"Listening to Fear" (5x9) | *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* Reaction

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  • @PaperbackWizard
    @PaperbackWizard 3 місяці тому +51

    Crazy people see the truth about Dawn, presumably because the monks' spell doesn't quite reach their minds. When Joyce goes mad, she sees the truth, and she retains a bit of it when she's sane again.

    • @Dunybrook
      @Dunybrook 3 місяці тому +5

      Probably has something to do with mother's intuition too which is its own form of magic.

    • @williambowman2326
      @williambowman2326 3 місяці тому +5

      The fool seeing the truth has been a staple of entertainment for centuries. Shakespeare often had the “clown” speaking the truth . In Superstar, Season 4) Adam could see the truth because he was not blinded by human emotions.

  • @michaelpeters364
    @michaelpeters364 3 місяці тому +33

    "Now, do we suspect there might be some kind of connection between Ben and Glory?"

    • @singingwolf3929
      @singingwolf3929 3 місяці тому +1

      spoilers

    • @ArielCarmona
      @ArielCarmona 2 місяці тому +1

      It’s not a spoiler because he admits in that scene in the car that there is a connection

    • @singingwolf3929
      @singingwolf3929 2 місяці тому

      @@ArielCarmona My bad. I was talking more about the quote than us knowing there's a connection.

  • @rydbthatsme
    @rydbthatsme 3 місяці тому +7

    Seeing all this vulnerable emotion from a usually strong heroic Buffy really just breaks me. SMG really is an amazing actress.

  • @kbwolfe9491
    @kbwolfe9491 3 місяці тому +13

    My mom had dementia and sometimes she would say odd things that really reminded me of this episode. It is hard to deal with and it's scary to watch someone's mind go. Joyce's actress was so good in this too. The scene at the end makes me break down every single time

  • @feudist
    @feudist 3 місяці тому +18

    The side eye when Spike helps Buffy stand up...

    • @myladynoir00
      @myladynoir00 Місяць тому

      That was my favorite part! 😅

  • @tetamale4280
    @tetamale4280 3 місяці тому +23

    everytime i see Buffy cry i broke myself

  • @maidden
    @maidden 3 місяці тому +29

    Riley's thing has a whole mix of self-harm, drug usage, prostitution vibe

    • @B-Dad
      @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +1

      I just don’t like that it comes out of nowhere. They decided it was time to end them and wrote whatever. But it didn’t make sense. It felt mean spirited!!

    • @wildoneizzy
      @wildoneizzy 3 місяці тому +10

      I wouldn't say it came out of nowhere. As far back as midseason 4, after he learns about Buffy being the Slayer, he started to develope an inferiority complex. Add that to the realization that Buffy doesn't have the same intensity of emotion for him as she did for Angel and the manipulation by Spike... It made sense to me that he'd dip into 'the dark side'. ​@@B-Dad

    • @maidden
      @maidden 3 місяці тому

      @@B-Dad I get that, but they did have that whole "Goodbye Iowa" thing in S4 too, which also had drug withdrawal themes and Riley not knowing what to do with himself. We just are given to understand that he was over that by now, but then he wasn't.

    • @B-Dad
      @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +3

      @@maidden
      That’s all I’m saying. If he’s on the show give him something to do. I yell the same about Tara. She’s just Willows girlfriend and comforter of Dawn. She’s never out with Xander or getting Coffee with Anya, haven’t seen her stop by Buffy’s place just to talk with her…even if the talk was about Willow it would be something. They don’t treat the side characters very well. Some they do great. And others are there for scenery most times with no useful lines or real value at all. Just there. And that’s fine because I like them, it’s just frustrating ☹️

    • @maidden
      @maidden 3 місяці тому +3

      @@B-Dad Absolutely! We get so few scenes of the "love interests" interacting with anyone other than their romantic partners.

  • @artman2oo3
    @artman2oo3 3 місяці тому +15

    20:03 Ben? Connected to Glory? What? You mean there's some sort of connection between the two??

    • @Itsjandz105
      @Itsjandz105 3 місяці тому +7

      Do we think there is a connection between bend and glory?

    • @artman2oo3
      @artman2oo3 3 місяці тому +5

      @@Itsjandz105 Yes. But what kind?!

    • @justinpilla5741
      @justinpilla5741 3 місяці тому +1

      She's my daughter, she's my sister, she's my daughter, she's my sister.

