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Buffy the Vampire Slayer S4E21 — Primeval (2)
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer•Season 4•Episode 21

Primeval (2)

8.2/10 · 3,834 votesMay 16, 200043 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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Having gained control of Riley's mind, Adam sets in motion his plot to create an army of unstoppable soldiers and destroy the Initiative.

Directed byJames A. Contner
Written byDavid Fury
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Cast6

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Buffy Summers

Nicholas Brendon

Nicholas Brendon

Xander Harris

Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan

Willow Rosenberg

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Rupert Giles

James Marsters

James Marsters

Spike

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Riley Finn

Crew12

David Fury

David Fury

Writer

J

James A. Contner

Director

M

Michael Gershman

Director of Photography

Gary Ray Stearns

Gary Ray Stearns

Stunts

Kent W. Luttrell

Kent W. Luttrell

Stunts

Alex Chansky

Alex Chansky

Stunt Double

M

Michael Stern

Editor

Jeff Pruitt

Jeff Pruitt

Stunt Coordinator

Clayton J. Barber

Clayton J. Barber

Stunts

B

Brian Hite

Stunts

Sophia Crawford

Sophia Crawford

Stunt Double

Zach Hudson

Zach Hudson

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Primeval (2)" is episode 21 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,834 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by James A. Contner and written by David Fury, it aired on May 16, 2000.

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