# S2 Episode 7 "Lie to Me"

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Podcast: [The Bitch Is Back with Charisma Carpenter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bitch-is-back-with-charisma-carpenter-7387807)
Published: 2026-03-10T04:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CON9028471517.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1306

## Resource

This week on the Hellmouth, Charisma tackles one of Buffy’s most emotionally devastating episodes, "Lie to Me," in a deeply personal first-watch reaction that unpacks the heavy themes of betrayal, codependency, and the painful realities of growing up. From Angel’s manipulative “Do you love me?” curveball to Ford trading innocent lives for immortality, Charisma gets incredibly candid about how the Scooby Gang learns that the worst monsters are often the well-meaning lies we tell each other. The episode hits her hard, prompting her to draw striking parallels between Sunnydale's willful ignorance and today’s chaotic real world, while also sharing a vulnerable childhood memory and a passionate hot take on societal double standards for young women. From unpacking the trauma of outgrowing your innocence to breaking down the sheer perfection of that final, iconic graveyard scene with Giles, this is a heavy, beautiful discussion you won't want to miss, so hit play, drop your hot takes in the comments, and support the show on Patreon! Full future episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CharismaCarpenter TT: / www.tiktok.com/@charisma_carpenter IG: / www.instagram.com/charismacarpenter

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