ReWatchable: A TV Re-Watch Podcast

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel season 4, episode 1, "Deep Down," and Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 3, "Same Time, Same Place." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Danielle and Brittany Fun Facts: Danielle updates us on Karen and Kristen's trip to Chicago. Trevor Noah talked about tacos, which is the best birthday gift Danielle could ask for. No one finds Karen funny. Brittany is doing nothing. Natalie is going to Hawaii, but the more fun fact is that Natalie went to the beach and she sat in the shade. How is that trip going to go? Karen is dressing up as Dark Willow this year for Halloween! Angel season 4, episode 1, "Deep Down": -Angel's hallucinations are the actual show we want to watch -The Vampire Diaries ruins everything -Connor is really good at faking being bad -Do we have to treat Connor as a kid, or can we hold him accountable? -Lorne is being harsh, but doesn't he deserve to have a life? -There are too many feelings in the Wesley/Lilah relationship -And by too many feelings we mean that she took Linwood's head for getting in the way -Does Justine deserve to be in a closet with a bucket? -Dark!Wesley: Do we love him or hate him? -Was Wesley's mission to get back in the group? -Fred's actions to get at Connor were not favorable for everyone -Daddy's. Home. -Why doesn't Connor just fight Angel? -Deep down Connor understands that the best shot he has is in that hotel -Angel wants info on Cordelia -She is fine, just bored -UGH CONNOR RUINED THE OPENING CREDITS -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 3, "Same Time, Same Place": -WHERE IS GILES? -The opening murders are gone and Danielle misses the continuity. Not the death. -But this episode needs to be a standalone because Willow is back! -Does Willow deserve to live in Buffy's house? -Can we assume her parents are in the dark about her murdering people? -Is Willow more likeable now? -Natalie lays out some truth. Strap in. -Hopefully, new Anya is integrated into the Scoobies again -The MOW is gross and skinning people -Season 7 Dawn is better than every other Dawn -Spike can be useful, too. He can smell blood after all! -What was up with her invisibility? -The final scene solidifies that Buffy takes Willow back and their strength together is more powerful than alone -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -7x03 is a fan favorite for the Buffy and Willow scene -Wait, who wrote what when? -No one likes Spike fighting with Anya Brittany's Brainstorms/Danielle's Deliberations: -Angel season 4, episode 2, "Ground State" -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 4, "Help" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

31 Okt 20171h 24min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 1, "Lessons" and Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 2, "Beneath You." Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Danielle and Brittany Fun Facts: Maj wants to say that Hero Hype is back and she is a HOST! And our special guest host, Danielle, is celebrating her birthday with Karen and Kristen. AND they are seeing Trevor Noah! Brittany saw Karen last weekend and painted an Avatar: The Last Airbender pumpkin. Caitlin's nieces MET GAGE! He's a good dog. 13/10. Would pet. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 1, "Lessons" and Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 2, "Beneath You" -Maj recalls some of the teasers from the finales -WE MADE IT TO SEASON 7 -Synopsis -Who are these people chasing everyone? -Is Buffy living on borrowed time? -Back in Sunnydale, Buffy is training Dawn! -Principal Hottie, erm, Wood... is hot -But is he evil? -The spirits get no love because Dawn was in trouble -Spike gets some sympathy, more on that later -Hungover Justin Timberlake -Let's talk about our high school experience -Anyway, who would want to work at Sunnydale -Spike's big bad confrontation -"Dear David" -Episode 2! More Spike! -Buffy's dreams connect to reality -We need a Slayer lore crash course -The team looks a little... thin -Anya's vengeance demoning gets out of hand -"Oh yeah, he did." -SO MANY QUESTIONS AND NO ANSWERS -Was the chip removed? -The church scene almost went very differently -GILES OWNS THAT LAND -Also, Willow is finally getting help -How will the group take in Willow? -Spike was definitely getting his soul back -Favorite Scenes x2 -Favorite Lines x2 Listener Feedback: -TL;DID Read, but you can catch it on the Tumblr -Lots of thoughts about all things Buffy finale -One lonely tweet Brittany's Brainstorms/Danielle's Deliberations: -Angel season 4, episode 1, "Deep Down" -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 3, "Same Time, Same Place" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

