Episodes discussed: Doctor Who 2×3 School Reunionand Buffy 2×5 Reptile Boy
School Reunion
Written by Toby Whithouse; Directed by James Hawes
The Doctor runs into an old companion while he, Rose and Mickey investigation strange goings-on in a London school. Discussion points include:
- Mr. Finch: A Buffy/Who crossover!
- The beloved Sarah Jane Smith
- Life imitating art and meta-fiction
- “Pain and loss, they define us as much as happiness or love”
- Rose’s disillusionment and Mickey’s epiphany
- The Doctor’s morality and loneliness
Reptile Boy
Written and directed by David Greenwalt
Buffy attends a college party with Cordelia in an attempt to let her hair down, and finds that the frat boys have more than partying on their minds. Discussion Points Include:
- Maturity vs. immaturity
- Adult themes
- Fraternities and cults
- Snake = penis
- Xander’s niceness and Buffy’s responsibility
- Buffy and Angel’s back-and-forth relationship
Next time: Buffy 2×6 Halloween and Doctor Who 2×4 The Girl in the Fireplace.
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