Behavioural Modification Chip
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During season four, the Government captured Spike and implanted a Behavioural Modification Chip in his head in 4.07 The Initiative. It rendered him incapable of attacking humans without intense neurological pain, …
Binding spell
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Along with the handy ‘Locator spell’ the ‘Binding spell’ is one of the most commonly used plot devices spells in the Buffyverse. It is used in 1.08 I Robot, You Jane …
Master’s skeleton
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When the Master is killed in 1.12 Prophecy Girl, only his soft tissue is dusted: his skeleton stays intact. There is no explanation for this other than as a plot device …
Phlebotnum
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Phlebotnum, a term coined by David Greenwalt according to Joss Whedon’s commentary for 1.02 The Harvest, means any magical or mystical force or event that arises in the process of inventing …
Plot devices
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Joss Whedon admits that computers came to function as a “shameless” plot mechanism on Buffy. Willow is able to hack into just about any website or database and acquire any …
Soldier Boy
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A large part of the episodes 2.14 Innocence and 3.22 Graduation Day (Part Two) rely on Xander’s recollection of the events of 2.06 Halloween, when he became a soldier for a short time. …