This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Some Assembly Required (Season 2 Episode 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about (1) the lack of a strong Midpoint commitment or reversal; (2) a jumble of antagonists; (3) whether flashbacks might help develop the character relationships; and (4) if the theme works.

As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).

Next Up: School Hard S2 E3

Last Week:  When She Was Bad S2 E1

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Additional Links from Some Assembly Required

* Nightstalker

* Season 2 Buffy DVDs

* Buffy DVD Complete Box Set

* Blood Relations: Chosen Families in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel

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About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories.

She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

Episode Transcript for Some Assembly Required

Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

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