Consequences
- Episode aired Feb 16, 1999
- TV-PG
- 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
3.5K
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A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.
Seth Green
- Oz
- (credit only)
Anthony Head
- Rupert Giles
- (as Anthony Stewart Head)
James MacDonald
- Detective Stein
- (as James G. MacDonald)
Scott Duthie
- Thug
- (uncredited)
Harris Yulin
- Quentin Travers
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinch's death is the third murder investigation in which Buffy has been involved in less than two years. She was previously suspected in the deaths of her would-be stepfather, the robot Ted (Ted (1997)), and fellow Slayer Kendra (Becoming: Part 2 (1998)). Additionally, both of the previous cases were investigated by the same detective, Paul Stein.
- GoofsWhen the detective is interviewing a witness he asks around what time she heard Finch scream. He never actually screamed.
- Quotes
Cordelia Chase: [referring to Wesley] Check out Giles, the next generation.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Gift (2001)
- SoundtracksWish We Never Met
Performed by Kathleen Wilhoite
Featured review
Trying to save Faith
Following on from 'Bad Girls', where Faith accidentally killed the deputy mayor, Buffy is having nightmares about it while Faith seems unconcerned. Ultimately Buffy decides that she must tell Giles; unfortunately Faith has already seen him... to say Buffy was the killer. Giles didn't believe her though and the group discuss what they can do to help Faith; even if she doesn't want to be helped. Meanwhile Wesley learns what happened and contacts the Watchers' Council.
This episode is very different compared to most; there is no main supernatural threat; it is all about trying to help Faith deal with the consequences of what happened. Eliza Dushku is great in the role; she really makes the viewer believe that she is conflicted but could go either way and could become really dangerous... the scene where Xander went to talk to her perfectly illustrated her dangerous side. It isn't just the deputy mayor's death that has consequences; when news of Faith's night of passion reaches Willow she is genuinely upset; Alyson Hannigan was great in this scene. It isn't all talk and emotion; there is a decent amount of action. The episode concludes in a way that I didn't see coming; this will surely have major effects for the rest of the series. Overall a fine character led episode with some good action and a nice twist at the end.
This episode is very different compared to most; there is no main supernatural threat; it is all about trying to help Faith deal with the consequences of what happened. Eliza Dushku is great in the role; she really makes the viewer believe that she is conflicted but could go either way and could become really dangerous... the scene where Xander went to talk to her perfectly illustrated her dangerous side. It isn't just the deputy mayor's death that has consequences; when news of Faith's night of passion reaches Willow she is genuinely upset; Alyson Hannigan was great in this scene. It isn't all talk and emotion; there is a decent amount of action. The episode concludes in a way that I didn't see coming; this will surely have major effects for the rest of the series. Overall a fine character led episode with some good action and a nice twist at the end.
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