to say you should try to go with your feelings and just enjoy or not enjoy without worrying too much about what's 'right' in real life. Times change, social norms change, things that were once considered just a bit naughty or daring, become ewwww. I'm still able to enjoy Jane Eyre, even though Mr. Rochester is a big dickhead who abuses the power differential in their relationship. But that wasn't a consideration when the book was written, so to enjoy it, I need to somewhat ignore modern feminism, which is ok. Point is, be aware of what you think is right, but don't be too harsh on stories from the past for not realising some of those truths, because progress is (hopefully) continual, and we'll all be those people in the past at some point. I say this as someone who was your age in the early 90s, and hoo boy, it was great at the time, but it was really different as far as our understandings of things such as sexism. And I thought I was enlighted at the time about all of this stuff, how wrong I was, haha ;)

Dentarthurdent

2020-05-02 01:27:15 +0000 UTC

So enjoyable you are so fun to watch. I will continue to watch no matter where you fall on the angel scales.

Slayerette

2020-05-02 01:18:25 +0000 UTC

If there is anything that makes me sort of okay with shipping a Angel, it’s that Buffy in some ways is not a normal teenager. She wants to be, but at the same time she’s humanity’s biggest soldier on the front line of this nightly battle. She’s had to grow up fast in some ways and deal with things that no normal teenager would ever need to deal with. Emotionally, I feel like they are on the same wavelength. Yeah there’s a similar dynamic with Edward and Bella, but I feel like this is that type of relationship done right.

Arnold Kim

2020-05-02 01:11:43 +0000 UTC

Speaking of the guns, I am convinced that the director of this episode is a giant fan of 80s and 90s Hong Kong action films. The quick cuts and zooms are very much in the style of that genre, and firing two handguns while sliding on the ground is pretty much a John woo signature. It’s over the top, but I love it.

Arnold Kim

2020-05-02 00:58:41 +0000 UTC

I mean, I tried to be as vague as possible. She already knew Angel was a spinoff so I didn't think it was that much of a spoiler that he isn't in BtVS for the whole series. Or that there might be other ships, since it's a group of teenagers. I didn't even give a timeline except beyond 1x07, which still leaves almost the entire series.

Lindsey Metcalfe

2020-05-02 00:55:18 +0000 UTC

I'm glad you've gotten general warnings about spoilers. Buffy fans are super nice, but we are also very excitable. Somewhere between Buffy season 3 and season 6, the fandom gets overly excited like a chihuahua... and pees on the floor a little bit. One could be charitable and just see it as enthusiasm... but it's actually urine. [This is a copy and pasted comment that I left for Liam D when he was in season 3. Season 2 is also dangerous for spoilers... especially for you, Alley, cuz your viewers are RABID. It might be beneficial for you to consider trying to be LESS FUN. :P]

UTU49

2020-05-02 00:47:37 +0000 UTC

Yikes. You've already heard too much about shipping.

UTU49

2020-05-02 00:44:19 +0000 UTC

lmaoooooo OH MY GODDDDD you right, you right lol

Alley Box

2020-05-02 00:33:57 +0000 UTC

I find it odd that you are worried about the age difference between Angel and Buffy when the real question should be is "Why is Buffy kissing a reanimated corpse?"

Eric Bushee

2020-05-02 00:29:29 +0000 UTC

awesome!! glad i came just in time haha

Alley Box

2020-05-02 00:29:07 +0000 UTC

I had been thinking about starting a Buffy rewatch for some time when I stumbled upon your YouTube channel the other day. I really enjoy these full-length reaction videos. There's so much great stuff for you to discover with this series, and I'm glad I can tag along.

Drew Vogel

2020-05-02 00:25:06 +0000 UTC

I think you're gonna love that Bangle ride! Reaaaallly hope you go the distance and get through the whole show! 🤗🤗

SpikesEcho

2020-05-02 00:24:39 +0000 UTC

hahaha i definitely did not 😅 i thought the spn fandom was active... cant even compare.. like for reference my most popular video is a spn react with 40k views.. got 300 comments my first buffy react has 12k and 600 comments 😳 broooo

Alley Box

2020-05-02 00:15:41 +0000 UTC

You are so not prepared...knowing everything that is coming ahhh this is going to be fun! So happy you seem to already be hooked which isn't surprising cause this show is amazing (and you've barely started!). Keep it up! It is so cool to see this community blowing up, I bet you didn't expect the Buffy fandom to be this hyped 🤣❤

Jenn Rose

2020-05-02 00:07:17 +0000 UTC

haha okay, i wasnt sure if there was a stigma kinda thing around the ship so i was just treading lightly as to not upset anyone now im sure if anyone is super pressed about it, theyll just stop watching em. ill be more open about my opinions in the future :)

Alley Box

2020-05-02 00:03:12 +0000 UTC

omg thank you so much!!! i will most definitely stick with this. i neeeed to know all the content they are gonna put in SEVEN SEASONS 😳 i legit dont know where itll go and im so excited!! and thank you!! does take a while to edit but i love it :)

Alley Box

2020-05-02 00:00:26 +0000 UTC

I've seen people that love Bangel and people that hate Bangel, and both sides have taken plenty of heat for it, so take it for what it is. Above all, be honest about how you feel. Most of us are just here to enjoy watching someone else discover this show for the first time and form their own opinions. If everyone always had the same opinion, watching reactions would just be boring :)

Rainmaker203

2020-05-01 23:57:19 +0000 UTC

I've been watching your reactions on youtube, and although I LOVE your editing style I was hoping you would do full reactions (I'm a full reaction junkie haha). Anyway when I saw you were starting to do full reactions I was so excited to check them out! I'm happy to be joining you on this journey, because damn it will be one hell of a ride. I told myself I was going to limit how many patreons I join...but I couldn't resist. I hope you watch the entire series and stick with it cause I'll be here for the whole thing! I'm happy to be joining during one of my favorite season 1 episodes. So exciting! Also I'll still be watching both these and your youtube versions. Editing can already be hard enough but with all the cool little effects you put in, I really applaud you! So awesome :D

Jenn Rose

2020-05-01 23:54:27 +0000 UTC

Also I think Angel has more respect for Buffy's individuality than Edward does for Bella's. Edward had a bad habit of dictating to Bella what their relationship was going to be. For example he watched her sleep for months without thinking for a single second about how she might feel about it. I think Angel is respectful of Buffy's perspective and individuality... in ways that Edward was not. By the way, I don't hate Twilight. I've read all the books and seen all the movies. I found them entertaining. I definitely feel, however, that they do not deserve all the attention they have gotten -- both positive AND negative!

UTU49

2020-05-01 23:49:43 +0000 UTC

haha yeah my friend who watched it a whiiile ago said she cant wait for me to see who she likes as a love interest for buffy and 😗 oop.. i cant WAIT

Alley Box

2020-05-01 23:49:40 +0000 UTC

A solid chunk of the fan base ships Bangel pretty decisively... at least to some degree. Don't let anyone give you a hard time if you want to ship them (or if you already ship them, or ship them in the future.) I wish people hadn't gotten on your case for being enthusiastic about Buffy and Angel's pairing because the rest of us all got to have our own thoughts about Buffy and Angel without being badgered about whether it was "wrong" somehow.

UTU49

2020-05-01 23:38:35 +0000 UTC

I'm so torn between devolving into my true fangirl self and gushing about my favorite Buffy pairing since Bangle just got revealed but I don't want to spoil it for you and I just. But also my Buffy pairing isn't my show OTP but also that's a spoiler and I can't fangirl over them yet either. I just really love watching people experience my favorite things for the first time. I had a friend that had never watched it and at the point that she and I had known each other for like 10 years, I made her, and 3 episodes in she paused it and just said "Oh my god. This is literally your personality in a tv show." and yes. yes it is. Every week ages 7 to 15, I watched religiously. Even when it wasn't on air, I had them recorded on VHS tapes to watch.

Lindsey Metcalfe

2020-05-01 23:36:40 +0000 UTC

There is definitely a creepy vibe about Bangel. To be fair, vampires don't seem to age much psychologically, so I doubt a 240-year-old is that much different psychologically from a 26-year-old. Darla certainly doesn't seem to have the emotional maturity of someone who's reached the century mark four times.

FernWithy

2020-05-01 23:31:00 +0000 UTC

I really enjoyed your TEDtalk!

UTU49

2020-05-01 23:25:09 +0000 UTC

yeah i mean... willow, i can see that as just being girl best friends teasing each other lol. and darla might have been instigating angel and buffy about it

Alley Box

2020-05-01 23:22:44 +0000 UTC

For sure infatuation....but both Willow and Darla say they're in love, and neither of them deny it, so it's like.....really?? lol

SpikesEcho

2020-05-01 23:17:35 +0000 UTC

thank youuuu!! so glad ur enjoying it :) and haha yes, ill invite her in for the intro next time lol

Alley Box

2020-05-01 23:16:26 +0000 UTC

I love watching you! Your reactions are so genuine and I am so happy you like the show so far. Can't wait to watch the rest with you. I look forward to each episode and they make my day. Also can we met your dog, Gracie???!!! PLEASE??!!!!

Saint Mercy

2020-05-01 23:08:38 +0000 UTC

i dont see it as truly being in love more just being infatuated by the other. kinda like when people first start dating and finding out more about the other

Alley Box

2020-05-01 23:07:18 +0000 UTC

ayyyyeee! :D

Alley Box

2020-05-01 23:05:21 +0000 UTC

So I just became your 100th patron. I knew that there would be a benefit to procrastinating.

UTU49

2020-05-01 23:04:09 +0000 UTC

The notion that either of them could be in love with the other at this point is....bananas to me. And when I watched it when it aired.....also thought it was bananas.....I guess even teenage-me needed more foundation/relationship-building to my ships!

SpikesEcho

2020-05-01 22:46:02 +0000 UTC

Tbh they only ever sorta establish his age because David Boreanaz very quickly stops being able to pass for 19-20 (if he ever did). It's basically an Easter egg that he was 26 anyway, it's never a real part of the story. He's still 240 years older than her though. I think that's the number we're meant to focus on.

KT

2020-05-01 22:23:39 +0000 UTC

The Angel/Buffy relationship has been divisive since the beginning. Which ever side you are on is fine.

Allan Cornett

2020-05-01 22:02:58 +0000 UTC

yeah yeah! its kinda like before it was in a sort of “uncanny valley” kinda thing where it was almost like reality so it felt off but NOW we know its totally a fantasy type scenario so its feels better

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:59:23 +0000 UTC

Great reaction!! Those Hulu thumbnails will eventually get VERY VERY spoilery......can someone help her with that?

SpikesEcho

2020-05-01 21:53:33 +0000 UTC

broooooo that would've been WILD. but lowkey, I like the vampire thing. its a super interesting dynamic for the relationship between Buffy and Angel

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:45:59 +0000 UTC

okay yeah, I thought that was the case. I like the ship of dean and cas on supernatural and thats VERY polarizing so I preface each spn video with it bc I've gotten a lot of people being hella rude about it. so thats the main reason im trying to tread lightly haha

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:44:41 +0000 UTC

I love your comment! But I don't agree with the "Angel's from the 1700s when it was normal" thing....that's basically saying, so Angel can move through time, adapting to the social and cultural changes through centuries, BUT he gets a pass on courting a young teenage girl? Eh, that excuse doesn't fly with me....it actually makes it come off grosser. Eeek

SpikesEcho

2020-05-01 21:43:36 +0000 UTC

Oh it's VERY polarizing among fans....but that doesn't matter!

SpikesEcho

2020-05-01 21:38:53 +0000 UTC

thank youuu glad u liked it :D and i have some mods for my youtube comments :) but either way, ive stopped reading comments a lot

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:35:48 +0000 UTC

Yep, also with Virgin Media. Have just read they're having widespread problems this evening (again) - Onehub, I apologize for doubting you. Sadly I too am old enough to remember where my projected 17 hour wait for a 3.7G file would be quite normal...

Graeme McCutcheon

2020-05-01 21:33:53 +0000 UTC

Community college student...that's weirdly specific lol

SpikesEcho

2020-05-01 21:32:56 +0000 UTC

BTW if you haven't done so yet, make sure to get some admins to help you avoid spoilers in comments especially on youtube when you post these. You do not want ANYTHING to be spoiled as you keep progressing!

Patrick Lyke

2020-05-01 21:25:23 +0000 UTC

thank you for understanding! thats exactly what i wanted to get across totally understand how him being in an adult body is problematic but also.... he is a vampire soooo 👀

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:17:55 +0000 UTC

I was soooo looking forward to your reaction to this and you didn't let me down :) I cannot wait to see your reaction to the rest of the series....Season 2 is going to blow you away!!

Patrick Lyke

2020-05-01 21:17:17 +0000 UTC

thankss!! i wasnt sure if the ship was super polarizing amongst fans and i had to tread lightly u know?

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:16:35 +0000 UTC

hahaha i love twilight for the campy feel. i know its teen garbage, but i love it lmao and omgggg i need a shirt like that

Alley Box

2020-05-01 21:15:48 +0000 UTC

I’ve always assumed that Angel was whatever age a first year community college student was. So not 26.

Vicky N

2020-05-01 21:13:46 +0000 UTC

Part of the enjoyment of supernatural/fantasy stories is seeing desires made bigger than life, and watching regular emotions and relationships played out in epic and melodramatic ways. But even if someone really can’t stand the age difference [which is understandable] I think the primary responsibility is on Angel being the older one. The show is mostly from Buffy’s point of view and we’re asked to identify with her and her struggles and desires. I think we can identify and sympathize with Buffy’s feelings for Angel and still choose how we may feel about "Bangel" and Angel’s choices as well. I’ve gone from being indifferent to Bangel when I first saw it to really enoying/loving them here over the years. Your reaction and excitement for Bangel is great to see honestly, and you were very clear about what you think about real life age differences and how at the same time you can be excited about Bangel in a fantasy show with Vampires.

Shashank

2020-05-01 21:13:43 +0000 UTC

Hi GM - yes, UK here too, on Virgin Media - getting a blistering download rate of, erm, 82Kb/sec - should take about 12 hours to finish downloading the reaction . Still- this does take me back - when BtVS first aired, I used to download the episodes in postage stamp sized videos over a modem.

Dave Ford

2020-05-01 21:08:22 +0000 UTC

The best episode so far. You wanted to know more about Angel, you got your wish. You don’t need to justify or feel bad about liking Bangel. You are definitely not alone. Those are your reactions. Just enjoy the show on your own terms.

Vicky N

2020-05-01 21:07:29 +0000 UTC

Great reaction. Twilight and Buffy .....one bad one great. My daughter bought me one of my favorite geek shirts. It says "Buffy staked Edward. The end".

Allan Cornett

2020-05-01 21:00:15 +0000 UTC

I like 8 and 9 for reasons I won't spoil. Your point that 12 is another level is true either way. And Season 2, get ready, Alley!

Paul Komoroski

2020-05-01 20:54:27 +0000 UTC

Just finished watching, and I wanted to share a fun fact! It wasn't until this was written that they decided what to do with Angel. One of the original ideas being tossed around was that he was an actual Angel and was sent to Earth to complete a series of good deeds. David Greenwalt (who wrote the episode) pitched the idea of making him a vampire to Joss Whedon, and Joss let him run with it.

Cole Crouse

2020-05-01 20:52:43 +0000 UTC

Same here Dave. I'm in the UK if that makes a difference. Have checked some videos I've watched before from another reactor that uses Onehub, and they're buffering to the point of being unwatchable too. Rest of my internet is OK, seems to be Onehub-specific

Graeme McCutcheon

2020-05-01 20:45:49 +0000 UTC

yeah... weird how im more okay with 240 than 26....... lmaooo. and yeah, sadly, when I click to start the episode, it pops up :( but I never read the little blurb they give about the episode so hopefully I will be alright later on

Alley Box

2020-05-01 20:40:40 +0000 UTC

yeahh, I definitely understand! im excited to see how they go about it later on

Alley Box

2020-05-01 20:38:34 +0000 UTC

Awesome... and I feel you with the Buffy/Angel age thing. It's like, now that we know Angel is mystical it feels kinda less wrong, only in the sense that it's SO unrealistic now that it's not as bad as it would be if it was relatable to our world.

Bisibia

2020-05-01 20:36:20 +0000 UTC

Ah yes, one of the iconic episodes of season 1! Re-the Bangel situation- I think it's important that they acknowledge that they can't be together, that it has that forbidden element. In one sense they both know they shouldn't be together, in another we've seen how hard it is for Buffy to date and Buffy and Angel both have this unique kind of lonely circumstance. She's the slayer and he's a vampire with a soul, so in that way they are sort of two people going through something that the other person is uniquely able to understand. But what I love about this show is how the characters are written like actual people, with flaws, that don't always make the 'right' choice. So the fact that the show acknowledges that the relationship isn't a good idea and that it's complicated, makes it about these characters making personal choices. And then I think it's okay to just watch them struggle with that, and cheer for them to be happy and get frustrated when they act dumb, because that how you know you are invested in them. Thank you for coming to my TEDtalk. 😂

Miranda

2020-05-01 20:35:51 +0000 UTC

Totally. In a bizarre way the fact he's SO MUCH OLDER makes it feel less wrong! Also, I don't have Hulu so unsure if it's possible to actually do this, but it might be an idea to try and keep your eyes from focusing on the Hulu thumbnails or allow the end credits to get to the part where it shows the prompt for the next episode. A few reactors have had the same issue as you where a thumbnail gives away a big scene or a guest star appearance.

Shandler

2020-05-01 20:29:36 +0000 UTC

For centuries they were dangerous, sexy representation of human's animalistic side and dark desires until she decided to turn them into a disco ball. Im offended on their behalf lol

DB

2020-05-01 20:25:08 +0000 UTC

I've literally seen this episode dozens of times and every single time I forget about the guns until that moment and I lose it. Logically though, guns were a good choice of weapon as they can't kill her or Angel, only Buffy which was her goal. But the guns just seem so out of place that I can't stop the hysterical laughter when it happens.

Liz Siron

2020-05-01 20:24:48 +0000 UTC

yeah, honestly NOW that we know he is a vampire, it kinda gives me to twilight vibes and bc I love those movies, im kinda understanding what he is supposed to be, if that makes sense?

Alley Box

2020-05-01 20:24:45 +0000 UTC

If you’re able to, I’d just try and forget about the age thing. I know by current standards it’s definitely an issue but the fact it got on tv back then without a second thought shows it’s just a product of its time and one of the parts of the show that definitely wouldn’t make the cut in today’s world. If it helps, I think you can maybe rationalise it by remembering that when Angel was turned in the 1700s the whole “age of consent” thing wouldn’t have been at all an issue if he was to pursue a 16 year old. Great reaction as always and glad you loved the episode. If you like Angel and Buffy together then just let yourself enjoy it and don’t feel guilty or like you have to justify it!

Shandler

2020-05-01 20:20:27 +0000 UTC

aw sorry! hope it works soon :(

Alley Box

2020-05-01 20:19:25 +0000 UTC

sooooo good bro 😭 and those guns still made me LOSE it while editing

Alley Box

2020-05-01 20:18:09 +0000 UTC

lmaoooo thats so funny. Stephanie Myer, we know!

Alley Box

2020-05-01 20:17:42 +0000 UTC

Loved your reaction, been waiting for this one. :) About the age thing, not saying I'm condoning anything, but I'm a history buff and the reality is, western culture didn't invent the '16-is-too-young' thing until a mere hundred years ago - it's actually a new world concept. For the last several thousand years, and still in other parts of the world today, once you hit reach puberty, you're considered wife/husband/family ready. Personally I know several 26-year-olds who aren't old enough to date. lol. Great job, looking forward to joining you on this journey.

King Author

2020-05-01 20:13:44 +0000 UTC

I was so worried someone was going to spoil Angel being a vampire for you before we got here, but thankfully, this did not disappoint. Great reaction :)

Thomas Hansen

2020-05-01 20:13:08 +0000 UTC

It's definitely up there!

Paul Komoroski

2020-05-01 20:08:10 +0000 UTC

Finally you are getting a sense of how good Buffy gets. Just remember that season 2 is when Buiffy becomes good. As good as this episode 7 is, the rest of the season is rough till the finale. Season 2 onward takes the best writing of season 1 and steps it up several notches. I still like season 1, but if you start to get worried the next few weeks, have faith it is worth it.

Leenis

2020-05-01 20:06:15 +0000 UTC

Re: your questions from previous videos, I'd been so looking forward to your getting to this particular episode; and it did not disappoint! Happy you're excited for the rest of the journey!

