Spoiler Slayer

Slowly Trickling In

Several small but interesting tidbits about the final episode of Buffy have started to appear. The first is information coming from Kristin at E! Online, who spoils that Spike might not die, but rather pull a Judge Crater and simply vanish. A couple of the more spoilerly comments...

From rene_artois: Without naming names, can you tell us if someone dies in the Buffy finale? Yes. Someone dies to save Andrew's life. After that person is gone, Andrew says, "I can't believe BLANK died to save my life." And another Scooby says, "Yeah, BLANK was always doing stupid things."

From the_groosalugg: Why do I have the feeling that Spike is going to die?
Apparently, a lot of people are getting that "feeling" from another spoiler site. But I hear he does not die...he disappears. It is another Scooby who will bite the dust. Guesses?

From kelrose: Does Buffy die, again?
No.

I've already gotten several emails, asking me to back down the ranking on the Spike spoiler for episode 22. Hmm, do you think it more than a bit curious that I worded it as "Spike sacrifices himself to save the world", instead of "Spike dies". Remember, sacrifice doesn't necessarily equal death. Take Angel for example, Buffy sacrificed him to save the world, but did he actually die? As I stated when the rumor first broke, and even Wendy pointed out, even if it appeared to be death, it doesn't necessarily mean it's the final word. One thing that I've said all along when asked about the finale, with what little has been passed along, is that it will probably end with one big 'question mark'. I think this would qualify.

More interesting is her comment on Andrew, which opens up a wide scope of possible human shields. I would think that Xander or Anya is more than likely the target. Even though Emma talked about her departure before the season even began, I can't rule out Xander either. I have doubts that I would be Dawn, Willow, or Giles.

I've seen multiple posts on a call sheet for Episode 22. I'm posting here what Gianna posted at Fan Forum, but kudos also have to go to Super-Cub who passed along this info a couple of hours earlier.

And Rona is still alive. ::cut:: Edited cuz I was wrong about the other stuff that used to be in this space and now isn't.

Here's what I have:

INT. HIGH SCHOOL- HALLWAY

Group spreads out- Buffy, Xander, Giles, Willow, Anya, Dawn, Faith, Wood, Andrew, Kennedy, Rona, Vi, Amanda, Shannon, and Injured Girl

Girls rush out- Giles, Wood, Kennedy, Rona, Vi, Shannon, Injured Girl

Buffy comes up stairs- Buffy, stunt coordinator

Xander looks for Anya- Xander, Willow, Anya, Andrew, stunt coordinator

**MOVE TO STAGE 2**

INT. HIGH SCHOOL- STAIRS- BASEMENT

Buffy remembers her life- Buffy, Spike, Faith

INT. SEAL CHAMBER

Buffy & others use blood to open seal- Buffy, Spike, Faith, Rona, Vi, Amanda, Shannon, Injured girl

Seal opens- Buffy, Spike, Faith, Rona, Vi, Amanda, Shannon, Injured girl

Energy shoots through room- -

INT. BASEMENT- HIGH SCHOOL

Faith & Wood block exit- Faith, Wood.

**STUNT REHEARSAL- CAVERN SET**
Stunt coordinator, utility stunt, Buffy stunt double, Faith stunt double, Ubervamp #1, Ubervamp #2, Ubervamp #3.

Also needed: 2 photo double stunt potentials, 8 fighting slayers, 3 masked ubervamps, 1 bringer w/ eye, 4 bringers w/o eyes.

Props: Scythe, Andrew's knife, falling debris, sword in chest of bringer (Andrew's).

ECH also posted at Fan Forums, with brief summaries of the Sweeps Episodes of Buffy.

Spoilers for the last four BtVS episodes.

4/29/03 BtVS: Empty Places

As Sunnydale evacuates in anticipation of the big battle, Caleb works with The First in setting a trap for Buffy. While the unlikely pair of Spike and Andrew investigates a mission that had been attacked by Caleb in the past, Faith takes the potentials out for a night of blowing off steam, causing Buffy to lose control of the group.

Guest Stars: Nathan Fillion as Caleb, Eliza Dushku as Faith

5/06/03 BtVS: Touched

While the Bringer army forges an arsenal, and The First and Caleb plot together, a dejected Buffy holes up alone, and Faith leads the potentials in capturing a Bringer in order to get info on The First's plan. Spike confronts Faith before going to Buffy's side where he gives Buffy a pep talk that eventually sends her back into the fight with Caleb while, simultaneously, Faith and the potentials raid The First's army of Bringers.

Special Guest Stars: Nathan Fillion as Caleb, Eliza Dushku as Faith

5/13/03 BtVS: End of Days

Buffy reclaims her role as leader before going back into battle with a newly-juiced Caleb...and Angel shows up to help Buffy in the fight.

Special Guest Stars: David Boreanaz as Angel, Nathan Fillion as Caleb, Eliza Dushku as Faith

2/20/03 BtVS: Chosen

In the stunning series finale, Angel and Buffy have an emotional reunion… Buffy hatches a plan which leads the gang towards one last awesome mission into the Hellmouth itself.

To which I can say, "It's all good".