Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A New Man (2000) Reviews

At Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) surprise birthday party, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) lets slip that Riley (Marc Blucas) is not only Buffy's new boyfriend, but also in the Initiative. Giles (Anthony Head) is flabbergasted, as he is the last one to find out this information. Feeling out of the loop and obsolete as a Watcher, Giles gets drunk with old buddy, and black magic sorcerer, Eathan Rayne (Robin Sachs). Rayne relates a rumor that demons are fearing the coming of something named 314 (see "The I in Team"). After passing out, Giles awakens to discover he's been turned into a Fyarl demon and can only speak in demon grunts and growls. He goes to Xander for help only to be chased off with pots and pans. Meanwhile, Buffy and Riley discover Giles missing, and, suspecting Eathan Rayne's involvement, go looking for him. Fortunately, Spike (James Marstens) speaks Fyarl and promises to help Giles -- for money. ~ Rovi