Buffy The Vampire Slayer 5x06 - "Family" Reaction
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Whenever Tara smiles its like having a bundle of kittens spilled all over you whilst resting on a fluffy cloud 😊
"... its like having a bundle of kittens spilled all over you whilst resting on a fluffy cloud"
I have never experienced that. :(
And puppies running around
Jonathan Griffith true!!
Very apt.
worked like a charm :D
"He didn't have to punch her in the face." Yep. That's our Spikey. Always the gentleman. LOL
But it worked as a demon-stration she was not a demon
Technically he did, because of the chip and everything.
He *totally* needed to do that. He solved the problem, while still being him.
@@raulbetancourt5795 I think he meant it didn't have to be the face
The 'we're family' scene in this gets to me every time. I personally see it as a metaphor for an LGBT person being rejected by their own family, but finding a place in a new family that loves them for who they are. And I've been in the position of being part of a group that has been able to do that for someone as well - to be able to give someone a hug, after their own family has disowned them, and say 'it's okay, we're your family now' (and that is something pretty powerful and moving to experience, and even if you haven't experienced it directly I think it's also something that resonates with a lot of people hence the emotions).
Totally with you here. I'd be shocked if this is not the metaphor they intended. Such a powerful scene.
You took the words out of my mouth. I was not long out of the closet when this ep first aired. I was fortunate enough to have parents that, despite their religious views, didn't abandon me. But even still, this one hits close to home, and I tear up each time I see it.
It was most definitely intended. Joss was most likely told to censor the "gay" in the show and decided to use metaphors instead. That way he got away with a lot that the network wouldn't have allowed otherwise.
The reason they don't kiss here, like ASR asked about, was most likely because the network didn't allow it.
You definitely nailed the Metaphor to the LGBT. Like Tara's cousins line about Tara "living god knows what kind of lifestyle". She of course meant the magic, but the magic being the metaphor for LGBT. You could get rid of all the magic stuff and it's just straight up the blood family not accepting her as a gay woman, and her having a "new family"
I think it could also symbolize anyone who doesn't feel loved and accepted by their family.
Notice how the prior episode was Buffy learning about Dawn, and in this episode we learn about what actually makes a family.
Wow, that’s a new connection for me.
"Never explored the idea that she might have family" ASR clearly thought Tara was raised by wolves.
I think that was the moment, when the viewer him- or herself realized that we didn`t think really much about Tara`s character, which is a shame, because she is awesome. When I first watched this episode I was like: hell yeah, I have no idea who she is, what she likes and all. I was without any clue like the scoobies :)
Well... usually on tv show we are not introduced to family of supporting characters or often they are wihout family. So I get why she meant by this.
honestly, tara would probably have been better off if she had been raised by wolves.
@@sirmoonslosthismind wolves are kind and loving.
"I swear by your full and manly beard you're gonna break something trying."
The second-most badass Xander line in the entire series.
I'm guessing the first is "I like the quiet." from The Zeppo?
Or when he stands up to Angelus when Buffy is sick in season 2?
i gotta watch "The Zeppo" again. Such a great episode and I hardly remember any of it.
Clearly the most badass is "I'm finished being everyone's butt monkey" -- Xander, circa 2000
"You know what?! I'm sick of this crap!"
Sweetie, there are grown a** men that admit to bawling their eyes out during that scene. You have absolutely *nothing* to be ashamed of. That’s what great writing will do to you.
As a grown a** man who has shed more than a couple of tears while watching (and rewatching) Buffy, I approve of this message.
Another grown ass man, reporting for duty: I admit that I cried during at least 4 Buffy episodes. More than that I cannot specify without feeling more vulnerable than a grown ass man can handle.
:P
Beauty Effulgent wow. I didn’t know grown a** men... cry. Is-is that legal?
scottt 626
Of course it is. I teared up just watching this video. It happens.
