Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ending of Season 7, Episode 1 "Lessons" 

"and thats where we're going" **turns into the season 1 villain** "right back to the beginning"

This is a love letter to the fans... we were rewarded for paying attention and care for all these seasons

I'm so blown away by how the actors managed to pick up the feel and emotions of their characters as if they never left the show. Helps of course that the dialogue was so well-written. Only Joss can write something like this. I'd like to believe that he directed this one scene as well, cause only he can bring the old cast together again.

Possibly the best scene of the entire show.

omg when the master appeared, i got chills...i've seen this season lots of times, but i just realized now that i never pay attention to the dialogue of this scene...i'm always so enraptured by the fact that they brought back all these villians for ONE SCENE. so powerful, and only something a show that has 7 seasons is able to do--- this one scene is built on so many years of history and storytelling.

Everything is called back to, Warren's sexism, Glory's arrogance, Adam and Spike working together, The Mayor being suprisingly affable, Dru and Spike's romance, The Master's just being so imposing and Buffy being last because seeing the woman he loves while he's like this would of course that would hit Spike the hardest.

I freaking love the Mayor - so sarcastic and jolly even though he's pure evil. His one liners in Season 3-4 about mini golf and playstations - makes me laugh everytime. Also when Giles stabs him through the chest and all he could say was, "Whoa!...all this violence...IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN???!" LMAO

Did anyone else notice this episode began and ended with the same 3 words. “It’s about power”

What some people don't realize is that Buffy is dressed in the outfit she wore in the episode where she established her power over the watchers. The power speech.

Of course she won't understand, Sparky. I'm beyond her understanding. She's a girl! With sugar, and spice, and everything... useless, unless you're baking. I'm more than that. More than flesh... more than blood... I'm... you know what, I honestly don't think there's a human word fabulous enough for me. Oh, my name will be on everyone's lips, assuming their lips haven't been torn off. But not just yet. That's all right, though...I can be patient. Everything is well within parameters. She's exactly where I want her to be. And so are you, Number 17. You're right where you belong. So, what'd you think? You'd get your soul back, and everything'd be jim-dandy? A soul's slippier than a greased weasel! Why do you think I sold mine? [chuckles] Well, you probably thought that you'd be your own man, and I respect that. But you... You'll always be mine. You'll always be in the dark with me, singing our little song. You like our little songs, don't you? You've always liked them, right from the beginning. And that's where we're going... right back to the beginning! Not the Bang, Not the Word. The true beginning. The next few months are going to be quite a ride, and I think we're all going to learn something about ourselves in the process. You'll learn you're a pathetic schmuck, if it hasn't sunk in already. Look at you, trying to do what's right - just like her. You still don't get it. It's not about right. Not about wrong. It's about power.

You know a show is very good when every single villain is extremely well done and charismatic, each one of them yes even Warren, the sociopathic human villain (and he caused huge damage by killing Tara and generating dark Willow)... Only Buffy excelled in this no other show can compare!

I just noticed something, the First Evil transformed into all the show's big bads in reverse, ending with the Master. Props to all of them especially Mark Metcalf and George Hertzberg who were dedicated enough to sit for hours to have the makeup reapplied.

First of all, many thanks to the actors who once again made themselves available for this sequence, especially to Mark Metcalf and George Hertzberg, who went through the complete makeup procedure again. Then this sequence is the perfect reintroduction of the First Evil. It takes the form of all the main villains to date to show that it's not just another villain, it's the very concept of evil itself - then it takes the form of Buffy to say: now it's getting personal for the big showdown.

This was such a cool scene. I loved it so much. Because of the way it brought back all the villains coolest thing ever

Phenomenal writing - not only is it foreshadowing this season, each character is bringing in little quirks of his or her personality

I'm glad all the past villains could come together, like if one missed it this scene wouldn't have mattered

I am still so in love with this speech...

I genuinely believe that this is the best scene of the whole show. So powerful, and well done ! I could watch this scene for hours

This scene made me miss Glory so much. She was my fave lol

Honestly with the music, and this episode being in the final season... it just makes everything that much more epic. This is one of my favourite scenes in the entire series. One of the things that made Buffy so great was its villains, and this scene commends that. I miss this show so damn much

I'll say it again, The Master will always be an iconic villain for this series 😍😍😍😍

6 - Warren Mears 5 - Glory 4 - Adam 3 - Mayor Richard Wilkins III 2 - Drusilla 1 - The Master 7 - The First

first time I saw this scene I thought glory had come back and was using Warren as a host body then Adam appears and I'm all like wait wut lul?

2:28 - 2:37. The way the intense music stops and becomes just that eerie sound effect right into the end credits.... oh my goodness. What a chilling scene.

