Lots of “Buffy”-related odds and ends have been piling, so we thought we’d do a little holiday housecleaning.
The Death in “Dead”
It’s been a long December without any fresh “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and we’re only getting two new episodes in January. “Gone” (6.11) airs in a little more than two weeks, on Jan. 8; “DoubleMeat Palace” (6.12) on Jan. 29. February sweeps, of course, means another block of all-new episodes, starting with “Dead Things” (6.13) on Feb. 5.
What do we know of these episodes? From Zap2It.com:
What do we know of these episodes? From Zap2It.com:
"Gone" - A social services worker threatens to take guardianship of Dawn. Complicating matters, the three villains accidentally turn Buffy invisible with a ray gun forcing the gang to rely on Willow's natural brainpower to save the slayer. Plus, in a moment of panic over her relationship with Spike, Buffy chops off her hair, on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" airing TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on UPN.
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers, Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris, Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg, James Marsters as Spike, Emma Caulfield as Anya, and Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn Summers. Guest starring are Danny Strong as Jonathan, Tom Lenk as Andrew, Adam Busch as Warren and Susan Ruttan as Doris Kroeger. The episode was written and directed by David Fury.
Gellar’s new haircut turns out to be a good deal cuter than the one she sported at season’s start (it’s now only a little shorter than it was, say, at the start of season two).
Excerpts from The Cross & Stake:
Gone. Buffy is accidentally turned invisible by the supervillains and a new toy of theirs. Buffy takes advantage of her new situation by paying Spike a visit and messing with [deserving] people. Xander confronts Willow, discovers Spike in the middle of something with an Invisible Buffy, and spends some quality time bickering with his fiancée. Angry, Buffy takes it out on her hair, which later requires some professional assistance and ends up much shorter. Willow uses a *tiny* bit of magic, but stops herself before the magic serves its purpose or she gets caught, and she still feels guilty. Buffy finally discovers the supervillains and their evil plans.
Doublemeat Palace. Writer: Jane Espenson. Buffy gets a job in fast food (hence the title), and when co-workers start ending up in pieces, the mystery behind the meat comes into question. Willow works on staying clear of magic, but Amy gives her an unwanted gift and Willow is forced to make a big decision. Buffy tries to ignore the temptation that is Spike, but fails. A little sexual taunting and innuendo turns into much more. A vengeance demon friend of Anya's visits and Anya's life as a demon and her relationship with Xander is questioned and reconsidered by the soon-to-be-wed couple.
Dead Things. Writer: Steven S. DeKnight. Director: James A Contner. This will *not* be lighthearted. Mostly dark material and some scenes that may not make it to air. There is a death, but it's not one of the Scoobies. It's a villainous act that shakes a lot of characters up and sets up potential for the big bad...if there is such a thing this season. Dawn and Xander dance together in preparation for the wedding.