Some of it is probably being a bit more sensitive to Nice Guy entitlement now than 18 years ago. And I'm less fond of Joss than I was back then, which reflects on his early series authorial avatar.
'Jaynestown'
Buffy and Angel 1: BUFFYNANGLE4EVA!!!!!1!
Is it better the second time around? Or the third? Or tenth? This is the place to come when you have a burning desire to talk about an old episode that was just re-run.
We're about to watch S1E3, Witch. Casper looks over my shoulder, "Spike's Bitches? We don't even know who Spike is yet."
mr. flea: Isn't the Hellmouth under the gym?
Casper: No spoilers, Dad! Jesus!
S4E4, Teacher's Pet. "He's too nice to be a regular teacher. He must be evil." She also figured out immediately that Xander was dreaming. (I am finding watching Xander really sad knowing Nicholas Brendan's struggles.)
"She's the evil bug lady! It's so obvious!"
When Buffy sees Fork Guy run away from Miss French, "Buffy's like, 'Oh shit!'"
"Oh my god Angel. He's so mysterious. (beat) He is cute. But he's like, 50 now!" (Me: DB looks SO YOUNG)
Me: DB looks SO YOUNG
HE IS A TINY BABY WHO I MUST NOT OBJECTIFY. #season2wasconfusing
Loving Casper's commentary!
It's such a delight, hearing her reactions.
(Me: DB looks SO YOUNG)
Same.
I just started watching Teacher's Pet, having missed recording the first 3 eps. I cannot say how long it's been since I've seen this! It's bananas.