SPIKE THE SLAYER SLAYER | Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2x3 "School Hard" | The Normies Group Reaction 

“I don’t know man he feels weirdly iconic” damn right spikes the best character on the show

"I don't know guys, he seems wierdly... iconic"

James Marsters and Juliet Landau take this show to a new level and the show goes from strength to strength from here.

"He seems weirdly iconic." A thousand times, yes.

The official reason they killed off the Annoying One (as he's affectionately known in the fandom) is that the actor was changing too fast, but the pivot to Spike and Drusilla is one of the best story decisions the show ever made.

Spike really said "I'm Batman!" and jumped dramatically from a ground level window. 💀💀💀

Spike is the goat. A shame that not everyone was here for his intro, but eh lol.

Spike showing up is extremely important to this show.

13:56 - "Damn, she's John McClane out here." Aaannnd...thus the meaning of the episode title "School Hard". (It only took me about twenty years to piece it together. LOL)

I'll fall in line with the crowd and say how happy I am that you guys are on this episode with the intro of Spike and Drusilla. If there is anyone that isn't 100% in on this show, by the end of this season, you will be.

"You're not making it past this episode"...it was at this moment that everyone burst out laughing.

Micky: “he seems weirdly iconic.” EVERYONE watching this: *heavy breathing* Oh man, y’all are officially in Spike and Drusilla territory. I’m calling it now, Rana is gonna end up loving Drusilla. And Spike is like… legit one of the best characters to ever grace a tv screen. His introduction marks the trajectory of this show into legendary status. And I don’t think that’s overselling it. The next couple of seasons are about to be mfing nutssss I’m so EXCITED

Your reaction to Drusilla is *PERFECT!* She was my childhood monster under the bed, she scared the shit out of me; at night, I'd start imagining her behing every door, every corner.

The debut of the best character of the whole show.

Ahh now the show just started. Spike is the best character.

Of all the weeks for Suraj to miss!

Spike the best character on this show

This is of course the introduction if 2 important characters, but I agree with Mickey that this is when the show reset its goals and started laying their plot for the season.

The fight and the banter between Spike and Buffy was just SO iconic! It's Ben Franklin with the key and a kite. You see it, right?

I was waiting for this episode. Practically speaking they couldn’t keep the annoying one. He’s a kid he’s going to grow up which doesn’t work with an immortal vampire.

Introduction to my favorite character!!

*FINALLY* I've been waiting for you guys to see that scene between Snyder and the cop since the very first reaction! Now you can get a better idea of how things work in Sunnydale; and wait for season 3, you'll learn even more about the town's politics. ;-)

I basically think of everything that happened up to here as an extended prologue. THIS is when things really get started.

Spike and Dru are finally here!!! I'm so excited for you to see where it all goes.

Part of me feels like they cornered themselves with the kid, since I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have been allowed to show like the kid murdering people, the kid getting beheaded by Buffy, or even the kid fighting at all. Complicated thing, so they didn't really do anything with the Anointed one. I feel like he should have died with the Master somehow on s1 but I like this as Spike's introduction, the wild card element.

*Fun fact:* instead of being English, Spike and Drusilla were almost going to be from the Southern US.

One of the most iconic scenes in the whole show when Spike ( one of the greatest characters in The Buffyverse ) rolls into town and drives right over the Sunnydale sign. School Hard is one of the best episodes of S2. James Marsters was so impressive in the role, he became an instant fan favourite. Some great writing in this episode, when Xander goes to get Buffy's bag and pulls out a yoyo, tampon and then stake, this shows Buffy from child, to teenager, to adolescent showing how she is growing up. Great too when Joyce clobbers Spike on the head with the axe. All in all a great episode for early S2 with Angel/Spike/Drusilla who have a shared history through the centuries to add to the arc of the Season.

I love that male vampire she faked out with an axe..they keep killing him as a stunt vampire through the whole series..

Now the show REALLY kicks in to high gear - Spike is a wonderful staple to the canon of characters, alongside Dru. Now it gets FUN! Cannot wait for y'all to keep watching this season

I love Drusilla so much. I kinda wanted to be her as a teen. And yes, Spike is iconic!

