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This episode of The Rewatcher podcast delves into the complexities of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5, Episode 13, "The Killer in Me," focusing on the aftermath of Glory's attack on Buffy and the gang's efforts to understand the true nature of the key and Glory's intentions. The episode explores Buffy's aversion to her birthday, highlighting past traumatic events that have occurred on this day. The gang discusses the possibility of a curse and the challenges of dealing with Glory's power. The podcast delves into the revelation that Dawn is the key, leading to a tense confrontation between Dawn and Buffy. Dawn struggles with her identity and the implications of being a key, while Buffy tries to comfort her. Buffy seeks information from Giles about the key's origins and purpose. Meanwhile, Dawn's discovery of Giles' journals leads to a confrontation between Buffy and Spike, who is accused of negligence. The podcast discusses the reappearance of Jinx, a member of the Knights of Byzantium, who is determined to stop Glory. The episode explores the complex relationship between Jinx and Glory, and the potential consequences of their conflict. The episode begins with Dawn's outburst at her teacher, using a string of nonsensical insults. Buffy, overhearing this, reacts with disbelief and frustration, expressing her concern about Dawn's behavior and her lack of understanding about Dawn's true nature. Buffy and Joyce have a heated discussion about Dawn. Buffy believes that Dawn needs to know her true origins, while Joyce insists on treating Dawn as a normal sister. Buffy argues that Dawn's situation is unique and requires a different approach. Dawn, feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood, sets her room on fire and runs away. Buffy and Joyce are shocked and worried, realizing that Dawn has discovered her true identity as the key and has gone into hiding. Buffy informs the Scooby Gang about Dawn's disappearance and her arson. They decide to search for her, with Buffy expressing her determination to find Dawn before Glory or the forces of darkness do. Zander and Giles search for Dawn, discussing her memories and the implications of her true nature. Zander struggles to accept that Dawn's memories were not real, while Giles tries to explain the complexities of her situation. Buffy and Spike search for Dawn, with Spike offering a cynical perspective on Dawn's behavior. He suggests that Dawn's teenage hormones are contributing to her current turmoil. Despite their differences, they remain determined to find her. Dawn enters a psych ward, seeking answers about her origins. She encounters patients who have been affected by Glory's mind-control, and they reveal that they know about the key. Dawn encounters Ben, who is concerned about her and her mother. However, Ben suddenly transforms into Glory, revealing that he has been a vessel for her all along. Glory confronts Dawn, revealing her true intentions and her desire to obtain the key. Dawn tries to evade her questions, but Glory is determined to get what she wants. The Scooby Gang arrives at the lab, where Glory is holding Dawn captive. Buffy confronts Glory, and a fierce battle ensues. Willow and Tara attempt to use magic to subdue Glory, but she proves to be too powerful. Willow successfully teleports Glory away, but at a great cost to herself. Buffy reassures Dawn that she is her sister, and Dawn finally accepts her true identity.

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00:00:00

The Killer in Me - Part 1: Dawn's True Identity

This episode of The Rewatcher podcast dives into the complexities of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5, Episode 13, "The Killer in Me," focusing on the aftermath of Glory's attack on Buffy and the gang's efforts to understand the true nature of the key and Glory's intentions. The episode explores Buffy's aversion to her birthday, highlighting past traumatic events that have occurred on this day. The gang discusses the possibility of a curse and the challenges of dealing with Glory's power. The podcast delves into the revelation that Dawn is the key, leading to a tense confrontation between Dawn and Buffy. Dawn struggles with her identity and the implications of being a key, while Buffy tries to comfort her.

00:45:38

The Search for Answers and Dawn's Disappearance

Buffy seeks information from Giles about the key's origins and purpose. Meanwhile, Dawn's discovery of Giles' journals leads to a confrontation between Buffy and Spike, who is accused of negligence. The podcast discusses the reappearance of Jinx, a member of the Knights of Byzantium, who is determined to stop Glory. The episode explores the complex relationship between Jinx and Glory, and the potential consequences of their conflict. The episode begins with Dawn's outburst at her teacher, using a string of nonsensical insults. Buffy, overhearing this, reacts with disbelief and frustration, expressing her concern about Dawn's behavior and her lack of understanding about Dawn's true nature. Buffy and Joyce have a heated discussion about Dawn. Buffy believes that Dawn needs to know her true origins, while Joyce insists on treating Dawn as a normal sister. Buffy argues that Dawn's situation is unique and requires a different approach. Dawn, feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood, sets her room on fire and runs away. Buffy and Joyce are shocked and worried, realizing that Dawn has discovered her true identity as the key and has gone into hiding.

