Episodes discussed: Buffy 5×19 Tough Love and Doctor Who 9×13 The Husbands of River Song
Tough Love
Written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner; Directed by David Grossman
Buffy tries to be a strict parent to Dawn while a fight between Tara and Willow makes them vulnerable to Glory. Discussion points include:
- Buffy leaves school and tries to keep Dawn in school
- Buffy’s tunnel vision
- Spike and Dawn’s kindred spirits
- Willow and Tara’s First Big Fight ™
- Changes and insecurities
- Willow’s scary dark magic
The Husbands of River Song
Written by Steven Moffat; Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
The Doctor gets a glimpse at the other side of River’s life. Discussion points includes:
- Marriages of convenience
- Security and doubt
- Unfettered psychopathy
- Mature love
- A full marriage
Next time: Doctor Who Series 9 Recap and Angel 2×19 Belonging.
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