Season 7 is definitely not the best (difficult to top 3 and 5), but it isn't the worst either (hello seasons 4 and 6). The fast pacing keeps the interest, despite the constant gloom of impending peril without a real plan of execution.
Which is why Caleb is such a refreshing change of pace.
I am a fan of Nathan Fillion. He's freakin' HI-larious. And since I was so used to him in the role of Malcolm Reynolds, I immediately cheered in relief when he picked up the potential slayer in the beginning. Of course she was safe.
And then I nearly peed myself when he called her a whore. Nathan Fillion plays creepy and evil every bit as well as, if not better than, he plays the good guy with a cause. Caleb is unflinching in his cruelty, and unlike some of the previous Big Bads, the actor makes me believe that he actually relishes in the viciousness of his crimes. Yes, Spike is wonderful in his bad days, and we believe that he likes being badass, like we believe that Angelus likes messing with Buffy's head. But Caleb is a whole new breed. Pure loathing for women runs in his veins. He doesn't just enjoy the taste of blood on his hands, he follows through unlike any other villain in a poetic and powerful way.
I love to hate him, and *Spoiler Alert of upcoming episodes* Buffy's ultimate defeat of him is one of the most satisfying slayings she carries out.
Favorite Moments: Faith and Spike talking about when they met. Faith and Buffy. Actually, pretty much every moment with Faith was golden. She's another refreshing change of pace, and they should have brought her back far sooner.
Which is why Caleb is such a refreshing change of pace.
I am a fan of Nathan Fillion. He's freakin' HI-larious. And since I was so used to him in the role of Malcolm Reynolds, I immediately cheered in relief when he picked up the potential slayer in the beginning. Of course she was safe.
And then I nearly peed myself when he called her a whore. Nathan Fillion plays creepy and evil every bit as well as, if not better than, he plays the good guy with a cause. Caleb is unflinching in his cruelty, and unlike some of the previous Big Bads, the actor makes me believe that he actually relishes in the viciousness of his crimes. Yes, Spike is wonderful in his bad days, and we believe that he likes being badass, like we believe that Angelus likes messing with Buffy's head. But Caleb is a whole new breed. Pure loathing for women runs in his veins. He doesn't just enjoy the taste of blood on his hands, he follows through unlike any other villain in a poetic and powerful way.
I love to hate him, and *Spoiler Alert of upcoming episodes* Buffy's ultimate defeat of him is one of the most satisfying slayings she carries out.
Favorite Moments: Faith and Spike talking about when they met. Faith and Buffy. Actually, pretty much every moment with Faith was golden. She's another refreshing change of pace, and they should have brought her back far sooner.