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

A key location in Angel's life is the Hyperion Hotel. In Greek mythology, Hyperion was the Titan god of light, and the father of three gods who were themselves "light-givers"--Selene (goddess of the Moon), Helios (god of the Sun), and Eos (goddess of Dawn). This is a reference to Angel's vampire inability to withstand the light of the sun.

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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

Fred: [to Wes in a dream] Don't you understand that I'm gone?

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Connections

Referenced in Robot Chicken: Help Me (2008)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

A Good Show

I usually prefer "Angel" over "Buffy" - darker, complex characters; a minimum of quirky Scooby-speak; and it's more violent, definitely more violent.

David Boreanaz carries the show well. His character is more interesting when he's darker. Unfortunately, he wouldn't have a supporting cast if he remained that way. Charisma Carpenter, who played a relatively two-dimensional character for 3 years on "Buffy", really comes into her own on this show, adding depth to Cordelia and proving that she can act rings around Sarah Michelle Gellar. Alexis Denisof has done a good job of making me forget that Wesley was an uptight, stiff-upper-lip comedic relief in the previous series, and turned him into a more likeable, stronger character - almost a younger version of Giles. Recently, the writers have been ignoring Gunn in favor of regular guest stars Lindsey and Darla. Now maybe that particular story arc is over, they'll give J August Richards more to do.

This series is strong and deserves to stand on it's own merits, not simply as a "spin-off".