10 Most Inappropriate Moments In Buffy The Vampire Slayer

‘Seeing Red’ is an intriguing episode. It’s full of shocking moments, and it still divides the fanbase today.

The most notorious moment is the bathroom scene where Spike tries to sexually assault Buffy. It’s more disturbing than any of the demons Buffy’s ever faced, and James Marsters hated doing it so much that he refused to film a sexual assault ever again.

This unsettling scene is a watershed moment for Spike and an integral part of his character arc. But despite this, it still feels like an unnecessarily dark moment. Even within the context of Season 6, which is much more mature than any of the others, Spike’s actions are still a huge shock when you watch the episode for the first time.

Regardless of your own personal opinion, you’ve got to give the writers some credit for making such a bold decision. Ten years from now, the fanbase will still be arguing about this one.