[s2e21] Buffy In A Bottle (2025)

: Angelus plans to awaken an ancient demon named Acathla to suck the entire world into a hell dimension.

: The Orb of Thessulah mentioned earlier is the "spirit vault" needed to house the soul during the ritual. Giles’ revelation that he had one "in a bottle" (or rather, sitting on his desk as a mundane object) is a frequently cited callback to the episode "Passion". Critical Reviews and Analyses

: The episode is famous for its extensive use of flashbacks , showing how Angel was sired by Darla in 1753 Ireland, his subsequent torment of Drusilla, and the moment he first saw Buffy in 1996.

The "bottle" reference likely stems from a key scene in this episode where reveals he has an Orb of Thessulah —a critical mystical item for a soul-restoration ritual—which he had been casually using as a paperweight on his desk. Episode Overview: "Becoming, Part 1" Original Air Date : May 12, 1998.