Knock 'is teef out

Today's subjects for detailed semiotic analysis included, amongst various other things, the deeply fabulous Band Candy. Not just a very funny ep, but a chance for all the adult characters who normally just get to sit around looking mopey to do some super cool acting, with Anthony Head doing his mockney. Plus, Ethan Rayne is totally value for money funny whenever he appears — I like the way his immediate response to any crisis is always to run away, a very non-Buffy thing. Also, is it just me or is Ethan so not an English name? It's like total retro. It's more than totally retro. It's like Edith Wharton retro.