Buffy and Spike's season 6 sex scenes are messy, chaotic, and logistically confusing. Two intimacy coordinators break down the iconic "Smashed" house scene.
Full description:
The Buffy reboot isn't happening. We're devastated. So naturally, we need to talk about Buffy and Spike in season 6 — where things are darker, messier, and include a whole lot more property damage.
From literally breaking a house down during sex to invisible hookups to whatever is happening on that balcony, we have thoughts.
Big old spoilers ahead. You've been warned.
In this episode:
- The iconic Buffy/Spike "Smashed" scene: why it's so hot and makes zero logistical sense
- How the show tries to portray Buffy's rock bottom through sex (and where it succeeds vs. fails)
- The invisibility scene as a surprisingly perfect example of how simulated sex actually works on set
- Why the show keeps saying Buffy and Spike are kinky while showing the most vanilla execution imaginable
- The difference between toxic intimacy vs. BDSM, and why those are not the same thing
Plus: pants continuity crimes, mystery penetration logistics, and a full breakdown of our personal histories with Spuffy.
A masterclass in storytelling through chaos
We break down why these scenes still resonate, where they fall short, and what they reveal about Buffy's emotional state. It's a behind the scenes look at one of TV's most iconic toxic relationships.
Watch along timestamps:
- "Smashed" (House scene): 39:39
- "Gone" (Invisibility scene): 28:08
- "Dead Things" (Balcony scene): 20:25
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 6) | Created by Joss Whedon | 20th Century Fox Television
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