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Darla lives. Angel unravels. And Wolfram & Hart watch it all burn from the balcony. In “Darla,” the past refuses to stay buried. As Angel searches for answers—and for her—Darla spirals through memories of their centuries together, haunted by the weight of becoming human again. Angel feels her suffering like a phantom limb, chasing visions and dreams that cut deeper than any blade. Meanwhile, L...

A Slayer falls. A story begins. And Spike bares his soul—just a little too much. In “Fool for Love,” Buffy’s brush with death sends her searching for answers about her kind. Who better to ask than the vampire who’s killed two Slayers? What follows is a masterclass in character storytelling—Spike’s bloody, tragic, and surprisingly human history unfolds, from London poet to leather-clad killer. But...

A case of mistaken identity. A prophecy that isn’t what it seems. And Wesley in way over his head. In “Guise Will Be Guise,” Angel leaves town to deal with personal struggles, leaving Wesley behind. But when a wealthy family mistakes Wesley for Angel, he finds himself playing the role of the brooding vampire champion. What starts as a comic setup quickly becomes dangerous, with Wesley forced to ri...

A celebration for Tara. A confrontation with her family. And a moment that defines the Scooby Gang. In “Family,” Tara’s birthday turns into a battle for her identity as her blood relatives arrive in Sunnydale to drag her back into their oppressive world. When their cruelty threatens to shatter her place in the group, the Scoobies stand together in one of the show’s most powerful declarations of lo...

A mysterious illness. A powerful new foe. And a revelation that changes everything. In “No Place Like Home,” Buffy investigates the source of her mother’s strange condition and stumbles upon something far bigger than she imagined. The truth about Dawn is finally revealed, setting off one of the most important arcs in the entire series. Meanwhile, Buffy faces Glory—a stunningly powerful enemy who m...

A mysterious illness. A powerful new foe. And a revelation that changes everything. In “No Place Like Home,” Buffy investigates the source of her mother’s strange condition and stumbles upon something far bigger than she imagined. The truth about Dawn is finally revealed, setting off one of the most important arcs in the entire series. Meanwhile, Buffy faces Glory—a stunningly powerful enemy who m...

Riley’s heart is failing. Spike’s obsession is growing. And Buffy is stuck in the middle. In “Out of My Mind,” Riley’s enhanced physiology becomes a ticking time bomb, forcing him to undergo a risky operation. Meanwhile, Spike can’t deny his fixation on Buffy anymore—leading to one of the most awkward (and hilarious) dream sequences in the entire series. It’s an episode that mixes life-or-death st...

Cordelia has a vision. Gunn needs backup. And Angel is nowhere to be found In “First Impressions,” Cordelia dreams that Gunn is in danger, only to discover it’s actually a vision—and she decides to protect him on her own. As the two navigate vampire gangs and close calls, their dynamic grows in surprising ways. Meanwhile, Wesley and Angel deal with their own complications, reminding us that Team A...

Two Xanders. One life split in half. And Anya caught in the middle. In “The Replacement,” a demon’s spell creates two versions of Xander: one confident and capable, the other insecure and self-doubting. While the Scoobies scramble to figure out what’s going on, Xander has to literally face himself—and prove he’s more than just the comic relief. It’s one of the funniest, most heartfelt Xander-centr...

A haunted hotel. A paranoid past. And a story that reshapes everything we know about Angel. In “Are You Now or Have You Ever Been,” Angel Investigations explores the abandoned Hyperion Hotel—but it’s more than just a creepy relic. Flashbacks to the 1950s reveal Angel’s first encounter with the building, its secrets, and the paranoia demon that preyed on its residents. Part noir, part ghost story,...

Dawn wants independence. Harmony wants power. And Buffy just wants a moment’s peace. In “Real Me,” we see Sunnydale through Dawn’s eyes for the first time—her crushes, her frustrations, and her complicated relationship with big sister Buffy. Meanwhile, Harmony tries to reinvent herself as a Big Bad with her own vampire gang (spoiler: it doesn’t go great). It’s a mix of comedy, sibling drama, and s...

A misunderstanding. A new enemy. And a karaoke demon who steals the show. In “Judgment,” Angel accidentally kills a demon warrior who was actually protecting a pregnant woman. Wracked with guilt, he vows to take over the fallen warrior’s mission, putting him on a collision course with Wolfram & Hart and a frightening new foe. But it’s the introduction of the Host—Lorne, the karaoke-loving empa...

The Dark Prince arrives in Sunnydale. Buffy faces the most famous vampire of all time. And Xander gets… a little too Renfield. In “Buffy vs. Dracula,” the Slayer meets the legend. Dracula himself comes to town, bringing his hypnotic gaze, his creepy castle, and his flair for the dramatic. While Buffy struggles against his thrall, the Scoobies confront their own insecurities—and Riley, well, does n...

