23 Years Later, Spike's Best 'Buffy' Quote Is Still One of the Greatest Moments in TV History
Spike's best quote sums up his arc as one of the main characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Spike's best quote sums up his arc as one of the main characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The short version
- In a show full of clever one-liners, Buffy 's writers saved some of the best for Marsters — who can forget the timeless “Out.
- Bitch.”? — but Spike's best quote is from the series finale, “Chosen.” It marks the natural endpoint for a character who’s been tugged between heroism and selfishness throughout his entire run.
- It’s also the definitive Buffy and Spike moment, with Spike rejecting Buffy’s offer of comfort for the truth.
What happened
As Buffy and her allies fight the demons pouring out of the Hellmouth, the cavern begins to collapse. Her allies start to run, hoping to escape Sunnydale before it’s swallowed by the earth.
Why it matters
Spike decides to stay behind, preventing the demons from escaping with the help of a magical amulet.
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