Mikey, I'm sorry that there's a handful of people who have such a harsh reaction to Mike's honesty that they feel compelled to stick around and say disparaging things in the comments. I hope you realize it's only a small proportion of your viewers who do this. It may seem like more, because the negative voices are always the loudest. Sometimes I'm a bit disappointed when a comedic bit or a line I like doesn't hit him very well, but most of the time I enjoy his reactions. Either way, there's no excuse for the level of rudeness and personal attacks in the comments. I hope Mike's not reading most of them, because the last thing I (and presumably most of your viewers) want is for you to lose yet another reaction buddy for this series.
When I watch reactions to this episode, I sometimes see comments about how Jonathan SA'ed the Swedish twins! When I watched this episode for the first time, I just assumed the Swedish girls were figments of Jonathan's imagination (come to life in this alternative reality he created) and didn't really exist.
@@timriehl1500 I'd like to think that Jonathon didn't SA the twins , He never slept with Buffy just took her for coffee so maybe the twins thought he was cool .
@@lenr112 Yeah, but it kinda looked like they were wearing lingerie and asking him to come back to bed. Viewers could interpret it different ways; it just always amazed me that when I saw his imagination come to life, others saw an actual SA.
Oh Mike! This is a stellar episode. It subverts expectations but it also moves the plot forward. And Jonathan a character we’ve known forever deserved the shine. And this episode does get a few mentions going forward which is brilliant. Xander did a love spell in season 2 it wasn’t an alternate reality it was a magic spell.
@@paul4000 Of course! But after more than three seasons and hardly any positive opinion from him, always acting like a know-it-all, he might be better off reacting to a show he really likes. He just doesn't get the show, he's "better than that", at least he thinks he is and it makes me wanna unsubscribe, even though I like Mikey and wanna support his channel. Really enjoyed watching the first three seasons with Mikey and Joe, but Mike's attitude has gotten worse and worse. Maybe Joe brought a balance that's gone now and Mike is filling the void with bad vibes, screaming woke arrogance to me...
@@GJS2183 wow...if that's your opinion then I wonder which YT channel you're watching. I've also been watching their Buffy reactions from the beginning, I don't think he acts like that at all, he seems to enjoy Buffy (maybe not as much as Mikey does or Joe did) and also Angel. I don't see any overtly negative reactions from Mike here. He laughed at the episode's jokes, he got what was happening by the end, he was just expressing his opinion in the moment because Superstar is absolutely one of Buffy's "gimmick" episodes and they won't all land for everyone. I adore Buffy and Angel, have been watching for decades, and even I rarely visit Superstar. I think his reactions are perfectly fine; in fact, I'm usually watching for Mike's reactions, because I already know Mikey is gonna love it all lol (but I like watching him too!). But...."woke arrogance"? Really? Let's please chill, this is a divisive episode and season 4 is kind of a divisive season in the fandom. Let's cut him some slack. It's not like he spends every episode grumbling about how much he hates it. Mike seems to be enjoying the show in his own way -- maybe you just don't get his humor.
@@AquaVersus Sure, it's always the others fault. Thank God the woke mind virus will soon be cured now that DJT is back in office! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Have a good one!
"do not speak latin in front of the books" should be a shirt lol like how many times in how many shows and movies has that summoned a demon, or caused the apoc hahaha
Mike is a precious personality and I will defend him at all costs. He is half of why I watch! (Mikey being the other half….formerly split evenly between 3 with Joe). No idea what some of you guys are on about. Maybe you don’t get his humor or personality but he clearly likes the show and laughs at the jokes, not every episode is gonna land, I find his nitpicking endearing. It is fun to watch someone not used to Buffy watch it for the first time. Him not reacting the way you would does not mean he is arrogant or ignorant or whatever…. WE LOVE YOU MIKE
Superstar was a strange episode that a lot of fans loved and some really disliked it. Personally I loved it, Johnathan being the central character was an unusual concept, harping back to Earshot when he felt so useless and unwanted he was going to commit suicide. Here we see him as a James Bond type hero who can basically do anything and is universally loved. Even at the end when he talks to Buffy once reality is restored Buffy once again doesn't judge him but as in Earshot offers her help and support showing who the true hero and Superstar is.