Grown 36 year old man, and I haven't cried at anything on Buffy or Angel. I have had my eyes water on multiple moments in both. I don't know if that's considered crying, but I never have.
So, the network during this time said absolutely no same-sex couple kissing in a "sexual manner" on the show, so Joss Whedon used magic as a metaphor for their love, attraction, and chemistry.
yes, there will be kisses
They've already had sex, even, they just showed it through that really intense spell last season.
tricialorrene I love joss whedon for that
worked like a charm :D
Aww, nothing stupid about crying at this one! It's an incredibly beautiful exploration of how outcasts can find a chosen family that loves and helps them.
This is my favorite"Buffy"episode ever!💖💖💖💖
Do you just love that, as Willow's hair got shorter, she's become so confident and powerful. Tara is filling the shy, mousy role that Willow had for two seasons.
They are perfect.
Amy Adams before she became 5 time Oscar Nominated Actress AMY ADAMS! Before Junebug!
You're right Sandy was the girl Vampire Willow killed... great memory!
Willow and Tara don't kiss for censorship reasons... back in the early 00s it was still strange to see gay couples in the mainstream up at that point and there were strict restrictions of showing gay couples... Joss Whedon pushed the envelope and Willow and Tara were one of Network TV's first openly gay couples! It was a big stride for tv and Joss was brave for spear heading it
I am impressed she recognized Sandy, I watched Buffy all the way through multiple times and literally never realized until this video that was the same girl.
It took me a minute too... I finally realized it when I watched those episodes back to back and was like Oh hey!
I call Amy Adams "Tara's cousin" to the point it takes me a second tomremember her real name...
You should look up Amy Adam's episode of Smallville, it is HILARIOUSLY bad. Kryptonite gives her super metabolism and in one scene she swallows a deer whole hahaha
This is a REALLY good episode. Tara is one of my favorite characters. I'm not surprised that you has such an emotional reaction because we have all cone to care for Tara. She's our precious cinnamon roll!
Protect her at all costs!
will never not cry at "We're family."
The network was kinda uneasy about having a same-sex kiss on screen. They were even reluctant to have the relationship be present at all, which is why it was buried as subtext for so long in season 4. It's a shame, but it was still groundbreaking for its time.
It definitely was groundbreaking. Doesn't seem as unusual now, but back when Buffy came on there were not a lot of gay main characters on anything, and the only show in the same demographics as Buffy to have a gay main character was Dawson's Creek the year before. And even with that show while Jack had been on for the entire season when he came out he was not an actual main character before then. Having a fan favorite character like Willow get into a same sex relationship 4 years into her tenure was unheard of. Hell, despite how obvious it looked they were going that way when Tara was introduced, most fans were still shocked when it became official they were a couple because it was so unprecedented at the time.
Louis Hindle shameful but I’m so glad that’s over I mean look at shows now just a couple years later
Louis Hindle
And the double standard was ridiculously brutal. Considering you have one couple that can’t kiss on screen and another grew a jungle by constant screwing.
It reminds me a lot of the controversy over Kirk and Uhura kissing in the original Star Trek.
Bringing up Dawson's creek I remember that even then there was still a long way to go. It was like Jack's gay and out, but they couldn't have him actually date guys. They had to constantly fight the network to let him actually be gay as more than just a label. They'd let him be a gay character, but didn't want him to BE gay.
Someone has to do it first, to pave the way for better and more equal representation later!
This was a Joss Whedon script. If you didn't get emotional it means there's something wrong with you ;)
Willow and Tara couldn't kiss because back then same sex kisses were forbidden in that channel. LGBTphobia was completely allowed and seen as something natural. Not much has changed nowadays, but at least same sex couples can kiss on tv....
It was so extreme, the banning of those couples, that Joss Whedon decided to use magic to hide sexual intercourse between Willow and Tara. Remember the episode "Who are you" where Faith and Buffy switched bodies? The spell Tara and Willow made to find out what was happening was a hidden way to show a sex scene between them. Loved this reaction and loved seeing you emotional!! I myself keep getting emotional every time I rewatch that scene. Thank you!!
