The Re-Watcher's Council: Buffyverse

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S04E12 “A New Man” Spoiler Review

It’s Giles’ birthday, and what does he get? A midlife crisis with claws. In “A New Man,” Ethan Rayne returns to ruin everyone’s day (especially Giles’), turning our favorite tea-drinking ex-Watcher into a demon who can’t get service at the coffee shop.

Buffy’s too busy getting Initiative briefings and suspicious boyfriend cuddles to notice, while Giles has to team up with Spike to get help. Yes, Spike. It’s that kind of day.

🎙 Your Chaos Cohort:

  • Rob “Snark” Clark
  • Fares Muthana

We’re breaking down resentment, transformation, and why the Council really should’ve sent Giles a gift basket.

💬 Would you have recognized demon Giles? Or panicked and reached for the crossbow?

Adelia Chamberlain is a co-founder, host, producer, and development coordinator for the Let's Get Ready Network. You can find her on Bluesky @schizoaffectiveadelia.com.