25 Okt 20171h 59min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 21, "Two to Go" and Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 22, "Grave." Superfans: Caitlin and Natalie Newbies: Kristen and Brittany Fun Facts: Kristen just celebrated her birthday and went to the movies all day! Unfortunately, Karen was at NYCC so she missed out on mother!, Kingsman 2, and Flatliners. Natalie is prepping the airing order for next season. But also, she has friends visiting for 3 weeks straight and had to kick them out to podcast. Sorry! Brittany is exhausted from New York Comic Con and she isn't even there. Caitlin's sister and her nieces are coming to visit, one of whom she hasn't met! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 21, "Two to Go" and Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 22, "Grave." -Synopsis -Brittany was SO EXCITED ABOUT GILES. SO EXCITED. -Willow has crossed a line long before the gang realized she did -Is this a three strike system? -Anya is the light to Willow's darkness... at least in terms of clothing -Willow tries to murder them with a semi truck. Okay. Sure -Clem is the best. We don't deserve this demon -What, in this moment, does Dawn think she can do? -Killing Rak, stil not crossing a line -Willow threatening Dawn. Hell no. -Cool filming in this episode -Do we feel bad for Jonathan? Andrew? -XANDER RAGE -He should stop talking. Forever. And ever -Kristen likes Xander, so we have both sides -Hand-to-hand fighting was very cathartic -AND GILES RETURNS -Giles re-entrance was scripted as "Pure Ripper" -"I forgot about the fireball" -Laughing Giles is the best Giles -Watcher Council, LLC - funding Wolfram and Hart? -Did we think Anya was dead? -Buffy and Dawn need to work some things out after Xander ruins everything -Xander decides his skills of getting rope are wasted -We all feel emotional, but we don't end the world -Cordelia and Willow contrast -Anya's humanity truly shines in this episode -Queen lyrics are relevant here for Spike -Is this Spike versus William like Angel versus Angelus -Favorite Scenes x2 -Favorite Lines x2 Listener Feedback: -What does Justine actually do? -Can Angel get its groove back? -Brittany's love of Giles takes over Brittany's Brainstorms/Kristen's Kontemplations: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 1, "Lessons" -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 2, "Beneath You" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

14 Okt 20172h

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Angel season 3, episode 21, "Benediction," and Angel season 3, episode 22, "Tomorrow." Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Ariana has no fun fact. Maj found a video of Anthony Stewart Head performing Rocky Horror! Watch it here. Brittany found time to read! What?! Caitlin has an adorable niece, but she also may have given Caitlin a cold. Angel season 3, episode 21, "Benediction" and Angel season 3, episode 22, "Tomorrow": -Synopsis -Is this really Pete Campbell's backstory on Mad Men? -Wesley... what is happening to you? -We're very mixed about this Lilah business -Does Cordelia's new powers make us excited or bored? -Leveling-up Cordelia did not find a hairstyle -What is happening to Cordelia on the 101? -Gru can't make it in LA, but he would succeed in Vegas -Lorne, too good for this world -Will Lorne and Cordelia return? -Caitlin finds Holtz to be one of the best villains -But we can't agree on this either -What do the superfans think of Angel and Cordelia? -Can we agree on ANYTHING? -Oh, yes, we can! -The character we feel the most for is the ghost - Dennis -HE DESERVES BETTER -Favorite Scenes x2 -Favorite Lines x2 Listener Feedback: -Who said what about Xander? -Maj rocks on Tumblr -The more you Connor the more you will like Dawn -Wes and Dawn are rockin' the husband-wife darkness Brittany's Brainstorms/Ariana's Assumptions: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 21, "Two to Go" -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 22, "Grave" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