I love that spike risked himself to prove whether or not Tara was a demon. So spike did “care” about what happens 😂
He says that he doesn't care but then he's always so helpful.
Everyone has Buffy moments that get to them, that wasnt one of mine, but its a great example of how the show makes you care.
damn, recognized Lily in 'Anne' and now freaking Sandy too? You're so good with faces, i'm at awe!
I love Tara, and I was so happy to have an episode centered more around her.
I cried during that scene too. I cried again watching you cry!
You shouldn't feel stupid for getting emotional over an emotional scene. Also, I think a lot of us had the same reaction when Buffy said "We're a family".
No shame in being emotional over this ep, I still do and I've seen it many times. It's very well done. And I remember being so happy finding out Tara wasn't a demon. I wanted Willow to finally be happy and Tara is such a huge part of that.
It is an interesting episodes with lots of callbacks, the vampire from Doppelgangland, the explanation why Tara sabotaged the demon location spell, and Buffy listening for an invisible enemy like in 'out of mind, out of sight'
“Against her Will”- sorry I just realized how much that sounds like a pun
Take that mister! Even Spike was standing up for Tara. Family is the strongest bond. Family sticks together to the very end.
- Yvette
We all cried when we watched this episode. It's one of the best. Honestly, those for whom Buffy is an important and meaningful show are often on the outskirts of society. They feel like outcasts who don't belong... like nobody understands them. They find the trappings of our culture stifling and the expectations of friends and family difficult to abide by. They often feel alone.... at least, I know I did. This explores how these people can find others who are like them, who then BECOME their family. "Blood kin" is not family. Family suits up and shows up. Family is there for you no matter what. This episode speaks to one of the major themes running through the series and this season in particular. I'm glad you love it as much as I do!
Funfact: Xander at Tara's party at the end of the episode was actually Kelly Donovan, Nick Brendon's twin 'cos Nick was ill during filming!
I always thought he looked a little different. Thought it was just because he was all dressed up. Mostly it's the hair though I think, since his brother isn't likely to keep his style the same as his twin.
Yes!!! That's Megan Gray who also appeared in Dopplegangland as Sandy. She was indeed killed by Vampire Willow but apparently she was sired offscreen!
One of the finest episodes in the entire show.
Not embarassing at all to show some emotion there at the end!
I'm a grown man and I too have shed quite a lot of tears during that!
Tara is such a pure soul & you simply have to love her finally finding her true loving family!
Wonderful episode right?
Predictable that Buffy only told Giles the truth about Dawn, their father-daughter relationship is always more solid and deep at every bet.
The whole "demon " thing metaphorically might indicate a family who does not agree to have a lesbian daughter, and makes her feel like she was wrong for her sesssuale orientation.
Instead, the "We Are Family" of Buffy is rich in meaning: Tara had a family who does not love her for what she is, but luckily she found another who does it and who accepted it even before they knew the truth about her.
If the conduct of Buffy, Dawn and the Gang is really admirable and commendable, not least is that of Spike, who continues his way to redemption (or at least it seems)
It's not really the first time Buffy had that kind of subtext. "Are you sure you are a vampire slayer? Have you tried not being a slayer?"
Yep, this series has really many subtexts, this makes it fantastic :)
The beast in the red dress is played by Clare Kramer, who also appeared with Eliza Dushku in the film Bring It On.
love bring it on, its my shameful love.
Why are you ashamed? Bring It On is a classic art film.
When it first aired I originally thought it was Katherine Heigel, from the then airing, or recently cancelled, Rosewell.
This Big Bad makes think of an evil female version of Clark from Smallville S1. Seems to be about as strong as him, and they both could easily survive a building falling on them.
I have the first 5 bring it ons on dvd, thats shameful.
FIRST five? Was it in competition with American Pie?
