David Boreanaz Reignites The Angel vs. Spike Debate On Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Social Media As Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Progresses

By Zach Bowen

Published Mar 20, 2025

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love. Debates about whom Buffy should be with have raged on ever since.

On Sarah Michelle Gellar's Instagram, an image shows Gellar in Paris wearing a black leather jacket, with Boreanaz chiming in the comment section. As both of her former vampire love interests had a similar style of dressing, most notably often wearing long flowing leather jackets, Boreanaz asks "Is that Angels jacket or Spikes?" The flurry of comments that follow from fans include people picking between the two, and throwing out some joke alternatives like Cordelia, Faith, Riley, or both. Gellar has not yet responded to the question.

A screenshot of David Boreanaz's comment on Sarah Michelle Gellar's Instagram post

What Boreanaz's Question Means For Buffy The Vampire Slayer

The Debate Will Begin Again

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot will have to address the love triangle. While Buffy and Angel's relationship ostensibly had to end due to Boreanaz being spun off into his own series, it narratively made sense for the pair to finally break up. Having them constantly in a state of high drama in a Shakespearean-style romance had run its course. For the remainder of the series, both would pine for their lost love and were regularly reunited. With many viewers having their own preference for Buffy's love interest, their almost yearly reunions helped keep the debate going.

For as much as all three characters discussed their respective relationships, the trio have not interacted in a scene together since season 3.

Spike and Buffy's relationship took a very different path, as she was reviled by him before entering a relationship that was primarily physical. Still a demon, Spike attempted to rape Buffy after she broke things off with him. After going through trials to regain his soul, the character changes and Buffy confesses to Spike that she loves him before he sacrifices himself in the series finale. Spike questions this, responding "No, you don't. But thanks for saying it." If Buffy ever loved Spike is up for the viewer to decide. Boreanaz's question reflects that, as Buffy ultimately never picked either.

Our Take On Angel Vs Spike

Buffy Is Best With Neither Of Them

David Boreanaz as Angel James Marsters as Spike fighting in Angel season 5

For as much as all three characters discussed their respective relationships, the trio have not interacted in a scene together since season 3. During the Buffy the Vampire Slayer finale, Angel asks if she loves Spike, and she responds that it isn't his business. The pair part ways, understanding Buffy needs time for herself. However, as soon as Spike is resurrected on Angel, the first thing he and Angel do is start arguing over her. Late in the final season of Angel, they tentatively agree it's something they need to let go of, but, of course, never will.

Gellar is confirmed to return as Buffy, and following up over 20 years later, her personal life will come up. Boreanaz's comment is a reminder that this long-running debate has to be resolved. Realistically, Buffy in her 40s won't be with an immortal vampire, but the show always needs some added soap opera elements. While there is no confirmation at this time that Boreanaz or James Marsters (Spike) will reprise their roles, it's good to see the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star engaging with his past show in a fun way.

Source: Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram