So, this is what was happening with Spike and Illyria before they jumped back into action. I was actually kind of surprised by this miniseries. Spike's characterization (and, most importantly, narration) was exactly as it should have been, and the relationship dynamic between him and Illyria was very interesting to read. But the mainline plot was pretty generic (though I suppose it had to be, being essentially a side story) and was underwhelming. Non was a threatening villain, sure, but not really given enough time to blossom into a fully fledged threat.