Season 3, Episode 20: The Prom
In which Buffy and Angel break up and the gang goes to prom.
I was impressed with how well done this episode was. The thickness of the Buffy-Angel relationship was annoying and I didn't have high hopes, but the subsequent dissolution and the events that followed were great. Buffy's crusade to give her friends the perfect evening was sweet and admirable, and I like how no curves were really thrown in her pulling it off. Indeed, I enjoyed how the final ten minutes or so were just the prom. There were no villains, it was just that perfect night that everyone wanted, and seeing a night in Sunnydale go exactly the way it was meant to was a refreshing change, and the awareness and recognition of Buffy's work was a sweet touch.
The Buffy-Angel thing is over, and hopefully that's it. Hopefully the deed has been done, and the two can work side by side for a couple of episodes, have one final goodbye scene together, and that is that. And hopefully Season 4 doesn't start with Buffy mourning the loss of her love. It'd be understandable if she did, but goodness we already got that at the start of this season.
Anya was pretty cute. I don't know what the plans for her are, but I wouldn't be opposed if she sticks around. Cordelia's story is a sad one, but it was nice seeing Xander come through for her. I'm hoping there is one last, bigger scene planned for the two, though. Although I'm just assuming Cordelia leaves after graduation this season. I have to assume the Wesley-Cordelia thing is just humor, and there is nothing serious actually developing.
I imagine these next two episodes is when the **** will hit the fan. I'm looking forward to it, especially after this episode. The good times were had, now it's time to roll up the sleeves and get to work.
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