Darla is first killed in the seventh episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". In that episode, it is revealed that Darla was once romantically involved with Angel and that she made him a vampire. Angel stakes her through the heart. Benz was asked to return to the role three years later, but not on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Joss Whedon wanted her to appear on the spin-off "Angel", which focused on Angel's adventures in Los Angeles. Benz said in an interview: I was shocked, really. When they sent me the script "Angel" I kept asking, 'Where's Darla?' I remember calling my agent asking, 'Are you sure they want me for this episode because I can't seem to find me?' And then I get to the last page and there I am... naked in a box. Awesome. It was exciting.