I love how James is just good with talking about his character even though it was 20 years ago. So many actors just want to walk away and be done. I love how he remembers how invested he was in every character he's ever been. That means he put the work in and it was valuable to his memory.
Let's just say that Once More With Feeling is in fact a fan favourite and a beloved episode....regardless of the fact that the majority of the cast are not singers (well - Anthony Stewart Head is good and so is Amber Benson). It just doesn't matter. I still remember hte first time I watched the episode - it took me completely by surprise, my first thought was "Oh no" and at the end of the episode I didn't want it to end.
I absolutely would’ve watched that Spike show. When I rewatch the show, I find it hard to watch ‘The Body.’ It’s such a great episode, but so devastating. Loved ‘Fool for Love’ and ‘Once More with Feeling.’ Definitely in my top 10 episodes. The musical could really have been awful, but it wasn’t. It gave a great look into the interior lives of the characters, what they were really feeling. Love that show so much.
Great that James mentioned Fool For Love it was a brilliant episode with the fight in the Subway train in NYC in 1977 with amazing foreshadowing for the final Season. The Body and Once More With Feeling were brilliant also.
I have seen "once more with feeling" more times than I care to admit...but if ever there was an impromptu reenactment of the episode I could do any character, no matter the song. I know the whole thing by heart to this day
Said it before and I'll say it again: James always has something interesting to say. As a longtime fan you think you know all there is to know, but he's just so open and honest and smart he adds something new.
A huge fan of Buffy but I too think The Body is my favorite episode for its truthfulness in the moments of dealing with the sudden death of a loved one. Possibly one of the best ever on television.
3:58 this is so damn important. Its been the death of a lot of good shows in the modern era, especially game of thrones. Clegane Bowl? Subverting expectations for the sake of it because we think that's what the fans want? Terrible results.
Great interview! As for where I would picture Spike down the road, well... I'd like to think he lives close to an animal factory much like where Angel used to get his bags of blood. Since he doesn't feed on humans, he'll need a place like this to survive. But he will have survived with Angel in the last fight we saw them in and would have eventually found their way to the rest of the Scoobies. Remember, Angel did have connections back in L.A. and I'm sure he would've known about certain locations to get weapons, vehicles, or a place to crash in the meantime. Him and Spike would've parted ways after receiving a tip about Buffy's whereabouts. Angel would've gotten to her first. Spike on the other hand would've crossed paths with trouble along the way trying to save a potential Slayer which he didn't know she was one. She escapes and runs to a location of where the Scoobies are at and tells them the story of how a blonde, British vampire save her. Spike would've barely escaped the fight but eventually heads back to the place he's staying at to rest in the meantime. By the next day, he would've left town to find another place to stay at while the Scooby gang just missed him. This is how he would've been traveling across the map. But I think he would've either ended up being found by Willow or would have told her he'd rather stay away and work from a distance because he still carries the guilt of what he did to Buffy. He still loves her but won't allow himself to be near her knowing how much he loves her. In the end he knows he can never be with her and love her the way she truly deserves to be loved. Willow doesn't keep this from Buffy knowing how much Buffy has been wanting to see him again so she tells her but Andrew opens his mouth and let's Spike know she's coming to see him. Spike ditches them but leaves Andrew his number to keep in touch. From here on out, Buffy and Spike never see each other again unless she needs backup to defeat a major enemy. We know that after all that's happened between them, he will have her back no matter what. And Buffy and Spike will communicate over the phone. He'll let her know he's got her back and will keep an eye out on her and the Scoobies from time to time. Andrew in the meantime finds a place for Spike and this is how we begin Spikes new found purpose/journey.
When Buffy tells Angel that Spike has a soul now he says I started the whole soul thing. Angel was cursed with his soul and Spike fought to get his back. That's a big difference
It would have been interesting to go more into spikes past throughout the hundreds of years he was alive with ( I forgot what his lady's name was...) I really enjoyed those episodes when they went into Spike's and Angel's past.
i really loved spike character n i wished to see you with buffy again in angel season 5 getting marry , Buffy series is all my childhood you were like my family , i wish if this series did not have an end
Comparing spike to Angel is like comparing a banana and an apple - the only thing they have in common is that they are vampires - spike is way more complex, sorry, Angel fans 🤷♀️
We all know spike was in love with buffy and he always will but my question Honestly to mr.james himself as well as all of us my question is could spike ever in his wildest dreams fall in love with faith ?
