Buffy - Wild At Heart 4x06 - Full Reaction
You guys KNOW full well what pain I had to endure in this episode. You've known it was coming from the very beginning. And here it is.... PAIN. So why do I find it sort of wryly amusing that you all know that when I sat down to this episode, cheerful and excited, that I was about to feel LIKE THIS 🤣😭
It is very much like watching a beloved movie with a friend, a movie that you've seen many times and they're only just seeing now. You know what's coming during a certain scene, so you watch them from the corner of their eye, wanting to see pain and anguish. That cannot just be me that sort of likes it 🤣
By the way, I am still in full denial. This just didn't happen. It's just a blip. Nope. Nope. Nope.
Youtube Edit: https://youtu.be/SaxAbCM8p8Y
Comments (13)
Delightful reaction. Great episode that I’ve always had a few problems with. Most of them now seemed worked out watching it with you. Your relationship to the Veruca problem is more insightful than most I’ve seen. You’ve acknowledged that you don’t like her (how could you? though I understand the attraction) but also that her death is problematic. A human being was killed. They kind of swept that under the rug with Oz’s departure. And you’re the about only one I’ve seen who knew Veruca was a werewolf from the start. Poor Willow – but it does set her up for something wonderful – until it is “poor Willow” again, and, even more, poor everybody. Also your calling Willow on saying that she and Xander doesn’t compare with Oz and Veruca. Most people seem to accept that. I think it’s the beginning of seeing that Willow always thinks her grief is worse than anyone else’s. Don’t get me wrong, I love Willow – but she is as flawed (probably more so) than the other characters, just the way a good hero should be.
And your note sums up why I like watching reactions: “It is very much like watching a beloved movie with a friend, a movie that you've seen many times and they're only just seeing now. You know what's coming during a certain scene, so you watch them from the corner of their eye, wanting to see pain and anguish. That cannot just be me that sort of likes it.” The difference is that with Buffy, I know the episodes so well (having seen them around 20 times) that I’m mostly watching you and seeing the show out of the corner of my eye.
This is one of the hardest episodes for me to watch. :(
I still haven't reached the stage of acceptance 😢
I'll admit I have a sadistic side. I love watching reactors get to these painful episodes so I can see them suffer like I did. It's a bonding experience lol
To know you're not alone is a very human feeling! I'm glad you get comfort from my pain 🤣
Awww I was actually not looking forward to you watching this one. I remember being devastated the first time I watched. I had a strong feeling you’d feel the same. I loved Oz and Willow together just as much as you. (((Hugs)))
This one hurts
I know I'm in the minority here, but I really like Veruca. She's unapologetic about who - or what - she is. She's not evil for the sake of evil, as so many monsters are. Nor is she after world domination or anything nefarious like that. She's just a werewolf, and enjoys it without moral quandary. As for Oz, he's certainly not without fault. Just like when he first found out that he's a werewolf, he insists on handling it alone rather than ask for help. And then there's Willow. I don't agree with her "it doesn't compare [to what Xander and Willow did]". Oz made a mistake, yes, but so did Willow last season. And unlike Oz, she did it repeatedly and in the full knowledge that it was wrong. Again, I know I'm in the minority here. And I'm not taking Oz's - or Veruca's - side in this. Willow didn't react well, but Oz and Veruca are definitely to blame. And what was that with Spike?
I agree. Veruca works as a great foil to Oz in this episode. Very similar to how Faith works as a foil to Buffy I might add. Both Veruca and Faith enjoy what they do, but they enjoy it a little too much. As for Willow's statement that "it doesn't compare", I think she was referring to how Xander and her had only kissed and played footsie under the table whereas Oz and Veruca slept together (as wolves of course). Whether or not it does compare, I think Willow's reaction fits her character. Whenever she is hurting, Willow tends to lash out. Take her attempting to torment Oz and Veruca with a spell this episode as an example.
I'm on my work break, so I can't watch the reaction just yet. Still, I know without seeing it that this episode was heartbreaking for you. Just remember, we can't have a rainbow without the rain. 🌈
You're right. I did know how you'd be feeling by the end of this episode. But I didn't find it amusing. I love how you feel every emotional moment like it's happening to you, and I knew this would wreck you. So while I'm looking forward to watching this with you, I'm still sending a little virtual hug across the planet from the UK for you.
Awww 🥰 Thank you, Abi. I'm never leaving my state of denial. It's like a... big comfy blankie 😭😭