Angel (1999–2004)

The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption.

Creators:

David Greenwalt, Joss Whedon

Stars:

David Boreanaz, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 12 wins & 42 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
David Boreanaz	...	Angel (111 episodes, 1999-2004)
Alexis Denisof	...	Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (101 episodes, 1999-2004)
J. August Richards	...	Charles Gunn (91 episodes, 2000-2004)
Charisma Carpenter	...	Cordelia Chase (90 episodes, 1999-2004)
Andy Hallett	...	Lorne (76 episodes, 2000-2004)
Amy Acker	...	Winifred 'Fred' Burkle (70 episodes, 2001-2004)

Storyline

The vampire Angelus, now known as Angel, has a human soul, but committed terrible crimes in the past. Seeking forgiveness and trying to redeem himself, he moves from Sunnydale (and a relationship with Buffy Summers, of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") to Los Angeles, where he helps the downtrodden by thwarting the supernatural creatures that prey on them.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | redemption | vampire slayer | actress | lawyer | 

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Taglines:

Live fast. Die never.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official DVD Website [United States] TNT

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Angel: The Series

Filming Locations:

10000 Washington Blvd, Culver City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min 44 min (110 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Boreanaz (Angel) is the only actor to appear in all 110 episodes of the series. In second place is Alexis Denisof (Wesley Wyndham-Price), who appeared in 100 episodes.

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Goofs

Angel has stated that he doesn't breathe (being a vampire), but he's often seen being out of breath.

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Quotes

Angel: Stop calling me pastries!

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Connections

Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Mightily Murdered Power Ringers #1 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Angel"
(Opening Theme Song)
Performed by Darling Violetta

User Reviews

Fresh blood...

When Angel (David Boreanaz) left Buffy: The Vampire Slayer for good in 1999, there was some concern over whether or not he'd be able to carry his own show. Certainly, the tortured vampire is a powerful character, but he seemed dependent on Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) presence, and the supporting cast seemed to be made up of the fat trimmed off Buffy: TVS after the end of the high school years.

Now, as Angel: The Series is in its third season, and Buffy: TVS in its sixth, those concerns seem unfounded. Angel is now, arguably superior, though it lacks the audience of the original show. The supporting cast has been fleshed out, most notably in the case of Cordelia Chase. (Charisma Carpenter) Once a snobby, Sunnydale rich girl, the Los Angeles years have turned Cordelia into a genuine, loving person. Angel and Cordelia are joined by Wesley Wyndham-Pryce (Alexis Denisof), a fallen Watcher, and another Buffy alum, Charles Gunn (J. August Richards) a vampire-hunting former gang member, and alternate-dimension refugee Fred Burkle (Amy Acker).

While it seems the original series is showing its age, Angel has been in high gear for nearly three complete seasons. The show lacks the goofy humor of Buffy, instead opting for a darker tone, as the characters strive for redemption and direction in a city that seems to encourage neither. Now that Buffy has moved away from the WB, fans have to go out of their way to continue to watch Angel. Do so, because it is certainly worth the effort.