That girl in the bar with Riley was Megan Gray, playing Sandy the same actress who played Sandy in Doppelgangland, but now she's a vampire. She's in a later episode, called Shadow... *so, same actress & same character*
"He didn't have to punch her in the face, but he did". In normal situations that would be stated as a bad thing. In context we know it was good of him.
Ah! I've never noticed that's the girl from Dopplegangland! How did you even spot that?! I'm pretty sure she even says her name is Sandy in Dopplegangland. It's the little details in this show :D
Recent rewatch of that episode :D
One of Spike's greatest moments in this one, in my opinion.
This episode always makes me wonder how Spike's chip can tell that Tara isn't a demon. Up until this episode, I figured the chip couldn't tell human from demon at all and relied on Spike for that: in other words, if Spike punched someone he thought was a human, the chip would activate. This episode, though, shows that the chip can tell even when Spike isn't sure.
Good point, I didn’t think about that part. I was more wondering that if Tara was part demon and part human that the chip would still activate pain in Spike.. like if he had punched Doyle on Angel, would he have still felt pain because Doyle is still part human?
So I watched these... and now I've dug out my season 5 DVD and I binging hard season 5 is so good
Spike just gets cooler and cooler every time.
He was my favorite character ever out of all the shows you cover.
I think that the show had done enough, especially recently, to show what a sweet person Tara was, that to show us the relatives she had to deal with, and then get to see the group embrace her and stand up for her against that, strongly, really does create a moment of such empathy, relief, joy, that it truly gets to the viewer on a broad level. It may have surprised you how much it did so here; and I know that you've gotten plenty of testimonials over the past two years from people saying that it moved us similarly, the first and many times. But, I still felt the need to chime in and say that the emotion you felt, and allowed us to see, was completely relatable and a big part of another great reaction episode. Thank you.
That scene in the Magic Box when they band together to back Tara up is one of my favorite moments of that entire series.
Comparing the Beast to Cordy seems a bit mean with how much Cordy has changed since she's been on Angel. The Scoobies are missing all her character development.
Cordy was already having character development on Buffy. Cordy in season 2 finale already was a quite different person from Cordy from the first episode. Could anyone imagine Cordy from early season 1 not just being friends with the Scoobies, but feeling bad about herself for running to save herself when a bunch of vampires attacked? She did not have visions and may not have been a hero, but she already felt bad about not being able to be one.
i always thought glory acted more like season 3 faith
They haven't caught up on the DVDs yet.
Amy Adams being in this episode basically makes it fairly easy to play Six Degrees of Separation with anyone in the Buffy cast and pretty much anyone else in television or film.
why does everyone have to hate on her? She's not a bad actress. Are you jealous or something?
@@mrseddiediaz Uh... where in any of that did I "hate on her"? Amy Adams is obviously a very good actress. She's been nominated for an Oscar multiple times.
Tara`s joke is my favorite, and the reaction she got is exactly like what happen when I try to be funny. I don`t try wery often.
Oh Spike 🤣❤ I love how Spike either cares enough about Tara and/or the gang or dislikes Tara's dad & fam enough (or both) that he'll risk the pain of hitting a human... but in the next breath totally admires what a d-bag Tara's dad is 🤣🤣 20:10 "you're a piece of work. I like you."
This episode was so goooood, and so emotional. I get why you got teary-eyed :D
One of my favourite episode for Tara's character development ❤
Willow and Tara were such a great couple... one of the best I've ever seen in TV ever... from the her first appearance to the end of the show, they were meant to be together... and it's amazing how they had to make adjustments just to avoid controversy for not showing a lesbian relationship on TV... they had great chemistry.. amazing how they managed to show a lesbian couple and characters just like nothing that different when the standard of gay characters on TV where either freaks or commedy tools at the time...
One of the most heartwarming moments of the whole series to me. No shame to spill a few tears over this scene :)
the confrontation with tara's "blood kin" was naturally the best part of the episode, but i really love that dawn gave tara a frigging broom as a birthday present. like wtf lol.
