Buffy’s Shocking Revelation About Jonathan: The Dark Truth Before the Trio!

During his time in the Trio, Jonathan displayed his most wicked side, but “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” season 4 offered a glimpse into just how sinister he could become. Making his debut in “Inca Mummy Girl,” the second season’s fourth episode of “Buffy,” Jonathan Levinson is initially portrayed as a socially awkward teenager who endures bullying at Sunnydale High. He often found himself on the outskirts until the events of “Earshot” in season 3, where Buffy prevents him from committing suicide. This act leads to a heartwarming moment at the prom when Jonathan presents Buffy with the Class Protector Award.

In the sixth season, Jonathan takes a turn towards a sinister path as he teams up with Warren and Andrew to create the Trio. At first, they are depicted in a humorous manner as inept “supervillains,” primarily spending their days in a basement. This has led some viewers to deem the Trio as the least threatening villains in Buffy, but as the season unfolds, Warren, particularly, reveals his sinister nature. Warren’s malicious intentions create friction with Jonathan, who is the most morally upright member of the group, despite having his own questionable actions to address.

Jonathan Showed He Was Abusive To Women In Buffy’s Season 4 “Superstar” Episode

He Brutally Violates Consent With His Spell

In “Buffy” season 4, episode 17 titled “Superstar”, we encounter Jonathan again after he graduated from high school. This time, he’s not with the Scooby Gang but instead with a trio of friends. In this episode, Jonathan uses magic to make everyone adore him and think he’s incredibly cool. However, his over-the-top popularity leads to dangerous situations that nearly prove fatal. Luckily, Buffy steps in to stop the spell, returning Jonathan back to his ordinary, friendless state.

It’s understandable that everyone feels violated by Jonathan casting a spell on them without their permission, and the Scoobies effectively exclude him from their group as a result. Jonathan deeply regrets his actions towards them, but there’s one aspect that remains unsettlingly unaddressed. Alongside assuming control of the group, Jonathan establishes two intimate companions in the guise of alluring Swedish twins Inga and Ilsa. They are frequently seen wandering around his mansion in their lingerie, suggesting a sexual relationship with both of them might be taking place between Jonathan and each twin.

In my initial viewing of the episode, the chilling aspect of his actions eluded me, but upon rewatching, it sent shivers down my spine. The character Jonathan is falsely leading these women into believing he’s someone else, thereby compromising their capacity to freely consent to sexual encounters. After the deception is revealed, the twins mysteriously disappear and are only mentioned as having “moved out“. I can understand Jonathan’s longing for companionship, but his actions towards everyone – particularly the twins – are unforgivable.

Jonathan’s Misogyny Is Amplified When He Joins The Trio

He Learned Nothing From “Superstar”

Initially, the trio might seem like nothing more than an inconvenience for the Slayer, but they soon reveal their true nature, which is sinister and misogynistic. Their ambition is to seize control of Sunnydale, with a list of tasks pinned up on Warren’s mom’s basement whiteboard. Among their goals, the Trio are keen on attracting women, as they repeatedly write “chicks” on the list.

In a world where villains like Jonathan, Warren, and Andrew could attract women with their evil deeds, there’s one thing. Later in the show, Warren and Andrew ponder over Buffy, and devise a plan to hypnotize her into becoming their submissive lover. This idea excites Jonathan, who promptly adds it to their list. This action shows that despite his past mistakes in “Superstar”, Jonathan remains just as inclined towards exploiting women as he was before.

It Takes The Assault On Katrina For Jonathan To Wake Up

She Tells The Trio They’re Abusing Women

In the 13th episode of Buffy season 6, titled “Dead Things,” the trio significantly escalate their disrespect towards women. Instead of confining their actions to their basement lair, they bring their misguided schemes into public spaces. Their current plan involves crafting a device intended to hypnotize women, turning them into unwilling accomplices. Warren showcases this artifact at a bar and selects his ex-girlfriend Katrina as the first target. The episode then cuts back to the trio in their basement, surrounded by Katrina who is dressed as a French maid serving them drinks, leaving them visibly elated, much like schoolboys with a new toy.

In a surprising turn of events, the influence of the dampener on Katrina wanes right as Warren is about to attack her, allowing her to regain her senses. Shocked and appalled by the situation she finds herself in, she angrily reprimands the Trio for their despicable actions, making it clear that what they’re doing amounts to rape. The revelation hits Jonathan hard, causing him to drop his facade and acknowledge the heinous nature of his actions, realizing Katrina is absolutely correct in her accusations.

Not only does the attack on Katrina continue, but a tragic turn of events ensues as Warren inadvertently ends her life with a champagne bottle, when she attempts to escape and report the incident to the police. Regardless of Jonathan’s remorse about his actions, it is indisputable that her blood now stains his conscience.

Jonathan Seeks Redemption In The End, But It’s Not Enough To Save Him

He Dies Trying To Do Good

It’s clear that Katrina’s words were strong enough to make Jonathan realize the error of his ways. Regrettably, it seems that it required a woman’s death for Jonathan to start changing, but he did change nonetheless. This unfortunate event created a lasting rift between him and other members of the Trio. Impressively, Jonathan even contemplated surrendering himself for his actions, though ultimately he ran away due to Dark Willow.

In season 7, Jonathan resumes his journey towards redemption as he teams up with Andrew to thwart the emergence of The First Evil in Sunnydale. Regrettably, The First had already ensnared Andrew, causing him to slay Jonathan. As Jonathan breathes his last, there’s a sense of tranquility about him – a serenity that had eluded him throughout his life, as he was ready to do good and save others, regardless of whether they acknowledged or appreciated his efforts. While I find it heartening that he found peace before his demise, the mistreatment of women that characterized his character during the series will continue to cast a shadow over his legacy in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”.

2025-05-28 05:28

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