Paul Komoroski

2020-05-01 20:04:58 +0000 UTC

Oh another thing what makes this situation a bit more problematic for one's conscience is that Buffy is and yet isn't really a teen in a way. She's fighting to be a normal highschooler but she has responsibilities that most adults would not be able to handle. It's an interesting dichotomy and imo very symbolic of that awkward transition in life between carefree youth and responsible adulthood. ETA: that invitation thing is iirc just lifted from folklore and it's not just vampires in those stories but other supernatural creatures that could harm humans. A lot of modern vampire tales use that one.

DB

2020-05-01 20:02:53 +0000 UTC

Nope - it's probably my ISP if it's working fine for others.

Dave Ford

2020-05-01 19:58:42 +0000 UTC

oh no! is it working now?

Alley Box

2020-05-01 19:51:45 +0000 UTC

yeah same :/

Alley Box

2020-05-01 19:51:07 +0000 UTC

no wayyyyy

Alley Box

2020-05-01 19:50:55 +0000 UTC

This was the episode that well and truly hooked me into Buffy. And made me a Bangel shipper. I'm a sucker for the forbidden love trope too. But shipping stuff aside this really was SUCH a good episode. There was a good amount of lore dropped about Angel and his curse and that Darla made him (and then he dusted her which still gets me, killed his real parents and his supernatural one) and general world building with introducing the vamps can't enter without invitation thing. Also, I absolutely lose my shit laughing every time I see Darla with the guns in that scene

Liz Siron

2020-05-01 19:48:36 +0000 UTC

I think the woman who wrote Twilight denied ever watching the show? Then again vampire mythology was always strongly linked to sexuality and I can't really see that with a sparkling vamp 😂 Also technically Angel is 26 (+ 240 😅). Julie Benz (Darla) was also on Dexter, not sure if you ever watched it. She's great.

DB

2020-05-01 19:34:15 +0000 UTC

Heck - 15 mins and it's perma-buffering - and the download isn't doing anything either. I think we broke Onehub's network?

Dave Ford

2020-05-01 19:31:57 +0000 UTC

Only a couple minutes in but Im so annoyed at the thumbnail for you :( come on hulu. Im worried for future episodes now

Nicola

2020-05-01 19:23:57 +0000 UTC

Btw, Darla was in supernatural. The faith healer episode in season 1 😂

Brian Quinn

2020-05-01 19:20:40 +0000 UTC

all went well thanks for asking :) i just needed to pass em so it wasnt too hard

Alley Box

2020-05-01 19:10:34 +0000 UTC

How do you think you did on finals?

Bisibia

2020-05-01 19:07:39 +0000 UTC

Yes! I'm not even a Bangel shipper but I'm so excited to see your reaction to this one! It's probably the most important episode of S1 if we don't count premiere and finale. Ok off to watch it. Oh and hope your exams went well :)

DB

2020-05-01 19:01:26 +0000 UTC

lmaoooo yeah now i get it

Alley Box

2020-05-01 19:00:17 +0000 UTC

Yay! I've been looking forward to this.

ThatGuy11200

2020-05-01 18:57:24 +0000 UTC

I'm glad you now know why everyone was suddenly obsessed with his age.

Cole Crouse

2020-05-01 18:56:04 +0000 UTC

lmaoooo how did i get that number mightve forgotten an extra 0 🥴

Alley Box

2020-05-01 18:51:00 +0000 UTC

See. We told you he wasn't 26.

Dave Ford

2020-05-01 18:47:25 +0000 UTC

Finally this episode 😂 the best of season 1

Brian Quinn

2020-05-01 18:41:15 +0000 UTC

HECK YEAHHH

Katie

2020-05-01 18:41:02 +0000 UTC

Buffy the Vampire Slayer || 1x07 || full reaction

Comments

I laaughed my ass off Alley youre so funny I love it <3

He is 26. He's just been 26 since 1783.

lmaooo wait what did I say about it?

Am I the only one who really wants to know what the story was with Alley's brother and the banana?

Not sure about age of consent etc, but my head Canon is that from a human emotional standpoint that development ends when a vampire is turned so they are perpetually stuck at the age of death mentally and emotionally as well as physically.

