The Dark Age: [s2e8]

: For the first time, Willow steps up to lead the Scooby Gang while Giles is incapacitated by guilt and alcohol.

The primary guide for refers to Season 2, Episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , which originally aired on November 10, 1997. It is a pivotal episode that explores the hidden, rebellious past of Rupert Giles. Episode Summary [S2E8] The Dark Age

(Netflix Series) : While the show is titled Dark , Season 2, Episode 8 is actually titled "Endings and Beginnings" and serves as the season finale. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" The Dark Age (TV Episode 1997) : For the first time, Willow steps up

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 Episode Summary (Netflix Series) : While the show

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

: Angel saves the day by allowing Eyghon to jump from Jenny into his own body. Because Angel is already a vampire with a demonic essence, his body's internal demon fights and destroys Eyghon. Notable Themes & Character Arcs