Ep 9. Smashed
- TV14
- November 20, 2001
- 44 min
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7.9 (2,723)
In Buffy The Vampire Slayer season 6 episode 9, titled "Smashed," Buffy finds herself struggling with her newfound abilities as she realizes just how powerful she's become. When she accidentally destroys a local building during a heated argument with Spike, she begins to feel a sense of unease that doesn't dissipate easily. Meanwhile, Willow's addiction to magic continues to spiral out of control as she becomes more isolated from her friends and loved ones.
As the episode progresses, Buffy and Spike explore their complicated feelings for one another, with Spike attempting to convince Buffy that she's not a monster - a sentiment that she struggles to accept. The two end up using their superpowers to go on a wild night out, with Buffy reveling in the newfound sense of freedom that her invincibility has brought her.
However, things take a darker turn as Willow's reliance on magic leads her to do something truly terrible, leaving Buffy and the rest of the Scooby Gang in shock and horror. As the episode ends, Buffy must come to terms with her own strength while grappling with the consequences of her actions. At its core, "Smashed" is a thought-provoking and emotional exploration of power, addiction, and the perils of trying to control the supernatural.