Makes sense. In the middle of a very serious season, a wacky episode is introduced No lead up. No information why, just thrown at you. Buffy felt dumbed down initially, which I didn't enjoy. I know Mike had a hard time at first too, and makes it known, because it feels like serious things were happening and they're non important now. As it goes on, he gets more into it. I, Mikey, however am all for these episodes. I loved the sillyness but can see why some wouldn't. Also wow I didn't even think, but our girl Buffy is is the real super star
6:46 What, you mean Jonathan could ever discharge accidentally? They called Danny Strong in before starting to shoot this episode, to make all those photographs and posters. They didn't tell him what the episode is going to be about. I think Sunnydale volcano MIGHT be a bit too much. Remember, they were kinda looking for a volcano in S3 to defeat the Mayor.
Really enjoy this episode. It may not be top ten or twenty for me but I think it is very clever and very funny. If done well (like here), I personally enjoy the mystery & confusion of being dropped into a story at say the mid-point and then having it slowly explained. I love that this show dares to be original and takes chances. This episode also doesn't completely come out of nowhere given the show's prior handling of Jonathan. While I think that the overarching story for season 4 is not the show's strongest, this season has some of the best individual episodes.
This is one of my all time fave episodes! 😊Watched it when it was on TV here at the time!!…. Was excited to see your reaction,I always felt sorry for Jonathan was nice to see him playing this character!! ❤…Can’t get why you weren’t laughing your A off it’s hilarious episode!! 😂Don’t understand why you would hate it??? 🤯 sad you seemed so miserable??
A sure way to poison the well of enjoyment while watching is to question everything that happens, as if the writers have broken some inviolable rule. Welcome the mischief (in this case, writer Jane Espenson) and enjoy the unfolding of a mystery. Seemingly non-canonical characters and situations are peppered throughout this series, but the purpose is eventually revealed. This series offers up all kids of wacky situations, so just sit back and enjoy the fun instead of pushing back. Basically, you're over-thinking it.
So Jonathan can't actually sing. They dubbed in his singing voice. The guy doing the signing is Tucker from last season who sent the hell hounds to the prom. He was also the signing voice for Disney's Aladdin.
I thought this episode was hilarious. The first time I saw it, I was like, WTF is going on?? But the more the episode went on, it just became extra funny and different. It's kind of Jonathan's "Zeppo" episode, in a way, only maybe a little backwards.
Xander had Amy perform a love spell (he didn't create an alternate universe with this spell) and afterwards people remembered. Buffy, for example, thanked Xander for not taking advantage of her when she was coming on so strong to him (remember her outfit of black sheer stockings with only a black jacket on to cover her?) while she was under the influence of the love spell.
What I love about this show is that even "filler" episodes move the overall plot forward. Mike's reaction was so funny to me. I imagine it was the same for a lot of people when it first aired.
Nah, the network wasn't afraid of lesbians. They just only wanted them to exist in an easily exploitative context that wouldn't rock the boat. It was quite common for US shows in the 90s to have a female regular kiss a female guest star _exactly once_ and to market the episode around the kiss, playing up the scandal and titillation. But they were a lot less willing to have a long-term lesbian relationship onscreen - that would actually push boundaries and networks typically want to avoid rocking the boat, because being genuinely brave means taking risks and executives typically don't like risks. The writers, to their credit, thought that this was utter bullshit and refused to play ball. They wouldn't make this a one-episode fling.
Fun episode. I wonder if Danny Strong, Jonathan, was up for the Xander part. I got some strong vibes that he could have been a good Xander from this episode. Also, I did not know but he did the screenplay for The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 as well as The Butler (2013). He will turn 50 this year.
Believe it or not, this is NOT a filler episode. Like it may appear at first glance. No spoilers, but you were just given some MAJOR information. BTW, I thought it would have been funnier if it was Riley instead of Buffy who said "Jonathan" at the end.
telling people that there is "MAJOR information" in an episode can be considered a spoiler because it invites the person to comb through it to try to find out a clue for the future. a person watching this show when it was first aired would not be able to do that because they wouldn't be told that there is major information.
1) How to rationalize magic systems like this. “Magic always has a price. Always.” 2) Love this episode. Easy top ten. Also this is the episode that convinced me Adam is the deadliest for they’ve faced (so far) as he was immune to this powerful spell that no one else was.