This episode and the many more to come are very much part of the reason why this was my favorite season of the show. Plenty of heart, drama, and a good dash of humor.
Hey look! It's Amy Adams before she was anyone! It's so weird to see her on this show now.
I tear up at the ending too. It's so sweet! They might not understand Tara, but they're family and that's all that matters. Guess you men are just going to have to cook your own food.
WB wouldn't allow lesbian smoochies, hence no kissing for Willow and Tara. :(
I know this is an old comment, but I'm shocked how many different celebrities got some of their first, or early appearances before their appearances on Buffy and Angel. It just shows how good Josh Whedon was at seeing great talents.
Amy was also on Charmed, played a woman with bad luck
@@BalletBullet1 I never saw that show.
11:28 I've see about 5 different buffy reaction channels and you're the only one that caught Sandy. No one else talks about it...nice catch!
My daily dose of Shanntara since the time it was around 37 or 39k views:
"Tara has a really cute smile [...] That's nice"
"She is so cute!" - I can see the hearts in Shans eyes 😍
"I don't want you to leave either" - favored moment, wanna hug both of them simultaneously 🧸🧸
"Yes they do!"
"Oh Spike..!"
"I think she is!"
"See, that's why you are a dummy!"
"...you always make me feel special!"
"And Spike [...] not really misunderstanding but you know..."
"This was a really heartwarming episode."
With this snippets i start my day every morning, so Shannan, if you see spikes in your analytics on this points (and in the kitty-part), that's me 😁 .
Tara is so beautiful.
When Buffy says and that only works on humans the way she tilts her head looks so shiny pretty ...fire bad tree pretty
Once again I'm amazed at how well you recognize actors' faces
There look on your face when the guy started talking of his clothes. Hilarious!!!
I recently noticed something.
Buffy has a sibling named Dawnie.
Tara has a sibling named Donnie.
Beth: Are you Happy now?
"I don't see why she should be sad, she found her family".
Had that Charmed vibe.
Intense fighting, comedic, and finished in P3.
Buffy is all about empowering women, taking a stand for themselves and acceptance of yourself
This is one of my favourite episodes, purely for *that* scene. I always cry. Always.
Ranks right up there with The Prom for producing real, sincere tears.
this is one of my all time favourite episodes, i love how well it encapulates buffys message of empowering other women with the strength to save themselves
Four years later and this is still #1
“You’re a piece of work
I like you”
Something I would say
I can confirm that is the same actor that Vamp Willow bit in Dopplegandland.
Willy is allowed to have a night off he owns the place lol
Great reaction! Don't be embarrassed about getting emotional! I was right there with you, and I've seen this a bunch of times before.
Also, good catch on spotting that actress from Doppelgangland!
Spike says he doesn't care then punches her in the face - The big ol' softie:)
Don't apologize for crying, it makes me cry too! Every time. I was glad to see it got to you the same way.
They love her! They accept her! They protect her! They forgave her! Even though she put their lives in danger out of her own desperation. I guess that's why?
There's not even _that_ much of a music cue! There are some bright notes that start when Buffy turns around (wait why does she turn around, she was already facing him...) Sometimes I realize that a soundtrack is forcing me to _feel_, which I resent! But they are usually pretty good about it on Buffy.
Oh cry if you want, don’t mind us! It’s such a wonderful scene, gives me goosebumps every time I watch it.
The speech at the end is so beautiful! especially when buffys like go ahead and take her, you just gotta go through me. and he has no idea how powerful she is but WE DO! and Tara dose its BEAUTIFUL!
2 Buffy reactions in one day? How wonderful! Don't worry about getting emotional during the "We're family" scene. It's a Happy Cry not a Sad Cry. :)
You are very good, you remembered the chip. And yes that's Amy Adams, before her fame grew as an actress.
This is my all time fav episode it still makes me cry after all these years so I get this lass, crying for the first time she sees it.
