10 Questions About Riley

[willowsummers]

1. Do you like Riley?
I don't find him to be an appealing character but he's a nice, decent guy. I can't find much fault with him.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Not really but he's not bad looking.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
He seems happier with his wife, but I really love Buffy so it's hard.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he first realizes he's in love with Buffy and the last time we see him when he tells her that she's having a bad time right then but that doesn't touch her.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When he turns against Buffy for a short time after Dr. Walsh tries to kill her.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Goodbye Iowa maybe because it shows him having to realize he can't trust the people he's been trusting.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Where The Wild Things Are

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
Maybe but I don't think there would ever have been enough passion on her part. I think she loved him but I don't think she could ever be as love with him as she was with Angel. I guess she'll have that problem with everybody because I think she felt the same way about Spike. She grew to love him, but she couldn't be in love with him.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
It's low and dirty but I can kinda understand how he was driven to it. We do crazy things when we're hurt so it makes sense. I also understand why it was completely repulsive to Buffy though.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Innocent, trusting, loyal, considerate, wholesome... He's a nice guy who has to learn to think for himself.

[Skytteflickan88]

1. Do you like Riley?
Yes. He made one major bad thing (unless you count leaving Buffy, which is argueable), which was the repeated vamp-bite cheating, which he didn't seem sorry enough about, but other than that, he's nice. Unless he is evil in season 8. I'm still hoping he's a double agent or something.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Kinda. He got a hot body, but he's not dangerous enough for my taste.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
He seems happier with Sam, so I'll go with Sam. I still think and Buffy should have worked things out before he left tough, wheter that meant that they would keep on dating or break up.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he says "Okidoki" after knocking out Xander in Buffy vs Dracula. So funny. Him asking Spike if he's dangerous enough after staking him is also a great Riley-moment.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
I was going to say the cheating and when he's threatening that old lady/creature in the bar in season 4, but I think it is when he leaves in the chopper, instead of giving Buffy more time to change her mind.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Out of the episodes where Riley plays a big part, it would be; Out of Mind out of Sight. But that's mainly because of Spike's part.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Buffy vs Dracula. But that's because I think Dracula's a creep. The eps where Riley figures out what the Initiative is up too are pretty boring.

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
Maybe, in case Buffy hadn't had her mind on other things in her relationship, and in case Riley had alowed for Buffy to change her mind before going into the chopper. Who knows, maybe it was true love, but Buffy had to get over Riley after he left. She didn't look over him in Season 6, and in Season 8, the reason she hasn't told anyone that she's talking to Riley is because she's afraid someone will tell her to get over him already.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
It's cheating, and cheating is bad. And from what I remember (I don't like watching the ep where they break up, so I can't even remember what it's called) he didn't feel nearly enough guilty when Buffy confronts him.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Nice, friendly, warrior-like, insecure about his place in the world since he left the Initiative up until Season 6 (and possibly again in Season 8). The model for the perfect boyfriend; Excellent, but not perfect. Up until the cheating, I would have said loyal, and too perfect.

[buffyfan21]

1. Do you like Riley?
I liked him in S4, not as much in S5, then loved him again when he came back in S6. lol. Liking him again in S8. Overall though, I think Riley is a good, decent guy and I never have understood why he gets so much flack from fans. Yeah, he's made some mistakes here or there, but what character in the verse is perfect? He's a solid guy and was good for Buffy while they lasted.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Sure. He's a good looking guy.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
I liked him with Buffy, but it seemed that he and his wife are/were a really good match (is he still with her I wonder? Hopefully we will get confirmation on that in S8 soon).

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
"Cowboy Guy" in Restless. Cracks me up every time! And all the times he was so sweet with Willow, especially after her breakup with Oz.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
Sneaking around behind Buffy's back and allowing vamps to feed on him. That was a low moment for Riley.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
As you were. When he comes back he is so good/sweet with Buffy. A lot of the things he said really helped to get her back on track. And I love the fact that he and Buffy were able to finally gain some closure in their relationship and part on good terms. I was sad to see him go, but at the same time wished him happiness with Sam.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Into the Woods. Because of the whole vamp suckage thing, not to mention the bitter breakup. It's all very painful to watch.

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
I think they pretty much always had an expiration date, but they were good while they lasted.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
I think it was pretty much akin to cheating on Buffy with a prostitute. And you could also argue that there's a whole drug analogy as well. Riley going to get his fix, etc. Overall, Not a good moment for Riley.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Chivalrous, kind, generous, wholesome, innocent, sweet, trusting, Loyal.