Mike is trying so hard to hate everything. It must be exhausting! Each reaction is “I hate this” . In this case within literally 2 minutes of the start of the episode. Then he makes a lot of assumptions (usually wrong) and never acknowledges when the show proves him wrong. And the constant pointless nitpicking. A reactor doesn’t have to like everything that he watches but in this case what transpires is his disdain for the show and he is trying every time to find reasons to justify his attitude. If it wasn’t for Mikey I would have quit watching a long time ago.
Seriously? I’ve been watching them from th beginning and I think Mike’s reactions are very entertaining. Did you miss when he says he needs to have more faith because the show always surprises him in the end? I find his nitpicking funny. He clearly enjoys the show, it’s just his personality. Relax.
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Mikey, I'm sorry that there's a handful of people who have such a harsh reaction to Mike's honesty that they feel compelled to stick around and say disparaging things in the comments. I hope you realize it's only a small proportion of your viewers who do this. It may seem like more, because the negative voices are always the loudest.
Sometimes I'm a bit disappointed when a comedic bit or a line I like doesn't hit him very well, but most of the time I enjoy his reactions. Either way, there's no excuse for the level of rudeness and personal attacks in the comments. I hope Mike's not reading most of them, because the last thing I (and presumably most of your viewers) want is for you to lose yet another reaction buddy for this series.
Is very important to the plot of future episodes that we've established a magic spell can alter reality and make people have fake memories.
Why would you say this? Why don't y'all realize that this is considered spoilery?
This is a very very important episode for the lore of the show and for some upcoming events. So, I am glad they have done it in a funny episode.
I love this episode. I think its fun. Not every episode of a show needs to be so serious.
I agree personally.
Mikey
Especially if it makes me laugh.
When I watch reactions to this episode, I sometimes see comments about how Jonathan SA'ed the Swedish twins! When I watched this episode for the first time, I just assumed the Swedish girls were figments of Jonathan's imagination (come to life in this alternative reality he created) and didn't really exist.
@@timriehl1500 I'd like to think that Jonathon didn't SA the twins , He never slept with Buffy just took her for coffee so maybe the twins thought he was cool .
@@lenr112 Yeah, but it kinda looked like they were wearing lingerie and asking him to come back to bed. Viewers could interpret it different ways; it just always amazed me that when I saw his imagination come to life, others saw an actual SA.
Oh Mike! This is a stellar episode. It subverts expectations but it also moves the plot forward. And Jonathan a character we’ve known forever deserved the shine. And this episode does get a few mentions going forward which is brilliant. Xander did a love spell in season 2 it wasn’t an alternate reality it was a magic spell.
Just ignore him! He's too arrogant and ignorant to enjoy the show for what it is. Let's just focus on Mikey and have a fun time with him...
@@GJS2183 meh, he’s allowed to have his opinion even if I don’t agree with it, and I’m for sure not about to ignore a fine hunk of manwich lol.
@@paul4000 Of course! But after more than three seasons and hardly any positive opinion from him, always acting like a know-it-all, he might be better off reacting to a show he really likes. He just doesn't get the show, he's "better than that", at least he thinks he is and it makes me wanna unsubscribe, even though I like Mikey and wanna support his channel. Really enjoyed watching the first three seasons with Mikey and Joe, but Mike's attitude has gotten worse and worse. Maybe Joe brought a balance that's gone now and Mike is filling the void with bad vibes, screaming woke arrogance to me...
@@GJS2183 wow...if that's your opinion then I wonder which YT channel you're watching. I've also been watching their Buffy reactions from the beginning, I don't think he acts like that at all, he seems to enjoy Buffy (maybe not as much as Mikey does or Joe did) and also Angel. I don't see any overtly negative reactions from Mike here. He laughed at the episode's jokes, he got what was happening by the end, he was just expressing his opinion in the moment because Superstar is absolutely one of Buffy's "gimmick" episodes and they won't all land for everyone. I adore Buffy and Angel, have been watching for decades, and even I rarely visit Superstar. I think his reactions are perfectly fine; in fact, I'm usually watching for Mike's reactions, because I already know Mikey is gonna love it all lol (but I like watching him too!). But...."woke arrogance"? Really? Let's please chill, this is a divisive episode and season 4 is kind of a divisive season in the fandom. Let's cut him some slack. It's not like he spends every episode grumbling about how much he hates it. Mike seems to be enjoying the show in his own way -- maybe you just don't get his humor.
