Episode 99 – We Are Forever

Episodes discussed: Buffy 4×21 Primeval and the 2012 Doctor Who Christmas Special The Snowmen

Primeval

Written by David Fury; Directed by James A. Contner

Buffy and her friends must unite (literally) to defeat Adam. Discussion points include:

• Putting the Soul Triptych Theory to the test
• “Trouble was stir-uppable”
• Mind, Spirit, Heart, and Hand
• Adam: Not so big or bad
• Spike, the great hedger of bets
• The end of the Initiative

The Snowmen

Written by Steven Moffat; Directed by Saul Metzstein

Mourning the loss of the Ponds, the Doctor seeks solitude in Victorian London and encounters a rather familiar governess. Discussion points include:

• The Great Intelligence
• Another Clara fake-out
• Clara’s spunk and skepticisim
• Fate and coincidence
• Matt Smith’s evolving performance
• The Paternoster Gang

Prequels to “The Snowmen”

The Battle of Demon’s Run: Two Days Later

The Great Detective

Vastra Investigates

Next time: A special anniversary and 100th Episode Bonus Debate!