Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a cult classic TV series, and one of the best supernatural teen dramas ever. The series, which is streaming with a Hulu subscription, is still re-watched to this day, especially by the '90s kids who watched its original run on TV. During that time and the decades that have followed fans have debated Angel vs Spike, with the latter famously played by actor James Marsten. And he recently offered his reaction to fans who claimed his beach blonde vampire was their gay awakening.
The Buffy cast remains synonymous with their roles, including Marsten's iconic tenure as Spike. He recently reunited with Cordelia Chase actress Charisma Carpenter on her podcast, where she brought up Spike's status as a gay icon, and a catalyst for some fans realizing their sexuality. Carpenter's Instagram show him responding sweetly, saying:
