[s2e18] Killed By Death Link

: The demon Der Kindestod is frequently cited as one of the show's top three creepiest monsters , right alongside the Gentlemen and Gnarl. Reviewers from The Blogging DJ highlight its chilling design and the disturbing way it feeds on children.

“I'm not usually Xander's biggest fan, but arguably the best part of this episode was when he faced off with Angelus in the hospital.” Reddit · r/buffy · 10 years ago Highlights [S2E18] Killed by Death

: The imagery of Der Kindestod's eyes popping out of their sockets to feed is noted as "pure nightmare fuel." : The demon Der Kindestod is frequently cited

: Despite the dark subject matter, the episode features sharp humor, notably Willow faking a breakdown to distract hospital security and Cordelia's oblivious questions about medical equipment during research. “I had maybe the creepiest looking villain of the series

“I had maybe the creepiest looking villain of the series. And the horror music was on point!” Reddit · r/buffy · 5 years ago

Critics generally rate this episode as a solid, if not groundbreaking, addition to the series.