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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
S2.E14
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Innocence

  • Episode aired Jan 20, 1998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
4.1K
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David Boreanaz in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
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  • Fantasy
Buffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.Buffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.Buffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
4.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joss Whedon
  • Writers
    • Joss Whedon
    • Rob DesHotel(executive story editor)
    • Dean Batali(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Nicholas Brendon
    • Alyson Hannigan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joss Whedon
  • Writers
    • Joss Whedon
    • Rob DesHotel(executive story editor)
    • Dean Batali(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Nicholas Brendon
    • Alyson Hannigan
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    • 14User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    David Boreanaz in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
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    Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robia Scott in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
    Alyson Hannigan in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
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    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Buffy Summersas Buffy Summers
    Nicholas Brendon
    Nicholas Brendon
    • Xander Harrisas Xander Harris
    Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan
    • Willow Rosenbergas Willow Rosenberg
    Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter
    • Cordelia Chaseas Cordelia Chase
    David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz
    • Angelusas Angelus
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Rupert Gilesas Rupert Giles
    • (as Anthony Stewart Head)
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Ozas Oz
    Kristine Sutherland
    Kristine Sutherland
    • Joyce Summersas Joyce Summers
    Robia Scott
    Robia Scott
    • Jenny Calendaras Jenny Calendar
    • (as Robia LaMorte)
    Brian Thompson
    Brian Thompson
    • The Judgeas The Judge
    Ryan Francis
    Ryan Francis
    • Soldieras Soldier
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Uncle Enyosas Uncle Enyos
    James Marsters
    James Marsters
    • Spikeas Spike
    Juliet Landau
    Juliet Landau
    • Drusillaas Drusilla
    James Lurie
    James Lurie
    • Mr. Milleras Mr. Miller
    Carla Sofia
    • Womanas Woman
    • (as Carla Madden)
    Parry Shen
    Parry Shen
    • Studentas Student
    Alice Faye
    Alice Faye
    • Woman on TVas Woman on TV
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joss Whedon
    • Writers
      • Joss Whedon
      • Rob DesHotel(executive story editor)
      • Dean Batali(executive story editor)
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    • Trivia
      Sometimes Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) writers include in-jokes in their scripts. The shooting script contained the following direction: "A couple of soldiers pass. Xander suavely nods to them. They nod back and pass without comment, because they are extras." When Xander and Cordelia make out, the directions were: "They haben der big smoochen."
    • Goofs
      As the Judge is zapping his first victim on the stairs at the mall, the entire background scene of the mall below is frozen. This is especially noticeable in the case of a stooped-over man visible past the Judge's left elbow.
    • Quotes

      Rupert Giles: It's not over. I-I suppose you know that... He'll come after you... particularly. His profile, uh, well, he... he's likely to strike out at the things that made him the most human.

      Buffy Summers: You must be so disappointed in me.

      Rupert Giles: No. No. No, I'm not.

      Buffy Summers: This is all my fault.

      Rupert Giles: No. I don't believe it is. Do you want me to wag my finger at you and tell you that you acted rashly? You did, and I can... I know that you loved him. And he... has proven more than once that he loved you. You couldn't have known what would happen... The coming months a-are gonna- are gonna be hard... I-I suspect on all of us. But... if it's guilt you're looking for, Buffy, I'm-I'm not your man. All you will get from me is, is my support... and my respect.

    • Connections
      Featured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Gift (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Goodnight My Love
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Alice Faye and Robert Young

    User reviews14

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    Top review
    9/10
    Season two real journey can begin.
    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...
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 1800 Stewart St., Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mutant Enemy
      • Kuzui Enterprises
      • Sandollar Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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