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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 17:  “𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑬𝑺” 𝑭𝑻. 𝑻𝒂𝒃𝒃𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏

When temptation turns tactical, Faith and the Mayor set a trap to strip Angel of his soul, hoping to bring him over to their side. But Buffy and Giles have plans of their own, and with Angel’s help, they pull a fast one on Faith..deceiving her and exposing exactly where she stands on the line between good and evil.

Joined solo by Tabby Gibson of Becoming Buffy Podcast, the three of us dig into where Faith’s villain arc truly kicks off. We talk about Courtney being on edge the entire episode, fully convinced Angelus was back, and how Faith is over here blatantly lusting after him in the most cringe way while betraying Buffy yet again. Then she's hit and suprised with the twist ending revealing the whole thing was a setup to get the info the Scoobies needed and expose Faith. Tabby shares thoughtful reflections on Faith’s journey and how it connects to real life, while also pointing out just how juicy this episode really is. Brandon breaks down the layers of Faith’s morality and the psychology behind what led her to this almost inevitable outcome while also exploring the trauma Buffy goes through and what it might mean for her moving forward.

How do you all feel about Faith fully crossing sides and going up against Buffy? What did you think of her and Angel appearing together and how that tension plays out for Buffy emotionally? Did you love the ruse they pulled on Faith through that clever bit of deception that got them exactly what they needed? Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected]

Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!

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