Reviews

We’ll Always Have Sunnydale

I guess I’ve owed you guys some kind of an explanation for a while, huh? The last review I posted was for ‘Lineage’, which would put me… eight episodes in the hole, with a new one airing tonight (I think). I’ve been behind before, but the big difference this time is that I decided around ‘Why We Fight’ that I won’t be catching up, nor will I be cutting my losses and continuing as I did last year. I’m done.

Who’s Your Daddy?

Angel Episode 5.7 Lineage AirDate: 12th Nov 03 Synopsis:The offices of Wolfram & Hart are under attack by cyborg assassins who are seeking a magical device that will give them control over Angel (David Boreanaz). Meanwhile, Wesley (Alexis Denisof) is surprised by the unannounced arrival of his estranged father (guest star Roy Dotrice, "Beauty and the Beast") who has come to evaluate Wesley for possible reacceptance to the Watcher's Council.

Five is the Loneliest Number

Angel Episode 5.6 The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco AirDate: 5th Nov 03 Synopsis: Angel (David Boreanaz) learns that he must track down a retired Mexican wrestler (guest star Danny Mora) to help him defeat Tezcatcatl, an ancient Aztec warrior who emerges every 50 years to take the heart of a hero to sustain his own existence. Angel is surprised to find the wrestler is employed at his company, Wolfram & Hart, and that he has a personal score to settle with Tezcatcatl.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Angel Episode 5.5 Life Of The Party AirDate: 29th Oct 03 Synopsis: The consummate entertainer Lorne (Andy Hallett) works around the clock to throw the ultimate Halloween party at Wolfram & Hart. When their guests begin to behave strangely and out of character, Angel (David Boreanaz) and the gang investigate to find out what's causing the mysterious happenings.

Hell is Other People

Angel Episode 5.4 Hellbound AirDate: 22nd Oct 03 Synopsis: Spike (James Marsters) struggles to maintain his weak grip on reality as spectral forces threaten to send him to hell. He encounters ghostly apparitions, including an eighteenth-century serial-killer doctor. Meanwhile, Fred (Amy Acker) continues her quest to find a way of restoring Spike to his corporeal self.

Howl's it Going So Far, Angel?

Angel Episode 5.3 Unleashed AirDate: 15th Oct 03 Synopsis: Angel (David Boreanaz) tries to protect a woman (guest star Jenny Mollen) who's been bitten and transformed into a werewolf from evil restaurateurs who want to turn her into an exotic dish. Trailer

The Ghost in You

Angel Episode 5.2 Just Rewards AirDate: 8th Oct 03 Synopsis: Spike (James Marsters) mysteriously materializes in Angel's (David Boreanaz) office through the magic of an amulet, but no one, including Spike himself, understands the reason he has returned or why he is now a ghost. Meanwhile, Angel jeopardizes his own life when he tries to stop one of his evil clients (guest star Victor Raider-Wexler) from using human bodies as vessels for demon spirits.

We Hate it When Our Friends Become Successful

Angel Episode 5.1 Conviction AirDate: 1st Oct 03 Synopsis: SPIKE JOINS THE CAST OF ANGEL - Taking over the Los Angeles offices of the supernatural law firm Wolfram and Hart proves to be more challenging than expected for Angel (David Boreanaz) and the gang, especially when their first case involves representing an evil client (guest star Rod Rowland) who threatens to destroy the city. As the gang settles into their new careers at the law firm, they meet new and familiar faces, including the mysterious Eve (guest star Sarah Thompson), who will act as Angel's liaison to Wolfram and Hart's senior partners, and the bubbly vampire Harmony (guest star Mercedes McNab) who is Angel's new assistant. Most surprising of all is the arrival of Angel's old nemesis and fellow vampire-with-a-soul, Spike (James Marsters), who makes a miraculous appearance.

Home is Where Your Fleet of Cars is

Ron wraps up Angel Season 4.

The Hole Story (You Are Now Leaving Sunnydale)

Ron's thoughts on Buffy The Vampire Slayer series finale and Season 7.

Out With The Bad

Angel Episode 4.14 Release AirDate: 12th Mar 03 Synopsis: Angelus continues his search for The Beast's mysterious master, never suspecting that it could be someone close to him. Meanwhile, Faith and Angelus do battle while Cordelia convinces Connor to keep their baby a secret.

Life's a Show

Buffy Episode 7.16 Storyteller AirDate: 25th Feb 03 Synopsis: Andrew irritates the Scoobies by filming their activities for a documentary on Buffy as Sunnydale High is rocked by a sudden outbreak of student violence; Xander and Anya reconsider their relationship.

With Enemies Like This?

Angel Episode 4.13 Salvage AirDate: 5th Mar 03 Synopsis: When Angelus meets up with The Beast, he learns that the rain of fire, blacking out the sun and stealing Angel's soul was all part of The Beast's mysterious master plan to bring Angelus back. Meanwhile, Wesley releases vampire slayer Faith from prison to help capture Angelus.

Jailbreak

Angel Episode 4.12 Calvary AirDate: 12th Feb 03 Synopsis: When the gang receives the disturbing news that The Beast is working for a much more powerful entity, they realize they must restore Angel's soul to revert the evil Angelus back to Angel.

Into the Wood

Buffy Episode 7.14 First Date AirDate: 11th Feb 03 Synopsis: Buffy and Principal Wood’s dinner date becomes a harrowing operation to save Xander from a catastrophic date with a beautiful but enigmatic woman. Meanwhile, Giles and Spike continue to hone the training of the Slayer wannabes.