Thought you might be interested to know that your Angel-is-an-angel theory isn’t that far fetched. https://instagram.com/p/B_4Zx8fjKQy/

I always look at the Bangel age difference like this, he’s an immortal Vampire and she’s a Vampire Slayer, destined to die young. They are supernatural beings so we left logic and sense behind at the gate anyways and they’re super cute together.

So I feel silly not to have scanned down further.

I first saw this show when I was 10 or 12 Angel was definitely my first crush ❤️

How the hell did all the BTVS fans end up here? We are many and legendary. Buckle up it’s going to be a crazy ride.

"... and it was totally worth it." Yep.

I was the 100th patron -- but that was only 6 hours ago. Now it's at 125!! WTF? Clearly the combination of this first big ep and Alley brings all the boys and girls to the yard.

I also just became a patron. I just had to see the full reaction, and it was totally worth it.

I loved your TEDtalk.

And we know it is mega problematic and let's just go with it haha.

the supernatural plot with the men of letters gave me the idea i wish supernatural did more with it so im still pressed about it 😔

Haha wow! It will get even crazier as you get more into the show. Especially for fan favorite episodes and such xD

Oooh, I actually kind of love the secret society idea so much.

thank you!! i do appreciate it :D glad ur enjoying

I think he’s 224 years older than her here, and as a sophomore, I think she’s 16. So that puts him roughly at 240. I though David looked 18/19, really a baby face .

I did promise you he was not 26. I didn’t promise he wasn’t 240.

So enjoyable you are so fun to watch. I will continue to watch no matter where you fall on the angel scales.

Yikes. You've already heard too much about shipping.

lmaoooooo OH MY GODDDDD you right, you right lol

I find it odd that you are worried about the age difference between Angel and Buffy when the real question should be is "Why is Buffy kissing a reanimated corpse?"

awesome!! glad i came just in time haha

I had been thinking about starting a Buffy rewatch for some time when I stumbled upon your YouTube channel the other day. I really enjoy these full-length reaction videos. There's so much great stuff for you to discover with this series, and I'm glad I can tag along.

I think you're gonna love that Bangle ride! Reaaaallly hope you go the distance and get through the whole show! 🤗🤗

hahaha i definitely did not 😅 i thought the spn fandom was active... cant even compare.. like for reference my most popular video is a spn react with 40k views.. got 300 comments my first buffy react has 12k and 600 comments 😳 broooo

haha okay, i wasnt sure if there was a stigma kinda thing around the ship so i was just treading lightly as to not upset anyone now im sure if anyone is super pressed about it, theyll just stop watching em. ill be more open about my opinions in the future :)

omg thank you so much!!! i will most definitely stick with this. i neeeed to know all the content they are gonna put in SEVEN SEASONS 😳 i legit dont know where itll go and im so excited!! and thank you!! does take a while to edit but i love it :)

haha yeah my friend who watched it a whiiile ago said she cant wait for me to see who she likes as a love interest for buffy and 😗 oop.. i cant WAIT

I really enjoyed your TEDtalk!

yeah i mean... willow, i can see that as just being girl best friends teasing each other lol. and darla might have been instigating angel and buffy about it

For sure infatuation....but both Willow and Darla say they're in love, and neither of them deny it, so it's like.....really?? lol

thank youuuu!! so glad ur enjoying it :) and haha yes, ill invite her in for the intro next time lol

I love watching you! Your reactions are so genuine and I am so happy you like the show so far. Can't wait to watch the rest with you. I look forward to each episode and they make my day. Also can we met your dog, Gracie???!!! PLEASE??!!!!

i dont see it as truly being in love more just being infatuated by the other. kinda like when people first start dating and finding out more about the other

ayyyyeee! :D

So I just became your 100th patron. I knew that there would be a benefit to procrastinating.

The notion that either of them could be in love with the other at this point is....bananas to me. And when I watched it when it aired.....also thought it was bananas.....I guess even teenage-me needed more foundation/relationship-building to my ships!

