I too have been prompted by Mark Watches to rewatch (Seasons 2 and 3 at least). Some observations:
Becoming Pt 2 is still a massive gut-punch.
Band Candy and Earshot are still hilarious. Especially the look between Xander and the lunch lady. (What I missed first time around - Xander totally called the lunch lady being the killer.)
I had a vague idea that Kane, the hunter in Phases, made a return appearance (in Homecoming). Checked imdb, and it was a different hunter; however, the actor who played Kane also played Sahjhan on Angel.
"Homecoming" was my very first episode! And that was pretty much all it took. I remember writing on the white board on my dorm room door, "You have awakened the prom queen within."
Mark's got "Band Candy," "Lover's Walk" and "The Wish" this week.
"Revelations" comes before "Lovers Walk", so no "Wish" til next week.
His death count continues to be way off, I'm starting to wish he'd give it up 'cause it always distracts me.
"Revelations" comes before "Lovers Walk", so no "Wish" til next week.
Oops, forgot today was Tuesday. Well, then he's still got "The Wish," "Amends," "Helpless" and "The Zeppo" next week.
I forgot how much good stuff was in "Homecoming," too!
'Cuz S3 is solid gold, baby.
Oh, no, I agree. 22 solid episodes.
I will be interested to read his reactions to "The Zeppo."
That will be an interesting episode. He seems to like and appreciate Xander more than the majority of the commenters, and he had some good insights in this last post. I have a feeling he may actually love it, given how much he loved the last Xander-centric episode ("Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered").
I have a feeling he may actually love it, given how much he loved the last Xander-centric episode ("Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered").
I agree. Because the Zeppo is some of Xander at his best while Bewitched he's funny but not acting on his best impulses.
The Zeppo made me laugh more than any other episode. Though Pangs and Something Blue are up there.
I love his "I like the quiet" moment.
I love his "I like the quiet" moment.
Yup. A defining moment for the character.
Huh, when I think of Giles' defining moment it's actually when he kills Ben.
