Hush

Season 4, Episode 10, Aired
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The entire town of Sunnydale goes silent when a group of strange creatures called The Gentlemen appear and steal everyone's voices. Buffy and the gang must solve the mystery and overcome the bad guys without being able to discuss their battle plan.
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  • So brilliant I'm speechless

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    By joxerlives, Jan 20, 2012 Report Abuse
    The Good;
    Everything, it's all staggeringly brilliant. If I was to name a favourite scene it would be when Forrest and Riley are stuck in the lift about to be gassed, Riley's desperately trying to remember the overide code and Forrest holds up a piece of paper on which he's written 'C'mon! C'mon!', makes me laugh every time. Also love Gile's slideshow, the final battle and Olivia. The Gentlemen's applause.

    The Bad;
    Naught. Ok, when Spike get's his mug of blood from the fridge it's full up but then he takes a sip from it and it's almost empty

    Best line;
    Not the ep for that

    Character death;
    At least 6 people have their hearts gorily cut out

    Tied up;
    Spike to the chair

    Women good/men bad;
    When Anya starts to complain about Xander's insensitivity towards her he comments "Boy you really did turn into a girl, didn't you?". Love Buffy's horrified reaction to Giles' drawing of her and her exasperated look as Riley smashes the wrong thing. The scene with the Wicca group, a bunch of 'wanna blessed be's' is hilarious(when the Charmed sisters did this they ended up dancing naked with them around the fire I recall? Shame we don't get that here). .

    Jeez!;
    The scene where the Gentlemen hold the guy down and slice his heart out, yeeesh! We don't actually see anything but Giles' slideshow doesn't leave much to the imagination. Also Spike's V sign to Xander. Buffy breaks guy's wrists and henchmens neck.

    Kinky dinky;
    The return of Olivia, Giles' 'orgasm friend'. Unfortunately this seems to be the end for them. Anya's crude hand gesture to Xander at the end, Xander seems to think that the Gentlemen are after 'boobies'. In fairness, everyone seems perplexed by Buffy's hand gesture. Spike says he doesn't want to be tied to a chair whilst Xander and Anya 'shag'.

    Calling Captain Subtext;
    And here's Tara. Personally I for one thought the subtext between her and Willow was evident right from the beginning, just the look on Willow's face at the end of their final scene together when she calls her 'special'. Xander thinks Spike would bite him as he's 'moist and delicious'. The awesome dream sequence is great, the little girl I think is quite obviously Buffy as a child. All very Nightmare on Elm Street. Remember reading a great fanfic where Buffy and Anya are killed by Freddy Kreuger but in the end he wakes up from his dream screaming, chained to his bed in the mental hospital he's been confined to since the night he got torched. But after the nurse sedates him she walks away and we discover she's actually Buffy.
    Spike calls Giles a 'sissy'. Forrest says that he and Riley are 'pretty' and suggests Riley 'get with the kissing'. Giles hugs Willow.

    Guantanamo Bay;
    The Initiative/Town authorities cover up the Gentlemen's activities by declaring a laryngitis outbreak.

    Scoobies to the ER;
    Buffy get's stabbed with the scalpel but just seems to shrug it off.

    Where's Dawn?
    Quietly at home with Joyce

    Questions and observations;
    Just terrific, one of the Buffy eps that just sets the standard for all others, Joss at his finest. Isn't it a bit much though for Buffy to automatically assume she's the princess? Finally spotted Andy Hallet in the dream sequence, he's sitting two seats behind SMG with a dark haired girl sat in front of him. The little girl declares that you 'Can't call to mom', foretelling Joyce's death? Equally when Riley in the dream turns into a Gentleman is he revealing his hidden side?
    Spike is now allowed to roam around loose. The Wicca group refer to the 'wolf at our side' which Oz used to be. Will makes good cookies so why should she be opposed to the bakesale? The clocktower scene is very Tim Burton right down to the music. Tara trips like a true horror heroine. Nice twist with Willow's door. Buffy kills 8 Gentlemen and one henchman. Pink Floyd are a Cambridge group whilst Giles went to Oxford.
    Marks out of 10; 10/10
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  • Joss Whedon is a God! A brilliant episode and such a brave move.

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    By qstevie, Apr 07, 2011 Report Abuse
    Words aren't enough - which is oddly fitting for this episode. To have such a normally 'wordy' show that's invented its own language from to time become an almost silent film is a touch of genius. The actions speak loud and clear (and how do they get away with those little risque bits like buffy trying to mime staking a vampire?) The Gentlemen feel like monsters you've really heard about in nursery rhymes or something, but again they're new, thanks to Mr Whedon. And they are VERY creepy. It should have won an award. And the end brings the whole communication bit back and how easy and hard it is at the same time. People have written dissertations about this episode, and that's fine, but I just say watch in awe, then watch again to get all the nuances - then watch again just for the fun of it.moreless

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  • Hush

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    By TrueTvWatcher, Oct 22, 2010 Report Abuse
    Hush was another perfectly classic episode of Buff the Vampire Slayer. This episode was terrifying and very entertaining. I really like the story behind this episode which was based off of the realm of fairy tales. There was lots of great action, thrilling suspense, and dark humor. This is one of my favorite episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I think this was a great way for Buffy and Riley to find out about each others night time activities. The Gentlemen were truly scary, and I can't even imagine being their target. This episode also introduced a new character, Tara, a witch who is interested in learning more about Willow. I look forward to seeing what happens in the next episode!moreless

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  • AWESOME!

