While "Die Auferstehung" is a specific TV episode title, the term "Vampire Slayer" is also associated with other popular media guides:

(German for "The Resurrection") refers to the iconic two-part Season 6 premiere of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (originally titled "Bargaining"). Plot Summary: Die Auferstehung (Teil 1 & 2)

This episode marks a major tonal shift in the series, moving into darker, more adult themes (Season 6 is often considered the "depression" season).

"Bargaining, Part 1" and "Bargaining, Part 2"

If you are watching Buffy for the first time or revisiting the series, keep these tips in mind:

Following Buffy's death at the end of Season 5, the "Scooby Gang" struggles to protect Sunnydale using a robotic "Buffybot." Realizing they cannot sustain the facade, Willow leads a dangerous magical ritual to resurrect the true Slayer, believing she is trapped in a hell dimension. However, Buffy returns traumatized, having actually been in a peaceful heavenly dimension, while a gang of demon bikers (the Hellions) begins terrorizing the town.

Pay attention to the Urn of Osiris , the artifact used for the spell, as its consequences ripple through the rest of the season. Common Confusion: Video Games & Other Media