Innocence

Every episodes after Innocence is great. It's the season at its all time high. Yes, even Killed by Death, and Go Fish!. And they are welcoming intermissions between all the overwhelming drama occurring. Surprise had interesting parts, but it's a slow episode overall. However, you have that feeling of dread throughout. Even when you know how it ends. And very melancholic moments, you don't see that often in teen dramas. Coupled with two big tissue moments, one of which being the most moving for play ever captured on TV. Then the one we've dreaded all along happens. Angelus is back. He's sexy and dangerous, but also cruel and mean beyond belief. You ache with each character's realizations, especially Buffy's. It is not without humor, dark humor even. Which makes it an even better episode than expected, offsetting those heartbreaking moments that keep more courageous viewers on the verge of tears. It's also one showing writers aren't here to play nice, they don't pander to fans, while making sure to show them it's for the best. The storyline's best, I mean...