Buffy and Bricks

[lathany]

Buffy season seven started on Sky One last night.

I was pleasantly surprised by the episode. I think it is the best season opener since Welcome to the Hellmouth (although the first half of Bargaining is also pretty good). The "previously" section was shortened and whilst there was aftermath from the previous series (ie. Willow and Spike), the episode did not dwell on it. Additionally the season got into its own elements rather than clearing up from the previous season (eg. Season two really launched with School Hard, Season three with Faith, Hope and Trick, etc, etc.) The dialogue was back up to standard and the characters all seemed to have moved on a little. I liked it and I hope it is representative of the rest of the season.

Back in the real world, the twins are into their wooden bricks at the moment. Not building things, of course. Instead it is all about emptying the entire tub onto the floor and then hiding bricks under the sofa, the play mat, etc. At least it keeps them happy.

Comments

Restless ?

[lathany.livejournal.com]

End of season 4. The one with the First Slayer coming back in the four dream sequences (plus the cheese man and hints of Dawn).

Re: Restless ?

[triskellian]

I don't remember hints of Dawn. But then I haven't seen it since it was first shown. I'll have to re-watch. Kauket? Is it among your collection? I can't remember, and downstairs is too far away ;-)

Hints of Dawn

[lathany.livejournal.com]

I think it is a sentence made from Tara to Buffy in the latter's dream. Something like "you need to be back before Dawn."

JW has since said that it referred to the arrival of the new character.

Re: Hints of Dawn

[elethiomel.livejournal.com]

There are much heavier hints earlier in season 4 in "This Year's Girl" and "Who Are You?" - the Faith / Buffy body-swap episodes. Faith is talking to Buffy whilst in a coma. As they make a bed in the dreamscape, Faith and Buffy have the following exchange:

Buffy: "I wish I could stay, but..."
Faith: "Oh, you have to go."
Buffy: "That's just what..."
Faith: "Little sis coming. I know.
Buffy: "So much to do before she gets here."

Fave episode, btw - "School Hard". Just for the Spike to Angel line: "You're my sire. You were like my Yoda, man!"

Re: Hints of Dawn

[lathany.livejournal.com]

I thought that was in Graduation Day Part 2 ? Certainly that episodes contains hints as well.