Mark here... we're settled in for the next episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Laurel has made us Mahi Mahi tacos and a side of rice and beans, very delicious and a bit of a healthier option for us (for a change!). This episode is called "Teacher's Pet" and it's a bit of a play on old B-movie monsters. The writing nicely makes up for the cheap special effects, or at least makes them appropriate. The new science teacher is a bit of a femme fatale, and all the boys, including Xander are smitten with her. Turns out she's actually a giant preying mantis out for young virgin boys to mate with. The concept is a fun twist on the old idea of a monster preying on young virgins, who usually are unsuspecting young girls. Another interesting thing is how young the characters look! Angel and Xander look very boyish in these early episodes. Buffy looks healthy and not too gaunt. Willow's fashion is hurting, but I guess that's supposed to be the case so we can see how her style and personality develops through the series.
Laurel here...I really liked this episode, it was super fun. I agree with Mark, the b-movie aspect was really fun, and made the shitty special effects seem appropriately cheesy instead of just bad. I also was into how Buffy was battling a lady monster this time. It's nice that the show every so often takes a break from the vampire fighting to incorporate other monsters. There is one vampire in this episode, but he has a crazy claw like wolverine so he's a little more interesting than the usual ones. Buffy kills him with a piece of picket fence. Ah, Sunnydale.
Also Angel! He's so super hot in these early episodes when he is still mysterious. I find the boy version of him way more attractive than the man version. The chemistry between him and Buffy really works. If smoldering looks could get girls pregnant Angel would have totally knocked her up this episode.
I would also like to mention that Mark really came correct tonight...wearing a Buffy t-shirt.
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