5 Okt 20171h 15min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy the Vampire season 6, episode 20, "Villains," and Angel season 3, episode 20, "A New World." Superfans: Karen and Maj Newbies: Kristen and Brittany Fun Facts: Maj is excited for hockey to be back. It's only preseason, but it's still hockey. Kristen got to leave the 1,000th Amazon review for Cora Carmack's Losing It. Brittany is sad to say that Groundhog's Day has closed on Broadway. Karen really needs to play some volleyball, but instead she's giving away five copies of Slayers & Vampires! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 20, "Villains": -Synopsis -Brittany gives her impressions of "Seeing Red." -While many were interested in seeing newbie reactions to "Seeing Red," Karen was very much anticipating "Villains." -Did we believe Tara was actually gone? -Willow doesn't tell anyone that Tara died, and we have a few different reasons why that could be. -Andrew and Jonathan are still in prison, but Warren is celebrating his "victory" over the Slayer. -Willow literally absorbing magic is an awesome effect. -Was Willow there to save Buffy or was she hunting for the bullet to take down Warren? -Willow takes out Robo-Warren, which was a smart attempt at a rouse, but barely slows her down. -Buffy and Xander learn about Tara's demise. -We have a moral dilemma regarding what Warren deserves. -Plus a serious parallel to current Teen Wolf events. -Buffy agrees to let Dawn stay with Spike, but instead finds a Clem. -There are all kinds of reasons why Buffy is maybe not ready to say a permanent goodbye to Spike. -Anya is back to her Vengeance Demon ways. -And take a deep breath, everyone, but it's time to talk about Willow. -This is iconic Dark Willow. -Can Willow come back from this? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 6, episode 20, "A New World": -Synopsis -Connor is a total punk. -Is Cordy using Groo? Do we feel bad for him? -We are trying hard to give Connor a pass until he learns the rules of humanity, but it's hard. -Connor has his first kiss, and then... she dies. Awkward. -The Connor/Angel dynamic is tough. -Did Angel give up on finding Connor too quickly? -Worst. Shootout. Ever. -Connor returns to Holtz after we thought he had a bonding moment with Angel. NOOOOO! -Not our favorite episode, but there were a lot of things we needed to see to put Connor back into this world. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -A lot of listeners have a lot of thoughts about "Seeing Red." -Someone sees some Connor/Renesmee parallels. -Are Warren and Andrew more like Voldemort and his Death Eaters or Grindelwald and Dumbledore? Brittany's Brainstorms/Kristen's Kontemplations: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 21, "Two to Go" -Angel season 3, episode 21, "Benediction" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

25 Sep 20171h 51min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy the Vampire season 6, episode 19, "Seeing Red," and Angel season 3, episode 19, "The Price." Superfans: Caitlin and Natalie Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch is in a FOMO Nintendo mode. Ariana wrapped One Day At a Time this week and is about to start a new job. Natalie has found and actually received a new secondhand vintage house wanker table. Caitlin has had Gage for one year on the day of this recording! But it's not like he understands that or steak juice. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 19, "Seeing Red": -Synopsis -Superfans have been dreading this episode since the start of the podcast. -Joss included Amber for the first time in the opening credits in this episode on purpose because he thought it would be "cute." -The shooting environment for this show sounds so stressful. -This whole echo chamber effect for Joss' work doesn't do him any favors. -This episode marked the rise and fall of The Trio. -The inclusion of guns here was an interesting twist in the plot. -We want to like Jonathan, but that's mostly because he's played by Danny Strong. -Did any of us see it coming that Andrew had a crush on Warren? -Warren isn't secure enough in his masculinity to get with Andrew. -The two orbs in a sac OMG. -That's it, Mitch is going to Pigfarts. -The contrast between Tara and Willow getting back together and the end of this episode is crushing. -Is Dawn gay? Or why is she so excited about the sex happening in her house? -Aaaaand we're done with anything resembling a fun and pleasant conversation. -Dawn should not have stuck her nose into Spike's business. -Yeah, trigger warning for this whole episode. -Spike trying to take advantage of Buffy was such a horrific scene. -Natalie's interview with James Marsters touches more on our thoughts on this horrific scene. -It's important for show creators to understand that their material doesn't exist in a vacuum. -Apparently, they didn't do trigger warnings before content like this when this episode aired. -Why does Xander feel so entitled to Buffy's attention and apology? -Where was Spike going on his motorcycle at the end? -Filming the rape scene was nowhere near fair for either actor. -There's no break from the trauma, as Warren waltzes right in with the gun. -This death was not earned, as Tara's death was used simply as a plot point. -Why is killing the lesbian girlfriend such a troupe? -Is the treating of gay characters like this homophobic? -Ariana's finally to the point of liking Buffy! -The Trio is no longer the bigger threat, as Evil Willow falls into line. -So it has to mean that Tara's death sticks because Willow turned evil? -But it's season 6, so it can only get worse. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 6, episode 19, "The Price": -Synopsis -Cordy is a beautiful light demon, yayyyyy. -The return of Thaumogenesis. -There were some horror movies potentially referenced in this episode. -The Pancakes are still struggling to figure out how to operate without Wes. -Connor is Dawn 2.0. -Natalie's already apologizing for the misery we're about to experience. -How about a demon prom, eh? That could be fun? -Groo and Cordy's days are probably limited. -You never know where Cordy's hair is going to go next! -Ariana isn't feeling Cordy as much as before. -Cordelia is rightfully upset that Angel didn't contact her about Connor. -We want Cordy to feel again. We're missing out on some important scenes and confrontations from her. -Connor probably has some hell dimension issues. -What was the actual price of this episode? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Amber Benson (Tara) and Adam Busch (Warren) dated! -Does Warren have a soul? -"Seeing Red" is tough for all of us. -Yeah, why did Cordy never confront Wes? Mitch's Musings/Ariana's Answers: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 20, "Villains" -Angel season 3, episode 20, "A New World" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

