(Review) BtVS 9.14 'Billy the Vampire Slayer' Part I

[stormwreath]

'Billy the Vampire Slayer' is a two-part stand-alone part of Season 9, written by Jane Espenson and Drew Z Greenberg. As such, it's this season's equivalent of 'The Chain' or 'The Thrill' - at least so far, Buffy herself doesn't appear in it (though she's mentioned a couple of times); Part 1 has only original characters. I idea, I take it, is to

Comments

[eilowyn]

Wonderful review, except I wrinkled my nose at the thought of Angel groupies, particularly after Season 8. Eww.

[stormwreath]

Hee! How did I guess you'd think that? :)

Thanks!

[erimthar]

I had the exact same theory about Devon being a vampire. (Though I thought he was imitating Spike rather than Angel... his hair is blonde, and his coat is a regular leather jacket rather than a trenchcoat). But the theory fell apart when I realized all regular vampires pre-date the breaking of the Seed, and it would have been impossible for Devon to pose as a high school student for all that time in broad daylight

[stormwreath]

Devon can't help being blond instead of black-haired - but he's not a peroxide blonde! And Spike's hair is shorter than Angel's, whereas Devon's is long at the front

[norwie2010]

I think "Devon" is a deliberate call back to "Angel" in season 1 for the purpose of paralleling "Billy" and "Buffy" even more.

[stormwreath]

Interesting thought - though I admit that at one point he actually reminded me a little of Pike from the 'Buffy' movie.

There is a big difference, though, in that Buffy initially resented being Chosen, and only came to accept it as her duty reluctantly. Billy seems less hesitant.

[hellaine]

Random comment on a the most random (recent) entry here--Didn't know where would be more appropriate, so apologies! But I found my way to your journal via a link you posted at MarkWatches to your transcrips and then... lost myself all morning reading your 'scripts, reviews, etc. here so. Just a drive-by thank you for your writing here, you've given someone with a very hectic life a most enjoyable morning to bask in my stress-free fandom :) Thanks, and keep kicking ass.

[stormwreath]

Thanks! I'm afraid I don't write as much as I used to, but it's nice for it to get appreciation. :)