  • @wobaguk
    @wobaguk 3 місяці тому +20

    I think its fair to say Riley is having some 'complex feelings' about vampires, probably driven by the fact that Buffy feels something from intimacy with them, ie Angel, that he knows Buffy doesnt see in him, he might even be trying to feel something similar so he 'gets it'

    • @B-Dad
      @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +2

      Nah just the writers crapping on his character to make it easier for him to go away.
      Source: episode commentaries!
      They do the same thing to OTHERS….almost said who but that’s spoilers.

    • @mizzdiiva92
      @mizzdiiva92 3 місяці тому +4

      @@B-Dad It makes sense for his character though. His storyline has been building up to this for awhile. The vampire part was interesting twist to it but I don't think its completely left field. Honestly makes his character more complex

  • @jennarobinson4136
    @jennarobinson4136 3 місяці тому +18

    I love how empathic you are to the characters' motivations, it's what makes you such a great reactor!

  • @RabidTribble
    @RabidTribble 3 місяці тому +12

    When I first saw this episode, Riley's actions made a strange kind of sense to me. He wants to feel needed by someone...anyone...and since he doesn't feel needed by Buffy, he's casting about for anything that can validate his worth.

  • @plothole181
    @plothole181 3 місяці тому +19

    Only the even numbered seasons have Halloween episodes. All the other holidays are lucky if they get one episode in the entire show.

  • @heartsgracie
    @heartsgracie 3 місяці тому +2

    GIRL YOUR LITERALLY STUNNING YOUR SO PRETTY OMG

  • @wobaguk
    @wobaguk 3 місяці тому +18

    Your theory is good because the guy who was crazy and ended up being killed in this episode WAS the guy Glory fed off in episode 5 in front of the monk.

    • @RLucas3000
      @RLucas3000 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes he mentioned he had a wife and kids, trying to make himself more human to this nutty lady, a good idea if you are grabbed by a serial killer, but it didn’t work.

  • @ronfehr7899
    @ronfehr7899 3 місяці тому +16

    Joyce's condition is somewhat different than the others. They went mad because of their brains being sucked/invaded. Joyce just has a tumor.

  • @Buffy8Fan
    @Buffy8Fan 3 місяці тому +8

    Riley's first instinct isn't to work with the Scoobies, it is to gather together soldiers. Riley wants Buffy to cry on his shoulder, but that won't just happen only because they are dating. She didn't cry in front of Angel, so much as he was the reason for her crying. There is a difference between the two considering what I'm talking about. She didn't cry to her friends when Angel became Angelus. Over time with trust perhaps she could get to the moment Riley wants, but him bursting into her house with soldiers definitely didn't help said trust situation.
    Riley wants to comfort Buffy; to give his life the purpose of "Mission's boyfriend" as Graham stated to him. Buffy's personality is already struggling with Riley wanting these things from her, as she is a strong, independent woman and The Slayer. Even if her mom wasn't sick this wouldn't just be something to do. It has to be something earned and Riley isn't earning it. Buffy opens up to people and allows them to take care of her the way Riley was asking when they don't push her into said action, and when she trusts the relationship enough. It took Giles until the end of _Helpless_ before Buffy opened up to him that way. Which was 22 months from the time he met Buffy. Riley has known Buffy only 13 months, and they have only been dating 10 months. If he's patient and doesn't push during difficult times and lets trust build rather than having jealousy issues, what he wants from Buffy could be natural. The end of the episode isn't leaning in that direction, though.
    I love the idea of Dawn calling for Buffy while Buffy is crying before Buffy hears her the second time. It's a great tension-building moment.
    Giles saying, "killer snot monster from outer space" as well as Xander's car/planet joke just before are incredibly amusing.
    I would love to know who was in the Queller demon costume. It looks too small for a full grown person.

    • @DanielOrme
      @DanielOrme 3 місяці тому +1

      The performer was, I have been told, a double amputee. No legs.

    • @lahalhalha
      @lahalhalha 3 місяці тому

      I have to disagree on the Buffy/Giles relationship. He was super sweet with her in season 2. When she broke down after rescuing Giles at the factory and said she couldn’t get through all this without him.

    • @Buffy8Fan
      @Buffy8Fan 3 місяці тому

      @@lahalhalha That doesn't mean they had a father/daughter bond at that point. There's a difference between not being able to do this without him (a bastardized quote from the _Passion_ episode) type of S2 moments of sweetness, and reaching the "father's love for the child" as is both Giles and Buffy realizing through Travers. It was in the process of developing before _Helpless._ If Gies reached the father/daughter relationship bond and trust I'm talking about before _Helpless,_ he never would have poisoned Buffy with muscle relaxers to begin with, and instead would have told Buffy about it so they could con The Council together into believing Giles was poisoning Buffy. _Helpless_ was the key moment for Buffy and Giles in moving from the bond of Watcher and Slayer to Father/daughter. Giles had to no longer be working for the council, otherwise he would be someone who was sweet with Buffy, but the father/daughter bond wouldn't quite be there, in my opinion.