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    By Travis1072, Sep 21, 2010 Report Abuse
    Excellent. Buffy and the chemistry she has with her friends are in full effect in this episode. Simply thrilling and exciting.Are you serious? i have to make this 100 words long. im only at 34. so who wants their aa a a a a a a a a a aa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a amoreless

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  • An absolutely outstanding episode; unforgettable, scary and pivotal. Simply unbelievable.

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    By TwistedConverse, Sep 21, 2010 Report Abuse
    Hush is an undeniably spectacular episode, one of the series' best and definitely in my Top 10 episodes. Everything about it works- the plot, the acting, the music and the villains. It's simply mind-blowing and proves Season 4 was every bit as brilliant as the rest.

    This episode is one that you won't forget soon. I can't stress enough how amazing it is. It entered new realms of TV and remains one of the most original and well executed episodes in TV history.

    The main plot of The Gentlemen is fantastic; they are without a doubt some of the best villains on the show. They're incredibly creepy and yet so polite- if they could speak, you can just imagine them with a very posh English accent. They were done on wires, which really works. It is incredibly unnerving to see these fiends glide across the city, searching for their next victim. Their aims, powers and weaknesses are very original. The silent movie theme works incredibly well- the cast are all brilliant. They manage to get the emotion, humour and feelings of the show across without saying a word for most of the episode. It proves how strong the talent is on this show.

    From the opening scene, we know this is something special. The little song sang by the girl in Buffy's dream was spine-tingling and you knew this wasn't any normal episode. Unfortunately, Riley's horrific "If I kiss you, it'll make the sun go down" line is a bit of a dampner but just forget it and all will be fine.

    The music in this episode is simply breathtaking- perfectly reflected the tone of the episode and giving you chills. It really is extraordinary. The background music in this show really is outstanding- who can forget the heartbreaking melody that plays when Buffy dies in The Gift? And in terms of Angel, what about the bone chilling sound that plays when Drusilla kills Darla in The Trial? The background music is often overlooked and it shouldn't- it's brilliant and this episode proves that.

    However, Hush isn't simply a brilliant yet pointless episode- it also introduced a highly popular couple who will form probably the most popular couple on the show- Tara! From her first scene I simply adored her. Some criticize her as being boring but I was very drawn to the meek, shy girl who's always letting others talk down to her. I felt so bad for her and I loved her instant connection with Willow. It's a memorable moment watching them join their power together and achieve what one couldn't. A fantastic introduction.

    Buffy and Riley also have their first kiss here- something I'm not especially excited about but it was OK. More interesting was their meeting in the clocktower- Slayer vs. Army Boy. It's an important moment.

    Finally, the scene with Giles' slideshow is absolutely HILARIOUS. The bit where Buffy does the hand motion and it looks like something very wrong is laugh out loud funny. Definitely something to look out for.

    I could go on and on about the brilliance of Hush. Simply put; it's a breath of fresh air. Original, terrifying and extremely well acted. An absolutely excellent episode, in all respects.moreless

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    • The newspaper that Giles looks at when his lady friend is drawing the pictures has articles that have no relation at all to their titles. The major headline "Brutal Slaying Shocks Silent Community" is mostly about President Clinton denying the use of drugs (strange choice) and the smaller article about a dead 15-year-old girl actually tells of a 17-year-old boy who barely survived a "near-def" experience.

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    • At 23:27 if you look closely at the bottom of the screen, when the gentlemen come out from behind the bush, for a second or so you can see the white platform they were rolling along on. Edit
    • Immediately before Buffy and Riley "face off" in the Gentlemen's lair Buffy throws one of the footmen into a stand of metal shelves, which begins to fall over spilling its contents. The very next shot the shelves are upright and undisturbed even though the sound of them falling can still be heard. They remain this way throughout the rest of the episode. Edit

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    • Camden Toy, who played one of the Gentlemen in this episode, returned in two other roles later in the series. He played Gnarl in the third episode of season seven. He also played the Turok-Han later in that same season. Edit
    • The scenes of the Gentlemen gliding smoothly through Sunnydale in Hush were achieved by swinging them by wires across distances of over 120 feet using cherrypickers. Edit
    • The promo used for this episode was the same in the USA and Brazil. It was the first time that both countries featured the same promo. Edit

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    • Olivia: Sorry I'm late, horror flight. Giles: Oh I'm sorry, bad weather? Olivia: Baseball movie... Edit
    • Willow: You were there looking for me? Tara: I thought maybe we could do a spell - make people talk again. I...I'd seen you in the group, the Wicca group you were... you were different than them. I mean they didn't seem to know... Willow: What they were talking about. Tara: I think if they saw a Witch they would run the other way. Edit
    • Spike: Like I'd bite you, anyway. Xander: Oh, you would. Spike: Not bloody likely. Xander: I happen to be very biteable, pal. I'm moist and delicious. Spike: All right, yeah, fine. You're a nummy treat. Xander: And don't you forget it. Edit

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    • The Gentlemen look very much like old-time doctors with their black suits and bags that contain tools like scalpels. Their minions are dressed in straitjackets. Perhaps this is a foreshadowing for "Normal Again," the Season 6 episode with Buffy in a lunatic asylum. Edit
    • Revelations 15:1:
      When Buffy and Willow are first walking through town after the voices are stolen, one of the things they walk by is a group of bible-readers. According to the sign, the verse they read is "Revelations 15:1." Prelude to the Bowl Judgments 15:1 - "Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete." Edit
    • Little Girl: Can't even shout, can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by...
      The nursery rhyme sang by the little girl can be compared to (and may even be an homage to) the jumprope song recited by the children in the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Edit

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