Spike and Dru have one of the BEST character introductions imo. Straight away you know that these two are unlike any vampires we've met so far. Spike swaggers in mocking the rituals and Dru is ten times creepier than the Master wihout even trying. It's a real game changer moment.

Spike and druscilla are great. In one episode theyre in my top five

Its Spike! oh so much fun, and did anyone see that the line cut on spikes cheek by drew matched Buffys' painted cheek? *smiles in spoiler free* last thought ~ school hard = die hard? "lets go to the party , we'll have a few laughs...."

I wait for reaction viewers to get to certain moments in the series. This episode is one of said moments. I love that they laughed at the Uncle Tom reference. That goes over most people's head's. A lot of people miss the Yoda reference and pay to much attention to the word Sire that they don't understand what Spike means. I like that they caught it. Spike killing The Anointed (Annoying) One doesn't make either The Master or The Anointed (Annoying) One's stories anti-climactic. The Master tried and failed to kill Buffy all throughout S1, and according to prophecy, The Anointed (Annoying) One lead Buffy to The Master for their final fight. That was his purpose in-universe and in the writing. After The Master died, The Anointed (Annoying) One tried to resurrect The Master and failed. But in order to continue a storyline with The Anointed (Annoying) One, the actor would have had to quit aging because at the time there was no de-aging technology. That is still fairly new. Their stories weren't anti-climactic, just over. It's clear Xander didn't have a clue he was bait or what Angel's plan was, so I don't think he can say he was bait so much as Angel made him bait against his will. I assume it's for the snarky comments and shoving a cross in his face.

Honestly, Drusilla making your skin crawl is part of her charm as a character. She's the kind of creepy that you want from a vampire!

I’m glad y’all got Spike’s “Uncle Tom” reference. I was surprised how few Buffy reactors understood it.

I've just binged all your Buffy reactions. They're some of my favourite reactions since Avatar! It's such a funny, witty, clever show. I'm glad you're all enjoying it. I'm so excited you've met Spike now. He's such a great character.

You're right, she's totally Bruce Willis....the episode is named School Hard after Die Hard

THE EPISODE WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

Thursday's are my favorite. After Lucifer is over just do two Buffy reactions a week. Fun fact Spikes actor played Brainiac on Smallville.

Spike and Dru!! Loved them!! Esp Spike 💗

Time for a little less ritual and a little more fun!

You may not realise it now but this already awesome show just got exponentially better!

You can really feel the show step up a gear with the introduction of Spike and Dru

The moment that Buffy became “the show”

The actor who played the Anointed One was still aging, unlike a vampire. One of the big reasons he was written out.

"Or does it make your foreskin crawl?" 🤣🤣🤣

Fun bit of trivia for BIOSHOCK fans: andrew ryan is voiced by principal Snyder, and the little sisters in the first game are voiced by Drusilla.

My man is here ❤

Well, Chris wasn't wrong. I'm not gonna specify in which of the things he said is right, but he is. The funny thing with Buffy is that almost anything can happen in this show.

Spike & Dru are great! ♥ The Annoying One - such an apt nickname

NOW the show really starts, tutorial part of over.

Mark 3:22. "Druscilla", is played by actress, Juliet Rose Landau, whose parents are famous for acting together in both, "Mission: Impossible" & "Space: 1999". 😎👍✌️

3:16 “What’s happening?” Greatness.

Spike said Angel was his Sire so yes, Angel made him a vampire a Head Statue is called A Bust

This was the first time in the show that Buffy actually lost a straight up fight, too.

So excited that you are all watching Buffy! It's truly one of the best shows of all time! There are so many layers to this show, you are about to get to the really good stuff!

One of my favourite episode and one I can quote every line from. Spike does just like killing slayers, you right.

Best character Spike

spike is most peoples favourite thats all il say

Noooo we don't have a full couch for the intro to some of the best💔

YES I've been waiting since you guys started watching for this episode. I love Spike and Dru!

Lol I love Spike! He made the show for me. I literally watch the show for him and Buffy.

That ‘it’s the 90’s’ song cracks me up everytime I hear it. You guys should do a 90’s music video to it.

