Willow is still trying to deal with the sudden departure of Oz, but another romance is blossoming. Riley recruits Willow to help him get to know Buffy better and has many sorrowful attempts at asking Buffy out. Spike, meanwhile, escapes from The Initiative but has a new found disability.
Why It's So Good - We start to learn where this season is going, and The Initiative does provide some challenges for Buffy. Spike's new role provides a lot of humour, and Riley's character is fleshed out.
Watch Out For - I found the Spike and Willow dorm room conversation particularly hilarious, and James Marsters and Alyson Hannigan sold it beautifully.
Quote - "No studying? Damn! Next thing they'll tell me is I'll have to eat jelly doughnuts or sleep with a supermodel to get things done around here. I ask you, how much can one man give?" - Xander.
Why It's So Good - We start to learn where this season is going, and The Initiative does provide some challenges for Buffy. Spike's new role provides a lot of humour, and Riley's character is fleshed out.
Watch Out For - I found the Spike and Willow dorm room conversation particularly hilarious, and James Marsters and Alyson Hannigan sold it beautifully.
Quote - "No studying? Damn! Next thing they'll tell me is I'll have to eat jelly doughnuts or sleep with a supermodel to get things done around here. I ask you, how much can one man give?" - Xander.