Warren: "Spike is pretty cool." Glory: "I thought he was familiar!" Adam: "He failed me." Mayor: "Oh come on guys, the old gipper has a great sense of humour! I don't care for his swearing and other rude behavior but you can't throw the baby out with the bathwater hahahaha" Drusilla: "You guys can't have MY Spike..." The Master: "I still cannot believe that there are TWO Vampires in my family with souls."

So many years later this scene still gives me chills when I watch it

Iconic. I get the chills everyone I watch this. What a way to kick off the final season. Joss is such a genius

One of my favorite scenes in the series. Showing all the Big Bad’s from each season going backwards.

this is the best scene of the show. I remember seeing this and screaming. they bring the mayor! this is amazing

1:46 what a delivery. Mark Metcalf did that so well, 6 years after playing that character

Best season premiere ever. You can really feel that the end is near

So bummed there wasn't more Glory cameos

GLORY!!!

Very great scene that really marks this last season as a closure to all that had happened, all the things Buffy had endured and overcame

each of the villains has an epic unique voice

One of my favorite scenes in the entire show. Doing it in reverse chronological order also made it pretty powerful. Bringing back old villains, matching parts of the First's speech to their personalities, and acknowledging Buffy's journey for 7 seasons was amazing. So much continuity and fan service.

I will never forget this scene.

I enjoy stories where the big evil is a mirror image of the protagonist. The last two seasons of Buffy did the best villains of the show. One being the best friend turned dark and the second using a body that looks similar to the hero to portray as absolute evil. Storytelling at its best.

The philosophy and character work of this was amazing. I love the chilling postmodernism of the final line - "It's not about right. Not about wrong. It's about power."

Just one of the thousand reasons why this is my favorite Buffy season!

OMG, this scene gives me chills everytime i watch this episode... what a show.

Glory ! My favorite villain ! ❤❤

Just realized the master is spike vampire great great grandfather.

The absolute goosebumps I got when this aired. Holy God this was genius

I like the usage of sparky to mock spikes achievement of getting his soul back.

I loved seeing the main antagonists of the previous seasons.

Such a great scene! Great nods to past villains.

This's basically "diabolical mind-games" considering *what's* talking to him, and to them in that season.

What makes this scene all the more brilliant is that spike wad there for every single one of these villains minus the mayor. But who knows. Maybe spike had run across him or his thugs on the way in or out of town. But the fact that spike has a connection to all these villains is excellent. The master is tricky. It's possible they never met and its more probable that knowing of the order of Aurelius he had come across the master in his time.

This scene without fail gives me chills and tears because it’s AMAZING

this scene was so cleverly done - thanks for the upload. Especially love the transformation into The Master - "right back to the beginning."

"It's not about right, It's not about wrong, It's about Power." And Joss knows something about it... evil, and power. Of dominance. Of authoritarianism.

This scene will always be one of the most epic scenes in the entire series. The only thing that bugs me about it (and it’s only minor) but the fact that Adam called Spike number 17 instead of Hostile 17 always got to me! He always called him Hostile 17! Anyone else with me on this?

One of the best scenes, and I LOVE the end with The First assuming the guise of Buffy.

Such an amazing opening episode

Wish I could wipe my mind clean and rewatch Buffy and Angel as if it was the first time.. (even though i might quit halfway s1.. hehe)

I remember back when I first saw this before we knew it was the First. When I saw it was all the big bads talking to him, I seriously thought they were gonna turn Buffy to the dark side.

Angelus was the big bad of season 2, but obviously they couldn't get David to do it so the second best choice was Dru, and being his lover made sense. Would have been cool to see Angelus talk in this scene though especially since he came back the same season on his own show.

Thank you for subtitles and I'm miss buffy at Netflix UK yes I'm have DVDs as well 6. Warren = season 6 5. Glory = season 5 4. Adam = season 4 3. Mayor = season 3 2. drusilla = season 2 (angelus) ☹ 1. The master = season 1 7. The first = season 7

I always found it so unnerving that the First could make itself look like Buffy.

They brought back a villian from S3 that tried to murder Angel & onmost wasted on a single ep Well done!

if only the rest of season 7 was this epic

Obsessed with the music in this

Am I the only one who thought Spike looked hot in this episode with his messy hair, blonde but dark at the roots?!

Siempre he pensado que esta escena es un regalo para los fans que siguieron la serie desde el comienzo. Poner a todos los Big bad de cada temporada en una escena, sólo quienes aman la serie podrían entender la importancia de juntar a todos esos actores.

What a way to set up the final season. When I first saw it, I thought Warren was still alive and was then confused until we got to Drusilla at which point it became abundantly clear who or more accurately what we were dealing with.