I have a one-of-a-kind painting of you I got it at the Pokemon Pennsylvania about 21 years ago you signed it I was wondering if it would be worth anyting I don't really want to sell it I am going through some real hard times do you have any idea it's just painting would be worth a lot
0:42 that’s not superman that’s Batman and think it’s fake to say this guy definitely aged the best out of the whole cast bit of makeup bleach his hair blonde he could play spike today and get away with it
OH YEAH!!! ,SPIKE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES CHARACTERS. COMPARED WITH ANGEL ,WELL ANGEL WAS GOOD BUT SPIKE FULFILLED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS AS AN ACTOR. BELIEVE ME OR NOT BUT I FINISHED TO WATCH BUFFY LAST NIGHT ,NOVEMBER 23 ,2023. DIDN'T LIKE THE END. WRONG END , LESS POINTS FOR THE WRITER.
James just has a magnetism that burns through the screen. That's ultimately why he lasted so long on that show.
I love how James is just good with talking about his character even though it was 20 years ago. So many actors just want to walk away and be done. I love how he remembers how invested he was in every character he's ever been. That means he put the work in and it was valuable to his memory.
Indeed. Spike was a cool character overall so it's not surprising.
Spike is my favorite character in TV history. His portrayal was written, casted, and acted perfectly. I miss him as if he was a real person.
Spike was a great character. ❤️
Let's just say that Once More With Feeling is in fact a fan favourite and a beloved episode....regardless of the fact that the majority of the cast are not singers (well - Anthony Stewart Head is good and so is Amber Benson). It just doesn't matter. I still remember hte first time I watched the episode - it took me completely by surprise, my first thought was "Oh no" and at the end of the episode I didn't want it to end.
And even decades later, it has not been matched as young/new viewers are as amazed as we were.
I absolutely would’ve watched that Spike show. When I rewatch the show, I find it hard to watch ‘The Body.’ It’s such a great episode, but so devastating. Loved ‘Fool for Love’ and ‘Once More with Feeling.’ Definitely in my top 10 episodes. The musical could really have been awful, but it wasn’t. It gave a great look into the interior lives of the characters, what they were really feeling. Love that show so much.
Great that James mentioned Fool For Love it was a brilliant episode with the fight in the Subway train in NYC in 1977 with amazing foreshadowing for the final Season. The Body and Once More With Feeling were brilliant also.
I have seen "once more with feeling" more times than I care to admit...but if ever there was an impromptu reenactment of the episode I could do any character, no matter the song. I know the whole thing by heart to this day
Said it before and I'll say it again: James always has something interesting to say. As a longtime fan you think you know all there is to know, but he's just so open and honest and smart he adds something new.
OMG! I love his silver hair! It's so SPIKE! ❤❤❤
James portrayed Spike to perfection. I would have loved a show all about Spike 💜🦇
He makes me laugh so much I love him as spike. My favorite in Buffy the vampire slayer. Im on season 6 episode 15
As a fan of the angel series, I think I would have liked a spike show better tbh
But retcon the btvs episode seeing red…..
A huge fan of Buffy but I too think The Body is my favorite episode for its truthfulness in the moments of dealing with the sudden death of a loved one. Possibly one of the best ever on television.
Love ya, James! You always have time for the fans and give such comprehensive answers. We don't care how old the show is - it MUST go on! 👱♀💘🧛
Was him for Halloween, my mother being a hairdresser then bleached my hair and got me the same clothes when i was in grade 3 hahaha
Spike was some boy. Legend x
A series in earlier time where he was evil would have also been possible. Spike was a great character and i always liked him very much.
I loved spike
+1 for: I would absolutely watch that Spike spin-off(!)
he looks well. i need to go to a convention and get an autograph! i'm rewatching btvs and almost through season 6.
I would absolutely watch this. ❤
3:58 this is so damn important. Its been the death of a lot of good shows in the modern era, especially game of thrones. Clegane Bowl? Subverting expectations for the sake of it because we think that's what the fans want? Terrible results.
I think i may love James Marsters more than my wife, just pure cool and amazingness ❤
I always preferred Spike !
I love Spike ❤
James marsters je t adore ❤
Fascinating! :D
Still so handsome ❤
Uno de mis personajes favoritos por sus parlamentos humorísticos...genial.
