# S2 Episode 8 "The Dark Age"

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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: 2026-03-24T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1293

## Resource

This week on the Hellmouth, Charisma Carpenter explores“The Dark Age" of Season 2, witnessing the shocking transformation of "Tweed Daddy" Giles into his rebellious, occult-dabbling alter ego, Ripper. While breaking down the episode’s intense confrontation with the Eyghon, demon and the trauma it leaves in its wake, Charisma reflects on the profound moment a "father figure" is revealed to be a flawed human, drawing poignant parallels to real-world parenting and the necessity of "rupture and repair" in relationships. From 90s fashion critiques and "Anywhere But Here" fantasies to making the definitive case for Cordelia Chase as a core Scooby, this episode blends sassy nostalgia with deep emotional insights into why Buffy remains the ultimate comfort content for navigating life's darker moments. Full future episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CharismaCarpenter TT: / www.tiktok.com/@charisma_carpenter IG: / www.instagram.com/charismacarpenter

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