Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)
The Yoko Factor (2000)
Reference View | Change View
- TV-PG
- 1h 0min
- Action, Adventure
- 09 May 2000
- TV Episode
After joining forces with Adam, Spike drives a wedge between Buffy and her friends. Meanwhile, Angel's return to Sunnydale leads to a violent confrontation with Riley.
Director:
Writers:
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Sarah Michelle Gellar | ... |
Buffy Summers
|
|
| Nicholas Brendon | ... |
Xander Harris
|
|
| Alyson Hannigan | ... |
Willow Rosenberg
|
|
| Marc Blucas | ... |
Riley Finn
|
|
| James Marsters | ... |
Spike
|
|
| Anthony Head | ... |
Rupert Giles
(as Anthony Stewart Head)
|
|
| Amber Benson | ... |
Tara Maclay
|
|
| Leonard Roberts | ... |
Forrest Gates
|
|
| Conor O'Farrell | ... |
Colonel McNamara
|
|
| George Hertzberg | ... |
Adam
|
|
| Emma Caulfield Ford | ... |
Anya
(as Emma Caulfield)
|
|
| David Boreanaz | ... |
Angel
|
|
 |
Bob Fimiani | ... |
Mr. Ward
|
| Jade Carter | ... |
Lieutenant
|
|
Directed by
| David Grossman | ||
Written by
| Joss Whedon | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Douglas Petrie | ... | (written by) (as Doug Petrie) |
| Douglas Petrie | ... | (executive story editor) (as Doug Petrie) |
| Tracey Forbes | ... | (staff writer) |
Produced by
| Gail Berman | ... | executive producer |
| Gareth Davies | ... | producer |
| Jane Espenson | ... | co-producer |
| David Fury | ... | producer |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | executive producer |
| David Greenwalt | ... | consulting producer |
| Fran Rubel Kuzui | ... | executive producer |
| Kaz Kuzui | ... | executive producer |
| Marti Noxon | ... | supervising producer |
| Dolly Parton | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| David Solomon | ... | co-producer |
| Joss Whedon | ... | executive producer / showrunner |
Music by
| Christophe Beck | ... | (score by) |
Cinematography by
| Michael Gershman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tammis Chandler | ||
Editorial Department
| Dekker Dreyer | ... | re-mastering |
| Golda Savage | ... | assistant editor |
| Ian Sullivan | ... | finishing accountant |
| Brian Wankum | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Tamara Becher | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Anya Colloff | ||
| Jennifer Fishman | ||
| Amy McIntyre Britt | ||
Production Design by
| Carey Meyer | ||
Art Direction by
| Caroline Quinn | ||
Set Decoration by
| David A. Koneff | ... | (as David Koneff) |
Costume Design by
| Cynthia Bergstrom | ||
Makeup Department
| Lisa Marie Alpert | ... | hair stylist (as Lisa Marie Rosenberg) |
| Robin Beauchesne | ... | makeup artist |
| Todd McIntosh | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Michael Moore | ... | key hair stylist |
| Brigette A. Myre | ... | makeup artist (as Brigette Myre-Ellis) |
| John Vulich | ... | special makeup effects supervisor |
| Matthew Jorgensen | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
| Sean Kenney | ... | lens technician (uncredited) |
| Robert Miller | ... | suit fabricator: Optic Nerve Studios (uncredited) |
| Douglas Noe | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Gloria Pasqua Casny | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Marc David Alpert | ... | production supervisor (as Marc D. Alpert) |
| John F. Perry | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Athena Alexander | ... | second assistant director |
| Alan Steinman | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Keith A. Cuba | ... | leadman (as Keith Cuba) |
| Brian Dott | ... | prop builder |
| Randy Eriksen | ... | property master |
| Lisa Gamel | ... | paint foreman |
| Steve West | ... | construction coordinator (as Stephen L. West) |
| Adolfo Castanon | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| Bryan Corbett | ... | propmaker gangboss (uncredited) |
| Dylan J. Hay-Chapman | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Damon Hight | ... | general foreman (uncredited) |
| David Ronan | ... | assistant propmaster (uncredited) |
| Victoria Ruskin | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Kelly Schultz | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Stella Starlight | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Zane D. Bruce | ... | foley artist |
| Ron Evans | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kurt Kassulke | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Cindy Rabideau | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Adam Sawelson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Yaffe | ... | production sound mixer (as David Barr Yaffe) |
| Mark Cleary | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Robert Guastini | ... | adr editor (uncredited) / dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Mike Marchain | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Tami Treadwell | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Bruce Minkus | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Damian Fisher | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Zachary Goodson | ... | visual effects artist: main titles |
| Loni Peristere | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Sophia Crawford | ... | stunt double: Buffy |
| Austin Priester | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Pruitt | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Zach Hudson | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Kent W. Luttrell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ivan Allen | ... | lighting technician |