Spike & Dru! The series just leveled up! 😁 Seriously, such great characters. 🙂

SPIKE!!!

one of the greatest characters of tv history, period

I love Spike!

Iconic episode introducing iconic characters. This show is great and than comes Spike and Drew and it becomes henceforth amazing!!!

“Buffy” is THE show of my youth: I was the same age as the main characters as it aired. Still 💜 it. Finding y’all watching it might even get me to subscribe. 😝 Strap in: you’re only getting started. Never a dull moment on the Hellmouth. And no spoilers, but Spike is in my all-time Top 10 TV characters. Enjoy!

Mark 24:56. Oh yeah! The next book for your coffee table should be, 🥁, "Buffy's High School Yearbook"! Except for some obvious exceptions for the cover, it looks like an actual yearbook, with the typical autographs from classmates and faculty! FYI though, actress Mercedes McNab, doesn't like the photographs chosen to represent her character, so she won't sign them. But she does autograph her issue of, "Playboy Magazine", if you have a copy, because she did get to approve those used in it. 😎👍

School hard, beer bad.

“I wanna see Giles fight.” Ohhh just wait buddy

Spike definitely adds a shot of great energy to the show. Hope you all enjoy! 😄

The best character arrives

SPPPIKKKKEEEEE AND DRUUU my favs

You guys make me SO NERVOUS with those wooden stakes...Someone's going to lose an eye...LOL.

Oh boy they've entered into a phase of the show called "buffy the vampire slayer" starring spike

They had to get rid of The Anointed One because the kid had a growth spurt between the 1st and 2nd seasons. Since vampires don’t age or grow, they only filmed him sitting down or from a high angle.

Yea...Spike and Dru. Let the fun begin.

At least this season, Quark is a pretty good principle.

In the series 'Space 1999' the two main characters are played by Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, they are the parents of Juliet Landau (Drusilla) and she looks really like her mother (except her hair colour). 5:35 Spike needs to identify the Slayer and saying someone's getting bitten is sure way to do it. 11::55 Go, Willow! The Anointed One was originally going to be the big bad for at least the first part of season 2, but the boy was growing, which he wouldn't do as an undead (that's why you mostly see him sitting down).

Drusilla is awesome. Also, finally the Annoying One is gone. Guess who’s going to be the new Big Bad?

"Not making it past this episode"...HAHAHAHAHA

intro to the sexiest vampire

Yay! Spike has entered the scene! My favorite by far

pat being a scaredy-cat is astounding lmao

5:15 🎶Tryin' to catch your eye from the side of the ballroom Everybody's dancin' and the band's top volume🎶 Spike makes a LOT of people feel helpless, if you know what I mean!

You can rejoice, they got ride of The Annoying One

this is where the fun begins

I have been WAITING for this episode!❤😂

Marketa sound like the writers in the room when the decision came to kill the annoying one😂😂

I just caught up on this run. Enjoying the reactions so far, though the audio balance between the episode and the reactors are so far out of balance that I have to increase and decrease the volume throughout the reaction. I recommend as you're watching the series to watch the channel The Passion of the Nerd, who does in depth analysis of each Buffy and Angel episode. It's a great channel.

THE VAMPIRES WE ALL LOVE IS HERE!!!

So in order to reflect the overall theme of season 2 (which is "relationships") the big bads for the season are a couple, the vampire "Sid & Nancy" aka Spike & Drusilla. This is where the iconic shit really begins, enjoy :D

In fact, True Blood took a lot from BtVS as you will see. Game of Thrones even took its dramatic cues from shows like this. Good luck on the ride now that the show has started!

You probably already know that she is Martin Landau’s daughter, he was a main character on Space:1999..which would be an awesome series for you to react to!

Foreshadowing Angel: “Once he starts something he doesn't stop, until everything in his path is dead.”

To paraphrase Elzar from Futurama, this is where the show… takes it up a notch. Spike and Drusilla are some of the shows best characters, especially this season. Also I dig Rana low-key Buffy cosplay, I’m happy she’s really getting into the show.

I'm have the same reaction as Rana. I know many fans love Drusilla, but when I first saw this show, she scared the @#% out of me...OK, she still does! 😱