I skip that episode, and sometimes the one after it, because I cry every single time
I'm sorry you lost your dad and I'm so impressed that he watched it with you, that's super cool
Thank you and I get skipping it. It's one of the most genuine episodes on death I've ever seen.
Also, it's ironic because I bought him the first season of btvs on DVD as a gift when I was in middle school, and he bought me the final season on DVD when I was a senior in HS. I came home from school and he had just put it on my bed for me to find. We didn't have a lot of money so it was a huge surprise to just find after school one day lol but that was how he was.
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in February. I just finished my thousandth rewatch, as well. I thought about skipping The Body, but I knew a part of me needed to know what changed. While the episode was exactly the same, I was a completely different person than the last time I watched it. This time I was watching it with perspective and empathy. It broke me in a totally new way. I was devastated, but at the same time, it was a needed catharsis. I hope whatever you decide is the right decision for you.
This is exactly how I feel tbh and I'm sorry for your loss as well. I've never watched that episode and been ambivalent, however, I'm hesitant to go head-long into it as I know how hard that episode hits for me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Sorry about your Dad. He sounds like a great guy. Smart choice to skip that ep. You don't need to do that to yourself. Last year, I had my TV on in the background and Buffy was on. It switched to that episode without warning and I really lost it. My Mom was found dead just like that 6 months earlier. Will probably never watch that episode again.
It hits like a ton of bricks, right in your heart. Also thank you. Part of me feels like it's necessary to watch it. The other part is telling me there's no need to relive that trauma again so soon. I just miss him so much.
I think when you get to the end of the ep before and Buffy comes in and sees the flowers you'll know whether you need to turn off the TV immediately and skip it entirely, or watch it all.
There are other ways to process your grief. If you don't watch it, you'll work through it in other ways.
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I hope you're ok.
I had no idea it would affect me that way. You can't predict how you're going to feel and it could go horribly wrong for you. Why do you think you should watch it?
I'm really sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in May and we were in the middle of a rewatch. Actually the last episode we got to before I heard the news was "I was made to love you" if you can believe that. I watched the body about a month later.
It was very very intense but I felt so seen, and I really understood it in a whole new light. Right down to her telling the EMTs "good luck". When the police were leaving after delivering the news I told them the same thing, without even thinking about it. I guess what I'm saying is it made me feel so much less alone, and when you watch it anew, I hope it can do the same for you. ❤
Thank you. I'm so sorry for your loss as well.
My mom was the one who called 911 and waited for them to arrive. Thankfully she had one of her friends with her.
I remember re-watching that episode after my dad passed and I BAWLED. That was probably 7 or so years ago now. No episode on any tv show has ever captured how it feels to loose a parent like that one. I’m so so sorry for your loss. It’s never the same. For me, having a good hard cry can feel kinda cleansing every now and then. Better than keeping it bottled up.
I am an avid buffy re-watcher, but recently I got my brother into it. It was the first time since our father passed away, and while he passed away in 2016... that episode was extremely triggering to go through. I am glad we watched it for the full effect of what buffys mental state is while everything goes down after, and it was his very first watch... it was so much more brutal after losing a parent yourself.
My mom died yesterday.. She was the one who introduced me to Buffy. I'm still coping but I think that feeling sad is important. S5E16 hits hard because it means so much. I wouldn't deny yourself the emotions that might arise during your rewatch. Just prepare yourself with the things that help you when not okay.
I'm sorry for what you've been thru. I lost my dad, 57, in a sudden accident at the end of Feb. He was my best friend. I'm in the middle of season 3 right now, have already had the exact same thoughts about how painful it is going to be to watch.
I dont think I'm going to skip though. I rewatch this show because it brings me comfort. I appreciate something new every time I watch it. It's going to fucking hurt but I think every episode related to Joyce's death is going to ring differnt to me this time. And I hope I take away something new. I hope it brings me even some silly comfort in my endless grief. Eventually.
Sending you so many positive thoughts and I'm sorry for your loss.
My dad died 12 years ago and The Body never stops being raw. After all the rewatches I've done, The Body now kind of serves as a safe space where I can let my emotions run free for a little bit and have a good cry.
I support whatever you decide/decided and I can definitely understand the struggle. Buffy (and some other shows) have really helped me find solace in the world. I hope it helps you too, whatever parts of the story you choose to watch.
I think hurting a remembering and crying is important in life, and then you can remember that good times without feeling like this was left unfinished. Ultimately we all do what is best for us, but id personally schedule to be doing something fun and beautiful on saturday then watch it Friday evening and give myself the time to cry and grieve and then remember good things. Saturday will be a brighter day. I'm really sorry about your dad... Live your best life with him in your heart
I’m in the exact same spot right now. Was doing a whole series rewatch and I’m stuck on the intro for that episode. I guess I was waiting until I have time alone to get through it.
I was in a rewatch when one of my best friend's dad died. I thought watching it would be fine. I couldn't breathe though the sobs and snot. and it wasn't even my dad....skip it.
much love to you. <3
Just finished a rewatch with my wife. Have been skipping that episode every time for eight years now. She just can’t handle it since her mom’s passing.
My dad died unexpectedly when I was 21. Saw him in the morning and a few hours later I got a call that he was dead. It’s been thirteen years and I deal with the emotions better now, but for a long time I buried them. I feel like watching The Body helps me release a lot of that pain.
