
The Bitch Is Back: A First Watch with Charisma Carpenter *Powered by Patreon* is a spin on the traditional rewatch. Known as the formidable queen bee of the Buffyverse, Cordelia Chase-played by Charisma Carpenter-has finally decided to watch her own shows – and she’s taking fans along for the unpredictable ride!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode of The B*tch Is Back, I watch Go Fish, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2, Episode 20, for the first time. The swim team is turning into fish creatures, the coach is hiding something, and watching this one brought back memories from se... more
In this episode of The B*tch Is Back I answer the questions I get asked most. Why I named the podcast The Bitch Is Back and what Cordelia's most iconic line has to do with it. Whether I have really never watched Buffy or Angel all the way through. An... more
In this episode of The B*tch Is Back, I watched I Only Have Eyes for You, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2, Episode 19, for the first time. This one hit different. A ghost reliving a murder. A love that couldn't be. And the cafeteria snake scene tha... more
In this episode of The B*tch Is Back, I rank every Buffy the Vampire Slayer character from Seasons 1 and 2. I was in 147 episodes and never watched a single one until now. These are my honest rankings after watching for the first time and I have opin... more
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…of Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered. Please do more of those!
I really want to like this, but Charisma’s disdain for the current administration constantly bleeds into her commentary. We get it. You hate Trump. Let it go.
Edit: I finally gave up. This podcast should be called I Hate Trump and Anyone Who Voted for Him. She can’t get through one podcast without complaining about her hate for Trump or for anyone who doesn’t think like her. Literally the last podcast was on only 10 minutes when she went on one of her rants.
Another edit: I feel so special t... more
Loving Charisma’s podcast , two words = the best
I wanted to love this show because I was a huge BTVS and Angel fan. But this show gets more confusing with each episode. The most recent one was 6 minutes with no intro! I didn’t realize until I read other reviews that it’s because she is almost exclusively on Patreon. Unsubscribing.
Okay so I’m sorry to delve into politics here but I needed to write this review specifically as a response to Csebesta84. If you watched Buffy and you think ANY of the characters would be MAGA you are sorely mistaken. (Well, maybe the Mayor. For sure Snyder. I’m on the fence with Xander.) In that vein if you’re offended that Carpenter calls out the modern atrocities as she sees them…then perhaps you should find a show about a conservative woman that takes on human and supernatural forms of the p... more
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A candid, opinionated rewatch format led by a Buffy alumna, blending first-watch style commentary with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and personal reflections. Episodes often balance episode-by-episode analysis (themes like gender norms, empowerment, and representation) with broader discussions about fandom, media, and the industry, occasionally weaving in current events and paywall dynamics. Noteworthy is how the host leverages her on-screen history to offer intimate, unapologetic takes and a creator-led community feel, including content moving between paid and free platforms. This mix makes it appealing for longtime fans who want a confident, personal voice that connects pop culture with real-world insights—and for potential guests and spons... more
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