Buffy the Vampire Slayer Archives - Lisa Lilly https://lisalilly.com/category/buffy-the-vampire-slayer/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:42:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 155130994 First Impressions S2 E3 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/first-impressions/ https://lisalilly.com/first-impressions/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:53 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3420 In First Impressions (S2 E3 of Angel), Cordelia’s vison shows Gunn in danger and she must help him herself. Along with the recap of First Impressions, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) how Angel and Gunn changed when we weren’t looking; (2) the costs and risks of being a protector; (3) storytelling through dreams; (4) […]

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]]> In First Impressions (S2 E3 of Angel), Cordelia’s vison shows Gunn in danger and she must help him herself. Along with the recap of First Impressions, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) how Angel and Gunn changed when we weren’t looking; (2) the costs and risks of being a protector; (3) storytelling through dreams; (4) weaving together plot, subplot, and theme; and (5) an episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/first-impressions/feed/ 0 3420 Are You Now or Have You Ever Been S2 E2 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/are-you-now-or-have-you-ever-been/ https://lisalilly.com/are-you-now-or-have-you-ever-been/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3417 In Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (S2 E2 of Angel), Angel asks the team to investigate an abandoned Hollywood hotel where it a darker version of Angel lived in the 1950s. Along with the recap of Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) themes of […]

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]]> In Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (S2 E2 of Angel), Angel asks the team to investigate an abandoned Hollywood hotel where it a darker version of Angel lived in the 1950s. Along with the recap of Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) themes of shame, forgiveness, and fear; (2) how the 1952 and present-day story weave together; (3) 1952 Angel as a transition between Angelus and Angel; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/are-you-now-or-have-you-ever-been/feed/ 0 3417 Judgment S2 E1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/judgment/ https://lisalilly.com/judgment/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3390 In Judgment (S2 E1 of Angel), the Angel Investigations team is in top form until Angel makes a deadly mistake. Along with the recap of Judgment, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) how body language illustrates character growth; (2) foreshadowing that signals Angel and his team are on the wrong path; (3) a strong theme […]

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]]> In Judgment (S2 E1 of Angel), the Angel Investigations team is in top form until Angel makes a deadly mistake. Along with the recap of Judgment, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) how body language illustrates character growth; (2) foreshadowing that signals Angel and his team are on the wrong path; (3) a strong theme that all the same evokes little emotion; (4) why the woman Angel strives to protect doesn’t engage the audience; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

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About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/judgment/feed/ 0 3390 Willow and Rory: Same Character? (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast) https://lisalilly.com/willow-and-rory/ https://lisalilly.com/willow-and-rory/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:53 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3387 At heart, are Willow Rosenberg and Rory Gilmore the same character? And why do so many fans love them both? This between-seasons podcast bonus episode focuses on:  (1) how Rory and Willow differ in their love of books and learning; (2) a challenging Season 6 for both characters; (3) social skills, introversion, and having an […]

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]]> At heart, are Willow Rosenberg and Rory Gilmore the same character? And why do so many fans love them both? This between-seasons podcast bonus episode focuses on: 

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(1) how Rory and Willow differ in their love of books and learning; (2) a challenging Season 6 for both characters; (3) social skills, introversion, and having an extroverted, popular best friend; (4) comparing Rory’s ambition and Willow’s drive; and more.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/willow-and-rory/feed/ 0 3387 All Of Angel Season 1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/angel-season-1/ https://lisalilly.com/angel-season-1/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:23 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3377 All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key characters, and side […]

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]]> All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key characters, and side characters like Kate and Lindsey; (3) how Angel the series establishes a world that both differs and draws from the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and (4) a rating of Season 1 as a whole on a scale of 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/angel-season-1/feed/ 0 3377 To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/to-shanshu-in-l-a/ https://lisalilly.com/to-shanshu-in-l-a/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:27 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3372 In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia’s and Wesley’s lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series; (3) the impact of strong foreshadowing […]

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]]> In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia’s and Wesley’s lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series; (3) the impact of strong foreshadowing and bookends; (4) how I Will Remember You informs the action without being mentioned; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/to-shanshu-in-l-a/feed/ 0 3372 Blind Date S1 E21 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/blind-date-2/ https://lisalilly.com/blind-date-2/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3367 In Blind Date (S1 E21 of Angel), attorney Lindsey McDonald comes to Angel to help save a group of children his evil law firm’s assassin plans to kill. Along with the recap of Blind Date, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) a strong origin-story-like subplot for the antagonist, Lindsey; (2) more than one character pushing against […]

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]]> In Blind Date (S1 E21 of Angel), attorney Lindsey McDonald comes to Angel to help save a group of children his evil law firm’s assassin plans to kill. Along with the recap of Blind Date, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) a strong origin-story-like subplot for the antagonist, Lindsey; (2) more than one character pushing against your protagonist; (3) themes of right and wrong, trust and relationships, and the reasons for our life choices; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/blind-date-2/feed/ 0 3367 War Zone S1 E20 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/war-zone/ https://lisalilly.com/war-zone/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:39 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3347 In War Zone (S1 E20 of Angel), Angel gets in the middle of a war between vampires and street kids who hunt vampires, led by new character Charles Gunn. Along with the recap of War Zone, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) how well the origin story for new character Gunn works as a twentieth episode […]

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]]> In War Zone (S1 E20 of Angel), Angel gets in the middle of a war between vampires and street kids who hunt vampires, led by new character Charles Gunn. Along with the recap of War Zone, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) how well the origin story for new character Gunn works as a twentieth episode of Angel the series; (2) ways the plot and subplots connect through theme more than story; (3) how much practical reality should your fantasy hero deal with? and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/war-zone/feed/ 0 3347 Sanctuary S1 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/sanctuary-angel/ https://lisalilly.com/sanctuary-angel/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:50 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3335 In Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel), Angel tries to help Faith save herself, Buffy has other ideas, and the Watcher’s Council offers Wesley a deal. Along with the recap of Sanctuary, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) exposition revealed through strong, values-based conflict; (2) choosing what backstory to omit or include; (3) character growth for Faith and […]

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]]> In Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel), Angel tries to help Faith save herself, Buffy has other ideas, and the Watcher’s Council offers Wesley a deal. Along with the recap of Sanctuary, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) exposition revealed through strong, values-based conflict; (2) choosing what backstory to omit or include; (3) character growth for Faith and Wesley; (4) themes of redemption, empathy, and vengeance; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/sanctuary-angel/feed/ 0 3335 Five By Five (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/five-by-five-angel/ https://lisalilly.com/five-by-five-angel/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:16 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3332 In Five By Five (S1 E18 of Angel), Angel strives to stop Faith after Wolfram & Hart hires her to assassinate him. Along with the recap of Five By Five, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) Angel and Wesley arcing in opposite directions; (2) creating a tightly written, interweaving plot and subplot; (3) themes expressed through […]

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]]> In Five By Five (S1 E18 of Angel), Angel strives to stop Faith after Wolfram & Hart hires her to assassinate him. Along with the recap of Five By Five, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) Angel and Wesley arcing in opposite directions; (2) creating a tightly written, interweaving plot and subplot; (3) themes expressed through conflict and action; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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