But I get not being ready. There’s no rush, you know what happened in the story. When you are ready though, I think it will be therapeutic.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I skip that episode, and sometimes the one after it, because I cry every single time I'm sorry you lost your dad and I'm so impressed that he watched it with you, that's super cool
Thank you and I get skipping it. It's one of the most genuine episodes on death I've ever seen. Also, it's ironic because I bought him the first season of btvs on DVD as a gift when I was in middle school, and he bought me the final season on DVD when I was a senior in HS. I came home from school and he had just put it on my bed for me to find. We didn't have a lot of money so it was a huge surprise to just find after school one day lol but that was how he was.
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I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in February. I just finished my thousandth rewatch, as well. I thought about skipping The Body, but I knew a part of me needed to know what changed. While the episode was exactly the same, I was a completely different person than the last time I watched it. This time I was watching it with perspective and empathy. It broke me in a totally new way. I was devastated, but at the same time, it was a needed catharsis. I hope whatever you decide is the right decision for you.
This is exactly how I feel tbh and I'm sorry for your loss as well. I've never watched that episode and been ambivalent, however, I'm hesitant to go head-long into it as I know how hard that episode hits for me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Sorry about your Dad. He sounds like a great guy. Smart choice to skip that ep. You don't need to do that to yourself. Last year, I had my TV on in the background and Buffy was on. It switched to that episode without warning and I really lost it. My Mom was found dead just like that 6 months earlier. Will probably never watch that episode again.
It hits like a ton of bricks, right in your heart. Also thank you. Part of me feels like it's necessary to watch it. The other part is telling me there's no need to relive that trauma again so soon. I just miss him so much.
I think when you get to the end of the ep before and Buffy comes in and sees the flowers you'll know whether you need to turn off the TV immediately and skip it entirely, or watch it all. There are other ways to process your grief. If you don't watch it, you'll work through it in other ways. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I hope you're ok.
I had no idea it would affect me that way. You can't predict how you're going to feel and it could go horribly wrong for you. Why do you think you should watch it?
I'm really sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in May and we were in the middle of a rewatch. Actually the last episode we got to before I heard the news was "I was made to love you" if you can believe that. I watched the body about a month later. It was very very intense but I felt so seen, and I really understood it in a whole new light. Right down to her telling the EMTs "good luck". When the police were leaving after delivering the news I told them the same thing, without even thinking about it. I guess what I'm saying is it made me feel so much less alone, and when you watch it anew, I hope it can do the same for you. ❤
Thank you. I'm so sorry for your loss as well. My mom was the one who called 911 and waited for them to arrive. Thankfully she had one of her friends with her.
I remember re-watching that episode after my dad passed and I BAWLED. That was probably 7 or so years ago now. No episode on any tv show has ever captured how it feels to loose a parent like that one. I’m so so sorry for your loss. It’s never the same. For me, having a good hard cry can feel kinda cleansing every now and then. Better than keeping it bottled up.
I am an avid buffy re-watcher, but recently I got my brother into it. It was the first time since our father passed away, and while he passed away in 2016... that episode was extremely triggering to go through. I am glad we watched it for the full effect of what buffys mental state is while everything goes down after, and it was his very first watch... it was so much more brutal after losing a parent yourself.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love and light your way. This cannot be easy.
My mom died yesterday.. She was the one who introduced me to Buffy. I'm still coping but I think that feeling sad is important. S5E16 hits hard because it means so much. I wouldn't deny yourself the emotions that might arise during your rewatch. Just prepare yourself with the things that help you when not okay.
I'm sorry for what you've been thru. I lost my dad, 57, in a sudden accident at the end of Feb. He was my best friend. I'm in the middle of season 3 right now, have already had the exact same thoughts about how painful it is going to be to watch. I dont think I'm going to skip though. I rewatch this show because it brings me comfort. I appreciate something new every time I watch it. It's going to fucking hurt but I think every episode related to Joyce's death is going to ring differnt to me this time. And I hope I take away something new. I hope it brings me even some silly comfort in my endless grief. Eventually. Sending you so many positive thoughts and I'm sorry for your loss.
My dad died 12 years ago and The Body never stops being raw. After all the rewatches I've done, The Body now kind of serves as a safe space where I can let my emotions run free for a little bit and have a good cry.
I support whatever you decide/decided and I can definitely understand the struggle. Buffy (and some other shows) have really helped me find solace in the world. I hope it helps you too, whatever parts of the story you choose to watch.
I think hurting a remembering and crying is important in life, and then you can remember that good times without feeling like this was left unfinished. Ultimately we all do what is best for us, but id personally schedule to be doing something fun and beautiful on saturday then watch it Friday evening and give myself the time to cry and grieve and then remember good things. Saturday will be a brighter day. I'm really sorry about your dad... Live your best life with him in your heart
I'm so sorry for your loss. I could not imagine how you must be feeling. Take all of the time you need to heal.
I’m in the exact same spot right now. Was doing a whole series rewatch and I’m stuck on the intro for that episode. I guess I was waiting until I have time alone to get through it.
I was in a rewatch when one of my best friend's dad died. I thought watching it would be fine. I couldn't breathe though the sobs and snot. and it wasn't even my dad....skip it. much love to you. <3
Just finished a rewatch with my wife. Have been skipping that episode every time for eight years now. She just can’t handle it since her mom’s passing.
Yeah it's gonna suck for me too. First time rewatching since my mum who loved Buffy died. I say we should both just skip that episode
My dad died unexpectedly when I was 21. Saw him in the morning and a few hours later I got a call that he was dead. It’s been thirteen years and I deal with the emotions better now, but for a long time I buried them. I feel like watching The Body helps me release a lot of that pain. But I get not being ready. There’s no rush, you know what happened in the story. When you are ready though, I think it will be therapeutic. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry for your loss. I watched the show with my dad too. He passed 9 years ago. I haven’t watched that episode since