"Did you just call her a bitch that was selfish?" Idk why but this made me laugh
2 Buffy episodes in one day. We so lucky.
your reactions are pure gold
Have you noticed that Xander is all grown up now? Mostly.
18:00 - I guessed we'd see a few tears - and I was right! I thought this was a really strong episode - the meaning of the title, "Family", becoming apparent at the end. True "family" not just "blood kin."
I always wondered what happened to Amy Adams' character after this - I mean, she knows now that the women in the family don't actually have demon in them and it's all been a lie. Also, I remember when I first saw this I thought "she's awfully pretty. I wonder if I'll see her in anything else."
GIRL POWER. god i love this show. dont feel stupid, the scenes that make you tear up are the best ones. The amount of tears i've shed because of this show, omg if they were dollers i'd be a billionare.
Don't worry, I cried too. It was so emotional especially since you saw Tara earlier make a joke and feel kinda dumb about the joke and everyone not remembering her party or what to get her. It was showing that they didn't spend a ton of time with Tara and yet they still stood up for her and called her family. Really great.
Also there used to be a site back in the day called Buffy Music that would upload the songs from the episodes. I listened to that last song Willow and Tara danced to over and over.
Your face when Ben took his shirt off 🤣🤣
You recognized the vampire hitting on Riley as the woman (Sandy) Vamp-Willow killed and turned (off-screen) in Dopplegangland. I'm impressed. A lot of people never realized that.
I "warned" you there would be big-fat-happy-tears in the story..... and here we are. Turn on the waterworks for one of the most heartwarming moments in TV history...... "We're family". Most fans consider this moment more heartwarming than "Buffy Summers - Class Protector". It's a tossup for me.
Amy Adams looks so beautiful in this episode. Which is a complete and utter contrast to the kind of character she's playing. LOL.
Yes that is the same girl from Dopplegangland that Vamp Willow bit
...how weird is it that this episode gets to me so much I cried a little from just this reaction video?
My god, thank you so much for this! It's like watching Buffy for the first time all over again!
oh my fucking god
I have watched, re-watched and watched Buffy many many times and I never caught that before, but the imdb just said it.
lmao oh I love this!! So much more to see in this series on rewatches
That episode makes me emotional everytime. Xx
oh my god that's the same girl! I never noticed, that's such a good callback :D
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I love the Xander and Riley scenes. I wish we had gotten more of them and earlier. They obviously have gotten really close, I mean Riley told him something he hadn't told anybody else, that Buffy didn't love him.
Don't feel stupid crying over this episode. I'm a forty year old man and I cry during that scene, especially the "we're family" line, every time and I've seen it over 20 times.
That woman I think can’t leave that place where Buffy found the Sphere?
This was one of my favorite episodes. And a perfect defining moment for Tara and her place in the Scooby Gang.
OMG, im on my little brothers youtube account because i couldnt remember my password. BUT
OMG! I have watched buffy a million billion xtrillion times and I've enjoyed your first time reactions, and I NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE SANDY IS THE GIRL VAMPIRE WILLOW KILLED!!!!! I love that you noticed that right away and its taken me over a decade to notice that!
Two episodes back to back? What did we do to deserve this amazement!
As for S05E06, I'm always an emotional fucking wreck when it comes time to that near-final scene in the Magic Box. For me, it was like, "Wow. Tara is apart of this family and that's beautiful!" And, yeah, I wanted that kiss at the final scene at the Bronze. I wanted it so bad.
You guys get 4 buffyverse a week
I AM CONFUSED AS TO WHY EVERYONES SO SHOCKED AT THIS NEW DISCOVERY HAHAHA
Haha, one week without reactions and my mind goes mush. Plus, you know, early morning when I log on. But, omfg.... ASR responds to me?! :O Yay! Hi! You're awesome sauce!
I've rewatched this show a frankly embarrassing number of times, and this episode still gets to me. Don't worry about getting emotional - I was tearing up right alongside you.