10 Most Inappropriate Moments In Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Season 4 has its ups and downs. Some episodes are outstanding, whilst others are a chore to get through.

‘Wild at Heart’ falls into the latter category. The episode centres around Oz’s romantic exploits with Veruca, a musician who – like Oz – happens to be a werewolf. Willow is heartbroken when she sees them sleeping together, which ultimately leads to Oz leaving Sunnydale.

It’s the handling of Oz’s character that makes this moment (and the entire episode, for that matter) so inappropriate. Remember, Oz was one of the most likeable characters in the last two seasons, yet the writers managed to completely change that in a matter of seconds.

Veruca has no redeeming qualities whatsoever – she’s just irritating. And the fact that Oz cheats on Willow with such an annoying character is what makes this moment particularly egregious.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is always praised for its terrific writing, but this moment was a total misfire.