Shame those big bad actors couldnt be more often become the form of the First Evil. We only saw the Mayor again

I will always love this scene.

Imagine watching this in a movie theater for the first time... people gone crazy!

Such a great scene. I think it's The First's best scene. After Conversations with Dead People the First fell pretty flat with me as a villain. Seemed like a lot of untapped potential for angst got missed out on because of scheduling conflicts and Amber Benson not wanting to play The First. Still this scene is powerful and a reward to all the loyal fans.

This scene is brilliant. Funny thing is that even though all the major villains are dead, Drusilla is still alive technically.

This was such a great scene!!!!

Oh god, I accidentally miss clicked and opened this vid.. "i had a speech" and goosebumps lifted me out of my seat.. Should really rewatch Buffy sometime soon (again).

I loved this scene It's not about right Not about wrong It's about power

“It’s about power” said by Buffy herself. Truly the chef’s kiss 👌🏽❤️

I love The Master: You'll learn you're a pathetic smuck, if it hasn't sunk in already.

I love it when a show can bring back all the villians / big bads in one season -- once upon a time did similar when the crew went to 'hell'/'underworld'

I'm not a fan of Season 7 but it does have its moments and this was such an amazingly well done scene.

So awesome 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 I knew back then that season 7 was going to be awesome 👍👍🤘🤘! Awesome ending!!!

Could have been nice if they added Angelus in this scene. Season 7 is when they finally started having legit crossovers again instead of off-screen meetings like when Buffy and Angel met someplace without us seeing it thanks to WB and UPN rivalry

The first said all the parameters are in line, also said quite a ride. The plan of The First started in the opening of season 6, when Willow returned Buffy to the living world, she returned, but in a new way. This bug of the system, allowed The First to discover who are the next slayers in the line, or the potentials, in that way, while Buffy was struggling with the dark times of adulthood, The First was hunting in terminator mode with the potentials. We don't know how many potentials The First already ended by that months mentioned by The Master. That means by the beginning of season 7, the damage of slayer line was already made. This explained that Buffy and Faith were the last ones in the plan of The First, all the potentials must be gone at that time. When Buffy did the spell at Chosen, we don't know how many slayers were, because we forgot that The First already busted a lot of them, also there is another weird sign of this, when Buffy was stabbed, she saw that a few of the new slayers were destroyed by the ubervamps, saddly Amanda was one of them, that explained why The First was careless about the spell of Buffy, this force knew still can win with the turok hans against the slayers. But also the spell changed the plans of The First, now Buffy and Faith don't need to be the last ones on the list, now they can be destroyed as well. Maybe this is also something that we don't know, but The first did, the spell of Buffy linked her power to the other slayers, but this could be literal, that means if she is falling, the others too

I truly love this scene! I think my only critique is that it should’ve been Angel instead of Dru, but just from a Big Bad standpoint

This was the best season premiere, I think.

Waou epic scene !

First Evil, girl is you mystique?

I love it when he says, "not the word." Almost if he despises Christianity ✝️ for stealing it's shine. Very creepy. I love it! lol

Imagine a new big bad in the MCU morphing into previous adversaries the Avengers have faced in the past.

It’s nice to see warren glory mayor Wilkins druzilla and the master in season seven back

Imagine a new big bad of Batman morphing into his previous enemies, ending with him or her changing into the Joker.

Doesnt anybody else apply the eternal yet timely " ITS NOT NOT ABOUT RIGHT,ITS NOT ABOUT WRONG. ITS ABOUT POWER" line and the " the next couple of months will be a bumpy ride" line as a sort of foreshadowing of the politicial- social chaos of 2017 to 2021 plus ? Couple that with the mystical number seven( this is the 7th season opener) which I believe is good or bad. It depends. ...also the SCYTHE during MAY sweeps at seasons end COULD be an allegory for the Akashic Records that evil stole in real life. THE FIRST is of course the Devil... so many hidden theories ....does anybody else see it?

originally i thought buffy was going to be the big bad of season 7.

They should have had Dark Willow as S6 big bad. That would have been cool, make the audience think she was bad again.

The first is truly is an amazing final big bad in this amazing show

Anybody else like pausing between transformations???

Shame the First is never as interesting after this.

As chakotay24 pointed out, you got the season and episode switched up. You might want to edit that. P.S. Freaking _LOVE_ this scene!

"Wait, shouldn't that next to last one been Angelus, not Darla?" *The First:* "Yes, but there's forces that even I dare not face. Like contractual obligations."

It's about power we stay hungry we devour

So cool to show all of the villains but then the first evil was kinda weird in the end idk 😐 mayor was my fav

Such an awesome scene, that we absolutely loved. But it makes absolutely no sense that it actually happened.