DVD Caps This Year’s Girl 
Summary
It's been eight months since Faith's dive of roof and into a coma. When she wakes, she's firstly, disorientated and secondly, extremely angry. As Buffy says: "Hi jinx ensue." when Faith finds that no-one cared enough to visit, the Mayor is dead and the love of Buffy's life, Angel, the guy she was willing to kill Faith for, is no longer in the picture. Hell hath no fury like a Slayer scorned!
Story LineAn astral plane conversation between Buffy and Faith opens up the beginning of four episodes regarding Faith's return and ultimate redemption (2 BtVS and 2 Angel). Things seem happy enough on the Slayer's plane. Both Faith and Buffy are making up a bed for 'Lil Sis' i.e.: Dawn. Buffy is apologetic, as she has to go because of 'Lil Sis'. She has 'things to do'. Faith understands completely but Buffy is still feeling bad about it. Blood dripping on the... (read more) |
BreakdownThis was bound to be good, as it was written by Faith scribe, Douglas Petrie. He really knows how to tap into the character (IMO). I love this episode, but I also find the whole four (including Angel) episodes slightly annoying for one reason. It was more than clear in Graduation Day Part 2 that Faith and Buffy made up. Faith even helped Buffy (on the astral plane) by telling her the Mayor's weakness! However, it would seem that the... (read more) |