I recommend an Andrew Q&A.

[CourtneyDax]

1. Do you like Riley?
Nope. He's horrible. Me and my best friend spend a considerable amount of time yelling about how stupid he is.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
I don't like his look personally.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
Sam. He needed a normal girl.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
In Hush when Buffy and him are in the street and they kiss. That was a good moment.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When Buffy walks in to see Riley getting fed off of.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Hush I s'pose.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Where The Wild Things Are

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
No. Buffy just wasn't made for normal human guys. Tragedy.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
Completely stupid. Stupid stupid stupid....

10. How would you describe Riley?
Homegrown, organized, and sensitive.

"Men! And their....sales!"

[Jaz ♀♀]

1. Do you like Riley?
Eh, he was ok.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
No....too tall and to male-gendered for liking lol

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
Sam

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
Cowboy Guy

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
Getting bit by the vamp girls

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Restless as Cowboy Guy

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Out of My Mind....his macho-ism and stubborn attitude about not needing to fix his heart throughout the whole ep totally bugged me.

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
I don't think so....i think they'd be the type that can be together for quite a few years but in the end it still wont work out for them.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
Didn't like it.

10. How would you describe Riley?
All-American county-guy, Trustworthy, very nice.

[Randi Giles]

1. Do you like Riley?
I dont hate him, but I don't like him either.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Not really.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
Sam

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he left.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When he came back.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Don't have one.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
As You were

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
No because he was no comparison to Angel.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
At the time I'll admit I felt a little bad for him sinking that low.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Nice, Loving, trustworthy.

I know I was a little harsh.

[willowsummers]

Well you were honest. I liked the favorite moment: when he left. lol

I used to feel that way about Riley. I hated and resented him because he was taking Angel's place but when I watched Buffy again I liked him a lot better. It also helped when I had watched Angel and realized that he wasn't exactly pining away for Buffy the whole time.

[buffyfan21]

Wow, you really don't like Riley do you Moon eyes?

[Randi Giles]

Dec 5, 2009 22:19:17 GMT -5 buffyfan21 said:

Wow, you really don't like Riley do you Moon eyes?

Yeah it's true sorry.

[disney505218]

1. Do you like Riley?
He's not as great as Angel/Spike-but Riley's a nice kid!

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Really cute- not sexy

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
We didn't really see him much with Sam...

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
Before Buffy and Riley are going out and how awkward he is. And when he takes Dawn out is totally sweet!

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When he goes to the vampire stripper club and takes medication to make him stronger

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Hush...and Restless

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Into the woods- WHY DIDN'T HE LOOK BACK???

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
Maybe- but probably not. She never noticed him or truly loved him and he wasn't really good for her. He was a good rebound guy- but not the one to go the full way with.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
Dirty and wrong. Yeah, I get what he was thinking but still. Really, Riley? Your better then that.

10. How would you describe Riley?
He's a super-nice and sweet kid. He's a little stubborn and kind of dumb, but he means well!

[whitecandy]

1. Do you like Riley?
Riley is my favourite of Buffy's boyfriends. I like him as her partner and as a character in his own right.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Yes, very

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
I have to say Buffy as I want to hate Sam, but he does seem more at peace with Sam, more equal.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he is fighting with Angel in The Yoko Factor, only because it is a hot scene lol

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When he goes to the vampire lair and deceives and hurts Buffy.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Hush, The Yoko Factor and Out Of My Mind (I can't just pick one sorry)

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Into The Woods (I get so frustrated when the helicopter takes off and Riley isn't looking and doesn't see Buffy come after him. Why isn't he looking at the ground until he can't see it anymore!!)

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
Yes. He was grounded and honest (disregarding the vampire incident) and loved her. He could have given her everything she deserved, but have a deep understanding of who and what she is, letting her be who she is without question.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
It was horrible and low and hard to watch, but people get driven to crazy extremes when they are hurting and upset (not that it is any excuse, but it does happen). I think in time him and Buffy could have worked past that and made them stronger.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Loyal, strong, passionate, honest, kind, protective, and very very hot

[KaileeA42]

1. Do you like Riley?
Nope, I find him mostly dull, but I don't hate him as much as some do.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
No, too tall for me and I don't like his hair, but i don't think he's hideous or anything....

