[s2e18] Killed By Death Apr 2026

“I'm not usually Xander's biggest fan, but arguably the best part of this episode was when he faced off with Angelus in the hospital.” Reddit · r/buffy · 10 years ago Highlights

: A standout moment for many is Xander standing his ground against Angelus in the hospital lobby, proving his devotion to Buffy. [S2E18] Killed by Death

: The imagery of Der Kindestod's eyes popping out of their sockets to feed is noted as "pure nightmare fuel." “I'm not usually Xander's biggest fan, but arguably

Critics generally rate this episode as a solid, if not groundbreaking, addition to the series. And the horror music was on point

“I had maybe the creepiest looking villain of the series. And the horror music was on point!” Reddit · r/buffy · 5 years ago

: Some critics, such as those at 1630revellodrive , feel the introduction of Buffy's cousin Celia's backstory is slightly forced, as it hadn't been mentioned before and isn't revisited later. Fan Perspectives & Community Consensus