One of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ’s signature styles was how the writers hid Buffy 's most shocking moments in stories that looked harmless at first, and few episodes capture that better than season 6 episode 8, "Tabula Rasa." What begins as a funny group amnesia episode ends with irreversible choices that fracture the show’s core relationships.

In the episode, Willow breaks her promise to never use magic on the gang, and when a well-intentioned amnesia spell spirals out of control, it fractures the gang to a near point of no return. It’s a classic slapstick setup, but it ultimately destroys the last bit of trust in Willow. Tara leaves, Giles departs, and Buffy sinks further into despair.

Ultimately, what's presented as a playful reset becomes the first step toward Buffy 's m

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