20 Sep 20172h 22min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 18, “Entropy,” and Angel season 3, episode 18, “Double or Nothing.” Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen is finally feeling better, thanks to some over-the-counter drugs. Mitch had a Gilmore Girls-esque moment in his town, complete with yummy gelato. Kristen is dancing with joy over her Detroit Lions starting their season 1-0 with their victory today over the Arizona Cardinals. Caitlin is hunkered down with Gage ready for the onslaught of what will be Tropical Storm Irma by the time she gets to Atlanta. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 18, “Entropy”: -Synopsis -Jonathan: Will he stick with the trio or defect? -We have a lot of Xander thoughts. -Halfrek is back and gives Anya a chance for some girl talk/venting. -However, her advice is maybe not the best. -Dawn learned her lesson with the "W" word. *praise* -Anya may not have found what she wanted with Buffy, Willow, and Dawn, but thank heavens Spike is around. -Spike and Anya find solace in each other... and then they have sex, too. -Xander's reactions to Anya's sleeping with Spike, and then Buffy, as well, are definitely problematic. -Some of us would be okay with Xander and Anya getting back together eventually, and some of us are definitely a hard no. -Buffy and Dawn are working on their sisterly bond and it's adorable. -So Willow and Tara are making serious inroads... and then they make out. -Should Tara be going back to Willow? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 3, episode 18, “Double or Nothing”: -Synopsis -Cordy's BACK!! *CELEBRATION* -We have a lot of thoughts about her hair. -She is there to be supportive of Angel, to the detriment of Wesley. -We really wish Cordy would have gone to see Wes. -Wesley kind of has nobody on his side. -Shout out to Groo for being cute. -Gunn sold his soul for a truck. Discuss. -A brief discussion of souls in the Buffy-verse, and why we were annoyed by all the talk about Gunn and his soul in this episode. -Gunn hits Fred WAY below the belt and while we see what was going on, it doesn't entirely make sense. -What does it mean that Angel is taking the crib apart at the end? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Someone's ending every Angel episode with a scream these days. -Sometimes you just need more David in your life. -And a few thoughts about the uselessness of the Trio and Wes' big plan. Mitch's Musings/Kristen's Kontemplations: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 19, “Seeing Red” -Angel season 3, episode 19, “The Price” Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

14 Sep 20171h 40min

Join ReWatchable as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 17, “Normal Again,” and Angel season 3, episode 17, “Forgiving.” Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Ariana has been binge-watching The Crazy Ones, Robin Williams' last TV show starring Sarah Michelle Gellar! Maj is podcasting from the FUTURE (and we love her for stepping in). Brittany finds out a fun fact about her decision to draft a New England Patriot in the fourth round of her draft each year. Caitlin is ready for fall and Gage went to the park! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 17, “Normal Again”: -Controversy! Newbies weigh in. -The concept is all right, but is this the right place and right time for this episode? -Buffy needs to either live in a fantasy world or a world that seems more grounded in reality. -Xander smacking needs to happen every season. -Do the Scoobies feel more like siblings here? -Brittany is a bad friend. -Credits are spoilers. -The bad watcher Olympics. -The trio is actually... a threat? -Let's talk about the writing lamp-shading the writing. -So, Buffy was committed! News! -Which is your favorite Joyce: Dead or Zombie? -Dawn is so out of character. -"Dawn could have taken out the garbage!" -Willow and Tara -- can they be happy? -Soap opera trivia! -International titles -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 3, episode 17, “Forgiving”: -Cordelia is still MIA. -Lilah is pretty great, but she still sucks. -Angel is also not being very nice. -He needs to work at being a good person. -Can Wesley be good at prophecies, or is it a fundamental show problem? -OR is this an actual point the shows are trying to make? -Is this too important for Wes to ignore? -Angel looks like he might forgive Wesley, but nah. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -WHAT IS THE JAPANESE TITLE FOR "NORMAL AGAIN"? -Diego Gutierrez writing credit! -William's poetry! Brittany's Brainstorms/Ariana's Assumptions: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, episode 18, “Entropy” -Angel season 3, episode 18, “Double or Nothing” Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

8 Sep 20171h 53min