@@AquaVersus Sure, it's always the others fault. Thank God the woke mind virus will soon be cured now that DJT is back in office! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Have a good one!
tbh I enjoyed the contrast of Mikey laughing his way through the episode and Mike finding it frustrating to watch 😂
"do not speak latin in front of the books" should be a shirt lol like how many times in how many shows and movies has that summoned a demon, or caused the apoc hahaha
That was an amazing line. It should be on a t shirt.
I hope my librarian cousin watches because it would be the perfect gift
I can totally get why some people don't like this episode, but I love it Always thought it was such a silly, unique way to advance the plot.
Mike is a precious personality and I will defend him at all costs. He is half of why I watch! (Mikey being the other half….formerly split evenly between 3 with Joe). No idea what some of you guys are on about. Maybe you don’t get his humor or personality but he clearly likes the show and laughs at the jokes, not every episode is gonna land, I find his nitpicking endearing. It is fun to watch someone not used to Buffy watch it for the first time. Him not reacting the way you would does not mean he is arrogant or ignorant or whatever….
WE LOVE YOU MIKE
Let the confusion slowly leading to understanding start.
Superstar was a strange episode that a lot of fans loved and some really disliked it. Personally I loved it, Johnathan being the central character was an unusual concept, harping back to Earshot when he felt so useless and unwanted he was going to commit suicide. Here we see him as a James Bond type hero who can basically do anything and is universally loved. Even at the end when he talks to Buffy once reality is restored Buffy once again doesn't judge him but as in Earshot offers her help and support showing who the true hero and Superstar is.
Makes sense. In the middle of a very serious season, a wacky episode is introduced
No lead up. No information why, just thrown at you.
Buffy felt dumbed down initially, which I didn't enjoy. I know Mike had a hard time at first too, and makes it known, because it feels like serious things were happening and they're non important now. As it goes on, he gets more into it.
I, Mikey, however am all for these episodes. I loved the sillyness but can see why some wouldn't.
Also wow I didn't even think, but our girl Buffy is is the real super star
@@732ReviewCrew Still might wanna rethink your co-reactor. Getting tired of his arrogance and ignorance...
@@GJS2183 Nobody is forcing you to watch reactors you don't enjoy.
@@GJS2183 not complaining but this guy still didn't understand the humor of the show (and probably never will)
@@ThiagoDragon Exactly!
I really enjoyed your wildly different reactions to this one, very reflective of the fandom’s opinions as well. 😂❤
6:46 What, you mean Jonathan could ever discharge accidentally?
They called Danny Strong in before starting to shoot this episode, to make all those photographs and posters. They didn't tell him what the episode is going to be about.
I think Sunnydale volcano MIGHT be a bit too much. Remember, they were kinda looking for a volcano in S3 to defeat the Mayor.
Really enjoy this episode. It may not be top ten or twenty for me but I think it is very clever and very funny. If done well (like here), I personally enjoy the mystery & confusion of being dropped into a story at say the mid-point and then having it slowly explained. I love that this show dares to be original and takes chances. This episode also doesn't completely come out of nowhere given the show's prior handling of Jonathan. While I think that the overarching story for season 4 is not the show's strongest, this season has some of the best individual episodes.
I love all the details in this one. So much fun!
This is one of my all time fave episodes! 😊Watched it when it was on TV here at the time!!…. Was excited to see your reaction,I always felt sorry for Jonathan was nice to see him playing this character!! ❤…Can’t get why you weren’t laughing your A off it’s hilarious episode!! 😂Don’t understand why you would hate it??? 🤯 sad you seemed so miserable??
A sure way to poison the well of enjoyment while watching is to question everything that happens, as if the writers have broken some inviolable rule. Welcome the mischief (in this case, writer Jane Espenson) and enjoy the unfolding of a mystery. Seemingly non-canonical characters and situations are peppered throughout this series, but the purpose is eventually revealed. This series offers up all kids of wacky situations, so just sit back and enjoy the fun instead of pushing back. Basically, you're over-thinking it.