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
Sam....for reasons others have listed.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he says "I'm Cowboy Guy!", and also when he leaves..

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When he stakes Spike, when he comes back in 'As You Were' and when he gives Buffy an ultimatum after cheating on her.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
'Hush', except because it's 'Hush' not because of Riley, same for 'Restless'

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Where The Wild Things Are

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
No, I think she didn't really love him and he has kind of a weird complex about being 'Mr. Strong Male Protector Guy'. Plus, I'm a Spike/Buffy fan, so yeah.... I think he's better off with Sam.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
Soo, dumb and ignorant, but I'm glad it made him leave....

10. How would you describe Riley?
Farmish, strangely large, kinda hulkish, old fashioned, captain cardboard.

[slayerthorn]

1. Do you like Riley?
No

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Not really.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
Neither. I kind of hate Sam for Buffy’s sake, but I didn’t like him with Buffy either.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he took Dawn for ice cream when Joyce was in the hospital.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When he leaves

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Goodbye Iowa

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Where The Wild Things Are

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
Absolutely not. He was never okay with her being stronger then him and that insecurity would never allow it.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
It was bad but I guess I kind of understand it.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Solider, insecure, pathetic at times

[drusillacakes]

1. Do you like Riley?
Yes. I think I've come around to the pro-Riley side.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
I think he's handsome? Wouldn't call him sexy though.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
I like Sam, nay I love Sam. She's cool people, and I think she and Riley are suited for each other.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
Riley talking about cheese. Anytime he bonds with Willow.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
Watching him get sucked by vamp girl. It was like seeing someone hit rock bottom.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?


7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Where The Wild Things Are

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
I think if she managed to get there in time to stop him from leaving, they could have worked things out but I don't know if it would have lasted. But I think they would have had a stronger bond.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
I didn't like it. It was like watching a junkie, but I recognize they needed a catalyst to break he and Buffy apart.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Reliable (most of the time), a good guy, bit of a square, but he's got a good heart.

[orangejuicepony]

1. Do you like Riley?
Not really, he starts off boring and ends up annoying.

2. Do you think he's sexy?
He's alright looking, I wouldn't consider him sexy though.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
Sam, because he is off in the jungle with her and not on screen in Sunnydale.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
When he comes back in As you were, married to Sam, I liked Sam.

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
Every time he was being stubborn.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
As you were.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
Where The Wild Things Are

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
No, He wanted too much from her, more than she was willing to give.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
I understand his desire to be needed but that was just a dumb decision. but it worked out for the better because it triggered him leaving Sunnydale... Not a big Riley fan here.

10. How would you describe Riley?
Stubborn, trusting, loyal, unquestioning, tough, devoted.

[Skytteflickan88]

1. Do you like Riley?
Yes. He's a nice guy, who only ever really made two bigger misstakes on the show (cheating on Buffy and leaving her).

2. Do you think he's sexy?
Yes, but he's kind of too cute. He's sexier when he gets angry.

3. Did you like him better with Buffy or Sam?
He seems to happy with Sam, so Sam, but I think he gave up on Buffy too soon. He should have tried to communicate more.

4. What is your favorite Riley moment?
Fake-staking Spike and asking him if he thinks he's dark (or whatever it was).

5. What is your least favorite Riley moment?
When we see him cheat on Buffy.

6. What is your favorite episode featuring Riley?
Not sure.

7. What is your least favorite episode featuring Riley?
When he leaves.

8. Do you think he and Buffy could have ever worked?
If he had stayed, maybe. Buffy tok Riley for granted, but she wasn't aware of it. I think the lack of communication was the big issue with them, and after Buffy and Riley thought, and Xander made her see she had been wrong, they should have dated again, and see if their relationship got better. I will never feel like they will get true closure because he left.

9. What do you think about him and the whole being bitten by vampires thing?
I think it's just as bad as cheating. He knew Buffy would disapprove, and he did it for pleasure. I think part of why he did it was because he knew Buffy wouldn't want him too.

10. How would you describe Riley?
A cutiepie with a dark crust (lol, I meant 'side'). He's a farm boy turned demon hunter, who seems to generally be in a good mood, ready to help old ladier over the street and saved the damsel in distress from getting eaten by a vampire. He has a jelaous/envious streak that's not too admireable but he seems too mostly be ready to admit when he's wrong. Mostly. And sometime, we get to see Dark Riley. Love when he gets rough with the demons.