The Angel/Buffy relationship has been divisive since the beginning. Which ever side you are on is fine.

yeah yeah! its kinda like before it was in a sort of “uncanny valley” kinda thing where it was almost like reality so it felt off but NOW we know its totally a fantasy type scenario so its feels better

Great reaction!! Those Hulu thumbnails will eventually get VERY VERY spoilery......can someone help her with that?

broooooo that would've been WILD. but lowkey, I like the vampire thing. its a super interesting dynamic for the relationship between Buffy and Angel

okay yeah, I thought that was the case. I like the ship of dean and cas on supernatural and thats VERY polarizing so I preface each spn video with it bc I've gotten a lot of people being hella rude about it. so thats the main reason im trying to tread lightly haha

Oh it's VERY polarizing among fans....but that doesn't matter!

thank youuu glad u liked it :D and i have some mods for my youtube comments :) but either way, ive stopped reading comments a lot

Yep, also with Virgin Media. Have just read they're having widespread problems this evening (again) - Onehub, I apologize for doubting you. Sadly I too am old enough to remember where my projected 17 hour wait for a 3.7G file would be quite normal...

Community college student...that's weirdly specific lol

BTW if you haven't done so yet, make sure to get some admins to help you avoid spoilers in comments especially on youtube when you post these. You do not want ANYTHING to be spoiled as you keep progressing!

thank you for understanding! thats exactly what i wanted to get across totally understand how him being in an adult body is problematic but also.... he is a vampire soooo 👀

I was soooo looking forward to your reaction to this and you didn't let me down :) I cannot wait to see your reaction to the rest of the series....Season 2 is going to blow you away!!

thankss!! i wasnt sure if the ship was super polarizing amongst fans and i had to tread lightly u know?

hahaha i love twilight for the campy feel. i know its teen garbage, but i love it lmao and omgggg i need a shirt like that

I’ve always assumed that Angel was whatever age a first year community college student was. So not 26.

Hi GM - yes, UK here too, on Virgin Media - getting a blistering download rate of, erm, 82Kb/sec - should take about 12 hours to finish downloading the reaction . Still- this does take me back - when BtVS first aired, I used to download the episodes in postage stamp sized videos over a modem.

The best episode so far. You wanted to know more about Angel, you got your wish. You don’t need to justify or feel bad about liking Bangel. You are definitely not alone. Those are your reactions. Just enjoy the show on your own terms.

Great reaction. Twilight and Buffy .....one bad one great. My daughter bought me one of my favorite geek shirts. It says "Buffy staked Edward. The end".

I like 8 and 9 for reasons I won't spoil. Your point that 12 is another level is true either way. And Season 2, get ready, Alley!

Same here Dave. I'm in the UK if that makes a difference. Have checked some videos I've watched before from another reactor that uses Onehub, and they're buffering to the point of being unwatchable too. Rest of my internet is OK, seems to be Onehub-specific

yeah... weird how im more okay with 240 than 26....... lmaooo. and yeah, sadly, when I click to start the episode, it pops up :( but I never read the little blurb they give about the episode so hopefully I will be alright later on

yeahh, I definitely understand! im excited to see how they go about it later on

Awesome... and I feel you with the Buffy/Angel age thing. It's like, now that we know Angel is mystical it feels kinda less wrong, only in the sense that it's SO unrealistic now that it's not as bad as it would be if it was relatable to our world.

For centuries they were dangerous, sexy representation of human's animalistic side and dark desires until she decided to turn them into a disco ball. Im offended on their behalf lol

yeah, honestly NOW that we know he is a vampire, it kinda gives me to twilight vibes and bc I love those movies, im kinda understanding what he is supposed to be, if that makes sense?

aw sorry! hope it works soon :(

sooooo good bro 😭 and those guns still made me LOSE it while editing

lmaoooo thats so funny. Stephanie Myer, we know!

I was so worried someone was going to spoil Angel being a vampire for you before we got here, but thankfully, this did not disappoint. Great reaction :)

It's definitely up there!

Re: your questions from previous videos, I'd been so looking forward to your getting to this particular episode; and it did not disappoint! Happy you're excited for the rest of the journey!

Nope - it's probably my ISP if it's working fine for others.

oh no! is it working now?

yeah same :/

no wayyyyy

Heck - 15 mins and it's perma-buffering - and the download isn't doing anything either. I think we broke Onehub's network?

Only a couple minutes in but Im so annoyed at the thumbnail for you :( come on hulu. Im worried for future episodes now