So Jonathan can't actually sing. They dubbed in his singing voice. The guy doing the signing is Tucker from last season who sent the hell hounds to the prom. He was also the signing voice for Disney's Aladdin.
Ahhhhhh. The voice was familiar so thank you for the clarification
I thought this episode was hilarious. The first time I saw it, I was like, WTF is going on?? But the more the episode went on, it just became extra funny and different. It's kind of Jonathan's "Zeppo" episode, in a way, only maybe a little backwards.
Thanks guys love this episode
Xander had Amy perform a love spell (he didn't create an alternate universe with this spell) and afterwards people remembered. Buffy, for example, thanked Xander for not taking advantage of her when she was coming on so strong to him (remember her outfit of black sheer stockings with only a black jacket on to cover her?) while she was under the influence of the love spell.
Thank you for the reminder.
What I love about this show is that even "filler" episodes move the overall plot forward.
Mike's reaction was so funny to me. I imagine it was the same for a lot of people when it first aired.
This is the time when WB was like 'ew lesbians you can't mention it' so they had to sneak it in
It was wild.
Nah, the network wasn't afraid of lesbians. They just only wanted them to exist in an easily exploitative context that wouldn't rock the boat. It was quite common for US shows in the 90s to have a female regular kiss a female guest star _exactly once_ and to market the episode around the kiss, playing up the scandal and titillation. But they were a lot less willing to have a long-term lesbian relationship onscreen - that would actually push boundaries and networks typically want to avoid rocking the boat, because being genuinely brave means taking risks and executives typically don't like risks.
The writers, to their credit, thought that this was utter bullshit and refused to play ball. They wouldn't make this a one-episode fling.
They didn't forget the love spell in Season 2. This was an alternate reality so the rules are different.
Fun episode. I wonder if Danny Strong, Jonathan, was up for the Xander part. I got some strong vibes that he could have been a good Xander from this episode. Also, I did not know but he did the screenplay for The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 as well as The Butler (2013). He will turn 50 this year.
Believe it or not, this is NOT a filler episode. Like it may appear at first glance. No spoilers, but you were just given some MAJOR information.
BTW, I thought it would have been funnier if it was Riley instead of Buffy who said "Jonathan" at the end.
As usual with the "special" episodes. A true Whedon tactic...
telling people that there is "MAJOR information" in an episode can be considered a spoiler because it invites the person to comb through it to try to find out a clue for the future. a person watching this show when it was first aired would not be able to do that because they wouldn't be told that there is major information.
This is one of my top five favorites. Cant believe you couldnt find the fun in it.
“Back off Betty.” Oh Spike........
The world without shrimp 🦐
This whole mini-gem of comedy from setup to the inevitable prawns conclusion is fantastic comic writing...and Caulfield's delivery = perfect.
1) How to rationalize magic systems like this. “Magic always has a price. Always.”
2) Love this episode. Easy top ten. Also this is the episode that convinced me Adam is the deadliest for they’ve faced (so far) as he was immune to this powerful spell that no one else was.
Hey - at least the haters are contributing to the algorithm.
11:25 I actually unironically love this moment. Very Orwellian.
I really like this episode. I agree that this is not a filler episode.
❤🧡💛💚💙💜
At the time I thought this episode was genius. Maybe it doesn’t hold up that well now.
I like honest reactors. If you don't like it, it's fine to say that. Can't wait for season 5... 🙂
Mike is trying so hard to hate everything. It must be exhausting! Each reaction is “I hate this” . In this case within literally 2 minutes of the start of the episode. Then he makes a lot of assumptions (usually wrong) and never acknowledges when the show proves him wrong. And the constant pointless nitpicking.
A reactor doesn’t have to like everything that he watches but in this case what transpires is his disdain for the show and he is trying every time to find reasons to justify his attitude.
If it wasn’t for Mikey I would have quit watching a long time ago.
Seriously? I’ve been watching them from th beginning and I think Mike’s reactions are very entertaining. Did you miss when he says he needs to have more faith because the show always surprises him in the end? I find his nitpicking funny. He clearly enjoys the show, it’s just his personality. Relax.
❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
someone seems to be lacking a sense of humour
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….he laughed at the jokes though
I'me with Mike, not one of my favourite episodes this.
Congratulations on getting through what is for me the WORST episode of Buffy. Way worse that Beer Bad.