| Allen D. Easton | ... | camera operator |
| Loren Johnson | ... | lighting technician |
| Tom Keefer | ... | key grip |
| William Olofsson | ... | assistant camera (as Bill Olofsson) |
| George Santo Pietro | ... | dolly grip: second unit |
| Paul Stockwell | ... | lighting technician |
| Chris Strong | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Tony Olivieri | ... | steadicam focus puller (uncredited) |
| Eric Parker | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Bob Snowdon | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Tim Speed | ... | lighting console operator (uncredited) |
| Marshall Valentine | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Anthony Van Dyk | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lonnie Hamerman | ... | casting associate |
| Marcia Shulman | ... | original casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nickolaus Brown | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Lori DeLapp | ... | key costumer (uncredited) |
| Cindy Rosenthal | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Edward J. Duffy | ... | location manager (as Ed Duffy) |
| Kelly Harris | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Fernand Bos | ... | music editor |
| Nerf Herder | ... | theme |
| Tommy Morgan | ... | musician: harmonica (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| David H. Goodman | ... | script coordinator (as David Goodman) |
| Rhonda Hyde | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bob Ellis | ... | transportation coordinator (as Robert Ellis) |
| George Williams Jr. | ... | driver (as George Williams) |
Additional Crew
| Cathy Carr | ... | production coordinator |
| Diego Gutierrez | ... | assistant: Joss Whedon |
| J.D. Peralta | ... | assistant: Marti Noxon (as JD Peralta) |
| Edwin L. Perez | ... | production auditor |
| George Montgomery | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Shawn Stevens | ... | crafts service/catering (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ATV2 (2023) (Austria) (tv)
- Amazon Instant Video (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Comet TV (United States) (tv)
- Disney Channel (2021) (Germany) (tv)
- Disney+ (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Disney+ (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- Einsfestival (2010) (Germany) (tv)
- Kabel Eins (2006) (Germany) (tv)
- Kabel. 1 (2006) (Germany) (tv)
- ProSieben (1998) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL Passion (2023) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL+ (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Sixx (2013) (Germany) (tv)
- SyFy (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- TVNOW (2020) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Tele 5 TM-TV (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- Tele 5 (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- The WB Television Network (2000) (United States) (tv)
- iTunes (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
Special Effects
- Digital Magic Company (visual effects)
- The Burman Studio (vampire design concepts)
Other Companies
- Todd-AO Studios (West) (post production sound by)
- Digital Magic Company (post production services by)
- Montgomery/Cobb (main title design)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (processing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
While the Initiative brass and its political superior worry about its commandos' morale, unreliably controlled loose-gun Riley, and what to do with captured demons, Adam promises to put Spike back on the map as a 'terrifying beast' after removing his behavior chip implant and eliminating Slayer Buffy together. Spike cleverly makes a deal with Giles, who accepts his demands for blood supply, money, and immunity from slaying in return for discretion and information on the Initiative and Adam, on heavily encoded data media which even Willow finds quite a challenge. Meanwhile, Spike stirs potential strife and personal insecurities among the gang, such as Willow's lesbianism, only laborer Xander's lack of status and (self-)respect, Giles' midlife crisis after professional (library) retirement and feeble hold on his almost solo-slaying charge so Buffy feels isolated. After Xander accidentally told Riley about Angel's curse while bringing the demoralized ex-soldier clothes in his ruins hiding-place, both lovers' rivalry for Buffy comes near to a disaster when the soul-tormented vampire reappears in Sunnydale; one side isn't satisfied to be pacified by Buffy. Written by KGF Vissers |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Official Sites | |
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Whereas Anthony Head does not actually play guitar for Behind Blue Eyes in Where the Wild Things Are (2000) (music supervisor John King did), this time he both sings and plays Free Bird (1973), by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. See more » |
| Goofs | At around 20:26 Spike feigns being out of breath as he arrives at Giles' house despite having previously stated during the episode "Lovers Walk" "Not while I breathe. Actually I don't breathe." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Gift (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Free Bird See more » |
| Quotes |
Spike:
You're not exactly the whiz these days, either. God, I'm never gonna get paid. Willow Rosenberg: I am a whiz. Tara Maclay: She is a whiz. Willow Rosenberg: If ever a whiz there was. See more » |