: It was originally written to end the show before it moved from The WB to UPN, which is why it feels so final.
: Buffy realizes the "gift" the First Slayer spoke of is death; she chooses to jump into the mystical portal to save her sister, Dawn, and the world. Watch 5x22
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" The Gift (TV Episode 2001) - IMDb : It was originally written to end the
: It explores the transition from teenage struggles to adult responsibilities and the acceptance of mortality. Watch 5x22
This episode is widely considered one of the greatest season finales in television history.
For fans of the CW era, 5x22 is synonymous with a massive heartbreak involving the "Other Side".