Buffy The Vampire Slayer 2x11 Reaction - Dakara 

You thought you were safe with this show? Uhhhh, Buffy was the last show you should feel that way about lol

1. Ted was played by the great John Ritter. He did 8 Simple Rules with Kaley Cuoco. He became well known from the tv show Three's Company. RIP. 2. Dakara: - "I did not see that happening. It's just not how I thought it would go." - "I think that Buffy's gonna be a good cryer which is gonna make me emotional. I thought I was safe with this show guys." No Dakara. Buffy will wreck you. Did we forget that great performance by Sarah when Buffy learned her prophecy with the Master in Season 1? LOL! Darn you Joss! 3. Pretty scary, at first, to see what it would be like for Buffy had she killed a human being. I think you're right in that Buffy and her mom's relationship would have been very strained and difficult to overcome. And it would have totally changed Buffy and how she would approach certain situations from there on out. It does make you wonder how the Slayers before her handled their own predicaments.

The emotional fallout of Teds murder is what make this episode stand out for me, I love how Buffy takes full responsibility when the police are at her house asking what happened Excellent reaction as always Dakara, stay safe, stay happy

"I thought I was safe with this show, guys." - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! AH! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! (You're so screwed - I mean, in a good way. It's a very good show; but Buffy is a VERY good crier).

Buffy's "Support Group" all ate Teds cooking, Buffy never did. He food was laced with a drug that made them susceptible to his manipulation and want more drugs. He even told Joyce, "you've tried to leave me a few times, but I always bring you back in" (or something like that)

"Is it a dream? Is it a dream? Is it a dream?" Nope. It's much much freakier than a dream.

8 Simple Rules was just an average sitcom but John Ritter is best known for his brilliant comedic portrayal of Jack Tripper on the 70s and 80s show "Three's Company." He died suddenly from heart complications, R.I.P.

This is a somewhat unpopular episode, but I find it entertaining, and I think it's an important tone-setting episode. This episode reminds the viewer that Buffy lives in a moral universe, where she is not above the law, legally, or ethically. Buffy doesn't react to things like this, the way TV characters usually react to this kind of thing. TV characters usually get really upset about something for 5 or 10 minutes of screen time and then they forget all about it. Buffy reacts more like a real person would. If your friend, sibling, or coworker accidentally killed a person in anger... they might well be tormented by it. So is Buffy.

Besides being in Three's Company & 8 Simple Rules (for Dating My Teenage Daughter), John Ritter also starred in a short lived spin off of Three's Company called Three's A Crowd and also Hearts Afire which ran for two seasons & co-starred the late Markie Post (Night Court), as well as appearing on other shows like Felicity and in the Problem Child movies. He was also the voice of Clifford the Big Red Dog.

R.I.P. John Ritter.

15:53. Every time I see this scene, I think "Frying pans! Who knew?"

He was also JD's dad in Scrubs..... :)

You know how the kids like to say these days. This hits different. This was 1998. Welcome to Sunnydale. Cheers.

I'm really loving your Buffy reactions. Mostly commenting for the algorithm, but you just deserve to know you're good at this. :D

I feel like this one's definitely a deceptively important episode for the future of the show and Buffy as a character, it definitely has impacted Buffy's mindset throughout the show that she's gone through this

Ted just couldn't handle another problem child

I'm guessing that others will mostly say something else, but I remember John Ritter from the sitcom Three's Company, and the odd appearance on The Waltons. I guess I'm showing my age by knowing that.

Ted gives off several hints that he is a robot at times...it's the way he talks...he is factual and detailed and no human talks like that (or hardly anyone), examples: when they are talking about the mini pizzas he goes into detail about using a skillet (why so specific) at the golf course he says "i'm not wired that way" he repeats certain phrases like "beg to differ" which seems stengely systematic.

Glad to see the air drumming along with the theme tune back again! :D :D :D

I think you were thinking 8 simple rules 🙂

"Nobody beats the machine." That's a hint.

Oh, honey (I mean that affectionately) - you are not safe from the roller coaster of emotions in this show. You are just gearing up! I grew up with John Ritter on the shows Three's Company and Three's a Crowd. Later I saw him in The Colony (suspense) and IT (the TV series). It was great as both comedian and villain however I never did watch his last show (8 Simple Rules). 😭

In Xander's defence, he wanted more pizza. The narcotic laces ones. He wasn't being a bad friend or being stupid or blind. He was being an addict. Addiction effects people differently, and some people are more susceptible than others. Doesn't give him a free pass, as it was still a choice he made, but it's a mitigating factor imo.

Your reaction to this episode had me laughing throughout lol

I love this episode. Honestly, it is one of my favorite episodes in the whole show. I'm a big nerd for the universe building in this show and I especially love episodes that build Buffy's slayer lore. This is probably one of the biggest episodes for building up her lore. First, this episode expands on what episodes like Angel and Lie To Me built. Angel introduce the concept that Buffy, as the slayer, isn't just a warrior killing demons, but also a judge having to decide which demons were worthy of death. Lie to me expanded so much further by expanding her role of judge to the human realm. Also, it also pointed out how in the Buffyverse someone becomes either good or evil. Basically, a person is only good or evil, not because of the side they have aligned themselves with, but by the choices they make. Here, Buffy fills out the lore of what her role is in the human realm and simultaneously makes a hard decision to be on the side of good. After killing Ted, she realizes that the slayer plays no role in human justice, so she surrenders herself to the police for their judgement of her actions. Fortunately, because Ted ends up being a serial killing robot, she escapes having to travel that treacherous path. Still, she made her choice and also cemented her perspective on the limits of her powers as the slayer acting as judge of who lives and dies being absolutely limited to the demon realm. Further to all that is a lesser known slayer power that was flexed hard during this episode. Back in the pilot, Giles spoke of this ability shortly, which Buffy almost immediately ignored and never really focused on since. That is the slayer sense. Giles, when speaking to her on the second floor of the Bronze spoke about how a slayer with a finely tuned sense could feel the vampires in the room. She would just intuitively know where they were around her without any need of her human senses. While sadly out of shape due to a lack of training, this episode showed us that she still has the sense, albeit at an uncouncious level. Notice how withdrawn Buffy was from Ted, how she kept distance between them, and how she avoided taking anything from him. Not once did she eat any of his food. Her slayer sense was sounding alarm bells about the danger he posed, and while she confused it with feeling of dislike because he was dating her mother, she still listened to that sense. If you go back, watch that part of the pilot and then rewatch this episode keeping a close eye on Buffy while Ted is around, you can see it. Yes, it's a cheesy monster of the week episode, not the greatest by for with respects to it's storyline. Still, this episode is a foundational cornerstone for so much of what happens in the show after this point that it is really one of the best episodes. Keep this one in mind as you progress through the show, because you may see references to these subjects quite a bit in the future.

Oh my! Its John Ridder! R.I.P.. 😢

he is John Ritter who played the character of Jack Tripper in the hilarious 70s sitcom "Three's Company", if you've never watched it I absolutely recommend it.

Buffy / Sarah Michelle Gellar, is a GREAT crier and Willow / Alyson Hannigan may be the best on screen crier ever-

He's from three's company he played Jack cuz that's way before your time and it's from the United States. I know it's when you're thinking about it's got the girl who plays Penny in The Big bang show but I don't know the name of it I'm sure you come up with.. you'll figure it out. I just am commenting before the shows over. She was also in charmed and I think that's it.

Great reaction! looking forward for rest of season

When this episode aired it hit me hard cause my mom had run through a series of losers more than one of which was violent. The fact that Joyce always believed Ted over her daughter was infuriating cause I know how that feels. Always Always Always give your children the benefit of the doubt that they are telling you the truth. You should never but romantic love above your child.

Great reaction! Thanks.

Giles and Jenny...😢 Joyce not believing Buffy when Buffy tells her that Ted said he would slap her face hit WAY too close to home for me. Giles and Jenny 🤩

They do explain the lack of support for Buffy by the fact that they were all drugged. Which I know isn't the best excuse, because it's just drugs. I mean you're still you(on drugs), although some people are less themselves than others. Like alcohol it's the same thing. I've met people that can drink and they really don't have any alterations in their actual personality. They just can't walk as well, "like my self, a reason why I don't drink in excess or much at all". Where other people completely change like completely.

If she only knew 😊

_8 Simple Rules_ is now a Disney Plus show, but it and _Threes Company_ are different shows. _8 Simple Rules_ even parodies it. Do people think John Ritter did better as a villain or a good guy in the roles he played?

I understand it's for the show, but Giles should have talked with Buffy about her possibly accidentally killing a human.

Great reaction!

directed by Bruce Seth Green, but no relation to Seth Green :o

Yeah 8 simple rules ,never watched it but i definitely know John Ritter 💔🙏bless his soul

It says something about todays 📺 that 8 simple rules and Three’s company would probably not have gotten made!!

His name is John Ritter, the show you’re trying to remember is 8 simple rules to date my daughter

react to the series (castle) nobody reacts to this series that is very fun, season 8, has action, romance, comedy, suspense and drama, good stories, it was one of the best I've seen, (nathan fillion esta em buffy)

I love your reaction! This is generally considered one of the worst Buffy episodes, but I always liked it

I saw it in my brother's wife it's an old series

The late john Ritter did a great job as ted sucks he never got a chance to play dark characters like this

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Threes company

Again we see the show with a mirror on social comment. The situation with Ted where on the face of he seems nice as pie, but is very dark and evil, but worms his way into all Buffy's friends with Buffy becoming marginalised. Many children resent a new partner being introduced into their lives when a divorced parent starts dating, and sometimes with good cause, as many exploit and abuse their position regarding a child that is not theirs. This show never shyed away from taking on such themes. Great satisfaction when Buffy finally sees to Ted. A bit of a coup getting John Ritter to guest star as Ted, he was a big actor in the 70s and 80s.

Giles and Jenny 4ever.

Still don’t understand where and why he was built from, the show never mentions it, very confusing

you have to remember Buffy doesn't have the right to kill humans...her duty is to protect humanity from evil; monsters and demons and vampires...but her ethics are no different from us. in a way this episode touches on that a lot...yes Ted is a douche but but how Buffy deals with what happens is important. Honestly it pisses me off when fans just say stuff like "yes beat him up Buffy!" and i'm like no....that's not the point of the moral lesson here. they didn't believe Buffy because they were all eating his food and that made them think he was ok...the food was drugged (the pizzas, the cookies etc...)

I always feel awkward watching this. I suppose that's what was wanted - leaving the viewers uncomfortable.

And that was just one of many, many examples of Joyce being utterly effing useless. I never liked her, the only reason I'm not being even harder on her is that one season 5 episode. You all know which one.

As a Buffy rule of thumb, the more Joyce in an ep, the better it is.

Nothing points to the cultural diffrebces between our countries more than you not knowing who John Ritter was lol

How can a woman be with a robot and can't tell if it's real or the robot, I mean there are things that are not heavy😂