  • @stephaniebarker472
    @stephaniebarker472 3 місяці тому +1

    Love that comment/observation about Spike from your Discord. Very thoughtful and astute.

  • @madcommune
    @madcommune 3 місяці тому +6

    I always thought that the Queller demon is one of the creepiest monsters in the entire series.

    • @Itsjandz105
      @Itsjandz105 3 місяці тому +1

      Totally always creeps me out.

  • @LeeCarlson
    @LeeCarlson 3 місяці тому +4

    In the original movie, Buffy's first Watcher throws a knife at her face, and she catches it.

  • @ernesthakey3396
    @ernesthakey3396 3 місяці тому +2

    "Maybe she different from the others?"
    You nailed it - the folks in the mental ward all had their sanity drained from them by Glory, with no sanity remaining. Joyce, on the other hand, was only going a little insane now and then as the tumor messed with her, she was mostly lucid. So the Queller wasn't sure whether she needed quelling. Once she started babbling it made the decision.
    Joyce got the knowledge the same way the mental patients did - apparently those who are not fully anchored in reality can see that Dawn is not quite as she appears. You figured that out while thinking about it...

  • @corgiluver9718
    @corgiluver9718 3 місяці тому +3

    Enjoyed your reaction, thanks.

  • @BunnyNorris
    @BunnyNorris 3 місяці тому +4

    Ben is connected to Glory… but how?

  • @zenithquasar9623
    @zenithquasar9623 3 місяці тому

    That last scene always makes me cry! It is so good!

  • @Stuman57
    @Stuman57 3 місяці тому +1

    Tinkerbell!!!! That was very funny. hahaha

  • @AerianDawn
    @AerianDawn 3 місяці тому

    It's a common trope that insanity brings one out of the normal reality and allows to tap into something beyond.

  • @williambowman2326
    @williambowman2326 3 місяці тому

    Good reaction and once again solid analysis. The storyline that I think is most important in this episode is the one with Buffy, Dawn, and Joyce. Family and what makes a family has been a major theme since Episode 1. Adoption and how to handle the challenges with a teenager is something I don’t recall in many shows. This is all about adoption. Here it’s a crazy person or it could be an old friend seeing Joyce and saying something inappropriate. When do you tell a child they were adopted? How do you convince the adoptive girl she is loved like her talented older natural born sister ? All this while the typical Sunnydale stuff is happening.

  • @keshaponso2034
    @keshaponso2034 3 місяці тому

    Oh darling Lady., I felt your hope through my laptop screen. From now on the canon in my head will view this as an unofficial Halloween episode.

  • @bigdream_dreambig
    @bigdream_dreambig 3 місяці тому +1

    Looking at the original air dates, this one was Nov 28, so it does seem like there was no Halloween episode in season 5. Sorry 'bout that! 🙁

  • @Nexusofgeek
    @Nexusofgeek 3 місяці тому

    The unofficial Halloween episode was the season opener "Buffy v. Dracula"

  • @Dylan_Platt
    @Dylan_Platt 3 місяці тому

    Great reaction. This, for me, is one of the scariest episodes of the season, if not the whole series. Part of that is the Queller, an INCREDIBLY creepy monster of the week in terms of design and performance, easily up there with the Gentlemen and Der Kindestod in my book. But even scarier than it, at least for me, are Joyce's outbursts. The idea of starting to lose a family member to a degenerative mental disease hits me with fear in a way that no demon or monster ever could. The anger in her eyes when she growls "I'd tear it in half and stick it in bed with me!" turns my stomach and chills my bones.

  • @B-Dad
    @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +1

    Halloween episodes run on the even seasons. Not sure why. But there it is!

  • @justinpilla5741
    @justinpilla5741 3 місяці тому

    I think the theme of addiction will play a role this season.

  • @jdhenken
    @jdhenken 3 місяці тому

    It's been a little while since I watched this season properly, so forgive me if I'm wrong. But I'm pretty sure that the crazy guy saying "no data" etc to Dawn, was the the postal worker from a previous episode, who was pleading with Glory about having a family, before she stuck her fingers in his head to do the freaky brain wiggle.