00:57:17

The Scooby Gang's Search for Dawn

Buffy informs the Scooby Gang about Dawn's disappearance and her arson. They decide to search for her, with Buffy expressing her determination to find Dawn before Glory or the forces of darkness do. Zander and Giles search for Dawn, discussing her memories and the implications of her true nature. Zander struggles to accept that Dawn's memories were not real, while Giles tries to explain the complexities of her situation. Buffy and Spike search for Dawn, with Spike offering a cynical perspective on Dawn's behavior. He suggests that Dawn's teenage hormones are contributing to her current turmoil. Despite their differences, they remain determined to find her.

01:01:27

Dawn's Encounter with the Psych Ward and Ben's Transformation

Dawn enters a psych ward, seeking answers about her origins. She encounters patients who have been affected by Glory's mind-control, and they reveal that they know about the key. Dawn encounters Ben, who is concerned about her and her mother. However, Ben suddenly transforms into Glory, revealing that he has been a vessel for her all along.

01:06:39

Glory's Confrontation with Dawn and the Scooby Gang's Intervention

Glory confronts Dawn, revealing her true intentions and her desire to obtain the key. Dawn tries to evade her questions, but Glory is determined to get what she wants. The Scooby Gang arrives at the lab, where Glory is holding Dawn captive. Buffy confronts Glory, and a fierce battle ensues. Willow and Tara attempt to use magic to subdue Glory, but she proves to be too powerful.

01:14:42

Glory's Defeat and Dawn's Acceptance

Willow successfully teleports Glory away, but at a great cost to herself. Buffy reassures Dawn that she is her sister, and Dawn finally accepts her true identity.

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Q&A

• What is the significance of Buffy's birthday in this episode?

  Buffy's birthday has become a day of misfortune, marked by traumatic events in the past. This episode explores her aversion to celebrating and the challenges of dealing with Glory's power.

• What is the true nature of the key?

  The key is revealed to be Dawn, Buffy's younger sister, who was created by the monks of Dagon to protect the key. This revelation leads to a tense confrontation between Dawn and Buffy, as Dawn struggles with her identity and the implications of being a key.

• What is the relationship between Jinx and Glory?

  Jinx is a member of the Knights of Byzantium, who are sworn enemies of Buffy and Glory. He is determined to stop Glory, but their relationship is complex and fraught with tension. Jinx's actions could have significant consequences for both Glory and Buffy.

• What is Dawn's true identity, and why is she so important?

  Dawn is the key, a powerful artifact that holds the power of a god. Glory, a powerful god from another dimension, seeks to obtain the key to gain control over her power.

• How does Buffy react to Dawn's outburst and her lack of understanding about Dawn's true nature?

  Buffy is shocked and frustrated by Dawn's behavior. She expresses her concern about Dawn's well-being and her lack of understanding about Dawn's true nature.

• What is the conflict between Buffy and Joyce regarding Dawn?

  Buffy believes that Dawn needs to know her true origins, while Joyce insists on treating Dawn as a normal sister. Buffy argues that Dawn's situation is unique and requires a different approach.

• How does Dawn's arson and disappearance affect the Scooby Gang?

  The Scooby Gang is shocked and worried about Dawn's disappearance. They realize that Dawn has discovered her true identity as the key and has gone into hiding.

• What is the significance of Dawn's encounter with the psych ward patients?

  The psych ward patients reveal that they know about the key, suggesting that Glory's mind-control has left them with some knowledge of Dawn's true nature.

• How does Ben's transformation into Glory change the situation?

  Ben's transformation into Glory reveals that he has been a vessel for her all along. This adds a new layer of complexity to the situation, as Glory is now able to directly confront Dawn.

• What is Glory's ultimate goal, and how does she try to achieve it?

  Glory's ultimate goal is to obtain the key, which is Dawn Summers. She tries to achieve this by manipulating Dawn and using her power to control her.

• How does the Scooby Gang try to stop Glory, and what is the outcome?

  The Scooby Gang tries to stop Glory by using magic and physical force. However, Glory proves to be too powerful, and Willow is forced to teleport her away at a great cost to herself.

• How does Dawn finally accept her true identity?

  Buffy reassures Dawn that she is her sister, and Dawn finally accepts her true identity. She realizes that Buffy loves her and that she is not alone.

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