Great interview!
As for where I would picture Spike down the road, well... I'd like to think he lives close to an animal factory much like where Angel used to get his bags of blood. Since he doesn't feed on humans, he'll need a place like this to survive. But he will have survived with Angel in the last fight we saw them in and would have eventually found their way to the rest of the Scoobies. Remember, Angel did have connections back in L.A. and I'm sure he would've known about certain locations to get weapons, vehicles, or a place to crash in the meantime.
Him and Spike would've parted ways after receiving a tip about Buffy's whereabouts. Angel would've gotten to her first. Spike on the other hand would've crossed paths with trouble along the way trying to save a potential Slayer which he didn't know she was one. She escapes and runs to a location of where the Scoobies are at and tells them the story of how a blonde, British vampire save her. Spike would've barely escaped the fight but eventually heads back to the place he's staying at to rest in the meantime.
By the next day, he would've left town to find another place to stay at while the Scooby gang just missed him. This is how he would've been traveling across the map. But I think he would've either ended up being found by Willow or would have told her he'd rather stay away and work from a distance because he still carries the guilt of what he did to Buffy. He still loves her but won't allow himself to be near her knowing how much he loves her. In the end he knows he can never be with her and love her the way she truly deserves to be loved. Willow doesn't keep this from Buffy knowing how much Buffy has been wanting to see him again so she tells her but Andrew opens his mouth and let's Spike know she's coming to see him. Spike ditches them but leaves Andrew his number to keep in touch. From here on out, Buffy and Spike never see each other again unless she needs backup to defeat a major enemy. We know that after all that's happened between them, he will have her back no matter what.
And Buffy and Spike will communicate over the phone. He'll let her know he's got her back and will keep an eye out on her and the Scoobies from time to time. Andrew in the meantime finds a place for Spike and this is how we begin Spikes new found purpose/journey.
Spike si the Best and sexiest vampire.
James’ hair always steals the show unless it’s a buzz cut.
it's too bad he only got one year on the show but i would've loved to see a season six
Love the hair. Should it be giving us some kind of hope?
When Buffy tells Angel that Spike has a soul now he says I started the whole soul thing. Angel was cursed with his soul and Spike fought to get his back. That's a big difference
Spike, Faith & Anya where the best characters..................Hush is my favorite episode
Hush and Once More With Feeling were both great…very different but I loved them both
THE MUSICAL IS MY FAVOURITE
How is he so handsome still?
It would have been interesting to go more into spikes past throughout the hundreds of years he was alive with ( I forgot what his lady's name was...)
I really enjoyed those episodes when they went into Spike's and Angel's past.
i really loved spike character n i wished to see you with buffy again in angel season 5 getting marry , Buffy series is all my childhood you were like my family , i wish if this series did not have an end
He was the perfect choice to play as Zamasu in Dragon Ball Super.
Comparing spike to Angel is like comparing a banana and an apple - the only thing they have in common is that they are vampires - spike is way more complex, sorry, Angel fans 🤷♀️
BRUHHH THE COCKINESS POURING OUT OF THIS VIDEO 😂
Love, love James , he's sexy and talented!!
Cameo at 6:40
Lol
We all know spike was in love with buffy and he always will but my question Honestly to mr.james himself as well as all of us my question is could spike ever in his wildest dreams fall in love with faith ?
I have a one-of-a-kind painting of you I got it at the Pokemon Pennsylvania about 21 years ago you signed it I was wondering if it would be worth anyting I don't really want to sell it I am going through some real hard times do you have any idea it's just painting would be worth a lot
How have you not aged?
How he isn’t British
They shouldn’t have killed Spike off , he was the best character in the show . They should have killed off Angel and done a Spike spinoff !!
Its really weird to hear him talking in American accent lol
0:42 that’s not superman that’s Batman and think it’s fake to say this guy definitely aged the best out of the whole cast bit of makeup bleach his hair blonde he could play spike today and get away with it
OH YEAH!!! ,SPIKE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES CHARACTERS. COMPARED WITH ANGEL ,WELL ANGEL WAS GOOD BUT SPIKE FULFILLED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS AS AN ACTOR. BELIEVE ME OR NOT BUT I FINISHED TO WATCH BUFFY LAST NIGHT ,NOVEMBER 23 ,2023. DIDN'T LIKE THE END. WRONG END , LESS POINTS FOR THE WRITER.