[s2e8] The Dark Age Apr 2026

In this episode, the past catches up with Giles when an old friend from his youth is found dead in Sunnydale. The investigation reveals that in their younger days, Giles and a group of friends—including the recurring antagonist —summoned a demon called Eyghon for a "power high." Now, Eyghon is systematically hunting down and killing the original summoners. Key Plot Points

: The episode is praised for its darker tone, particularly the morgue scenes and the exploration of "sins of the father" returning to haunt the present. Alternate Series with S2E8 "The Dark Age" [S2E8] The Dark Age

: For the first time, Willow steps up to lead the Scooby Gang while Giles is incapacitated by guilt and alcohol. In this episode, the past catches up with

: The episode introduces Giles's former nickname, "Ripper," and details his time as a rebellious youth who dropped out of Oxford to dabble in the dark arts. Alternate Series with S2E8 "The Dark Age" :

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: The demon possesses the bodies of the dead or unconscious. It targets those marked with a specific Etruscan tattoo.