Amber's Last Episode.

[Your Creamy Coolness]

Why did the finally include Amber in the credits of her last ep? Was it done to throw the audience off? I thought it was weird.

[Bored of the Dead]

I do not think it was done to 'throw' the audience off. It was a nod to Amber and the Tara character. She was the character with the second highest amount of 'guest stars'(Joyce was obviously 1). She was a character with a huge following and had been part of a somewhat controversial role.
I think it was definitely a thank you to Amber and Us.

[Your Creamy Coolness]

Well if they really wanted to honor her they should have included her in the all of seasons six's opening. But alas they did not. Oh well. Anyone know if this is the real reason, or was it to throw fans off?

[Wiccaness]

I think it was as a thank you to amber, tara,and the fans...I think i saw it or read it in an interview some where but im not sure....if i find it ill post it for you

[Panda]

In "Seeing Red," the episode in which Tara dies, Amber Benson (Tara) was added to the opening credits. This is because Joss Whedon has "always wanted to kill someone in the opening credits."


tons of sites say that same quote. wiki says something similar also.

[iluvcosmo14]

I always wondered why Amber was never in the opening credits...but I haven't seen "Seeing Red" yet, so I'll give more input when I can.

[Your Creamy Coolness]

Ugh...I hope we didn't ruin it for ya.

[iluvcosmo14]

No, it's okay. I'll see it eventually. I kinda like spoilers. Ish.