  • @toastttttyy
    @toastttttyy 3 місяці тому +5

    the minute u post i have to stop everything and watch it ilysm

  • @killianlpc
    @killianlpc 3 місяці тому +2

    S5 was so hard hitting, another brilliant episode showing the real anguish and anxiety when a parent becomes ill, and the trauma of having to deal with it for the children. Even though we know Buffy is strong she breaks down doing the washing up, and cries her eyes out, great acting. Again we see Dawn being the focus of strange reactions to her which is really worrying her now, and also we see Spike's obsession with Buffy becoming stronger, and Ben of course isn't what he seems. The Queller demon was one of the worst in the series . Another really good episode from S5. This strangely scores a low IMDB score of only 7.0

  • @thewolframhart6777
    @thewolframhart6777 3 місяці тому +1

    Another fun reaction! Hope you are enjoying the season.

  • @migmit
    @migmit 3 місяці тому

    I think it depends on how the knife is thrown. Seems like Spike threw it very carefully, so that the knife didn't rotate in the air.

  • @somerotter
    @somerotter 3 місяці тому

    That was my comment on Spike! I feel so famous now!

  • @Cliohna
    @Cliohna 3 місяці тому

    23:55
    Fascinating 🧐

  • @johnriley3060
    @johnriley3060 3 місяці тому +3

    Vampire chick will change to Sandy to credit her. That'd Sandy from the Bronx when vampire willow I'm thinking it's gotta seem

    • @JhadeSagrav
      @JhadeSagrav 3 місяці тому

      It was Sandy the first time when he went to Willy's bar, but he dusted her at the end of that episode.

    • @claireh2200
      @claireh2200 3 місяці тому

      He killed sandy already

    • @jackmars931
      @jackmars931 3 місяці тому

      Sandy from the Bronze is dusted. Sandy from the Bronx may or may not be alive, it's unclear.

    • @Henrik_Holst
      @Henrik_Holst 3 місяці тому

      no that was the Vamp that he killed last time, the one performing the suck job now and later is not any one we have seen before.

  • @LeeCarlson
    @LeeCarlson 3 місяці тому

    Joyce is presenting with symptoms of Tourett's Syndrome, which really can be a strain on loved ones.

    • @jonaskoelker
      @jonaskoelker 2 місяці тому

      > Joyce is presenting with symptoms of Tourett's Syndrome
      You mean because of her sudden utterances that don't reflect her true perspective?
      On en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourette_syndrome it says "Tourette's syndrome [is a] neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by multiple movement (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic."
      In Joyce's case the age of onset is inconsistent with Tourette's. The show itself says it's because of the tumor, and I don't know of any facts I could use to argue against that explanation-so I accept that explanation as true.
      Even if the show did not tell us the reason, since we have evidence (Joyce's age) against Tourette's, I would look for some other condition (or a small set of conditions) which produce the same set of symptoms.
      I'm no medical expert, this is not medical advice, seek out a professional if you need care.

  • @pinkylittleme
    @pinkylittleme 3 місяці тому +4

    You referring to Ben as 'Nurse Ben' cracks me up 😅

  • @godmagnus
    @godmagnus 3 місяці тому +3

    Halloween coded? Horror movie vibes? How unusual for a show about a demon slayer

  • @theresashores2512
    @theresashores2512 3 місяці тому

    Riley has some insecurities and a deep need for being needed.
    So he goes to vampires “prostitutes” to try and understand what Buffy feels for vampires and bc the lady vamps he visits “need” something from him. Which goes back to his insecurity for being needed.
    He’s always felt small compared to Buffy. Especially because he can’t be his idea of “hero” for her.
    Those vampires that he goes to are usually weaker vampires. Ones without a coven or leader. Ones that don’t really know how to fight and don’t have the best skill at hunting. So they “prostitute” themselves in a way to humans that enjoy the rush like a drug.

  • @warrengday
    @warrengday 3 місяці тому

    I have to say it, I love your hair color.

  • @HeatherBenedix-xh8in
    @HeatherBenedix-xh8in 3 місяці тому

    Proud of your edits, love the VHS in the beginning

  • @EnderWiggin-m6y
    @EnderWiggin-m6y 3 місяці тому +4

    I like how you were annoyed with Joyce in the first few season to being so worried about her. That is when you know the writers are good.

  • @ryan131rm
    @ryan131rm 3 місяці тому +13

    Sometimes it feels like you don’t realise Riley was military and worked for the US government and not some silly little demon hunting science group

    • @ezequielocampo3597
      @ezequielocampo3597 3 місяці тому +5

      Sometimes I run (sometimes I hide)

    • @Henrik_Holst
      @Henrik_Holst 3 місяці тому +2

      well to be honest the lab was the main thing in the initiative

    • @ryan131rm
      @ryan131rm 3 місяці тому

      @@Henrik_Holst well yeah, it was a sect of the military that he happened to be assigned to

    • @Henrik_Holst
      @Henrik_Holst 3 місяці тому

      @@ryan131rm Yes Riley himself was just a grunt but the Initiative was the lab part, the grunts where just a tool for Dr Walsh and Dr Angleman. But I digress, Riley wasn't a scientist by any means.

