Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show stacked with great characters. From Buffy to Willow to Anya, there’s a character for any type of viewer, whether you're looking for comic relief, a worthy on-screen crush, or a great transformation explored over multiple seasons. Spike (James Marsters) stands in a league of his own, though. Beloved as both a villain and a love interest, throughout the series he also becomes one of its most complicated characters, playing a key part in some of Buffy’s most enduring storylines.

In a show full of clever one-liners, Buffy's writers saved some of the best for Marsters — who can forget the timeless “Out. For. A. Walk. Bitch.”? — but Spike's best quote is from the series finale, “Chosen.” It marks the natural endpoint for a character who’s been tugged between heroism and selfishness throughout his entire run. It’s also the definitive Buffy and Spike moment, with Spike rejecting Buffy’s offer of comfort for the truth.

As Buffy and her allies........

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