I liked this a lot better than last week.

Could have been because hardly any Dawn but actually due to the focus on Anya. She has been getting some great lines this season and Emma plays the character so well.

Some loose ends tied up this ep also. I enjoyed the scenes in Sjornost (anyone know how to pronounce that?) showing the origins of Anya and her relationship with Olaf.
Was Aud the nearest name to actually calling her "Odd"?
Didn't explain how breeding rabbits turned into fear of rabbits though.

Spike may be tormented by the memories of some of his past crimes but its obvious the major guilt is about his attempted violation of Buffy.

Nice intriguing touch having a quick flash of evil Willow. That persona is bubbling up to the surface again? Could it be the power held held by Willow will have to be fully unleashed to beat the big bad coming from below, or is Willow gonna join the big bad?

"Credibility" added to the programme by revealing Buffy had considered she might have to kill Anya which would have to done by the Slayer. Glad she is now human and can possibly hang around with the gang again, and Xander can stay friends with Buffy 'cos she didn't kill Anya after all.

And another past arc mentioned when Willow learned Xander had told Buffy to "kick Angel's ass". Buffy didn't take it in at the time - its bound to resurface though surely?

Back to Anya - and the contrast between totally committed vengance demon and loving human "missis" was great.

It does look as if the Xander/Anya reconciliation is not on. AWWW!

Liking this season a lot - keep bringing it on.