    • @B-Dad
      @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +3

      @@ezequielocampo3597
      Sometimes I’m scared of you
      When all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right. Be with you day and night….baby all I need is time!

  • @B-Dad
    @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +2

    It seems like Ben and Glory may have some kind of connection, but that doesn’t make sense. She utilizes the outside world but it’s very doubtful that she’d let herself be known by this guy. Unless…..
    What was I just talking about?
    Buffy’s mom being sick always scared me. Cancer is scary. I’d rather have vampires and demons thank you very much 🤷🏾‍♂️😂😜👍🏾

  • @ianhill8345
    @ianhill8345 3 місяці тому +5

    Riley is so lost right now the dude needs buffy love Go team Angel

    • @B-Dad
      @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +2

      Riley should have been THE ONE. He was cute, friendly, and a good choice for what Buffy wants/needs!
      The writers messed him up. Because they didn’t like him. I think Joss or Jane Espensen are the guilty party. The writers say someone but have never confirmed who. Which makes me think it’s Jane. Because everyone was more than willing to blame everything on Joss after meToo.

    • @williambowman2326
      @williambowman2326 3 місяці тому +1

      @@B-DadThe viewers, specifically girls 14-29, just did not like it warm up to Riley. I watched Buffy with a group of teen girls for 4 years and then 3 years in college. Out of the 8 that I was closest with, 1 liked Riley, 2 were so so, and the other 5 never liked him. 3 of them disliked Hush because Riley and Buffy kiss. Remember this show was a big money maker because of the great demos. The YA female audience drove the advertisers so … follow the money

    • @B-Dad
      @B-Dad 3 місяці тому +2

      @@williambowman2326
      Fair enough. Still sucks tho!

  • @Dilzik
    @Dilzik 3 місяці тому +1

    Definitely didn't gasp and go "yessssss" as I clicked this in my sub feed

  • @robertbunting3117
    @robertbunting3117 3 місяці тому

    Curious if you've seen the 1992 movie this show is made from. And if not are you going to react to it. Or at least watch it on your own time

  • @mysteronix
    @mysteronix 3 місяці тому

    🔪

  • @Watchingeatingvibin
    @Watchingeatingvibin 3 місяці тому

    Bruh i watched you back before you deleted your first channel. Please do Breaking Bad.

  • @Atika55555
    @Atika55555 3 місяці тому

    Where is 5x8 ?

    • @Ndjdj-xr9dx
      @Ndjdj-xr9dx 3 місяці тому +2

      she did it last week

    • @Henrik_Holst
      @Henrik_Holst 3 місяці тому

      it's on her channel, just looked and it's till there.

    • @chrysio7
      @chrysio7 3 місяці тому

      Gone, reduced to atoms.

  • @martellc1008
    @martellc1008 3 місяці тому +1

    Firsttt ❤🎉

  • @joeslater2390
    @joeslater2390 3 місяці тому +4

    This is one of my skips on rewatch, am i alone

    • @plothole181
      @plothole181 3 місяці тому +1

      You are not alone.

    • @goldenageofdinosaurs7192
      @goldenageofdinosaurs7192 3 місяці тому +2

      Nope. This is probably my least favorite episode of the entire series. I’m giving Cass a like, leaving a comment & then I’m going, cause this episode really creeps me out🤣

    • @joeslater2390
      @joeslater2390 3 місяці тому

      @@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I like you

    • @williambowman2326
      @williambowman2326 3 місяці тому +2

      Not a favorite but necessary. You enjoy a great play but the set has to be built. This episode is solid set construction and crucial for many storylines.

    • @plothole181
      @plothole181 3 місяці тому +1

      @@williambowman2326 Yes. This is why the episode should be watched. Once.

  • @paulieluppino1856
    @paulieluppino1856 3 місяці тому +1

    12:28 ...Most annoying tune ever?.. Most annoying tune ever...

    • @JhadeSagrav
      @JhadeSagrav 3 місяці тому +2

      the juxtaposition of how upbeat the tune is while she completely breaks down is perfect though.

  • @SeerMagicX
    @SeerMagicX 3 місяці тому

    Worst episode of the series IMO