A prophecy. A bomb. And the end of the beginning. In “To Shanshu in L.A.,” Angel faces his biggest test yet. Wolfram & Hart unleash Vocah, a warrior sent to bring chaos and death. Cordelia is overwhelmed by visions, Wesley is caught in the crossfire, and Angel learns that the Shanshu prophecy—once seen as his doom—may hold the possibility of redemption… and humanity. Explosions, heartbreak, an...

The battle with Adam is over. The Scoobies try to relax. But their dreams won’t let them. In “Restless,” Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles are each pulled into a surreal dreamscape by the First Slayer. What follows is one of the most iconic, layered, and strange episodes in the Buffyverse. Cheese men, deserts, cryptic warnings, and symbolic imagery set the stage for the show’s future while diving d...

A killer walks free. A prophecy is uncovered. And Angel must make an impossible choice. In “Blind Date,” Wolfram & Hart hires Vanessa Brewer, a deadly assassin who just happens to be blind—and capable of using her heightened senses to slaughter with terrifying precision. When Angel learns she’s been contracted to kill a group of gifted children, he infiltrates Wolfram & Hart to stop her. B...

Adam has a plan. The Initiative is out of control. And the Scoobies need to come together—or else. In “Primeval,” the fallout from Spike’s meddling in “The Yoko Factor” reaches its peak. Buffy and the gang are fractured, Adam is ready to unleash his Frankenstein army, and the Initiative is crumbling. To stop him, the Scoobies must put aside their differences and unite in one of the wildest final b...

A billionaire needs help. A city’s under siege. And a vampire hunter named Gunn makes his debut. In “War Zone,” Angel takes on a case protecting a wealthy tech mogul from blackmail, but the real story lies in the streets of Los Angeles. There, Charles Gunn leads a crew of young vampire hunters fighting to survive. When Angel crosses paths with Gunn, it sparks one of the most important relationship...

Spike’s stirring the pot. Angel’s back in town. And the Scoobies are falling apart. In “The Yoko Factor,” Adam recruits Spike to help tear the Slayer’s team apart from the inside—and it works a little too well. Distrust, jealousy, and unspoken truths explode as the Scooby Gang fractures at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, Buffy and Angel’s reunion doesn’t go exactly as planned. It’s snark, dram...

Faith is broken. Angel refuses to give up on her. And no one agrees with his choice. In “Sanctuary,” the fallout from Faith’s breakdown continues as Angel takes her in, determined to help her find redemption—even if she doesn’t believe she deserves it. But not everyone is willing to forgive: Wesley wants her to pay. Buffy shows up demanding answers. And Wolfram & Hart still has unfinished busi...

Oz is back. Willow has changed. And secrets come crashing into the open. In “New Moon Rising,” the return of Oz shakes up everything in Sunnydale. He’s mastered his wolf—at least, that’s what he says—but seeing Willow again brings old feelings bubbling up. The problem? Willow’s in love with Tara now. As tensions mount, truths spill out, and choices are made that change the Scooby Gang forever. It’...

Faith is in L.A. Wolfram & Hart wants her. And Angel is the only one who might stop her—if he can. In “Five by Five,” Faith Lehane blows into Los Angeles, fresh from her body swap and escape in Sunnydale, and immediately sets about making chaos her brand. Hired by Wolfram & Hart to take out Angel, Faith’s reign of terror hits hard and personal—culminating in one of the most brutal, emotion...

Buffy and Riley are… …busy. And the house is very haunted. In “Where the Wild Things Are,” things get spooky—and steamy—as the gang uncovers a supernatural disturbance at Riley’s old frat house. Every time Buffy and Riley hook up, the ghostly activity intensifies, revealing a dark history of repression and punishment lurking in the walls. It’s ghost trauma, haunted furniture, and deeply awkward ti...

She’s famous. She’s in danger. And she wants to be just like Angel. In “Eternity,” a fading TV star hires Angel for protection after receiving death threats—but what starts as a typical case quickly turns uncomfortable. She’s obsessed with staying young, staying famous… and staying close to Angel. When she slips him a mystical drug in an attempt to give him a moment of happiness, it unleashes some...

Jonathan is a genius. Jonathan is a model. Jonathan is the Slayer’s right-hand man. …Wait, what? In “Superstar,” the Buffyverse turns upside down as Jonathan becomes the center of the universe—literally. With one spell, he rewrites reality so that he’s the smartest, strongest, coolest, most beloved person in Sunnydale. Buffy knows something’s off. But can she figure it out before everyone’s too st...